
How a Soviet Refugee Built a $12M Restaurant Empire
From delivering pizzas to owning a 12-unit restaurant portfolio, Orhan Veli’s journey highlights the grit required to scale a multi-location hospitality business.
· Empires Weekly· March 20, 2026
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From delivering pizzas to owning a 12-unit restaurant portfolio, Orhan Veli’s journey highlights the grit required to scale a multi-location hospitality business.