Bhopal April 2023:Ritesh started his journey in 2001 when he joined his parents’ kirana store business in New Market, Bhopal. After 15 years, in 2015, he wanted to start his own business, but his family was not supportive. Undeterred by the opposition from his family, Ritesh ventured into the Horeca sector and became the first distributor of Dawat rice and several other groceries. He then became a distributor for over 90 companies from 2015 to 2019.
In 2017, Ritesh entered the cold storage sector and invested in the F&B sector. He started several successful ventures such as the Samsung Smart Cafe, Sharma and Vishnu Franchise, and the SagarGaire Franchise. In 2020, he started Fresh Ville Pvt Ltd in Indore and opened 5 franchises under the SagarGaire brand in the following two years. In 2022, he opened his first Highway Food Court named Ode Foods in Madhya Pradesh, started a bakery, and a new brand. He also invested in a factory for green peas and sweet corn.
Ritesh is known for his social work and is associated with the Ram Astha Mission. He is passionate about supporting the youth and farmers of his state and aims to make Bhopal a food industry a hub in the region. His inner voice guided him to venture into business against all odds, and he continues to strive towards his vision with hard work and determination.