From humble beginnings, Ravi Prakash Singh and his wife Khushbu have built a food industry powerhouse in Edmonton under the umbrella of O & O Group of Companies.
The company operates in the hospitality industry and manages several franchise brands, including Little Caesars, Second Cup Café, and Pita Pit. Recently, it also took over the management of two Guru Restaurant Fine Dining Indian locations in Edmonton, renowned for their legacy in Indian cuisine.
Guru celebrated its 15th anniversary on December 1—a significant milestone for what has become one of Edmonton’s most celebrated Indian restaurants.
“Our journey has been remarkable. Starting with just $3,000 when we arrived in Canada, we now manage 24 restaurant locations across Edmonton, its suburbs, and Calgary. As a husband-and-wife team, we’ve dedicated ourselves daily to building a thriving business, earning recognition as prominent figures in Edmonton’s food scene,” said Ravi.
They have become the “Restaurant Gurus” of Edmonton, managing diverse food businesses.
“We’re on the verge of signing a deal to open 10 new stores with a major U.S. restaurant brand,” he said.
Ravi said O & O Group’s belief is in building and nurturing the community where they operate, valuing the relationship and bonds that are made every day by handing out a world-class experience to customers.
Ravi, who is CEO of the company and also chair of the Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce, has a hotel management background working with international chains such as Sheraton, Taj, IHG and Wyndham.
He came to Canada in 2014 after working in a number of different countries.
His first food service establishment was Pita Pit and from there it opened Little Caesars, Second Cup, Marble Slab in multiple locations – all quick service restaurants.
Earlier this year, they took over the Guru restaurant brand in Edmonton.
Ravi works closely with his wife Khushbu in developing the company with expansion plans for the near future. His wife looks after the entire operations and he is the one looking after the growth of the company.
“We’re going to keep growing in hospitality because this is my area of expertise,” he said.
“I’m a business person. I want to reach 100 (locations). That is my goal. In the next five years, I should be close to 50, 60.
“This has always been in my blood. This is what I like. This is what I have a knowledge about. This is what attracts me. This is where I get an opportunity to meet people, see people and create my connections with them and grow my profile.”
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