One-time franchise fees are worth noting: Samsonite charges ₹4 L upfront on top of the setup capex. This is a non-refundable sunk cost before revenue begins — bake it into your at-risk capital calculation.
| Brand | Investment | Space | Format | Outlets | Royalty | Term | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Tourister | ₹6 L | 400+ sqft | Exclusive Brand Outlet | 300 | 0% | — | 📋 Reported |
| Safari Industries | ₹6 L | 300+ sqft | Showroom Franchise | 200 | 0% | — | 📋 Reported |
| Samsonite | ₹25 L | 400+ sqft | Exclusive Brand Outlet | 200 | 0% | — | 📋 Reported |
American Tourister operates the largest network among these — 300 outlets. Large networks offer more brand recognition and supplier scale, but also mean denser intra-brand competition in already-saturated markets.
FRANticc's database lists 3 brands matching this comparison with verified investment data, store counts, and format details. Several more are covered across our full directory. Every data point cites its public source.
Among these brands, the smallest footprint is Safari Industries at 300+ sqft. Tier-2 and Tier-3 city franchisees should verify whether the brand will approve a location at minimum spec — in high-street metros, brands typically insist on 150–300 sqft above their published minimum.
Multi-unit ownership is common in Indian franchising and several Luggage & Travel brands actively encourage it through discounted second/third-unit fees. Check for "master franchise" or "multi-unit development" terms in the contract — these usually require a minimum 3–5 unit commitment within a defined city/region over 24–36 months.
Territorial exclusivity varies sharply across Luggage & Travel operators and is rarely enforced uniformly. Most Indian franchise agreements carve out a "protected radius" (typically 500m–2km) rather than exclusive geographic zones. Always read the "Non-Competition" and "Protected Territory" clauses of the franchise agreement — and verify by asking existing franchisees if the brand has honoured them.
Data sourced from FRANticc's verified franchise database. Confidence ratings: ✅ Verified (official brand data) | 📋 Reported (third-party sources). Last updated 2026-04-23. FRANticc provides all public franchise data for free, with every number traced to a public source.