Chapati Man
Founded in 2007, Chapati Man is an Indian street food franchise offering wraps and curries through flexible food truck, kiosk, shop and dark kitchen formats, with protected territories.
About Chapati Man
Chapati Man was launched in 2007 by husband-and-wife team Chris and Andrea Rai as a mobile Indian street food business. It built a following at major festivals and events, including Glastonbury and the British Grand Prix, before expanding into office locations and retail ranges. Its first permanent restaurant opened in Whitechapel, London, in November 2023, alongside a central production unit. The menu includes freshly prepared wraps, curries, curry poké bowls, Indian snacks and chai. Franchise partners can choose from food trucks, fixed kiosks, shops and dark kitchens, with master franchise rights reported as sold for New York and Sri Lanka. The business aims to expand across the UK and internationally, using a streamlined service model with pre-prepared fillings. Franchisees receive protected trading territories and are expected to take a hands-on role.
Why franchise with Chapati Man
- Flexible franchise formats include food trucks, fixed kiosks, shops and delivery-only kitchens.
- Minimum investment starts at £65,000, with equipment purchase and leasing options available.
- Protected trading territories help franchisees establish their own local customer base.
- Streamlined service uses pre-prepared fillings for efficient wrap assembly and customer orders.
- Central production supports a menu of Indian wraps, curries, snacks, bowls and chai.
- Established at festivals and events, with international master franchise rights already sold.
Investment breakdown
| Minimum investment | £65,000 |
|---|---|
| Management service fee | On request |
| Marketing contribution | On request |
| Agreement term | On request |
What's expected of a franchisee
Property requirements
Chapati Man offers food truck, fixed kiosk, shop and dark kitchen formats. The franchisor states that as little as 150–200 sq ft may be required, depending on the model. Dark kitchens are designed to serve delivery customers within a radius of around two to three miles. Its Whitechapel flagship incorporates a central production unit. Equipment can be purchased, leased or acquired through lease-to-buy arrangements. Exact premises and fit-out requirements should be confirmed.
Training and support
The franchisor states that it provides everything needed to operate a Chapati Man franchise, including an established food preparation and service model. Fillings are pre-prepared, allowing staff to assemble wraps with salads and sauces to customer specifications. Franchisees operate within brand guidelines and receive protected territories. The source does not specify training duration, opening assistance or the precise scope of ongoing operational and marketing support.
Operational requirements
Chapati Man franchisees are expected to be hands-on operators who manage their business in accordance with the franchisor’s guidelines and standards. The service model relies on pre-prepared fillings, with staff assembling wraps to order and offering drinks. Operational needs vary across trucks, kiosks, shops and dark kitchens. Delivery kitchens typically serve a two-to-three-mile radius. Staffing, trading hours, licences and equipment requirements depend on the chosen format.
Experience required
Prospective Chapati Man franchisees should demonstrate strong business management skills and a commitment to personally overseeing operations. The franchisor seeks people who are passionate about Indian street food, motivated to run their own business and attentive to detail. Franchisees must be willing to follow established procedures and maintain brand standards. Specific prior hospitality experience is not stated as a requirement in the information supplied.
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