{"id":68471,"date":"2024-03-07T13:28:06","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T13:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/arshad-chaiwala-plans-to-expand-international-cafe-franchise-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2024-03-07T13:28:06","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T13:28:06","slug":"arshad-chaiwala-plans-to-expand-international-cafe-franchise-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/arshad-chaiwala-plans-to-expand-international-cafe-franchise-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Arshad Chaiwala plans to expand international cafe franchise | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In 2016, Arshad Khan, a charming tea seller, became a viral sensation ‘Arshad Chaiwala’ after a photo by local photographer Jiah Ali captured the attention of social media. Fast forward to the present, Arshad has transitioned from a local sensation to an international entrepreneur, with a thriving global brand, wittily named Caf\u00e9 Chaiwala.<\/p>\n

Arshad recently participated in a Digital Pakistan<\/a> interview, shedding light on his journey from a small caf\u00e9 in Islamabad to launching international franchises. He expressed his desire to elevate Pakistan’s presence on the global stage, citing a lack of Pakistani brands going international as his motivation. Arshad shared, \u201cI always wanted to launch my own brand.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter making a caf\u00e9 in Islamabad, my life would have been spent well, I didn\u2019t need anything else. I only launched my brand because I wanted Pakistan to gain recognition in the world,\u201d he emphasised that he aimed to create job opportunities while putting Pakistan on the international map.<\/p>\n

The 24-year-old further insisted, \u201cIn all of Pakistan\u2019s history, no brand has gone international in only 6 months.\u201d Despite being content with his small caf\u00e9, Arshad’s vision and determination led to the rapid expansion of his brand within six months, driven by the desire to create more jobs and opportunities for people.<\/p>\n

Speaking about his Caf\u00e9 Chaiwala outlet in London’s Ilford Lane, Arshad affirmed, \u201cWe have finalised agreements for ten further outlets [in London].\u201d<\/p>\n

The entrepreneur-slash-internet celebrity was also asked about his love life to which he replied that he is yet to marry despite receiving lots of offers. \u201cWhen the time is right, I will announce myself that I am ready to marry.\u201d Elaborating more, Arshad firmly stated that he\u2019s not currently romantically affiliated with anyone.<\/p>\n

After becoming a viral sensation for his striking blue eyes and good looks, the man behind Caf\u00e9 Chaiwala was all set for a dream run in showbiz. From landing a modelling contract to bagging a film role, Arshad said no to the high life and chose to return to his Islamabad dhaba.<\/p>\n

In 2020, the former tea-seller inaugurated his venture Caf\u00e9 Chaiwala, a rooftop caf\u00e9 in Islamabad. Talking about the establishment\u2019s name, Arshad told Urdu News, \u201cMany people told me to change the current name and instead name it Arshad Khan, but I refused because Chai Wala is my identity.\u201d He added how he still brews up a storm when his friends want some chai made by him.<\/p>\n

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In 2016, Arshad Khan, a charming tea seller, became a viral sensation ‘Arshad Chaiwala’ after a photo by local photographer Jiah Ali captured the attention of social media. Fast forward to the present, Arshad has transitioned from a local sensation to an international entrepreneur, with a thriving global brand, wittily named Caf\u00e9 Chaiwala. 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