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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Browse by budget

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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