From Counter to Cloud: How Local Fast Food Centers Can Go Online with chotu

Walk down any busy street in India and you’ll find what truly fuels our cities – local fast food centers.

From Chinese stalls to shawarma corners, roll centers, burger kiosks, momos carts, tiffin points, and juice shops, these businesses are the heartbeat of daily eating.

But here’s the new reality of 2025:

Customers search online before they walk in.

If your fast food center isn’t discoverable digitally, you are losing customers every single day.

This is where the question arises:

How can a small fast food shop go online without dealing with delivery commissions, technology, or complex apps?

The answer is simple – chotu.

chotu is not a delivery app.

It is a digital growth platform that helps local fast food centers move from offline counters to a strong online presence – easily, quickly, and sustainably.

Why Fast Food Centers Must Go Digital in 2025-26

The fast food industry has changed dramatically:

  • Customers find food through online search
  • WhatsApp ordering has become the new normal
  • People trust shops they can view online
  • Competitors with digital presence get more walk-ins

If your business is still only offline, you are invisible to modern customers.

Going digital is no longer optional – it’s a survival strategy.

chotu Makes Fast Food Centers Discoverable, Trusted, and Easy to Reach

Local fast food owners often assume that going online means joining a delivery app that charges commissions or demands a delivery setup.

But this is exactly what chotu DOES NOT do.

chotu gives you digital visibility without any commissions, complicated menus, or delivery pressure.

Here’s how it transforms your business:

Create Your Online Fast Food Store in Seconds for FREE

Visit owner.chotu.com/sell-online.

In a few simple steps, you’ll have a fully functional digital storefront:

  • Add your shop name and mobile number
  • Use pre-built menus or add items like rolls, shawarma, noodles, tiffins, momos, burgers, sandwiches, snacks, and juices with short descriptions

Your online store becomes your digital identity – visible to nearby customers, shareable on WhatsApp, and discoverable in search results.

2. No Commission. No Middlemen. Full Control.

Fast food centers work on tight margins.

Delivery apps reduce earnings through commissions, penalties, and forced pricing structures.

chotu flips the model:

  • You keep 100% of your earnings
  • You choose delivery or pickup
  • You manage preparation and timing
  • You build direct relationships with customers

Your store stays fully in your control.

3. Become Discoverable for Local Searches Instantly

Customers search for:

  • fast food near me
  • momos near me
  • shawarma near me
  • roll center near me
  • noodles and fried rice
  • tiffin center nearby

Your chotu store appears in local listings where thousands of customers browse daily.

More visibility → more walk-ins → more business.

4. Built-in Marketing Without Spending a Rupee

Every fast food center on chotu automatically gets:

  • A locally discoverable online store page
  • High-ranking category placement
  • SEO-ready content
  • A WhatsApp-shareable link
  • Automatic reach to nearby customers

You don’t need to run ads.

Your store markets itself every day.

5. Perfect for Every Type of Fast Food Business

Whether you are a:

  • Chinese fast food stall
  • Shawarma and rolls center
  • Momos shop
  • Burger and sandwich counter
  • Café and snacks outlet
  • Tiffin center
  • Fried rice and noodles center
  • Juice and shakes corner

chotu is built to help you be found by the right customers.

How Local Fast Food Centers Use chotu Every Day

Here are real examples of how fast food owners grow using chotu:

✔ More Walk-Ins

Customers who see your store online trust your brand and visit in person.

✔ WhatsApp Orders for Takeaway

Your link becomes the go-to ordering method for regular customers.

✔ Group and Bulk Orders

Colleges, offices, and hostels search online and often order from digital-first shops.

✔ Faster Menu Sharing

Instead of explaining the menu on calls, simply share your store link.

✔ Increased Repeat Customers

Your store link becomes a digital reminder of your brand.

From Counter to Cloud: The Digital Shift Begins with One Step

Going digital doesn’t mean complicating your business.

It means simplifying visibility, improving customer reach, and growing faster than competitors.

Your counter is where customers eat.

Your chotu online store is where customers discover you.

Together, they bring unstoppable growth.

Start Your Digital Journey – Create Your Fast Food Store on chotu Today

Your online store is just seconds away:

👉 Visit owner.chotu.com/sell-online

Once you’re live, you can:

  • Share your store link on WhatsApp
  • Get daily discovery on chotu
  • Build a strong local presence
  • Attract more walk-ins and orders

The future of fast food is digital.

And with chotu, it’s simple.

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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