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Creators of Ideas™

Creators of Ideas™

By: Creatica Studios™
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At Creatica, we believe that everyone is creative. Creativity isn’t limited to art or design. It lives in how people think, adapt, build, and solve problems across every field.


Each conversation in this series is an opportunity to learn from real journeys, unique perspectives, and bold ideas that challenge traditional thinking.

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  • Ghost Kitchen to Toronto Staple: What It Really Takes to Open a Restaurant

    Ghost Kitchen to Toronto Staple: What It Really Takes to Open a Restaurant
    Jan 31 2026

    🎥 WELCOME TO CREATICA STUDIOS


    Today we sit down with Fuego, the owner of Fuego’s Halal Kitchen in Scarborough and on the Danforth in Toronto. He breaks down EXACTLY how he opened not one, but TWO restaurants. Starting from a ghost kitchen with around $50,000, working paycheck to paycheck, selling his motorcycle, and piecing together the dream with friends, family, and pure hard work.


    🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT


    • How ghost kitchens work and what they REALLY cost in Toronto

    • Funding a restaurant when you’re broke (saving, borrowing, selling assets)

    • Building a smart menu (low SKUs, high combinations, soul food + fine dining)

    • Hiring & managing staff, firing, and what he looks for in employees

    • POS systems (Square, Moneris, etc.), packaging, Costco runs & cash-and-carry

    • Food apps like Uber Eats / DoorDash / Skip, their 30–50% cuts, and promos

    • The real stress of running a restaurant: relationships, sacrifice & burnout

    • When to open a second location and why Danforth became the “mothership”

    • Where Fuego sees his brand in 5 years


    🚀 NEED HELP GROWING YOUR IDEA?


    Whether you’re building a business, launching a brand, or leveling up your online presence, Creatica can help.

    💬 Book a free strategy call to talk to our team: http://link.creati.ca/letstalk


    🔥 CONNECT WITH FUEGO’S HALAL KITCHEN


    🌐 Website: https://www.fuegoshalalkitchen.com/

    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fuegoshalalkitchen/?hl=en

    🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fuegoshalalkitchen


    🎥 CONNECT WITH CREATICA STUDIOS


    🌐 Website: https://creaticastudios.com/

    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creaticastudios

    🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@creaticastudios

    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/creaticastudios

    📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creaticastudios

    🎬 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/creaticastudios


    🎙️ CONNECT WITH OSAMA SIDDIQUI


    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ovo.osama/

    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ovoosama


    📩 Business / podcast inquiries: osama.s@creati.ca


    #CreaticaStudios #CreatorsOfIdeas

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