Every figure is traced to a source (S1–S7 tiers) — methodology. Updated 2026-08-01. This page publishes industry-level benchmarks; per-brand investment, fee, royalty, margins & litigation live on each brand's own page, and cross-brand economics is a Pro feature.
Investment benchmarks by industry
Median minimum investment and typical range for each franchise category in India, computed live from 233 audited brands. Automotive is the largest category (26 brands, ₹1.3 Cr median).
| Industry | Brands | Median investment | Typical range (25th–75th pct) | Median royalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 26 | ₹1.3 Cr | ₹30 L–₹5.5 Cr | 0% |
| Apparel & Fashion | 23 | ₹50 L | ₹35 L–₹80 L | 5% |
| Building & Interiors | 21 | ₹10 L | ₹8 L–₹20 L | 0% |
| Electricals | 20 | ₹15 L | ₹10 L–₹20 L | 0% |
| Health & Wellness | 19 | ₹30 L | ₹12 L–₹1.5 Cr | 8% |
| Food & Beverage | 17 | ₹25 L | ₹20 L–₹40 L | 5% |
| Tourism & Hospitality | 16 | ₹17.5 Cr | ₹4 Cr–₹80 Cr | 3% |
| Consumer Electronics | 14 | ₹13.5 L | ₹10 L–₹30 L | 0% |
| Furniture & Home | 12 | ₹65 L | ₹20 L–₹3 Cr | 0% |
| Logistics & Courier | 7 | ₹2.5 L | ₹1 L–₹5 L | 0% |
| Sports & Athleisure | 7 | ₹70 L | ₹45 L–₹80 L | 0% |
| Education & Training | 6 | ₹17 L | ₹5 L–₹30 L | 10% |
| Jewellery | 6 | ₹75 L | ₹50 L–₹2 Cr | 1% |
| Fuel & Energy | 6 | ₹20 L | ₹15 L–₹25 L | 0% |
| Footwear & Accessories | 5 | ₹55 L | ₹30 L–₹80 L | 0% |
| Luggage & Leather | 5 | ₹25 L | ₹6 L–₹25 L | 0% |
| Quick Commerce | 5 | ₹15 L | ₹10 L–₹35 L | 11% |
| ATM & Banking Services | 4 | ₹2.5 L | ₹2 L–₹5 L | 0% |
| Eyewear | 3 | ₹30 L | ₹25 L–₹35 L | 0% |
| Innerwear & Lingerie | 3 | ₹25 L | ₹10 L–₹50 L | 0% |
| Specialty Retail | 3 | ₹45 L | ₹30 L–₹50 L | 5% |
| Beauty & Personal Care | 3 | ₹25 L | ₹15 L–₹40 L | 5% |
| Pet Care | 2 | ₹15 L | ₹10 L–₹20 L | 5% |
How franchise investment is distributed
Share of the 233 audited brands in each investment band.
| Investment band | Brands | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under ₹10 lakh | 34 | 15% |
| ₹10–25 lakh | 65 | 28% |
| ₹25–50 lakh | 43 | 18% |
| ₹50 lakh – 1 crore | 39 | 17% |
| ₹1 crore and above | 52 | 22% |
Examples by category
A few brands in each group — follow any brand to its page for exact investment, fee and royalty figures.
Lowest-cost formats
Largest proven networks
Zero-royalty (margin) models
Where to get per-brand figures
Every brand's exact investment, franchise fee, royalty, margin bands and litigation history live on its own page — browse the under ₹50 lakh, cheapest or under ₹1 crore shortlists, or open any brand directly. To compare the full economics of several brands side by side, that's a Pro feature.
Frequently asked
What is the average franchise cost in India?
Across 233 audited brands the median minimum investment is ₹30 L, but it varies sharply by industry — see the per-industry benchmark table below. Food & beverage and beauty/personal care skew lower; automotive dealerships and hospitality run into crores.
What is the cheapest kind of franchise in India?
142 of 233 audited brands start under ₹50 lakh, and the cheapest tenth begin under ₹5 L — typically agency, collection-point and micro-kiosk formats rather than full stores. The "Lowest-cost formats" examples above link to those brands' pages for exact figures.
Which franchises in India have no royalty fee?
141 of 233 audited brands charge 0% ongoing royalty — typically dealership/distributor models that earn on product margin instead of a revenue share. See the "Zero-royalty (margin) models" examples above.
Can I download the full per-brand dataset?
We publish industry-level benchmarks and the investment distribution on this page. Per-brand investment, fee and royalty figures live on each brand's own page (for example /brands/subway.html), and side-by-side cross-brand economics is a Pro feature. Keeping figures on their brand page means every number stays traceable to its brand and its source, rather than a bulk file.
How is this franchise cost data verified?
Every figure is traced to a source — brand-official franchise pages, regulatory filings, press interviews, or industry-body data — and tagged with a confidence tier (S1 highest to S7 lowest). See the methodology page for the full tier definitions.
How often is this dataset updated?
Monthly, or sooner when a brand's investment terms change materially. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page and the dateModified field in this page's Dataset schema always reflect the latest refresh.
Cite this data
FRANticc Franchise Cost Dataset (2026), https://franticc.com/data/franchise-costs-india/, updated 2026-08-01.
Investment and royalty figures are entry and ongoing costs, not projected returns. FRANticc does not publish forecasted ROI or breakeven timelines — see the royalty & fee benchmark page for industry-level royalty comparisons.