Dolly Chaiwala launches ‘Dolly Ki Tapri’ franchise pan India, 1,600+ applications for outlets costing ₹4.5 L to ₹40 L

Dolly Chaiwala, the popular teaseller from Nagpur, has announced a business plan of expanding his brand, “Dolly Ki Tapri,” through a pan-India franchise model.

Dolly Ki Tapri

Patil announced on his official social media channels. He shared, “It’s India’s first viral street brand, and now… it’s a business opportunity. From carts to flagship cafes, we’re launching nationwide and looking for real people with real passion to carry this dream forward. If you’ve ever wanted to build something big, something desi, something truly legendary — this is your moment. Limited cities. Unlimited chai. Applications open now.”

The post included a link to an application form through Instagram Stories, including three franchise options for prospective business partners.

Dolly Chaiwala franchise application

The Dolly Chaiwala franchise application form lists the following models:

Cart Stall: Rs 4.5 lakh to Rs 6 lakh

Store Model: Rs 20 lakh to Rs 22 lakh

Flagship Café: Rs 39 lakh to Rs 43 lakh

All models are part of Dolly’s ambition of expanding “Dolly Ki Tapri” from a viral sensation to a structured, nationwide business.

Within 48 hours, more than 1,600 applications were submitted.

Netizens react

One user wrote, “From Burger Kayega to Burger Bechunga, Dolly has come a long way. All the best.”

Another user commented, “Don’t take any franchise .. Gotta cry tears of blood .. Already telling you .. This will make money and go to Dubai and you will be stuck here in bank auction.”

Someone said, “Education is scam in India.”

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Who is Dolly Chaiwala?

Sunil Patil, aka Dolly Chaiwala, is a Nagpur-based roadside teaseller who quickly went viral for his unique tea-serving style and a video appearance with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.

With no formal education, Dolly started his career selling tea in Nagpur to support his family.

After serving tea on the streets for over two decades, with an eye-catching serving style and fashion sense, Dolly gradually attracted attention online.

In 2024, a short video of him serving tea to Bill Gates went viral across Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)

Dolly got international recognition, which marked the beginning of his business ambitions.

In response to online criticism, Dolly shared a personal note online.

“I didn’t get the chance to go to school like many others. But I never gave up. Today, I feel lucky, but more than that, I feel proud.”

He added, “If even one boy or girl with no money, no degree, and no connections sees my story and believes, then every insult is worth it.”

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