A royal chai stop on every major highway of India
To make the MBA Chai Wala Highway Eatery the first name every Indian traveller looks for on the road: clean, safe, family-friendly and proudly Indian.
Mr. Prafull Billore
From an MBA dream to India's iconic chai brand.
One young man, one borrowed beginning and one cup of chai at a time. Today MBA Chai Wala is a movement that inspires millions to start their own story.
Har Ghar Startup, Ghar Ghar Startup
200+ OutletsAcross India
- 200+Outlets
- 100+Brand Partners
- 2017The First Cup
- AhmedabadWhere It Began
FounderMBA Chai Wala
200+Outlets
2017First Cup
Meet the Visionary
Mr. Billore Ahmedabad
Mr. Prafull Billore · FounderAn MBA dream from Ahmedabad, a borrowed beginning and one chai stall outside a college. That stall became MBA Chai Wala, now 200+ outlets across India.
His journey proves that a degree is not the only way to build a business. Courage and hard work can write their own story.
- EntrepreneurBuilt a national brand
- SpeakerInspires India's youth
- VisionaryHar Ghar Startup
Our Outlets
Spaces designed to inspire
Signature magenta and gold interiors, warm wood and a buzz of conversation. Every MBA Chai Wala outlet is built for big ideas.
Your Space
MBA Chai Wala
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Switch to MBA Chai Wala
Already running a café, tea stall, restaurant or have a ready commercial space? Convert it into an MBA Chai Wala outlet and grow with a brand India already loves.
- 01Tell us about your spaceShare your location, size and current setup.
- 02Site visit & evaluationOur team checks the space and plans the conversion.
- 03Royal makeoverBranding, interiors and setup in the signature MBA style.
- 04Training & grand relaunchMenu, staff training and a launch to bring the crowd in.
Use your existing infraIconic brand nameReady menu & supplyMarketing support
The Highway Eatery · Launching Soon
Royal pit-stops on India's highways.
Palace-inspired MBA Chai Wala outlets where every traveller can stop, relax and enjoy a royal cup of chai, any hour of the journey.
600+Highway Eatery outlets
24Months to get there
~250 kmOne royal stop every
1.46L kmNational highways in India
600+Highway Eatery outlets
in the next 2 years
in the next 2 years
Built with local partners on national highways and expressways, one royal pit-stop roughly every 250 km.
Step Inside
How the Highway Eatery will look inside
Watch the Highway Eatery come to life in 2 minutes: from empty land and construction to every corner inside, from the kitchen and washrooms to the kids’ corner and the stars at night. Tap any chapter to jump straight to it.
Animated concept film of the Highway Eatery. Final design may vary by site.
Under One Royal Roof
Everything a traveller needs in one stop
- Royal architecture
Palace-inspired buildings with magenta & gold lighting, visible from far.
- Signature chai & menu
Kulhad chai, snacks and full meals: the MBA taste for every mile.
- Family dining & lounge
Spacious indoor and outdoor seating made for families and groups.
- Easy, ample parking
Room for cars, bikes, buses and trucks, with safe lighting.
- Clean washrooms
Well-kept, separate facilities, checked through the day.
- Kids' corner
A small play space so little travellers can stretch their legs.
- Takeaway & local shop
Chai to go, packed snacks and local specialities for the road.
- Safe & well-lit
CCTV, bright lighting and trained staff for a safe stop at any hour.
The Pit-Stop Experience
From tired driver to happy traveller in 20 minutes
- 01Spot it
Glowing royal facade, seen from the highway.
- 02Park easy
Wide, safe parking right at the door.
- 03Refresh
Clean washrooms and a cool lounge.
- 04Sip & eat
Hot kulhad chai and a quick meal.
- 05Ride on
Back on the road with chai to go.
Why Highways · Why Now
India is building roads faster than ever
Every new kilometre brings more travellers, families and truckers who need a clean, trusted place to stop.
- 1,46,572 kmNational Highway networkUp from 91,287 km in 2014 (+61%)
- 2ndLargest road network in the worldIndia, behind only the USA
- 43,512 km4-lane & wider highwaysUp from 18,371 km in 2014
- 3,052 kmExpressways & high-speed corridorsUp from just 93 km in 2014
- 34 kmNew highway built every dayWas about 11.6 km a day in 2014
- 40–60 kmPlanned gap between wayside amenitiesA natural slot for a Highway Eatery
Some of India's busiest highway corridors
- Delhi–Mumbai Expressway
- Golden Quadrilateral
- NH-48 Delhi–Jaipur–Ahmedabad–Mumbai
- Delhi–Dehradun Corridor
- Bengaluru–Mysuru Expressway
- Agra–Mumbai Highway (via Indore)
Highway figures: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways data for FY 2025-26, as reported in the press.
The Roadmap
The road to 600+ outlets
A clear, phase-by-phase plan over the next 24 months.
Flagship launch
First flagship Highway Eatery, final design standards and partner onboarding.
Flagship liveFirst corridors
Delhi–Mumbai Expressway and the NH-48 belt through Rajasthan, Gujarat & Maharashtra.
100 outletsNational spread
Golden Quadrilateral and key routes linking tier-2 and tier-3 cities across states.
350 outletsThe 600+ milestone
Every major corridor covered: a royal pit-stop roughly every 250 km.
600+ outlets
Partner With Us
Own land on a highway? Let's build a royal stop together.
- Highway-facing plot with good visibility
- Space for parking cars, buses & trucks
- Power and water connection on site
- Passion to serve travellers, day and night
The Journey
A stall that became a movement
The Dream
An MBA aspirant
A young man from Ahmedabad prepares for India's toughest business-school exams.
2017
The first cup
A chai stall outside a college in Ahmedabad, started with money borrowed from his father.
The Buzz
A place for dreamers
The stall becomes a hangout for students, open mics and conversations about the future.
Today
200+ outlets
A franchise brand across India, inspiring a generation to start: Har Ghar Startup.
Why MBA Chai Wala
The richness behind every cup
An Iconic Story
A brand India already knows, built on a founder's real journey from rejection to success.
Signature Chai
Time-honoured recipes and the famous kulhad chai, served the same way in every city.
Chai pe Charcha
Outlets designed for conversations, business plans and friendships over chai.
Partner Network
A growing family of brand partners with training, setup and marketing support.
Har Ghar Startup
Start your own story with MBA Chai Wala
Join India's iconic chai brand. Bring the MBA Chai Wala experience to your city, or to the highway, and grow with a brand built on courage.