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Get my book “Creator to Crorepati” here : https://amzn.in/d/02SwqqFZ How did BBQ Nation go from a ₹6,500 crore valuation to losing more than 50% of its value? BBQ Nation once looked like one of India’s most successful restaurant businesses. Its unlimited buffet model, live grilling experience and deep understanding of the Indian consumer helped it scale rapidly across the country. But despite generating more than ₹1,300 crore in annual revenue, the company has struggled with profitability. So what actually went wrong? In this video, we break down the complete BBQ Nation business story and uncover how a business model that once worked brilliantly started falling apart. We look at the unlimited buffet economics, food inflation, rising costs, debt, the 2021 IPO, competition, changing consumer behaviour and the rise of food delivery. More importantly, we explore the hidden assumptions behind BBQ Nation's business model and why even a restaurant with strong customer demand can struggle to make money. This video covers: • How BBQ Nation built its unlimited buffet business model • Why customers loved the ₹500–₹600 value proposition • How BBQ Nation made money despite unlimited food • The role of high-margin drinks and buffet economics • Why food inflation became a major problem • How ₹727 crore of borrowings affected the business • What happened during the BBQ Nation IPO • Why the company struggled to reduce its debt • How competition changed India's restaurant industry • The impact of food delivery and cloud kitchens • Why scale became BBQ Nation's biggest strategy • Whether BBQ Nation can make a successful comeback BBQ Nation is a fascinating business case study because its biggest strength eventually became one of its biggest challenges. The same unlimited dining model that attracted millions of customers also made the company vulnerable to food inflation, pricing pressure and changing consumer preferences. Can BBQ Nation turn things around by focusing on scale and opening 425 stores, or is the company facing a deeper structural problem? Watch till the end and let me know what you think. #bbq #business #businesscasestudy #businesscasestudies #indian