Rameshwaram Café: From ₹1,000 Pocket Money to a ₹4.5 Crore Monthly Empire; Divya and Raghavendra Rao’s Inspiring Journey
Rameshwaram Café: From ₹1,000 Pocket Money to a ₹4.5 Crore Monthly Empire; Divya and Raghavendra Rao’s Inspiring Journey
How a challenge turned into a thriving South Indian café chain with global ambitions.
What began as a challenge to prove her professor wrong has become a global dream in the making for Divya Rao and her husband, Raghavendra Rao. Their venture, Rameshwaram Café, is not just a culinary success but also a testament to their determination, passion, and love.
The Beginning of a Dream
Divya, a commerce graduate, Chartered Accountant, and an IIM Ahmedabad alumna, left a high-paying job to pursue her dream. Partnering with Raghavendra, a mechanical engineer and food industry veteran with 20+ years of experience, the duo launched Rameshwaram Café in JP Nagar, Bengaluru.
Their mission? To redefine the experience of South Indian cuisine with premium-quality food offerings, including crispy dosas, fluffy idlis, and their signature ghee-laden pudi rice.
A Love Story with a Business Twist
What started as a business partnership blossomed into a love story. While Raghavendra serves as the café’s CEO, Divya works as its Managing Director, creating a powerful synergy that drives their success.
The Success Story
Today, Rameshwaram Café serves 7,500+ orders daily across five Bengaluru outlets, including JP Nagar, Indiranagar, Brookfield, and Rajajinagar. They have also expanded outside Bengaluru with a new outlet in Hyderabad’s Madhapur and plan to open at Bengaluru International Airport’s Terminal-1.
With monthly revenues of ₹4.5 crore, the café is now set to make its mark in Dubai, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, and Gujarat, transforming into a global brand.
What Sets Them Apart
Rameshwaram Café’s success lies in its authenticity, quality, and innovation. Their premium offerings, traditional recipes, and quick-service restaurant model resonate with customers.
From ₹1,000 pocket money to a ₹4.5 crore monthly empire, Divya and Raghavendra’s journey is proof that dreams, resilience, and a sprinkle of love can create something truly magical. Rameshwaram Café is not just a business—it’s an inspiration.
What’s next for the duo? The world is their dosa plate!
