Free guides for buying a franchise and franchising your business in India, plus the latest articles from the Quality Franchise Association.
Practical guides to buying a franchise in India: choosing a brand, due diligence, costs, finance and local rules.
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Even if you buy a franchise through a company, a personal guarantee can expose you to personal liability. Check the amount, duration and release conditions before signing.
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Brand approval is not government authorisation. Before buying a franchise, check the permitted use of the premises, local licences and who is responsible for compliance.
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Requirements to update shop fittings and replace equipment can increase future costs. Before buying, agree on timing, budgets and responsibility for approvals.
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Before sending fees to an overseas brand, clarify currency risk, withholding tax, bank documentation and responsibility for payment delays.
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A franchise renewal is not guaranteed. Before buying, check the eligibility requirements, fees, deadlines and terms of any new agreement.
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Who will be responsible for recruitment, pay and employee disputes? Before buying a franchise, check that the agreement matches how the business will actually operate.
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Look beyond investment capacity when choosing a franchise partner. Establish a clear process for checking experience, operational readiness and references.
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Royalties are more than a percentage of sales. Learn how to clarify the sales basis, discounts, refunds, minimum payments and tax terms.
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A practical guide to what to disclose before granting a franchise in India, how to substantiate earnings claims and how to keep a record of the information provided.
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Use a pilot unit to check whether your business can operate without the owner’s daily presence. A practical framework for testing, assessing costs and deciding whether to expand.
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Using a brand and authorising franchisees to use it are different rights. Before expanding, check ownership, registration and licensing permissions.
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Turn your business processes into an operations manual that franchise teams can understand, follow and use in their day-to-day work.
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Chandikala has introduced three franchise formats, with an initial focus on Gujarat and Maharashtra. Proposed investment ranges from INR 17.3 million to around INR 40 million.
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Bento Cakery is inviting franchise applications for India’s tier-2 and tier-3 cities, outlining a compact store model with an investment of INR 1.2–1.5 million.
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Caffe Nero has partnered with Trent Limited, while Caffè Napoli Exytus has teamed up with FranGlobal. The two agreements have different implications for prospective franchise investors in India.
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