Space requirements differ substantially: Apollo Pharmacy operates from 250+ sqft while MedPlus needs 400+ sqft. In metro CBDs where commercial rent is ₹300–600/sqft/month, that difference alone can swing your break-even by 18–24 months.
Apollo Pharmacy (5500 outlets) and MedPlus (4500) operate at comparable scale — neither has a decisive network advantage, so your location-specific due diligence matters more than brand size here.
| Brand | Investment | Space | Format | Outlets | Royalty | Term | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Pharmacy | ₹15 L | 250+ sqft | Pharmacy | 5500 | 0% | 3-5 years | ✅ Verified |
| MedPlus | ₹15 L | 400+ sqft | MedPlus Pharmacy | 4500 | 0% | — | 📋 Reported |
Brand expansion strategies differ: Apollo Pharmacy and brands with 200+ outlets typically have active Tier-2/3 pipelines; smaller or premium brands often focus Tier-1 metros first. FRANticc's store locator on each brand page shows existing cities — if a brand already has 3+ outlets in your tier, expansion policy likely permits new franchises there.
Beyond the advertised capex, factor in: refundable security deposit (₹1–5L), rent deposit (1–6 months of rent), working capital for inventory and salaries (typically ₹5–20L for first 3 months), signage and interior fit-out (often 25–40% of total setup), and ongoing royalty or supply-chain margins. FRANticc separates "at-risk capital" from "refundable capital" on every brand page so you see the real exposure.
All 2 brands here charge 0% royalty: Apollo Pharmacy, MedPlus. Royalty-free doesn't always mean cheaper long-term — check for revenue-share, margin-ceiling, or volume-commitment clauses in the franchise agreement.
FRANticc's database lists 2 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 the 2 brands FRANticc compares, the top options by network size are Apollo Pharmacy, MedPlus (Apollo Pharmacy: 5500 stores, MedPlus: 4500 stores). The lowest investment entry is Apollo Pharmacy from ₹15 L. "Best" depends on your budget, location tier and involvement — this page gives you the data for all three dimensions.
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.