Specialty, Value & Other Retail Franchise in India (2026) — 1 Brand
Any other store not covered above: value / ₹99 / surplus stores, handicrafts, religious items, candles, licensed liquor shops, online-store kits.
Specialty, Value & Other Retail Franchises(1)
Benchmarks — all Retail Stores brands (too few Specialty, Value & Other Retail brands with checked terms for their own figures)
From brands whose terms we checked against their own sources. Typical = middle half of brands.
Published investment (midpoint)typical ₹18 L–₹33.24 L, median ₹30 L · 7 brands
Franchise feetypical ₹1.5 L–₹2.83 L, median ₹2.05 L · 4 brands
Claimed paybacktypical 6 months–15 months, median 9 months · 4 brands
Frequently Asked Questions About Specialty, Value & Other Retail Franchises
How much does a retail stores franchise cost in India?
Among 7 retail stores brands whose terms we've checked, the published investment (midpoint of each brand's range) is typically ₹18 L–₹33.24 L, with a median of ₹30 L. Check each listing for what the figure includes.
How long do retail stores franchises say it takes to recover the investment?
Brands' own payback claims in this category typically run 6–15 months (median 9, 4 brands). These are the brands' claims, not results — ask existing franchisees for their actual numbers.
How do I judge a retail stores 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.