'India's First Viral Street Brand': Internet Sensation Dolly Chaiwala Opens Nationwide Franchise Opportunities; Netizens Not In Fever

Internet sensation Dolly Chaiwala who runs a popular tea stall in Nagpur has now open franchise opportunities across nation. A social media announcement on his Instagram @dolly_ki_tapri_nagpur handle confirms that Dolly Chaiwala is now launching pan India Dolly franchise tea stores and carts. The announcement confirms that there will be three options of franchise formats from a cart to a flagship cafe. On the other hand, netizens have not welcomed the announcement greatly.

'India's First Viral Street Brand'

The announcement mentions Dolly Chaiwala as India's first ever viral street brand. It all started when billionaire Bill Gates was captured sipping tea at Dolly Chaiwala. The visuals went viral, and Sunil Patil aka Dolly Chaiwala stormed the Internet with his unique style and appearances. Now, the Dolly has taken a step ahead in his viral tea selling business by opening franchise opportunities.

The Announcement reads, "The Dolly Chai Wala Franchise is Officially Open. It's India's first viral street brand, and now... it's a business opportunity."

The announcement goes on to explain the formats of the franchise, "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," it adds.

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Three Franchise Models

Dolly Chaiwala franchise will be available in three models. Starting from a normal cart stall which will cost around ₹4.5 to ₹6 Lakhs. The store format will cost in between ₹20- ₹22 Lakhs. It also gives opportunity to launch a flagship cafe which costs around ₹39- ₹43 Lakhs. No other details were mentioned yet.

Dolly Chaiwala's Stall In Nagpur

Dolly Chaiwala's tea stall, "Dolly Ki Tapri," is located in Sadar Bazar, Nagpur. The stall business is said to be generating revenue of ₹1 Lakh in one month. However, the stall doesn't mentioned of being legally recognised and is still an encroachment on foothpath.

Netizens React

Netizens are not welcoming this announment as per expectations. One user wrote, "The speed at which he is going, its not sustainable. People always look for consistent quality vs different experience."

The speed at which he is going, its not sustainable. People always look for consistent quality vs different experience.

— Ganesh Marve (@gmmarve) July 10, 2025

Another wrote, "Boycott to invest this kinds of franchise only for tea it's better to trust yourself or launch business in your name dolly bolly never gives you market return."

Boycott to invest this kinds of franchise only for tea it's better to trust yourself or launch business in your name dolly bolly never gives you 💯 market return.

— KAPIL (@BALWANIKAPIL) July 10, 2025

Will all the franchise owners keep their tongue out while pouring chai ?
If not, then how is it a dolly chai ?

— Radeon (@radeon_24) July 10, 2025

"Will all the franchise owners keep their tongue out while pouring chai? If not, then how is it a dolly chai?" one user commented.