Your own business
A Franchise Owned, Franchise Operated model. You own the café and lead its everyday operations.
Become a
Franchise Partner
Bring CHAI SMOKER’s chai culture to your city. As a franchise partner, you own and operate your café with operational recipe training, recruitment assistance and centrally supplied blends, ingredients and branded packaging. Start with a conversation about your plans.
Your café.
Your everyday adda.
FOFO
Franchise Owned. Franchise Operated.Rooted in Jaipur.
Ready for your next chapter.
Training. Supplies.
A shared foundation.
Why CHAI SMOKER?
A familiar ritual. A place to connect. A business of your own. CHAI SMOKER brings the everyday chai café experience to entrepreneurs who want to lead their own local adda.
Our Franchise Owned, Franchise Operated model combines your ownership and daily involvement with agreed recipe training, recruitment assistance and central supplies.
Meet the brandRecipe training
Operational recipe training to help you and your team understand the CHAI SMOKER café experience.
People & preparation
Recruitment assistance as you prepare your team for the everyday work of running your outlet.
Central supplies
Proprietary blends, key ingredients and branded packaging, supplied centrally by the brand.
Make your next move
Your café idea deserves more than ‘someday’.
Turn the café you’ve been thinking about into a conversation. Share your preferred city today and explore what your next chapter could look like with CHAI SMOKER.
Start with your city
Discuss the location you have in mind and current availability.
Get into the details
Ask for the current investment breakdown and support scope.
Take an informed next step
Bring your questions before making a commitment.
A first conversation, not a franchise commitment.
A clear path to your own café
From the first hello to a considered decision.
Take the time to understand the business before your next step.
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Start a conversation
Tell us your preferred city and where you are in your plans.
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Explore the details
Discuss location, costs, responsibilities and agreed support.
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Review your business plan
Understand the current agreement before making a decision.
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Prepare your next chapter
Agree the training, supplies and preparations for your outlet.
What CHAI SMOKER provides
Prepare for the everyday details of running a café. Our franchise support includes operational recipe training, recruitment assistance, and central supply of proprietary blends, key ingredients and branded packaging.
Discuss the exact deliverables, supply terms and owner responsibilities with the team before making a commitment.
Explore the supportA café that starts
with your plans
A neighbourhood corner. A property you already have in mind. A city you know well. Tell us what you’re considering, and start a conversation about suitability and the work involved.
Location guidance, design, fit-out and opening responsibilities need to be confirmed in your current package and agreement.
Connect with our teamBig plans.
Clear investment details.
Request the current investment breakdown. Understand the franchise fee, fit-out, equipment, opening stock and applicable taxes together.
Confirm rent, deposits, working capital, recurring fees and what’s included before you decide. We’ll start with your city and your plans.
Explore investment• Take your first step today
Make your next chapter a CHAI SMOKER café.
Bring your ambition, local knowledge and commitment to an everyday café experience. Let’s talk about your city, your role as an owner and the details of building your CHAI SMOKER outlet.
Explore my cityCHAI SMOKER
Franchise FAQ
Big plans start with good questions. Explore the ownership model, investment, training and next steps. Talk to us about the details that matter to you.
01Can I open a CHAI SMOKER in my city?
Share your preferred city and any property you have in mind. The team will discuss location suitability and current availability with you. Territory rights and exclusivity need to be confirmed in the agreement.
02What is the estimated investment?
Request the current investment breakdown. Review the franchise fee, setup, equipment, opening stock and taxes together, and confirm rent, deposits, working capital and ongoing charges before deciding.
03What training is available?
Our franchise support includes operational recipe training and recruitment assistance. Talk to the team about the training format, attendees, location and scope for your café.
04What does the FOFO model mean?
FOFO means Franchise Owned, Franchise Operated. You own the outlet and lead its daily business, staff and local customer experience. CHAI SMOKER provides the agreed brand support, training and central supplies.
05How long does it take to open?
Your opening plan depends on your location, readiness, fit-out responsibilities and agreement. Talk to the team to map the steps for your café.
06Which supplies come from the brand?
Proprietary blends, key ingredients and branded packaging are supplied centrally. Confirm the mandatory items, ordering process, prices, delivery responsibilities and supply terms in writing.
07What ongoing fees should I plan for?
Ask for the current royalty, marketing and other recurring charges, along with supply terms and agreement duration. These commercial terms should be clear before you commit.
08Do I need experience or a property already?
Tell the team about your background, how involved you will be and whether you have a property in mind. You can start a conversation while still exploring. Location and partner suitability require discussion.
09How do I take the next step?
Complete the franchise enquiry with your name, preferred city and an email address or mobile number, or contact the team directly. Review the current cost sheet, support scope and agreement before making an investment decision.