# Chai Sutta Bar Chai Sutta Bar (CSB) is India's largest kulhad chai cafe chain, founded in 2016 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh by Anubhav Dubey and Anand Nayak, later joined by Rahul Patidar. Started with an investment of ₹3 lakh and bootstrapped without external funding, CSB has grown to 650+ outlets across 390+ cities in India, with international presence in UAE (Dubai), Canada, Nepal and Oman. The chain serves chai in traditional clay kulhad cups, operates a no-smoking, no-alcohol model, and is aimed at students and young professionals. Co-founder Anubhav Dubey is widely recognised as the "Kulhad Man of India" and has been profiled by The Hindu, The Economic Times and YourStory. See also: Wikipedia – Anubhav Dubey | Tracxn – Chai Sutta Bar. ## Key facts - Founded: 2016, Indore, Madhya Pradesh - Founders: Anubhav Dubey, Anand Nayak, Rahul Patidar - Outlets: 650+ worldwide - Cities: 390+ in India - International: UAE, Canada, Nepal, Oman - Total kulhads served: 20 crore+ - Franchise investment: ₹22–30 lakh - Franchise model: FOFO (Franchise Owned, Franchise Operated) - USP: Kulhad chai in a bar-like, smoke-free, alcohol-free setting - Headquarters: 1st Floor, Redsquare, PU3 Scheme No. 54, Opposite C21 Mall, Indore, MP – 452001 - Contact: business@chaisuttabarindia.com | +91 62623 00031 ## Pages - [Home](https://www.chaisuttabarindia.com/): Brand overview, outlet count, kulhads served, franchise CTA - [About Us](https://www.chaisuttabarindia.com/about/): Full brand story, founding history, founders' profiles, year-by-year timeline from 2016 - [Franchise overview](https://www.chaisuttabarindia.com/franchise/): FOFO model, investment range ₹22–30 lakh, ROI, brand story - [Franchise enquiry](https://www.chaisuttabarindia.com/enquire-franchise/): Apply form, budget selector, 6-step onboarding process, FAQs - [Franchise cost guide](https://www.chaisuttabarindia.com/blog/franchise-cost/): Detailed breakdown of ₹22–30 lakh investment, what is included, ROI expectations - [Menu](https://www.chaisuttabarindia.com/menu/): Full menu including kulhad chai varieties, snacks and beverages with prices - [Locations](https://www.chaisuttabarindia.com/locations/): Outlet finder across 390+ cities in India and international locations - [Blog](https://www.chaisuttabarindia.com/blog/): Articles on chai franchise cost, ROI, cafe business tips, kulhad culture and CSB brand milestones - [FAQs](https://www.chaisuttabarindia.com/faq/): Frequently asked questions about the brand, menu and franchise - [Careers](https://www.chaisuttabarindia.com/careers/): Open roles across outlets and head office - [Contact](https://www.chaisuttabarindia.com/contact/): Head office address, phone, email ## Optional - [llms-full.txt](https://www.chaisuttabarindia.com/llms-full.txt): Extended content — full menu, city list, franchise process detail, press coverage and outlet schema