Resilience tastes like purpose when a brand serves more than a menu. At Raining Berries, Bimal Bhojani, founder and chief executive officer, built momentum by staying close to guests, honoring clean ingredients and turning a neighborhood stop into a lifestyle. The past three years brought disruption across food service yet the company grew by listening, adapting and keeping community at the center.
Bhojani describes growth as a choice made daily. While the world paused during the COVID-19 pandemic, the team at Raining Berries elevated health and wellness offerings, doubled down on transparency and treated every order as a chance to care. The result was more than transactions. Guests found connection and encouragement. What began as food and drinks matured into an experience grounded in belonging. That evolution came from people first: crew members who show up with pride, customers who advocate and partners who share values.
Work will not stand still, so the company prepares talent for change. Bhojani invests in both technical capability and human skills, from leadership pathways to coaching that equips individuals to grow, lead and adapt. Flexible models, where appropriate, acknowledge that modern life carries different demands while in-store teams focus on consistent hospitality. Inclusion is non-negotiable. Voices are invited, ideas move and culture strengthens because people feel seen, heard and supported. That approach builds a workplace that thrives on change and equips every person to contribute.
Passion does not sustain itself. Bhojani reignites it through proximity to customers and front line teams. Time on site renews belief in the mission. Wins are celebrated in the open, teaching carries enthusiasm, and clear communication ties daily actions to something larger. Aligning operations with values turns motivation into habit. Energy is not chased. It is practiced and shared.
Asked which skill he would master instantly, Bhojani points to human underwriting, the skill of reading character, risk and fit in real time. It blends observation, intuition, psychology and experience. Listening beyond words, asking better questions and watching how people respond lead to sharper decisions, stronger teams and healthier partnerships. In a world where people drive everything, that ability accelerates trust.
The entrepreneurial chapter that followed recent groundwork has been marked by discipline. Infrastructure came first, then partnerships, new ventures and ideas that transform outcomes. Bhojani measures progress by the lives touched and the doors opened, not just by metrics.
Leadership, to him, centers on outcomes for people. Titles matter less than the commitment to serve customers, lift employees and build with partners. That everyday responsibility, felt in each store and relationship, makes the distinction meaningful. It is why the designation of Titan 100 Honoree resonates. The honor reflects community impact and the resolve to keep creating space for others to thrive.
Bhojani remains most proud of multiplying opportunity. Success is not owned. It is shared. If achievement clears a path, more people can rise. That is the standard he strives to uphold at Raining Berries.
