Crepe Runner
Company typePrivately held company
IndustryQuick Service Restaurant - Fast food
Founded2019; 5 years ago (2019) in Colombo, Sri Lanka
HeadquartersColombo, Sri Lanka
Number of locations
10
Area served
Key people
Abdus Salaam (Founder, CEO), Abdus Samad (Co-Founder), Mohamed Suhail (Co-Founder)
ProductsSweet crepes, savory crepes, milkshakes, mojitos, Sri Lankan home-grown coffee, loaded chips, and milkshakes
Number of employees
40+
Websitewww.creperunner.lk

Introduction

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Crepe Runner [1] is a three times national award-winning Sri Lankan fast-food restaurant chain that specializes in crepes, both sweet and savory. The menu [2] includes a variety of toppings and accompaniments such as in-house chocolate spread, loaded chips with spicy meat or melted cheese, and house beverages like milkshakes, mojitos, and hot chocolate. The outlets also serve Sri Lankan [3] coffee to support local coffee-growing communities and their livelihoods.

Crepe Runner was founded in Colombo in 2019 [3] by Sri Lankan entrepreneurs Abdus Salaam, Abdus Samad, and Mohamed Suhail, with support from friends and family. The chain currently operates [4] over 10 outlets in Sri Lanka and has expanded internationally to the Maldives. The company aims to continue its expansion to new markets [5] such as the Philippines, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, South Africa, Australia, and Canada.

International Expansion

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Crepe Runner opened its newest branch in Malé [6], Maldives on October 7th, 2022, with the goal of taking Sri Lanka's best crepes to the international market. The company has quickly become a favorite among locals and tourists in both Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

History

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Crepe Runner's history dates back to January 2019 [7], when it started as a food truck offering sweet and savory crepes in Colombo. The overwhelming demand [8] led to the expansion of the company to multiple outlets, both in Sri Lanka and internationally. The company's success story [9] is rooted in its mission to serve as many smiles and create as many memories [10] as possible through its food.

References

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  1. ^ "Crepe Runner". themorning. Retrieved 6 January 2023. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)
  2. ^ "HOLY CREPES AT CREPE RUNNER". yamu. Retrieved 6 January 2023. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)
  3. ^ a b "7 FOOD TRUCKS TO ENJOY ON THE MARINE DRIVE". yamu. Retrieved 6 January 2023. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)
  4. ^ "To Crepe or Not To Crepe?". hi. Retrieved 6 January 2023. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)
  5. ^ "Sri Lanka's all-time favorite Crepe Runner opens outlet in the Maldives". island. Retrieved 6 January 2023. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)
  6. ^ "Sri Lankas all time favorite Crepe Runner resilient and opens an outlet in Maldives". lankabusinessnews. Retrieved 6 January 2023. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)
  7. ^ "Hope keeps foodie passion alive". sundaytimes.lk. Retrieved 6 January 2023. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)
  8. ^ "Crepe Runner fourth outlet at Marine Drive,Kollupitiya". dailynews. Retrieved 6 January 2023. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)
  9. ^ "Consecutive National worthy Awards for Crepe Runner". newswire. Retrieved 6 January 2023. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)
  10. ^ "Sri Lanka's all-time favorite Crepe Runner wins SLIM Brand Excellence Award". island. Retrieved 6 January 2023. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)