Brownies & Downies , a restaurant chain that started in 2010 in Veghel, Netherlands, has grown to become one of the country’s most significant and innovative establishments . As its name suggests, the brand employs more than 1,100 people with Down syndrome across 59 branches. With a strong presence in its home country and Belgium, B&D shatters stereotypes by offering job opportunities to those with trouble getting access to more traditional positions. This approach has positioned the company as