Vegetarian quick-service restaurant chain The Chatpata Affair is raising ₹10 crore (about $1.2 million) to scale its presence in the UAE and the wider GCC region, following strong initial traction in the market.
After what the company described as an encouraging performance of its first Dubai outlet, the startup now plans to open six new stores in Dubai by March 2026. The fresh funding will support the rollout of multiple asset-light formats — including kiosks and compact outlets — targeted at malls, residential communities and transit hubs.
“We are raising capital to accelerate our UAE expansion through asset-light formats,” said founder Shiju Pappen, noting that the brand aims to grow across the GCC through strategic partnerships and franchising.
The Chatpata Affair has already crossed 100 outlets in India and continues rapid domestic expansion. The company reported 20% year-on-year growth, with annualized revenues of around ₹40 crore from both domestic and international operations.
The funding round marks a significant step in the brand’s ambition to build a pan-GCC footprint while strengthening its global QSR positioning.