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FirstCry Franchise Cost in India: ₹35 Lakh Capital Band, and a Filing That Shows Growth Going to Company Stores

FirstCry publishes a ₹35–50 lakh capital band but no fee or royalty. Brainbees' June 2026 filing shows 651 franchise stores, up only 23 since FY24, while company stores added 102.

Admin12 Oct 2026

Retail Stores

Zudio Franchise Cost: What Trent's Own Annual Report Says a Store Takes

Trent's FY26 annual report puts a new Zudio store at ₹3–4 crore and 10,000–12,000 sq ft, far above the ₹75 lakh figure online. Zudio takes franchise enquiries, but publishes no fee or terms and runs most of its 963 stores itself.

Admin5 Oct 2026

Retail Stores

Clothing Franchise in India: The Apparel Brands That Actually Sign Up Franchisees

Manyavar, Allen Solly, Raymond and Jockey grow mainly through franchisee-run stores, according to their own FY26 filings. Levi's does not franchise to individuals. Here is what the filings reveal about store sizes and budgets.

Admin29 Sept 2026