Kesara Bandaragoda

ABOUT KESARA BANDARAGODA Kesara Bandaragoda is a Sri Lankan-born media entrepreneur currently based in Dubai, with a lifelong passion for storytelling, innovation, and all things screen-worthy. Whether it's a mind-bending sci-fi epic or the latest startup pitch on Shark Tank, Kesara is all in. In fact, he was one of the earliest content creators to cover Shark Tank Australia online and has been tracking its businesses, products, and founders since 2019 — long before it was cool. Kesara is the visionary CEO behind BrandFactory, a digital media company powering multiple content platforms that reach millions. When he’s not leading a team of creatives, he’s often geeking out over Marvel and DC universes, decoding Spielberg's directorial magic, or revisiting classics like The Shawshank Redemption, Interstellar, and Pirates of the Caribbean (yes, he's a Johnny Depp loyalist). INDUSTRY FOCUS Kesara’s writing and content leadership often focus on the intersection of entrepreneurship, entertainment, and emerging digital cultures. He’s particularly passionate about telling stories that celebrate founders, dissect business blueprints from media narratives, and spark curiosity in audiences across the globe. FAVORITE MEDIA A sci-fi enthusiast with a taste for high-stakes storytelling, Kesara’s favorite titles range from cerebral time-space odysseys to charismatic pirate adventures. He thrives in content that mixes real-world business insight with the spectacle of entertainment — think Shark Tank meets Black Mirror, with a touch of Marvel heroics.

Sebastian’S Kitchen Nightmares update – After Gordon Ramsay’s visit (OPEN OR CLOSED IN 2022)

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Sebastian was a  California restaurant featured on season 1 of Kitchen Nightmares. Sebastian was episode 6 of season 1. Restaurant name  Sebastian Owner   Sebastian Waiters/Staff Lou-Bertha, Q, Nate, Andre, Ali, Joy, Sonja Chef:  Sebastian Original Episode Air Date November 7, 2007 Sebastian’s Address 10057 Riverside Dr. Toluca Lake, California 91602 Is Sebastian’s still open? (2022) … Read more

Lela’S Kitchen Nightmares update – After Gordon Ramsay’s visit (OPEN OR CLOSED IN 2022)

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Lela was a  CA restaurant featured on season 1 of Kitchen Nightmares. Lela was episode 8 of season 1. Restaurant name  Lela Owner   Lela Waiters/Staff Tabitha, Lex, Carolyn, Jessica, Buzzard, Tonnie Chef:  Ricky Original Episode Air Date November 21, 2007 Lela’s Address 296 W 2nd St Pomona, CA 91766 Is Lela’s still open? (2022) Closed  … Read more

Finn McCool’S Kitchen Nightmares update – After Gordon Ramsay’s visit (OPEN OR CLOSED IN 2022)

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Finn McCool was a  New York restaurant featured on season 1 of Kitchen Nightmares. Finn McCool was episode 7 of season 1. Restaurant name  Finn McCool Owner   Buddy Waiters/Staff Jason, Brian, Melissa, Carol, Francis Chef:  Brian Original Episode Air Date November 14, 2007 Finn McCool’s Address 101 CR 31 Westhampton Beach, NY 11978 Is Finn … Read more

Campania’S Kitchen Nightmares update – After Gordon Ramsay’s visit (OPEN OR CLOSED IN 2022)

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Campania was a  New Jersey restaurant featured on season 1 of Kitchen Nightmares. Campania was episode 9 of season 1. Restaurant name  Campania Owner   Joe Cerniglia Waiters/Staff Josette, Jessica, Katie, Ariana, Pat, Melissa Chef:  Gene Original Episode Air Date November 28, 2007 Campania’s Address 17-15 Broadway Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410 Is Campania’s still open? … Read more

Trobiano’s Kitchen Nightmares Update – Still Open or Closed in 2024?

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Trobiano was a  New York restaurant featured on season 2 of Kitchen Nightmares. Gordon Ramsay visited the Trobiano in  2008,  and the episode aired in the same year. As of 2024, Trobiano is  closed. Since the episode aired in 2008, many are wondering whether Troiano is still closed. As of 2024, Trobiano is closed in … Read more

Handlebar’S Kitchen Nightmares update – After Gordon Ramsay’s visit (OPEN OR CLOSED IN 2022)

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Handlebar was a  New York restaurant featured on season 2 of Kitchen Nightmares. Handlebar was episode 1 of season 2. Restaurant name  Handlebar Owner   William “Billy” LeRoy Waiters/Staff Not to be found Chef:  Melissa Original Episode Air Date September 11, 2008 Handlebar’s Address 23 Rte 25A Mount Sinai, New York 11766 Is Handlebar’s still open? … Read more

Giuseppi’S Kitchen Nightmares update – After Gordon Ramsay’s visit (OPEN OR CLOSED IN 2022)

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Giuseppi was a  Michigan restaurant featured on season 2 of Kitchen Nightmares. Giuseppi was episode 3 of season 2. Restaurant name  Giuseppi Owner   Joe Waiters/Staff Sam Chef:  Joe Original Episode Air Date September 18, 2008 Giuseppi’s Address 46712 Hayes Road Macomb Township, Michigan 48044 Is Giuseppi’s still open? (2022) Closed  Reviews yelp Is Giuseppi in … Read more

The Cereal Killerz Kitchen Net Worth 2023 Update (Before & After Shark Tank)

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The Cereal Killerz Kitchen, Las Vegas-based breakfast cereal bar, was started by Jessica Burns and Jason Burns in June 2018. As of September 2023, The Cereal Killerz Kitchen net worth is $1.25 million. And they’re pulling in a whopping $4 million in annual revenue.  In 2020 they appeared on season 12 of Shark Tank USA … Read more

Animated Lure Net Worth 2023 Update (Before & After Shark Tank)

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Animated Lure, Electronically Programmed Self-Swimming Fishing Lure, was started by Sobhan Sanaee and Kanz Kayfan in 2013. As of September 2023, Animated Lure net worth is $0.5 million and they’re pulling in a whopping $3 million in annual revenue.  In November 2021, they appeared on Season 12 of Shark Tank USA and made a deal … Read more

What to Do in a Workplace Accident 

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Whether you are running a company of your own or you are simply a member of staff, you want to know what you should be doing in the event of a workplace accident. This way, you are going to be able to respond in the most proactive way possible and you will not be left … Read more

Sante La Brea’s Kitchen Nightmares Update – Still Open or Closed in 2024?

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Sante La Brea was a  Los Angeles, California restaurant featured on season 2 of Kitchen Nightmares. Gordon Ramsay visited the Sante La Brea in 2008 and the episode aired in the same year. As of 2024, Sante La Brea is closed.  Since the episode aired in 2008, many wonder whether Sante La Brea is still … Read more

Sabatiello’S Kitchen Nightmares update – After Gordon Ramsay’s visit (OPEN OR CLOSED IN 2022)

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Sabatiello was a  Stamford restaurant featured on season 2 of Kitchen Nightmares. Sabatiello was episode 9 of season 2. Restaurant name  Sabatiello Owner   Sammy Settembre Waiters/Staff Lauren, David, Manny, Marco Chef:  Jose Original Episode Air Date November 13, 2008 Sabatiello’s Address 269 Bedford St Stamford, CT 06901 Is Sabatiello’s still open? (2022) Closed  Reviews yelp … Read more

Jack’s Waterfront’S Kitchen Nightmares update – After Gordon Ramsay’s visit (OPEN OR CLOSED IN 2022)

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Jack’s Waterfront was a  Michigan restaurant featured on season 2 of Kitchen Nightmares. Jack’s Waterfront was episode 8 of season 2. Restaurant name  Jack’s Waterfront Owner   Tammer, Bill, Scott Waiters/Staff AJ Chef:  Aaron Original Episode Air Date November 6, 2008 Jack’s Waterfront’s Address 24214 Jefferson Ave Saint Clair Shores, Michigan 48080 Is Jack’s Waterfront’s still … Read more

J Willy’s’S Kitchen Nightmares update – After Gordon Ramsay’s visit (OPEN OR CLOSED IN 2022)

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J Willy’s was an Indiana restaurant featured on season 2 of Kitchen Nightmares. J Willy’s was episode 6 of season 2. Restaurant name  J Willy’s Owner   John William, Rick, Tricia Waiters/Staff David, Ashley, Allison, Steve, Jeff, Christian, Sean,  Chef:  Scott, Kim, Michael, April  Original Episode Air Date October 30, 2008 J Willy’s’s Address 52885 SR … Read more

Hannah & Mason’s’s Kitchen Nightmares update – After Gordon Ramsay’s visit (OPEN OR CLOSED IN 2022)

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Hannah & Mason’s was a  St Cranbury restaurant featured on season 2 of Kitchen Nightmares. Hannah & Mason’s was episode 7 of season 2. Restaurant name  Hannah & Mason’s Owner   Chris and Brian Waiters/Staff Mark, Nick, Marie, Brittny,Jenny Chef:  Chris and Brian Original Episode Air Date November 6, 2008 Hannah & Mason’s’s Address 39 N … Read more