Cha Sha
Founded in Wembley, London, in 2019, Cha Sha is a South Asian street food and chai franchise serving clay-pot tea, paratha wraps and loaded fries, with ambitions to expand in the UK and overseas.
About Cha Sha
Cha Sha was established by Imran Gulzar in Wembley, north-west London, in 2019. The South Asian street food brand is known for its signature chai served in traditional handmade clay pots, or matkas, alongside pizza paratha, freshly prepared paratha wraps and loaded fries. It has expanded to Birmingham, Ilford, Kingston and Southampton, while former locations in Luton, Hounslow and Tooting have closed. Further sites are planned in Slough and Bethnal Green, with international expansion also an ambition. Cha Sha emphasises authentic flavours, customer engagement and environmental responsibility, including biodegradable products. The business says its own production facilities help maintain quality and consistency rather than relying on multiple external food vendors. Franchisees are offered training, marketing resources and ongoing operational guidance.
Why franchise with Cha Sha
- Signature chai served in handmade clay pots gives Cha Sha a distinctive and memorable identity.
- Pizza paratha, freshly prepared wraps and loaded fries broaden the South Asian street food menu.
- In-house production facilities are designed to support ingredient quality and consistency.
- Biodegradable products and traditional clay pots reflect the brand’s sustainability focus.
- Franchisees receive training, marketing resources and ongoing operational assistance.
- Planned UK openings and international ambitions provide a platform for potential brand growth.
Investment breakdown
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| Marketing contribution | On request |
| Agreement term | On request |
What's expected of a franchisee
Property requirements
Cha Sha has operated street food and chai outlets in London and other English cities, with further locations planned in Slough and Bethnal Green. The supplied information does not specify minimum floor areas, preferred property formats, seating requirements or fit-out costs. Prospective franchisees should confirm suitable high street, takeaway or other premises directly with the franchisor, together with any design, equipment and location approval requirements.
Training and support
Cha Sha says franchise partners receive comprehensive training, operational assistance and marketing resources. Ongoing guidance is intended to help operators deliver the brand’s South Asian street food and signature clay-pot chai consistently. Its in-house production facilities are presented as a means of supporting ingredient quality and supply consistency. The supplied information does not specify training duration, launch support arrangements or the frequency of field visits.
Operational requirements
Franchisees would operate a Cha Sha food and drink outlet serving chai in clay pots, pizza paratha, freshly prepared paratha wraps and loaded fries. The brand emphasises consistent quality through in-house production, customer engagement and sustainable practices, including biodegradable products. Operators should be prepared to manage staff, food safety, service and local marketing. Staffing, opening hours and performance requirements have not been provided.
Experience required
Cha Sha has not specified mandatory previous hospitality experience, net worth or liquid capital requirements. Prospective franchisees should be comfortable managing a customer-facing food and beverage business, maintaining food quality and service standards, and supporting the brand’s environmental and community initiatives. Training, marketing resources and ongoing operational assistance are offered, but applicant selection criteria or multi-site commitment remain unconfirmed.
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