Collin's savours success with affordable Western dishes

FANCY quality Western food but not keen to pay exorbitant prices? Then head for the restaurants and outlets operated by Collin's, a homegrown F&B brand.

It all began in 2011 when Collin Ho took a small loan and opened his first owner-operated Western food stall, in the most unlikely of places - at a Food Loft coffeeshop in Geylang.

This proved to be pivotal to Mr Ho's growth as an entrepreneur as his talent caught the eye of Food Loft coffeeshop operator, Alex Chia. The following year, the latter invited Mr Ho to launch the Collin's brand.

"It was not easy, it was a lot of hard work. In order to make a profit, you have to do everyth…