Meet Md Abu Sayed Abdullah of Snacks Stop

Today we’d like to introduce you to Md Abu Sayed Abdullah.

Hi Md Abu Sayed, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
Hi, I’m Pial, the face behind SnacksStop, Mocktail Stop, and Burgerology!

By profession, I am in tech, working in Corporate America. My food journey began back in Bangladesh when I was just 16 years old, with nothing but passion and a dream. Over the years, that dream turned into a reality, growing into 8 locations across the country. Before anything else, I have to thank God, my parents and my sister Maisha Farzana Rahman. They’re the ones who invested in my dreams long before anyone knew what Snacks Stop was – even before I did. From giving me the freedom to experiment, to supporting me financially and emotionally when this was just an idea, they planted the seed that made all of this possible.

It started as a small experiment: a couple of pop-ups, an Instagram account I designed myself, and a lot of late nights testing recipes, filming videos, and learning what type of content actually makes people stop scrolling. I shot and edited everything on my own, played around with hooks and captions, and lived inside Instagram analytics to understand what resonated.

Very quickly, that “little project” started to grow. In under six months, our content had reached over 80,000 people and we’d hosted more than 35 events and programs. Those weren’t just sales days; they felt like mini block parties. I used reels, stories, and polls to talk directly with our audience, then used their feedback to tweak our menu, adjust our event timing, and shape our marketing so people felt heard. That’s how we started building not just customers, but a real community around Snacks Stop.

But the truth is, Snacks Stop isn’t just my story – it’s my family’s. None of this would exist without them. My mother-in-law does the real magic behind the scenes. She does the making of malai chai and cooking all the dishes. The food recipes are family generated, that’s why the taste is authentic. My brothers are the ones helping me handle everything from loading the car to running events and dealing with the chaos that people don’t see on social media. My sisters are always ready to jump in, whether it’s helping at the booth or supporting by marketing Snacks Stop behind the scenes.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I would not call it smooth, but I would definitely call it worth it.

Starting in Bangladesh at 16, I did not have much except passion, family support, and a willingness to work hard. There were money struggles, long hours, and a lot of learning by trial and error. When I came to Atlanta and started again with a cart in March 2025, it felt like rebuilding my dream from zero in a new country.

Our first event was at the March 2025 Suhoor Festival, the very first Suhoor Festival in Atlanta. It was a two day event. The first day did not go as planned because of the location, and business was very slow. It was discouraging, and for a moment we really questioned if this idea would work here. Overnight, the organizers decided to change the location for everyone. On the second day, everything flipped. The crowd showed up, we completely sold out, and we walked away with our confidence back. That was the moment we knew we could not stop and that we had to keep going and keep getting events.

Since then there have been rainy days at markets, slow events, late nights prepping and cleaning, and a lot of behind the scenes stress that people never see on Instagram. But every good review, every “this tastes like home,” and every repeat booking reminds me why we started. My parents, my in-laws, and my siblings have been a huge part of why I did not give up. So no, the journey has not been smooth, but every challenge has pushed us to grow into what SnacksStop, Mocktail Stop, and Burgerology are today.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
SnacksStop, Mocktail Stop, and Burgerology together are a family-run food experience brand based in Atlanta. We do more than just drop off trays of food; we create live, interactive setups that become part of the celebration. At our core, we specialize in Bangladeshi and South Asian inspired street food, refreshing mocktails, and live grilled burgers, all designed to bring people together and turn any event into a memory.

SnacksStop is the main brand. We are known for our Malai Chai stand, our Fuchka/Bhelpuri/Panipuri stations, and full Desi snack setups that we customize for each event. These are the kinds of snacks many South Asians grew up with, and our goal is to recreate that same feeling here in Atlanta. Guests get the aroma of chai, creaminess of malai, the crunch of fuchka, the tangyness of pani/tok, and the warmth of real hospitality. We keep our pricing intentionally affordable so families and communities can enjoy something special without breaking the budget.

Mocktail Stop adds the color and fun. We set up a live mocktail bar with fruity, fizzy, and refreshing drinks made on the spot. Every menu is customized to match the theme or mood of the event, whether it is elegant, playful, or family focused. Burgerology is where the grill takes the spotlight, led by my brother-in-law Shafian, who has a real gift for making incredibly juicy burgers. We cook them live in front of guests and top them with our signature secret sauce, which has become a staple at every burger event. It feels like a show and a meal at the same time.

What truly sets us apart is how personal and family driven everything is. My food journey started in Bangladesh at 16 and eventually grew into eight locations there, but in Atlanta it is my family that keeps this dream alive every day. My mother-in-law is the heart of the kitchen, making the Malai Chai and cooking the dishes using our family recipes, which is why the flavors are so authentic. My brothers handle setup, logistics, and all the behind the scenes work, and my sisters support at events and with marketing. When you hire us, you are inviting our whole family into your celebration.

Brand wise, I am most proud of the community we have built in such a short time. What started as a simple cart, a few pop ups, and an Instagram account I designed myself quickly grew to more than 80,000 people reached online and over 35 events in under six months. I still manage all the content myself, using reels, stories, and polls to listen to our audience and keep improving. Many of our events feel like mini block parties, with people talking, laughing, and coming back for one more cup of chai or one more burger.

What I want your readers to know is simple: if you bring us to your event, you are not just getting food. You are getting a warm, cultural, family powered experience. From chai to street snacks, mocktails to burgers, we focus on three things every time: make it affordable, make it flavorful, and make it unforgettable.

Are there any books, apps, podcasts or blogs that help you do your best?
For anyone who loves food, business, or both, there are a few things I always recommend because they have actually shaped how I work.

On the book side, I really like “The E-Myth Revisited” by Michael Gerber because it opened my eyes to the difference between just “working in” a business and actually building a business that can run smoothly. “Start With Why” by Simon Sinek is another favorite, especially for anyone trying to build a brand with meaning, not just a logo. In terms of apps, I live on Canva for menus, flyers, and Instagram stories, and CapCut for quick Reels and short videos. Everything you see online for SnacksStop probably started in one of those two apps. I also pay a lot of attention to Instagram analytics. It sounds boring, but it is like a live report card that tells you what people are actually enjoying, saving, and sharing. Behind the scenes, a small business only feels “smooth” if the operations are organized. For that, I keep things very simple: Google Sheets to track each event (where it was, what we sold, how much we made, and what our costs were), and a basic POS system like Square to keep all the sales data in one place. I also use shared checklists for packing, prep, and shopping so my family and I know exactly what needs to be done before every event. It is not fancy, but it keeps the chaos under control.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snacks__stop/

Image Credits
Some professional pictures: Name: Tasnia(Taz) , Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/atl_photographer/?hl=en

Content Creation: https://www.instagram.com/neeshatevents/, Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/neeshatevents/