5àsec Franchise

5àsec doesn't disclose the amount of any of these charges.

* Breakdown as published by 5àsec. 5àsec confirms one charge without disclosing the amount — get it in writing before you pay.

Ways to Partner with 5àsec

7 partner models published by the brand. Figures it doesn't publish are left blank.

How 5àsec says an outlet's numbers work. These are illustrations, not guarantees — check them against existing franchisees before you sign.

5àsec's own claim — no evidence given. These are not FranchiseChuno's estimates or a promise of earnings; ask existing franchisees what they actually make.

Operating break-evenMonths until monthly profit turns positive — not the same as getting your money back.

3 months – 6 months

Brand claim: 5àsec India says its financial model projects break-even in 3–6 months for every format. It withholds the revenue, profit, ROI and payback figures behind that claim, sharing them only privately with applicants.

What the press, courts and real franchisees or customers have said about 5àsec — summarised by us, with every source linked.

• In the news· 2016

  India operator calls its 2026 store the 'first 5àsec in India'

  5àsec India describes Marathahalli (Sep 2026) as the first 5àsec outlet in India. Press releases from an earlier operator, SB Fabcare, record a Juhu, Mumbai store from 2010 and a 12th store in 2015; none of those stores appears on today's locator, which lists one store.

  Source: SB Fabcare press releases
• In the news· Mar 2026

  Press: 5àsec India launch backed by two film-industry partners

  Storyboard18 reported in Mar 2026 that Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani had partnered with Invision Brands to bring 5àsec and two other foreign brands to India, and described Invision Brands as part of a franchise-consulting group. It gave no detail of investment, rollout dates or the master-franchise terms.

  Source: Storyboard18
• In the news· Sep 2026

  5àsec India announces its Bengaluru launch

  The operator's own news post says the first outlet opened on 12 Sep 2026 and that each city will start with a Master Hub.

  Source: 5àsec India (the brand's own site)

Key Terms at 5àsec

The clauses that shape day-to-day running and your exit — read these before the fee.

Payments to the brand

Royalty of 8% of total revenue from the first month, same across all formats.

Renewal

Contract term is 5 years; renewal terms are not published.

Territory

Area Developers get a territory and may appoint unit franchisees inside it; unit formats have stated catchments but exclusivity is not stated.

Other terms

Detailed cost sheets and monthly P&L are shared only privately with applicants.

The same disclaimer says an enquiry, application or payment of preliminary fees creates no franchise, territorial or exclusivity rights until a written agreement is signed, and that no projection is a guarantee of profit or ROI.

Other terms

The operator's website disclaimer (effective 15 May 2026) says disputes over franchise, onboarding or partnership dealings fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Faridabad, Haryana, under Indian law.

Legal & Contract Summary

Key contract terms at a glance — read before you sign.

Who Can Apply for 5àsec

Conditions the brand sets for partners, and the licences the business needs.

• Space: 100–2,500 sq ft depending on formatRequired

About the Brand

5àsec Outlet Network

Cities with Outlets

The franchisor's own company health — separate from what a single franchise outlet earns.

A profitable franchisor doesn't mean profitable franchisees. These are the company's numbers, not an outlet's. A franchisor can grow on fees and supplies while outlets struggle — talk to existing franchisees and see their accounts before you decide.

Company Health Check

What 5àsec's franchisor company has filed with the registrar and the courts — the checks a lawyer would run before you sign.

Status with the registrar

Active

Last AGM

30 Sep 2024

Paid-up capital

₹10K

Brand trademark

Registered: '5àsec' marks in Classes 37 and 40 (Nos. 1867620, filed 2009, renewed to 2029; 2213695, filed 2011, renewed to 2031) plus international registrations 3588005 and 3663682, all in the name of DCI SA, Geneva. No registered-user entry for the India operator appears in the public record.

Source: Tracxn (MCA filings) (checked Oct 2026)

How 5àsec looks once the numbers are checked side by side.

• ✓The franchisor company is profitableIts latest filed accounts show a net profit. That's the franchisor's money, not yours: a profitable franchisor doesn't mean its franchisees make money. Check real outlet numbers before you invest.
• ✓Brand operating for 58 yearsFounded in 1968. The brand doesn't state when franchising began.
• ✓Outlet claim matches its store locator1 outlets on its own store locator (Oct 2026), in line with the 1 it claims.
• !1 red flag in the news or public discussionSee Reputation & News below, and ask the brand to address each one.

Ask Before You Sign

Questions tailored to what 5àsec does and doesn't publish.

1. 1Get written confirmation that 5àsec is taking franchisees at all before paying anything — see the note at the top of this page.
2. 2Ask for the one-time franchise fee in writing, and whether any part is refundable.
3. 3Ask whether you get an exclusive territory, and how large it is.
4. 4Ask the brand to respond to each red flag listed under Reputation & News.
5. 5Have a lawyer review the franchise agreement before paying anything.
6. 6Visit 2–3 existing outlets and speak to their owners without the brand present.

What 5àsec franchisees say

We haven't yet heard from enough 5àsec franchisees to show anything. We publish totals once 3 or more people who run an outlet have answered and we've called each one to check.

Frequently Asked Questions