From Kitchen to Cloud: How Local Biryani Centers Can Go Online with chotu

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Across India, biryani centers are the heart of local food culture – serving authentic dum biryani, home-style gravies, and special weekend menus that people travel miles to enjoy. Yet many of these shops are still offline, missing out on massive online demand from nearby customers.

The shift is happening fast:

Customers now search online before they order.

They prefer links they can tap on WhatsApp.

They expect convenience without calling the shop repeatedly.

This is where chotu steps in.

chotu helps local biryani centers move from kitchen to cloud by giving them their own online ordering system – without depending on costly delivery apps.

It is simple, powerful, and built for Indian food businesses.

Below is a complete guide on how your biryani center can go digital in minutes.

Why Going Online Matters for Biryani Centers

Customers today don’t want to:

  • Search for menus in their gallery
  • Save your number manually
  • Explain dishes on every call
  • Wait for someone to pick up
  • Compare shops blindly

They want a simple, clickable link where they can see your menu and order instantly.

Going online with chotu helps biryani centers:

  • Increase direct orders
  • Build customer loyalty
  • Reach nearby customers faster
  • Reduce order-taking mistakes
  • Strengthen their digital identity

And unlike delivery apps, it does all of this without eating your margins.

How chotu Moves Your Biryani Center from Kitchen to Cloud

1. You Get a Complete Online Biryani Store in Minutes

This is your digital biryani shop – with your branding, your menu, and your identity.

Create Your Biryani Center Online Store on chotu for FREE

Visit owner.chotu.com/sell-online.

In a few simple steps, you’ll have your digital profile ready:

  • Add your store name and mobile number.
  • Use a pre-built menu or edit existing menu(for paid users).

With this, your biryani center instantly gets a professional online presence that your customers can order from – anytime.

2. Zero Commission Means Higher Profit Per Order

Most biryani centers rely on tight margins.

But delivery apps typically take 20–30 percent commission per order.

For many small outlets, this makes online ordering unprofitable.

chotu charges zero commission, giving biryani shops the freedom to:

  • Maintain portion sizes
  • Keep food quality high
  • Earn sustainably
  • Grow without platform pressure

This puts more money back into the business.

3. Build Your Own Loyal Customer Base

Every customer who orders from your chotu store becomes your customer, not the platform’s.

You get:

  • Customer name
  • Phone number
  • Order history
  • Repeat order frequency

This helps you build loyalty through:

  • WhatsApp updates
  • Festive announcements
  • Weekend special alerts
  • New biryani variations
  • Midnight biryani promotions

This direct relationship is the biggest advantage of chotu.

4. Accept Orders from WhatsApp, Social Media, and QR Codes

Your store link becomes your digital identity.

Share it everywhere:

  • WhatsApp status
  • WhatsApp groups
  • Instagram bio
  • Facebook page
  • Google Business Profile
  • Posters at the shop
  • Delivery boxes
  • Table QR codes

Customers click → browse → order.

No app needed. No confusion. No app commissions.

5. Manage Delivery Your Way

chotu lets you decide how orders are fulfilled:

  • Home delivery using your own staff
  • Customer pick-up
  • Special delivery radius
  • Flexible timings

This gives biryani centers total control over freshness, speed, and customer experience – something aggregator apps never offer.

6. Add Your Entire Biryani Menu – Beautifully Organized

Your chotu store can list items like:

  • Chicken biryani
  • Mutton biryani
  • Egg biryani
  • Veg biryani
  • Family packs
  • Dum biryani specials
  • Starters and gravies
  • Drinks

Everything is visually neat, easy to browse, and mobile-friendly.

Customers love ordering this way – it feels professional and reliable.

7. Grow Your Local Reach Without Advertising

Most biryani shops get 80 percent of their orders from nearby customers.

chotu helps you reach them through:

  • Store link sharing
  • WhatsApp promotions
  • Google Business updates
  • Social media posts
  • Local influencers posting your link
  • Customer referrals

Your store becomes your digital storefront, visible anywhere your customers are active.

Why Biryani Centers Prefer chotu Over Swiggy or Zomato

FeatureDelivery Appschotu
CommissionHighZero
Customer DataNot sharedFully shared
Competitor ClutterHighNone
BrandingMinimalStrong
Online IdentityLimitedFull website-like store
Order AcceptanceApp-dependentWorks everywhere
ProfitLowHigh

This freedom makes chotu the most merchant-friendly platform for biryani centers.

Real Impact: Local Biryani Centers Are Scaling Faster with chotu

Shops using chotu experience:

  • More direct orders
  • Higher weekend sales
  • Stronger customer loyalty
  • Better control over the dining experience
  • Increased profitability
  • A brand-like digital presence

For many, chotu becomes their primary online revenue channel.

Conclusion: Your Biryani Center Is Ready for the Cloud

Going online is no longer optional – it is the fastest path to consistent customers and higher earnings.

chotu helps biryani centers go digital without complexity or commissions, its FREE.

It is designed for local businesses, built for speed, and trusted by thousands of food merchants.

Your kitchen already creates great biryani.

Now it’s time to take it to the cloud – and reach every customer who’s looking for you.


Ready to Bring Your Biryani Center Online?

Create your store now:

👉 owner.chotu.com/sell-online

Go digital. Build loyalty. Grow your business.

That’s the chotu promise.

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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