The Chatpata Affairs’s ‘Nukkad’ Creates Livelihoods for Women and Specially-Abled, Targets 100 outlets

The Chatpata Affair (TCA), one of India’s fastest-growing vegetarian street food brands, has announced the launch of its social-impact initiative, Nukkad by Chatpata Affair. This program aims to empower women and specially-abled entrepreneurs by introducing compact, vibrant kiosks within residential societies and gated communities, offering authentic Indian street food while fostering local entrepreneurship.

Each Nukkad kiosk features a curated menu of Indian favorites, including Pav Bhaji, Pani Puri, Samosa, Dahi Puri, Chole Bhature, and regional specialties from Chennai to Rajasthan. These offerings are prepared with TCA’s hallmark hygiene and flavor consistency. More than a food outlet, Nukkad is designed to help homemakers, young women, and specially-abled individuals become business owners in safe, familiar environments, specifically within residential complexes of 1,500+ flats.

Shiju Pappen, Founder and CEO of The Chatpata Affair, said, “With Nukkad, we’re not just serving food; we’re creating livelihoods. Our goal is to empower first-time entrepreneurs, especially women and specially-abled individuals, by providing a guided business model that’s simple, scalable, and community-driven.”

The Nukkad model operates as a plug-and-play, low-investment franchise opportunity starting at ₹4 lakhs, making it one of the most accessible formats in India’s quick-service restaurant (QSR) segment. TCA offers end-to-end support including kiosk design, branding, recipe formulation, staff recruitment and training, inventory management, technology integration, and backend logistics—allowing franchisees to focus on customer service and community engagement.

Franchisees also have the flexibility to introduce their own vegetarian creations, subject to TCA’s quality standards, encouraging creativity and ownership. Strategically placed within residential complexes, Nukkad kiosks offer a high-footfall, hygienic environment for families to enjoy street food conveniently.

The model is especially suited for women—with 80–90% of outlets expected to be female-led, and for specially-abled individuals. It provides a secure, low-risk setting to learn business operations hands-on and grow sustainably under TCA’s brand umbrella.

Currently operational in premium residential communities, including upscale neighborhoods in Gurgaon, Nukkad kiosks are generating up to ₹3 lakhs in monthly revenue per unit. The initiative has gained strong traction for its authentic flavors, hygienic service, and inclusive business model.

Building on this success, The Chatpata Affair plans to expand Nukkad to Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi NCR, and Mumbai, followed by international markets such as Dubai, Australia, and Singapore. By 2027, the company aims to establish 100 Nukkad kiosks nationwide, generating ₹50 crore in revenue and empowering 100 women and specially-abled entrepreneurs.

About Us

The Chatpata Affair Founded in 2020,  began with a bold vision to bring authentic Indian street food into modern, hygienic, and scalable formats. Today, with 50 + outlets and over 3 million delighted customers, we are on a mission to make vegetarian street-food flavours from India loved worldwide. With ‘Customer First’, ‘Authenticity’, and ‘Innovation’ at the core, we craft each dish with fresh locally-sourced ingredients, no compromise on taste or hygiene. Join us as we transform how people enjoy Indian street food — globally.

Link: https://www.chatpataaffair.com/