LONDON
\nPakistan\u2019s internationally famous tea seller-turned-entrepreneur Arshad Khan, popularly known as the blue-eyed Chaiwala, is expanding his caf\u00e9 business in Britain with the opening of a third outlet in New Malden, South London, as the brand moves ahead with ambitious expansion plans following a series of legal and trademark disputes.
\nThe latest branch of Caf\u00e9 Chaiwala Arshad Khan is being launched by British-Pakistani businessman Asif Khaliq, the brand\u2019s UK master franchise holder, who has already established successful outlets in Tooting and Sutton, opening the first branch in January 2025, subsequently expanded into Sutton following the popularity of the original South London operation.
\nThe British-Pakistani businessman is now planning to open two additional outlets, in collaboration with Arshad Khan, within the next month as part of a wider strategy to establish the Pakistani caf\u00e9 brand across Britain.
\nAsif Khaliq said at the opening of New Malden branch: \u201cThe expansion reflects growing demand for Pakistani chai, traditional street food and caf\u00e9 culture among British Pakistanis, other South Asian communities and the wider British public.
\nThe New Malden launch represents a milestone in the extraordinary journey we had with Arshad Khan. We are doing our best to promote Pakistani culture through food and hospitality.\u201d
\nAsif Khaliq said added: \u201cWe are proud to bring the authentic taste of Pakistan to New Malden. Our menu offers traditional Pakistani favourites, including freshly prepared halwa puri, Lahori chanay, parathas, desi omelettes, samosa chaat and kebab rolls, alongside our signature Karak Chai, Doodh Patti and Kashmiri Chai.
\nPakistani chai and street food are becoming increasingly popular across Britain, and our aim is to introduce these traditional flavours to people from all communities. Following the success of our caf\u00e9s in Tooting and Sutton, we are delighted to open our third branch in New Malden, with plans to open two more outlets within the next month.\u201d
\nArshad Khan said: \u201c I am very pleased with the progress the brand is making under the leadership of Asif Khaliq. He is a phenomenal visionary who has taken the brand to new heights. I have started legal action against \u201d
\nArshad Khan\u2019s life changed in 2016 when photographer Javeria Ali captured his photograph while he was serving tea at a roadside stall in Islamabad.
\nHis striking blue eyes and appearance turned him into an overnight internet sensation, attracting international media attention and opening the door to modelling, advertising and business opportunities.
\nKhan subsequently established his own caf\u00e9 business in Pakistan in 2020 before moving towards international expansion through franchise arrangements. He closed his Pakistan cafes but his overseas business has grown.
\nThe latest expansion comes after the brand faced significant legal and commercial challenges involving former UK franchise partners, who started a brand partnership with Arshad Khan in June 2023 with an outlet in Ilford, East London.
\nArshad Khan and his business partner Syed Kazim Hasan became involved in a dispute with former UK franchise partners Nadir Durrani and Yawar Akbar Durrani over contractual obligations, royalty payments, trademark registration and the commercial use of Khan\u2019s name and image.
\nKhan and Hasan initiated proceedings at the UK Intellectual Property Office challenging a figurative trademark registered by a former business partner. They alleged that the registration incorporated Khan\u2019s likeness without continuing authorisation after the franchise relationship had ended.
\nAccording to their legal case, the previous franchise arrangement was terminated in April 2025, while the disputed trademark application was filed in August of that year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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