The document summarizes the operations of Gossip n' Bite (GnB), a student-run restaurant at the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (IIM-L). GnB was started in 2009 to meet the food needs of the growing student population. Each year, ownership and management of GnB is transferred to a new batch of students through a bidding process. The restaurant innovates by regularly introducing new menu items based on customer feedback. It serves around 600 students daily and generates average monthly sales of around 3 lakh rupees. During summer months when classes are closed, GnB has to shut down as workers return to their hometowns. The document also provides tips for starting a successful startup, including validating