{"product_id":"from-crew-member-to-founder-pankaj-kumar-9798994893401","title":"From Crew Member to Founder: How Ordinary Workers Build Businesses Through Systems, Franchising, and Grit","description":"\u003cb\u003eFROM CREW MEMBER TO FOUNDER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow Ordinary Workers Build Businesses Through Systems, Franchising, and Grit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat does it take to go from washing dishes in the back of a kitchen to building a franchise brand and leading global hospitality operations?\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eFrom Crew Member to Founder\u003c\/i\u003e, hospitality entrepreneur \u003cb\u003ePankaj Kumar\u003c\/b\u003e shares the hard-earned lessons, strategies, and mindset shifts that shaped his remarkable 27+ year journey through the fast-paced world of restaurants, franchising, and entrepreneurship.\u003cbr\u003eThis is more than a business book-it's a roadmap for dreamers, operators, aspiring franchise owners, and entrepreneurs who want to build something bigger than a job.\u003cbr\u003eBeginning with his training at the prestigious Taj Group of Hotels in India, Pankaj's career took him across the globe-through Singapore, Dubai, Australia, Europe, America, and beyond-working with some of the world's most recognized food brands, including \u003cb\u003ePizza Hut, Domino's, Burger King, Subway, A\u0026amp;W Restaurants, and The Kati Roll Company\u003c\/b\u003e. Along the way, he helped launch brands, refine menus, standardized operations, and navigated the real-world challenges of scaling food businesses.\u003cbr\u003eInside this book, you'll discover: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe lessons learned from nearly three decades in hospitality and franchising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat global restaurant brands do differently-and how you can apply their systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to move from employee thinking to owner thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical insights on restaurant operations, brand building, and business growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of resilience, systems, and adaptability in entrepreneurial success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpportunities in franchising, fast-casual concepts, and emerging restaurant models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to build a business without needing millions of dollars to get started\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom launching cloud kitchens during COVID-19 to creating his own fast-casual franchise concept, Pankaj reveals the successes, setbacks, and pivotal moments that transformed challenges into stepping stones.\u003cbr\u003eAt its core, this book is built on a powerful belief: \u003cb\u003eentrepreneurship should be accessible to anyone willing to learn, work, and persevere-not just the wealthy few.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you dream of opening your own restaurant, investing in a franchise, or creating a lasting business legacy, \u003ci\u003eFrom Crew Member to Founder\u003c\/i\u003e offers the clarity, courage, and practical wisdom to help you take the next step.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Pankaj Kumar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798994893401\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pankaj Kumar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/30\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 130\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.48lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.34d","brand":"Pankaj Kumar","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48742232490239,"sku":"9798994893401","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/from-crew-member-to-founder-pankaj-kumar-9798994893401","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}