From Setbacks to Success: Meet the Siblings Behind Ghana’s Top Food Brand, Check Check City
- Philipa and Dr Frank Adusei have expanded Check Check City, opening a new Kumasi Adum branch due to customer demand
- The siblings had stated that they began their food journey humbly, from selling bread, eggs, and fried rice door-to-door
- Despite earlier failures, Philipa persisted with small ventures until Check Check City became a well-known food brand
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Two Ghanaian siblings, Philipa Adusei and Dr Frank Danquah Adusei, are living the dream with their passion-turned business - Check Check City, a fast-growing local food brand.
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A startup that began amid challenges, uncertainties, and setbacks has blossomed into a food brand worthy of emulation.
In a trip down memory lane, Philipa recalled that cooking had always been a childhood fantasy, starting with selling fried eggs and bread in front of her family home.
Check Check City founders share humble beginnings
During the interview, Philipa shared how she was obsessed with cooking as a child.
She narrated how she loves the idea of running a food business to the extent that her siblings would often tease her with fake stories and news about their mother opening a restaurant.
She laughed, saying, ‘The thrill I felt each time, only to be let down when it wasn’t true, was almost insulting."
Philipa also shared that, unlike her peers who enrolled in vacation classes after Junior High School, she chose a different route by selling food in front of their home.
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Meanwhile, Dr Danquah Adusei disclosed that his introduction to the food business began during his time in medical school.
In his words:
“In my first year, I went around selling fried rice door-to-door to fellow students on campus. I couldn’t keep up at the time, but I always held on to the dream of giving it another shot someday.”
The journey into the food industry wasn’t smooth sailing. Philipa disclosed that Check Check City was actually her third try at building a food business, as her first two ventures collapsed due to financial constraints.
Despite the setbacks, she bounced back, engaging in smaller initiatives like selling Valentine’s Day packages, catering for funerals, and taking on event-related food contracts.
Dr Danquah Adusei also spoke about how his sister’s unwavering determination had deeply motivated him.
“My sister has always been passionate about cooking and running a restaurant. Her persistence, paired with her creative and flavorful recipes, won me over from the start.
“Each obstacle became a lesson,” Philipa reflected. “And now, the true reward is knowing that when people crave great food, our name is the first that comes to mind.”
Check Check City extends reach
The move to launch a new branch was driven by strong demand from their growing customer base.
Highlighting what sets their brand apart, the siblings emphasised the genuine taste and traditional quality of their meals.
Philipa shared that their chefs are well-trained to follow the original recipes strictly, and ongoing customer feedback has been essential in ensuring consistent standards across all locations.
KNUST first-class graduate starts shawarma business
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that a KNUST first-class Statistics graduate, Emmanuel Danquah, was operating a shawarma stand near the campus, surprising many online.
His story trended under #RxPATOA, a challenge that highlighted the gap between what people study and what they end up doing. Ghanaians praised his resilience, calling him an example.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
