The Moment Group Founders on Why Consistency Beats Creativity

The founders of The Moment Group discuss the evolution of their Philippine restaurant business, emphasizing the importance of consistency over pure creativity. They share insights on scaling from a single barbecue spot to nearly 100 locations across multiple brands.
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Provides practical leadership and scaling lessons for entrepreneurs in the competitive food and beverage industry.
Six leadership lessons from the group behind Manam, 8Cuts, and Din Tai Fung Philippines. The Moment Group, a Philippine restaurant group with close to 100 locations, was founded as a passion project by three lifelong friends: Abba Napa (founder, chairman, and chief creative officer), Eliza Antonino (founder and chief executive officer), and Jon Syjuco (founder for strategic partnerships).
The way they used to define a great dining experience was, “You should definitely try this restaurant because it is a total moment,” Napa said in an August 4 interview.
It is the synergy of food, hospitality, and ambiance, she said, that elevates dining into a moment.
The Business Manual discusses the business and the leadership lessons gleaned by the co-founders’ journey in this exclusive.
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