Crepe Runner Explained

Crepe Runner
Type:Privately held company
Foundation: in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Location:Colombo, Sri Lanka
Locations:13
Key People:Abdus Salaam
(founder, CEO)
Abdus Samad
(co-founder)
Mohamed Suhail
(co-founder)
Num Employees:130+
Industry:Quick service restaurant - fast food
Products:Sweet crepes, savory crepes, milkshakes, mojitos, Sri Lankan home-grown coffee, and loaded chips

Crepe Runner is a Sri Lankan fast-food restaurant chain that specializes in crepes, both sweet and savoury. The menu includes a variety of toppings and accompaniments such as in-house chocolate spread, loaded chips with spicy meat or melted cheese, and house beverages like milkshakes, mojitos, and hot chocolate.[1] [2] The outlets also serve Sri Lankan coffee to support local coffee-growing communities and their livelihoods.[3]

The company was founded in Colombo in 2019 by Sri Lankan entrepreneurs Abdus Salaam, Abdus Samad, and Mohamed Suhail, with support from friends and family.[3] The chain currently operates 13 outlets in Sri Lanka and the Maldives,[4] with plans to expand into the Philippines, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, South Africa, Australia, and Canada.[5]

History

The fast-food chain began operations in January 2019 when it started as a food truck, offering sweet and savory crepes in Colombo.[6] Its success allowed the chain to expand its outlets, both locally and internationally,[7] [8] [9] with the Malé branch opening on 7 October 2022.[10] [11]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Crepe Runner . 2023-01-06 . themorning.
  2. Web site: HOLY CREPES AT CREPE RUNNER . 2023-01-06 . yamu.
  3. Web site: 7 FOOD TRUCKS TO ENJOY ON THE MARINE DRIVE . 2023-01-06 . yamu.
  4. Web site: To Crepe or Not To Crepe? . 2023-01-06 . hi.
  5. Web site: Sri Lanka's all-time favorite Crepe Runner opens outlet in the Maldives . 2023-01-06 . island.
  6. Web site: Hope keeps foodie passion alive . 2023-01-06 . sundaytimes.lk.
  7. Web site: Crepe Runner fourth outlet at Marine Drive,Kollupitiya. 2023-01-06 . dailynews.
  8. Web site: Consecutive National worthy Awards for Crepe Runner . 2023-01-06 . newswire.
  9. Web site: Sri Lanka's all-time favorite Crepe Runner wins SLIM Brand Excellence Award . 2023-01-06 . island.
  10. Web site: Sri Lankas all time favorite Crepe Runner resilient and opens an outlet in Maldives . 2023-01-06 . lankabusinessnews.
  11. Web site: Crepe Runner goes four-peat in launching newest outlets . 2023-05-23 . dailyft.