Banusha Dissanayaka
Colombo, Sri Lanka, DL (IND)
Role(s):
Founder/Owner/Principal
Slice
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Location:
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Industry:
Food Service/Restaurant
Year Founded:
2025
Number Employees:
1-10 people
Business Stage:
Creation/Idea
Entity Type:
Not Incorporated
Description:
Slice is a family-run mid-range Italian restaurant in Colombo projected to serve 450–1,200 customers per month in its first year, offering wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, coffee specialties, Italian desserts, and themed dining events. The business operates on a dine-in model complemented by takeaway desserts and coffee, special event nights, and delivery partnerships with UberEats and PickMe. Led by a founder with over 25 years in Sri Lanka’s restaurant industry, currently chef at a respected Italian restaurant, and supported by two sons with successful experience in home-based Italian food delivery, Slice benefits from strong culinary expertise, proven management skills, and an existing loyal customer base. The promoters maintain established supplier relationships for premium imported ingredients and fresh local produce, with plans for hotel partnerships to attract tourists. While Slice is a new venture, the founder’s reputation in Colombo’s Italian dining scene adds credibility. Financially, the business is expected to achieve net margins of 45–60% in Year 1 with a projected ROI in 24–36 months.