Founded in 2008 by CEO Bipin Patel, AMPAL Group is a diversified company that consists of retail, restaurants, and real estate. The history behind this Group dates back to 1985 when Patel initially began his career by opening a single convenience store in Hillside, NJ. This eventually developed into a regional franchise by the name of “Speedy Mart Food Stores” and expanded to 30+ locations throughout the Tri-State area. After establishing a strong presence in the retail industry, Patel’s next venture was to explore the restaurant and real estate business. Although Patel had more than 20 years of experience, he decided that the involvement of his son, Amit Patel, would make a key impact on the future of AMPAL Group. Amit’s entrepreneurial approach, coupled with his background in Sports Management, offered many innovative and fresh ideas for the Group. This ultimately led to AMPAL Group expanding into the restaurant industry with development in New Jersey, Maryland, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia.