Indian-origin man who worked in hotels and earned only $5 per hour now owns a multibillion restaurant business in US

Amol Kohli’s journey started in 2003 when he worked as a waiter at a Friendly’s in the Philadelphia area . At the time, he was a high school sophomore, eager to make extra money.

He was paid about $5 an hour, and his role involved doing everything from cooking to dishwashing to bussing tables. Kohli’s job was not limited to waiting tables, he did whatever his manager needed.

Two decades later, he has come full circle. On July 22, Kohli’s investment group, Legacy Brands, announced that they had bought Friendly’s, the entire chain, and its parent company, Brix Holdings, along with several other restaurant brands.

Amol Kohli’s business

While studying finance and marketing at Drexel University, Kohli continued to work at Friendly’s during his summers. He was more than just an employee;