Franchise Guide India
Real Franchise Costs, Not Brochure Numbers
Before you sign a franchise agreement, read the independent breakdown. We cover total investment, royalty structures, territory rights, and the numbers franchisors don't advertise.
Amul
Parlour vs Preferred Outlet — ₹2L to ₹6L investment
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DTDC
Courier franchise from ₹50K — low capital, steady income
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Lenskart
Eyewear retail from ₹30L — India's fastest-growing optical brand
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Subway India
QSR franchise from ₹35L — what they don't tell you upfront
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Wow Momo
Momo QSR kiosk from ₹10L — Tiger Global backed, 700+ outlets
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Chai Sutta Bar
Tea QSR from ₹5L — no royalty model, 600+ outlets
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Chai Point
Tea café/kiosk from ₹8L — royalty-based, 150+ outlets
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MBA Chai Wala
Chai cart franchise from ₹2L — lowest-ticket entry
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Domino's India
Master franchise reality check — ₹1Cr+, mostly closed to individuals
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KFC India
Master franchise reality check — ₹1.5Cr+, mostly closed to individuals
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Under ₹5 Lakh
DTDC, Amul, India Post, Patanjali, laundry — 5 vetted options
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Under ₹10 Lakh
Salons, kiosks, pre-schools, managed retail — 6 options
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Under ₹25 Lakh
QSR outlets, diagnostics, Subway, Lenskart — 6 options
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Amul vs DTDC
Both under ₹5L — dairy retail vs courier commission
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Wow Momo vs Chai Sutta Bar
Small-format QSR kiosks, ₹5L–₹20L
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Wow Momo vs Subway India
Two very different QSR investment tiers
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Under ₹5 Lakh vs Under ₹25 Lakh
Which investment tier fits you
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