# #838 Young, Hungry, and in Business: Running F&B at 20

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Podcast: [Plan B](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plan-b-6331751)
Published: 2026-01-30T01:03:08+00:00
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## Resource

With F&B outlets shutting down left and right, starting a food business sounds risky, especially if you’re only 20 and still in school. Yet that’s exactly what the founders of Berjaya Western did. And perhaps it’s no surprise, considering they first ventured into entrepreneurship at just 16. In this episode, they share how they balance studies with running a business, and unpack the harsh realities of the F&B industry, from soaring rents to financial pressures. (01:55) Welcome founders of Berjaya Western! (08:18) Challenges of running a F&B business (14:33) Balancing school, life, and work (17:50) Bestsellers at Berjaya Western (25:20) Is the school supportive of their careers? (27:20) Future of Berjaya Western

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