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Chaiiwala Appoints Ben Clayton as Chief Operating Officer

Oct 13, 2025

Position

Chief Operating Officer

Company

Chaiiwala

Ben Clayton
ben.clayton@chaiiwala.co.uk
LondonFood and BeverageHospitalityRetailRestaurants

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Chaiiwala is excited to announce the appointment of Ben Clayton as its new Chief Operating Officer. He joins from Splendid Restaurants and is set to play a key role in supporting the brand's ambitious growth plans.

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Chaiiwala Appoints Ben Clayton as Chief Operating Officer (October 13, 2025). Chaiiwala is based in London, England, United Kingdom.

Who is the new Chief Operating Officer at Chaiiwala?
Chaiiwala named Ben Clayton Chief Operating Officer, announced October 13, 2025.
What did Chaiiwala announce on October 13, 2025?
Chaiiwala is excited to announce the appointment of Ben Clayton as its new Chief Operating Officer. He joins from Splendid Restaurants and is set to play a key role in supporting the brand's ambitious growth plans.
What does Chaiiwala do?
Chaiiwala is the UK’s leading Indian street food and café brand, operating over 130 stores globally.
Where is Chaiiwala based?
Chaiiwala is based in London, England, United Kingdom.
Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
McDonald's (September 19, 2025), Toppers Pizza (October 13, 2025), Vili’s Family Bakery (October 14, 2025) and Baldor Specialty Foods (October 15, 2025) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of Chaiiwala.

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Company Information

Company

Chaiiwala

Location

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London, England, United Kingdom

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Chaiiwala is the UK’s leading Indian street food and café brand, operating over 130 stores globally. Known for its authentic Karak chaii and unique street food, the brand has quickly scaled through franchising. Chaiiwala aims to reach at least 500 locations in the coming decade, building on its strong sales momentum.

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