Tea & Chai Franchise in India (2026) — 9 Brands, Investment from ₹2.5 L
Primary menu is tea/chai (incl. kulhad, masala, iced tea); snacks are secondary.
Tea & Chai Franchises(9)
Benchmarks — Tea & Chai brands
From brands whose terms we checked against their own sources. Typical = middle half of brands.
Published investment (midpoint)typical ₹3.65 L–₹6.5 L, median ₹5 L · 5 brands
Royalty (upper end of each brand's range)typical 0%–4%, median 0% · 5 brands
Frequently Asked Questions About Tea & Chai Franchises
How much does a tea & chai franchise cost in India?
Among 5 tea & chai brands whose terms we've checked, the published investment (midpoint of each brand's range) is typically ₹3.65 L–₹6.5 L, with a median of ₹5 L. Check each listing for what the figure includes.
What royalty do tea & chai franchises charge?
Across 5 tea & chai brands that publish a royalty, it is typically 0–4% (median 0%). Check what it is charged on — sales or margin — and any marketing fee on top.
How do I judge a tea & chai franchise before investing?
Look past the brand's own numbers: check the franchisor's filed accounts, whether its outlet count matches its store locator, court or consumer cases, and talk to at least three franchisees who have run an outlet for two years or more. A franchisor making money doesn't mean its franchisees do.