5 Impactful Ways to Grow Your Coffee Business – Powered by chotu

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Running a coffee business in 2025 isn’t just about serving a great brew – it’s about creating an experience that customers remember, share, and return to. Whether you own a cafe, a coffee cart, or a roasting brand, here are 5 powerful ways to grow your coffee business – and how chotu helps you do it faster, smarter, and simpler.

1. Take Your Coffee Brand Online – Instantly

Your customers are already searching for coffee near them. The question is – can they find you?

With chotu, you can turn your cafe or coffee counter into an online shop in seconds.

  • Use prebuilt digital menu or if you need customisation option there
  • Let people order directly on WhatsApp
  • Get your store listed on Google
  • Manage all orders and payments from your phone

Why it works: Customers love convenience. Being online keeps your coffee one click away from their next craving.

2. Showcase Your Coffee Like a Brand

Every cup tells a story – and your visuals should too.

  • Use chotu’s store templates , also you can  upload high-quality photos of your coffee, ambiance, and desserts
  • Add your cafe logo, tagline, and Instagram link
  • Update daily specials with one tap

Pro Tip: Post “Today’s Brew” or “Freshly Roasted Batch” stories daily on WhatsApp & Instagram to keep customers engaged.

 3. Turn WhatsApp Into Your Order Counter

Forget expensive apps. Your customers already use WhatsApp – so let’s meet them there.

With chotu’s WhatsApp integration, every order automatically arrives as a chat message.

  • Receive and confirm orders
  • View order history
  • Share updates, offers, and delivery alerts instantly

 It’s fast, familiar, and frictionless – the future of small business ordering.

4. Offer Coffee Subscriptions & Loyalty Rewards

Keep your regulars hooked. Offer weekly or monthly coffee subscriptions like:

  • “Monday Brew Pack” (6 cups a week)
  • “Office Coffee Subscription” (for small teams)
  • “Home Barista Box” (beans + recipe card)

With chotu, you can set custom plans, send reminders, and manage renewals automatically.

Add loyalty offers – 10th coffee free – to bring repeat customers back.

Why Coffee Entrepreneurs Choose chotu

✅ Build an online coffee store in seconds

✅ Accept WhatsApp orders & track history

✅ Launch subscriptions & loyalty offers

✅ No laptop, no coding – everything on your phone

✅ Start for FREE or paid- grow as you sell

 Your Coffee Deserves to Grow

The world’s not waiting for better coffee – it’s waiting for your coffee.

Start growing your cafe, roastery, or coffee brand today with chotu.

Brew your brand. Build your business. Go digital with chotu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is chotu?
Namaste. I am chotu, your friendly shopboy. I make ordering from your shop simple on WhatsApp.
What does chotu do?
Customers can see your full product list online (like Zepto/Blinkit). They add to cart and order directly on WhatsApp.
Is chotu like Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto or Blinkit?
No. Those are delivery apps made for buyers. They control prices, delivery, and own your customer data. chotu is an ordering app made for you, the shopkeeper. You keep full control: prices, payments and your customer info.
Is chotu same as WhatsApp Business Catalog?
Almost, but one big difference: With chotu, you get a ready-made catalog for your shop type. No need to type a single word. Just turn OFF items you don’t sell. Plus, you get a QR code and link to share anywhere.
Do customers order with me directly or with chotu?
Orders come straight to your WhatsApp. chotu does not know what is ordered or who your customer is.
Do customers need to download chotu?
No. They can order by:
  • Scanning your QR code


  • Clicking your shop link

(If they install chotu, it only makes reordering easier.)

So, there are two apps?
Yes, the red chotu app is for buyers, golden chotu Owner app is for you, the shopkeeper. You can install both if you want.

How will my shop look?
Like any online store (Amazon/Flipkart). Buyers can browse, search, and add to cart. Click on LIVE DEMO to see how your shop will look.
Do I need a laptop, Excel, or English?
No. Only a WhatsApp number is enough. Works in all Indian languages. chotu runs only on mobile.
How much does chotu cost?
Starts ₹999, one-time payment. No rent. No subscription. No commission. It’s your shop forever.
How do I get paid?
Customers pay you directly, not through chotu. They can give cash in hand or through UPI (PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm, etc.). No change in payments at all.


Will chotu deliver orders?
No. Delivery is your choice.
  • Ask customer to pick up


  • Send through your boy/helper
  • Use Rapido, Dunzo, etc.


Can customers pay cash?
Yes. As always.
How will I know if I got an order?
You’ll hear a “ka-ching” on the chotu Owner app and get the order on WhatsApp.
Can customers order at night?
Yes. 24×7. You can deliver when you are open.
My customers have cousins in the USA, can they also order?
Yes. Your shop is now open to the whole world, 24X7.
How do I promote my shop?
When you buy a shop, you get a shop link and a QR.
  • Share shop link on WhatsApp Status, Groups, Instagram, YouTube, etc.


  • Print QR on your shopboard, visiting cards, no-parking boards.


Will I get new customers?
Yes, through your link/QR and local promotion. With VIP Pass, your shop ranks higher on chotu search.
What is VIP Pass?
VIP Pass is a value added service with extra benefits:
  • Higher ranking in customer searches
  • Ability to edit your shop details
  • Priority customer support
How do I buy the VIP Pass?
All shops come with a built-in FREE VIP Pass. You do not need to purchase it right now. You can login to the chotu Owner app to buy the VIP Pass later.
Do I need GST or a physical shop?
No. Just a WhatsApp number is enough. Physical shop is optional.
What does owning a shop mean on chotu?
Like you buy a shop in the real world, you are buying a space in the digital world, which is yours forever.
What if I don’t get orders at first?
Share your shop link with existing customers. Once they try it, they will reorder and refer new buyers. If you have a Google My Business profile, you should update your shop link there too to get more orders.
Who is behind chotu? Can I trust it?
The team has decades of experience at Microsoft, Oracle, airtel and studied at IIT & IIM. They are building chotu with only one purpose: make ordering with local shops as easy as UPI made payments.
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