How to Create an Online Store for Your Paan Shop Instantly with chotu

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Paan is more than just a mouth freshener – it’s an experience, a tradition, and for many, a daily ritual. From meetha paan and maghai to chocolate paan and fire paan, the creativity of Indian paanwalas never ceases to amaze. But while your customers love your flavors, many of them are looking for convenient, online options to order their favorite paan or ingredients.

That’s your opportunity! 

With chotu, you can now create an online store for your paan shop instantly, showcase your varieties beautifully, accept online orders, and grow your customer base – all from your phone.

Why Take Your Paan Shop Online?

The way people buy food and local snacks has changed – customers now prefer to browse, order, and pay online. Whether they’re craving a meetha paan after dinner or bulk orders for a wedding, they want easy access to their favorite paan shop.

By taking your business online with chotu, you can:

Attract More Customers

Reach nearby customers searching for “paan shop near me” or “buy paan online.” Your store will appear where your customers are – online.

Increase Daily Sales

Enable online ordering and home delivery during evenings, weekends, or special events. Every click can turn into a sale.

Build Your Own Brand

Your paan shop deserves recognition. With an online store, you can highlight your unique creations, add customer reviews, and even share your shop story.

How to Create Your Online Paan Store Instantly with chotu

chotu makes it super simple for local paan shop owners to go digital. No tech skills needed – if you can use WhatsApp, you can run your online store!

Step 1: Visit owner.chotu.com/sell-online

In just a few clicks, you can create your online store.

  • Select a suitable template
  • Add your Business name and mobile number(whatsapp one)
  • Choose FREE or paid option

Step 2: Use ready made template as it is or Add Your Paan Items

Upload photos of your products like:

  • Meetha paan
  • Sada paan
  • Chocolate paan
  • Fire paan
  • Maghai paan
  • Paan masala & supari items

Add prices, ingredients, and delivery options.

Step 3: Start Accepting Orders

Once your store is live, share your link on WhatsApp, Instagram, or Google Maps. Customers can browse your paans, place orders, and pay online – all in minutes.

Why chotu is Perfect for Paan Shops

Made for Local Sellers

chotu is built for small business owners – whether you run a paan shop in a busy market or a street corner, you can take it online easily.

Affordable & Easy to Use

No setup cost. No coding. You control everything – prices, stock, and timing.

Manage Everything in One Dashboard

From daily orders to payments and delivery, chotu gives you one simple app to manage it all.

Build Local Trust

Collect online reviews, share offers, and make your paan shop discoverable in your area instantly.

Creative Ideas to Grow Your Online Paan Business

  • Offer “Party Paan Boxes” for weddings, functions, or corporate events.
  • Sell DIY Paan Kits – ready-to-roll paan ingredients for home preparation.
  •  Add Delivery within 2–3 km using local delivery partners.
  •  Run WhatsApp Promotions with your chotu store link.

Final Thoughts

Your paan shop has something that online giants can never match – authentic taste, tradition, and connection.

With chotu, you can take that local charm online, reach more people, and increase your daily income effortlessly.

Whether you sell paan, supari, or masala – your next customer is just one click away.

👉 Create your store now and make your paan business go digital today!

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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