Indian man went to Australia 11 years ago to study, worked as a pizza delivery worker; now owns 3 restaurants, a house, a BMW and Australian citizenship
An Indian man pursued his studies in Australia and took a job at a local pizza shop to support himself. Within three years, his hard work paid off as he launched his own pizza franchise. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, he expanded to own t...

Indian man went to Australia 11 years ago to study, worked as a pizza delivery worker; now owns 3 restaurants, a house, a BMW and Australian citizenship [Representative image]
His journey was shared on X by his brother-in-law and entrepreneur Vineeth K, who highlighted how he gradually built his career and business after moving to Australia to study.
Moved To Australia 11 Years Ago To Study
According to Vineeth, his brother-in-law moved to Australia 11 years ago for his education. However, after completing his studies, he struggled to find a job in his field.With limited options, he took up a full-time job at a pizza shop. His responsibilities included working at the restaurant as well as delivering pizzas to customers.
Despite starting out in a job unrelated to his educational qualifications, he eventually used his earnings to take his first step towards becoming a business owner.
From Pizza Shop Job To His First Franchise
Within three years of working at the pizza shop, he managed to save enough money to invest in a pizza franchise with a partner.“He got a full-time job at a pizza shop, started working, and 3 years later, with a partnership and some funds, took up a pizza franchise,” Vineeth said.
The move marked the beginning of his transition from an employee to an entrepreneur in Australia.
Expanded From One Pizza Franchise To Three
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the man returned to India, where he got married. He later took his wife to Australia as they continued building their life there.Meanwhile, his pizza business continued to grow. After starting with one franchise, he went on to acquire two more, eventually becoming the owner of three restaurants.
Bought A House And A BMW In Australia
Vineeth said his brother-in-law’s achievements extended beyond his restaurant business. After more than a decade in Australia, he now owns a house and a BMW in the country.He has also built a house in Hyderabad and brought his parents to Australia, according to Vineeth.
The journey, which began with a pizza shop job and delivery work, has now turned into a business and family success story spanning more than a decade.
Indian Man Becomes Australian Citizen
Vineeth shared the story on X after his brother-in-law and his family received Australian citizenship.“My extended brother-in-law received Australian citizenship for himself and his family this week,” he wrote.
The post attracted reactions from social media users.
Social Media Users Share Their Own Experiences
One user said, “One of my relative went to do hotel management in Australia 15 years back. Worked as a cook there.”Another user praised the man’s journey, writing, “Such a wonderful story of how hard work and determination beats educational qualification.”
“This is only possible in Australia. In India population and competition is too high,” another user opined.
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