Franchises

Franchises in India

Updated 4 November 2026

A franchise in India costs from a few lakh rupees for a small kiosk or low-investment outlet, while large formats need ₹1 crore or more. The franchise fee alone is usually between ₹2 lakh and ₹10 lakh, so the total depends on the brand and the city. For current figures for your case, send a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Local rules and costs to check

The parties to a franchise agreement must take GST and income tax into account, so ask whether the quoted investment includes them. A food franchise needs several licences, which together cost about ₹5,000 to ₹15,000 and can take six to eight weeks if the applications start early. Build that time into your opening date, and check the brand's registration before you pay the fee.

Season and timing

India's climate is tropical, with a wet season and a dry season instead of winter and summer. The monsoon slows site visits, fit-outs and equipment deliveries, while November 2026 falls in the drier part of the year, a better time to view premises in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad or Chennai. Heat and rain also change footfall for food and drink outlets, so ask the franchisor which months are strongest in your city.

How franchises are bought here

Listings in India usually quote premises in square feet, for example 100 to 200 sq.ft for a kiosk and 800 to 1,000 sq.ft for a larger outlet. Give the area in both square feet and square metres, so the franchisor can check it against its own plan. The investment is quoted as one total for the whole deal, not per square metre, and it changes with the opening city.

What to write in your request

Name the franchise sector, the investment you can put in, the opening city and the premises you have or need. Add the payback period you expect, how much franchisor support you want in the first year, and your own business experience, which franchisors usually ask about. Ask for the franchise fee and royalty to be shown separately: one 2026 benchmark of franchise brands in India gave a median royalty of 0%, but terms differ by brand.

On BlaBlaPrice buying is free. Describe the franchise you want in your own words in the chat, and add a photo of the premises if you have one. The AI asks for any missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in India, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Registered sellers receive your request and reply in the chat with their own offer, including price, terms and support. Your contacts stay hidden until you choose to exchange them, and you can also send the request link to franchisors you already know. Start with a request on the home page, or look at businesses for sale first.