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- Int'l Business Times
How Sajib Singha Turned Risk, Resilience And A Passion For People Into A Thriving Business And Real Estate Legacy
When Sajib Singha arrived in Texas with just $950 in his pocket, he carried little more than ambition, resilience, and the willingness to work. Today, as President of Aditya Associates, he oversees a diversified portfolio of franchises, real estate, and development projects, but at the heart of his story lies a simple philosophy: opportunities should be shared.
"I came here when I was 20 years old, not knowing what was ahead of me. I just knew I had to work hard," recalls Singha. His first job was at a well-known international fast food restaurant, where he started as a team member and rose through the ranks to become a general manager. "That experience gave me my foundation in operations and, most importantly, in managing people."
Hungry to build something of his own, he opened a small Chinese restaurant. It failed. But failure didn't deter him. Instead, he doubled down on his dream, cashing out his 401(k) to open a franchise of a quick-service restaurant chain known for its fried chicken with two partners. "That was the turning point. Risking everything made me take ownership of my future," Singha explains. What began as one store soon expanded into eight, thanks to his meticulous focus on clean, efficient operations and empowering employees.
By 2015, Singha realized franchising was not only about food, it was also about real estate. With a keen eye for overlooked land, he began acquiring properties others avoided. "I look for the problems others don't want to deal with," he says. "If I can make the numbers work, we turn those challenges into opportunities." From that insight grew a design-build team under Aditya Associates , capable of taking projects from raw land to full-scale commercial developments.
Today, Singha's ventures include shopping centers, apartment buildings, gas stations, and restaurants. His strategy often involves buying struggling locations or land with complications, then transforming them into thriving businesses. "We seldom buy anything at market price. Instead, we create value where others can't see it," he notes.
Despite his success, Singha remains grounded. He attributes much of his growth to people-first leadership. Many employees have worked with him for over a decade, drawn by his willingness to support them in both good and difficult times. "We are only as strong as our people. When someone works for me, I want them to feel empowered, like they have ownership in the success of the business," he says.
Family also plays a central role in his life. A father of three young sons and a devoted wife, he describes his household as a large, multi-generational family where values and faith are central. "I live by honesty and ethics," he explains. "I like to under-promise and over-deliver, whether in business or in life."
What sets Singha apart is his view of success as something to be replicated for others. "I built my life by taking risks and seizing opportunities. Now my vision is to create those same opportunities for people in a sustainable way," he emphasizes. Whether through franchising, real estate, or investments, Singha sees Aditya Associates as more than a company; it is a platform for growth, designed to empower both investors and communities.
His story, from humble beginnings to building an empire, is not just about wealth creation but about resilience, humility, and vision. It is proof that with hard work, integrity, and a people-first mindset, opportunity multiplies, not only for oneself, but for everyone willing to step forward.
