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Business owners of Krapow Thai standing in front of their restaurant
Region/NationWarrington, North West
Business NameKrapow Thai
OwnerPhil Williams
PartnerX-Forces (XFE)
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Websitekrapowthai.co.uk 

The business was founded by Phil, who has had a 17-year-long career in the British Army as part of the Royal Dragoon Guards, and his Thai partner Chanisara. The couple had wanted to set up a restaurant together for several years but after seeing a strong demand for the cuisine at a local Thai food stall, they decided it was the perfect time to start the business.

To help set up the business, Phil secured a £24k Start Up Loan delivered by X-Forces Enterprise. The loan was used to buy the kitchen, pay tradespeople and buy fixtures and fittings for its opening.

The restaurant is decorated with authentic decorations from Chanisara’s family in Thailand and Phil’s regimental flag is proudly displayed on its walls.

Impact of the Start Up Loan

£24k

used to buy the kitchen, pay tradespeople and buy fixtures and fittings for its opening.

X-Forces Enterprise

is the official Business Support Partner for the Armed Forces community.

I am really proud to become a British Business Bank ambassador this year, meaning I can share my journey with other entrepreneurs. After a 17-year-long career in the British Army, I was ready for a change in career so decided to follow my dream of setting up a Thai restaurant with my partner Chanisara.

We are already expecting to grow our revenue by 25% in both year two and year three of running the business. The Start Up Loans programme was a huge part of our journey so I’m looking forward to inspiring others who are thinking of setting up their own business.

Phil Williams Founder of Krapow Thai
Start Up Loans

Krapow Thai Restaurant

Phil enjoyed a 17-year career in the British Army. He met his Thai partner Chanisara seven years ago and that sparked their dream to open a restaurant together. Chanisara started serving her cuisine with a Thai food stall in the town’s central market and discovered that demand was high for her freshly made products.

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