The Rameshwaram Cafe has put out a public alert after bogus franchise offers and fake Letters of Intent began making the rounds under its name. The hugely popular South Indian eatery chain is telling people to stay sharp and double-check any business pitch claiming to come from them before handing over a single rupee.In an advisory posted across its social media handles, the brand spelled things out clearly: it does not hand out franchises through middlemen, cold emails, or random proposals demanding upfront fees. Anything like that floating around without official sign-off is completely fraudulent.According to the company, every legitimate franchise conversation happens face-to-face—directly with its CEO and Managing Director through verified company channels. Management has strongly urged aspiring business owners not to wire money or hand over sensitive personal or banking details to anyone pushing unauthorized deals.The alert follows multiple instances where scammers tried trading on the cafe’s massive reputation to bait unsuspecting investors with forged paperwork. To help people spot the red flags immediately, the cafe even uploaded a sample of one of these fake agreements on Instagram so the public knows exactly what the scam looks like.
What did The Rameshwaram Cafe say?
In its official note, the company confirmed it had flagged phony franchise pitches and Letters of Intent circulating in its name.It asked people to ignore those documents entirely and steer clear of anyone claiming they can broker a franchise deal on the brand’s behalf. Prospective investors were also advised to verify every single franchise-related message directly with the company before signing anything or making financial commitments.The chain hammered home one key point: it has zero tie-ups with outside agents, and it never entertains pay-to-play franchise proposals.
A look at The Rameshwaram Cafe
Launched in 2021 by husband-and-wife founders Raghavendra Rao and Divya Raghavendra Rao, The Rameshwaram Cafe got its start in Bengaluru before rapidly winning over crowds far beyond Karnataka. Today, the brand runs bustling outlets across Hyderabad, Pune, and Mumbai as well.Thanks to its non-stop footfall and cult following for classic South Indian staples – from ghee podi idlis to crisp dosas – the brand has naturally become a magnet for entrepreneurs looking to buy into a proven food business.Now, with fraudsters trying to cash in on that hype, the company wants eager investors to slow down, verify who they are talking to, and deal exclusively with its official leadership team.
