'Self-doubt is just noise': Restaurateur on motivating oneself

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Chef Louise Santos and her husband Marvin built a Filipino fusion restaurant with their friends, Marjorie and Dexter Bautista.

Chef Louise Santos and her husband Marvin built a Filipino fusion restaurant in Osborne Park in Perth by partnering with their Bible study group mates, Marjorie and Dexter Bautista.


KEY POINTS
  • According to Statista, the food industry is forecast to grow by 4.62% between 2025 and 2029, resulting in a market volume of US$115.70 billion by 2029.
  • Capital for the restaurant, named Pala5 reached $200,000AUD, and was split between Louise and her business partners and friends, Marjorie and Dexter.
  • Challenges included securing the right location and crafting the initial menu for their restaurant, which they established in 2022.
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