How I Transformed a $23M Burrito Empire After Moving from the U.S. to India 🌎
Bert Mueller, at 35, left the U.S. for India in 2012 and built one of the country's largest Mexican-inspired food chains, turning a bold move into a thriving business.

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Bert Mueller, 35, moved from the U.S. to India in 2012 and ended up building one of the country's biggest Mexican-inspired food chains. He was able to turn a $250K investment into a $23 million business, all while learning how to navigate and thrive with life in India.
Produced and Edited by: Mickey Todiwala
Senior Director of Video: Lindsey Jacobson
Camera: Kedar Sonigra
Animator: Alisa Stern
Reporter: Aditi Shrikant
Additional Footage: Bert Mueller
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I Left The U.S. For India And Built A $23M Burrito Business
Produced and Edited by: Mickey Todiwala
Senior Director of Video: Lindsey Jacobson
Camera: Kedar Sonigra
Animator: Alisa Stern
Reporter: Aditi Shrikant
Additional Footage: Bert Mueller
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I Left The U.S. For India And Built A $23M Burrito Business
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