Sri Lankan food culture brings people together and always lays a space at the table, and that family feel channels into The Coconut Tree’s 9 fantastic locations. Rashintha Rodrigo’s emotional connection with the business has evolved over its 9 years in rather an interesting way - we catch up with him on It Runs In The Family about the chain’s success, and charming ambitions. This episode covers: The strength gained from having multiple Co-FoundersTheir ‘lay an extra spot at the table’ ethos funnelling into the businessHow The Coconut Tree expanded their reach to 9 restaurants in 7 yearsAn evolving emotional connection with the business over time