Gourmet, founded by Chaudhary Muhammad Nawaz Chattha in 1987 in Lahore, started as a bakery and has grown into Pakistan's largest food retail chain with over 120 locations and 1,500+ employees. The company's mission is to provide quality products at low prices while focusing on customer needs, and it has shown significant growth, exceeding 25% annually. Its product range includes bakery items, dairy, sweets, and beverages, but faces challenges in marketing and competition within specific product categories.