Chow Central Inc
Asset Light Chipotle for Africa
Y CombinatorSummer 2023ActiveConsumerFood and BeverageConsumerRestaurant TechFoodFood & Beverage
What they do
Problem
Access to fast, affordable prepared food in Nigeria is limited by the high costs and inefficiencies of traditional restaurants and delivery.
Solution
Chow Central builds an asset-light, delivery-only quick-service restaurant model (500chow) optimized with technology for hyper-local, rapid, low-cost delivery within a 3km radius.
Who it's for
Consumers in Nigeria ordering quick-service meals for fast, inexpensive delivery.
Founders
Tosin Onafuye
Founder
Building tomorrow today.
Christopher Obasi
Founder
Building the future today
Adeyemi Onafuye
Founder
Chief Product Officer at Chow Central. I have 8 years of experience in technology and management consulting. I have worked extensively in the tech startup ecosystem in Nigeria. I am a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community.
Company timeline
- Founded2022
- YC batchSummer 2023
- StatusActive
- LocationLagos, LA, Nigeria
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