Chaiiwala the global Indian street food concept has opened in Wolverhampton – its 125th site, creating 15 new jobs. It will be operated by franchisee HLN Group, whose portfolio of brands includes Heavenly Desserts, Boss Pizza and Pepe’s Peri Peri.
Muhummed Ibrahim, CEO at Chaiiwala, said: “We’re thrilled to bring the Chaiiwala experience to Wolverhampton and introduce our bold, flavour-packed menu to a brand-new audience. We’re confident that the Wolverhampton store will become a hub for both existing fans and those discovering Chaiiwala for the first time.”
Chaiiwala, which was founded in Leicester in 2015, launched the UK’s first Indian street food drive-thru in 2023, Last year, the brand followed this by launching its first airport and university campus locations.
It is also gearing up for US expansion – following openingsin Canada and the Middle East.
Author: George Shaw
Former BBC journalist and founder and CEO of an award-winning London advertising and PR company for 20 years, providing restaurant consultancy services. Spent a decade as the director of communications of the Asian Catering Federation in the UK and lead judge for its various restaurant and chef awards programmes. Now returned to journalism, specialising in food and travel and currently the Editor-in-Chief for Taste London, Taste Asia, the Good Curry Guide and CEO of International Culinary Guides.