For 11 years, Strangers at 47 has been a beloved neighbourhood cafe, famous for its savory crepes. But behind the cozy vibes is a story of resilience, adaptation, and the relentless hustle of surviving in the tough F&B industry.



Co-founders Lim Sing Yi and Sean Ooi join us to share their journey from "fearless" young graduates to seasoned F&B veterans. They discuss the financial realities of running a cafe with thin margins, their strategy to boost profitability by expanding into catering and e-commerce, and their ambitious plans to launch a new flagship store.



We discuss:


The 11-year journey of building a beloved neighbourhood cafe.


The financial realities of running an F&B business on 6-8% net margins.


Their strategy to boost profitability by expanding into catering and e-commerce.


The biggest ongoing challenge in F&B: hiring and retaining talent.


Their future plans, including the launch of a new flagship store.



For aspiring and current F&B entrepreneurs, this is an honest and insightful look at what it truly takes to build a sustainable and beloved brand from the ground up.

For 11 years, Strangers at 47 has been a beloved neighbourhood cafe, famous for its savory crepes. But behind the cozy vibes is a story of resilience, adaptation, and the relentless hustle of surviving in the tough F&amp;B industry.Co-founders Lim Sing Yi and Sean Ooi join us to share their journey from "fearless" young graduates to seasoned F&amp;B veterans. They discuss the financial realities of running a cafe with thin margins, their strategy to boost profitability by expanding into catering and e-commerce, and their ambitious plans to launch a new flagship store.We discuss:<ul><li>The 11-year journey of building a beloved neighbourhood cafe.</li><li>The financial realities of running an F&amp;B business on 6-8% net margins.</li><li>Their strategy to boost profitability by expanding into catering and e-commerce.</li><li>The biggest ongoing challenge in F&amp;B: hiring and retaining talent.</li><li>Their future plans, including the launch of a new flagship store.</li></ul>For aspiring and current F&amp;B entrepreneurs, this is an honest and insightful look at what it truly takes to build a sustainable and beloved brand from the ground up.

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