Dr Chackochen Mathai is the Founder and CEO of Franchising Rightway, a Chennai-based franchise consulting and business expansion firm. With over 35 years of experience, he holds a doctorate in franchise management and has a background in psychology. A renowned business and franchising coach, he has mentored more than 1,700 entrepreneurs and played a pivotal role in shaping India's franchising ecosystem. An avid traveller, Dr Mathai enjoys exploring regional cuisines and local food cultures, believing they offer valuable insights into a destination's people, traditions and way of life.