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The Rameshwaram Cafe has issued a public warning against fraudulent franchise offers and fake Letters of Intent (LOIs) being circulated using its brand name. The Bengaluru-based South Indian restaurant chain has cautioned prospective investors against dealing with unauthorised agents or making payments in response to unsolicited franchise proposals.
In a notice shared online, the company clarified that it does not offer franchises through unsolicited letters, third-party agents or payment-based proposals. It also stated that all legitimate franchise-related discussions must take place directly with its CEO and Managing Director through authorised company channels.
The notice stated:
"It has come to our attention that certain individuals are circulating fake franchise offers and Letters of Intent using the name of The Rameshwaram Cafe.
We would like to clarify that these communications are completely fake and unauthorised. The Rameshwaram Cafe does not offer franchises through unsolicited letters, third-party agents or such payment-based proposals.
All official franchise discussions and communications will take place directly, face-to-face, with our CEO & Managing Director through authorised company channels.
We strongly urge everyone not to fall for such misleading offers, make any payments or share personal or financial information with unauthorised individuals."
The company further advised people to verify the authenticity of franchise-related communications before proceeding with any business arrangement. It also shared an example of a fake franchise agreement on social media to alert potential investors.
The warning comes amid previous reports of franchise-related fraud involving the restaurant's name. In February 2026, a businessman in Raipur allegedly lost Rs 56.26 lakh after individuals posing as representatives offered him a franchise and collected payments through multiple transactions, according to Dainik Jagran English.
Founded in Bengaluru in 2021 by Raghavendra Rao and Divya Raghavendra Rao, The Rameshwaram Cafe has expanded its presence to cities including Hyderabad, Pune and Mumbai.
Source: Hindustan Times
