Praneeth Belagapu

Role: Owner & Manager
Location: Bangalore

Type: Andhra-style Veg & Non-Veg Restaurant

I owned and managed a small restaurant named Andhra Halli Ruchulu in Bangalore. The restaurant served authentic Andhra meals, biryanis. I took care of the full work – from kitchen to customer service. I made sure the food was tasty, clean, and served with heart.

• Managed daily kitchen operations and food quality
• Handled staff hiring, training, and supervision
• Bought fresh vegetables, chicken, mutton, and spices daily from local markets
• Took care of customer service, dine-in and parcel orders
• Maintained cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety in the restaurant
• Managed billing, accounts, stock and daily expenses

• Served more than 5000 happy customers in 1 year
• Famous for Andhra-style chicken curry, mutton fry, and full meals
• Maintained 4.2-star average rating on local food delivery apps (Zomato/Swiggy)
• Got regular repeat customers and bulk orders from nearby offices
• Introduced budget-friendly meals for college students and workers
• Managed full business operations without any hotel management degree – purely with passion and hard work

Period: 2017 to 2020

I worked as an authorized dealer for Growel Feeds & Medicines in Akividu, West Godavari District. I supported the local shrimp and fish farmers by supplying them with high-quality feed and trusted aqua medicines. My focus was to improve their yield and reduce losses by giving the right technical support.

• Supplied Growel shrimp and fish feed to over 300 farmers in the Akividu region
• Delivered authentic Growel medicines, probiotics, and supplements for shrimp farming
• Guided farmers with feeding schedules, dosage plans, and pond health tips
• Conducted regular farm visits for water testing, disease check-ups, and feed adjustments
• Advised on survival improvement, disease prevention, and successful harvest practices
• Managed inventory, customer orders, and ensured timely delivery of goods

• Helped shrimp farmers increase pond output by 30–40% through better feed and care
• Supplied over 1,000 tons of Growel feed in a span of 3 years
• Controlled shrimp diseases like white gut, loose shell, and running mortality with 90% success rate
• Gained strong farmer trust through regular service and technical support
• Promoted eco-friendly and residue-free shrimp farming practices in Akividu region.