It Runs In The Family

Cultural Cuisine with a Charming Family Feel with The Coconut Tree’s Rashintha Rodrigo #69

September 27, 2023 Liz & Leila Willingham Episode 69
Cultural Cuisine with a Charming Family Feel with The Coconut Tree’s Rashintha Rodrigo #69
It Runs In The Family
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It Runs In The Family
Cultural Cuisine with a Charming Family Feel with The Coconut Tree’s Rashintha Rodrigo #69
Sep 27, 2023 Episode 69
Liz & Leila Willingham

Sri Lankan food culture brings people together and always lays a space at the table, and that family feel channels into The Coconut Tree’s 9 fantastic locations.

Rashintha Rodrigo’s emotional connection with the business has evolved over its 9 years in rather an interesting way - we catch up with him on It Runs In The Family about the chain’s success, and charming ambitions.

This episode covers:

  • The strength gained from having multiple Co-Founders
  • Their ‘lay an extra spot at the table’ ethos funnelling into the business
  • How The Coconut Tree expanded their reach to 9 restaurants in 7 years
  • An evolving emotional connection with the business over time
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Sri Lankan food culture brings people together and always lays a space at the table, and that family feel channels into The Coconut Tree’s 9 fantastic locations.

Rashintha Rodrigo’s emotional connection with the business has evolved over its 9 years in rather an interesting way - we catch up with him on It Runs In The Family about the chain’s success, and charming ambitions.

This episode covers:

  • The strength gained from having multiple Co-Founders
  • Their ‘lay an extra spot at the table’ ethos funnelling into the business
  • How The Coconut Tree expanded their reach to 9 restaurants in 7 years
  • An evolving emotional connection with the business over time