BurgerMan Franchise
Chennai burger-café franchise in 3 formats, ₹40–75 L total; 31 outlets on its locator; trademarks held by a separate, non-compliant company.
BurgerMan franchise at a glance (terms checked Oct 2026)
Investment
₹40 L - ₹75 L
+ GST · Above the category (typical ₹7.5 L–₹31.38 L, median ₹24 L, 18 verified brands)
Ongoing take
~6% of sales*
Franchise fee
₹5 L
Payback
24–36 months
Brand's own claim · Above the category (typical 12 mo–23 mo, median 16 mo, 10 verified brands)
* Not verified — the brand doesn't publish this; the figure comes from other published sources or FranchiseChuno's estimate (see "Reported elsewhere" and "Our estimates" below). Real numbers can differ.
- Franchisor made a loss of ₹0 Cr in FY21 (5 Jul 2020–31 Mar 2021)
- Outlet network shrank from 105 (Mar 2010 (original kiosk chain)) to 31 (Oct 2026 (distinct outlets on locator, not marked upcoming))
- Legal or regulatory action on record — see Reputation & News
- Disputes with franchisees: None found (records checked Oct 2026)
- Company standing: Active and up to date with the registrar
- Outlet claim matches reality: Claims 30, locator lists 31
Outlets
31 verified
Brand claims 30
What we couldn't verify
- • Outlet closures
- • Franchisee satisfaction
- • Ongoing take
- • Fee refund
Ask before you sign
- Speak to at least 3 franchisees who have run an outlet for 2+ years and see their actual monthly sales and profit — a franchisor making money doesn't mean its franchisees do.
- Ask for the royalty and any marketing-fund fee, and how they're calculated (on sales or profit).
- Ask for the agreement term, renewal fee and exit or transfer terms.
Franchise terms checked against BurgerMan's official franchise page on 3 Oct 2026. Figures marked * aren't published by the brand — they come from other published sources or our own estimate, and aren't verified.
Investment Breakdown
Per franchisorStated on the franchise page in Sep 2023 (same for all three formats, and included in the ₹25–45 L totals then); the current page states no fee.
Model your own numbers in our calculator
Open the ROI calculator* Breakdown as published by BurgerMan.
Ways to Partner with BurgerMan
3 partner models published by the brand. Figures it doesn't publish are left blank.
Grab 'N' Go
- Investment
- ₹40 L
- Space
- 250 sq ft – 300 sq ft
Takeaway-style quick-service outlet for malls, IT parks, townships and metro stations; team of 5 + 1.
RestoCafé
- Investment
- ₹60 L
- Space
- 700 sq ft – 800 sq ft
High-street café format; team of 6 + 1.
Hybrid Gamezone
- Investment
- ₹75 L
- Space
- 1,000 sq ft – 1,200 sq ft
Burger café with an indoor game area and a cloud kitchen; team of 8 + 1.
Our Estimates
FranchiseChuno estimateBurgerMan doesn't publish these, so here is our best read of the market and how we got there. They are our estimates, not the brand's figures — use them to plan, then confirm the real numbers in writing.
Ongoing royalty
~6% of sales*
BurgerMan publishes no royalty. Chicago Pizza, a comparable Indian QSR franchisor with outlets of similar size, states a 6% monthly royalty on sales in its 2025 franchise deck; BurgerMan's blog says its ongoing costs are lower than international chains but gives no figure. Range allows for a lower or marketing-inclusive rate.
Comparable brands · Oct 2026
What BurgerMan Says You Can Earn
Brand claimBurgerMan's own claim — no evidence given. Figures are "up to" — the best case, not the typical outlet. These are not FranchiseChuno's estimates or a promise of earnings; ask existing franchisees what they actually make.
- Annual return on investmentYearly profit as a share of the total investment.
- up to 40%
- PaybackMonths until cumulative profit equals what you invested.
- up to 24 months – 36 months
BurgerMan's Aug 2026 franchise post says it 'targets' a 40% ROI with payback in 24–36 months; a Jun 2026 post said most partners see returns within 18–24 months, and a Mar 2026 FAQ said 'up to 40%'. No sample size or outlet data is published.
Reputation & News
4 red flags to checkWhat the press, courts and real franchisees or customers have said about BurgerMan — summarised by us, with every source linked.
- Legal / regulatory· Feb 2025
Franchisor's dispute with a terminated franchisee
After terminating a Thoothukudi franchisee in 2024, the franchisor sought court orders to stop it trading at the site. The Madras High Court refused to enforce the post-term non-compete in Feb 2025 and sent the dispute to arbitration; an appeal was withdrawn in Jun 2025.
Source: Madras High Court via Indian Kanoon - Legal / regulatory· Oct 2026
BurgerMan trademarks registered to a separate, non-compliant company
IP India records show all 11 'BURGERMAN' marks we checked, including restaurant services (Class 43), registered to Mischef Bistro Technologies Pvt Ltd, not to the brand owner or the master franchisee. Tracxn shows that company as not compliant at the registrar. Its filings use a Mylapore address named 'The Cherians' (the founder is Sunil Cherian), but no filing we saw states its link to the brand. Requests to record a new owner were filed in Apr–May 2026 but had not been reflected by Oct 2026.
Source: IP India trademark record (via QuickCompany) and Tracxn (MCA) - In the news
Original kiosk chain shut in 2014
BurgerMan says its first-generation chain of 130+ kiosks 'hit the pause button' in 2014 before the brand relaunched; IBS case material records 105 kiosks by Mar 2010.
Source: BurgerMan (Our Story) (the brand's own site) - Customer view★ 4.1/5 · 3,000 ratings
Besant Nagar flagship marked temporarily closed
The Besant Nagar listing (4.1/5 from about 3,000 delivery ratings) is marked 'temporarily closed' on Zomato and is no longer on the brand's locator.
Source: Zomato
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- Customer view★ 4/5 · 242 ratings
Velachery delivery listing rated 4.0/5 on Zomato
Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 242 delivery ratings. Zomato marks this delivery-only listing 'temporarily closed', and its address differs from the Velachery outlet on the brand's locator, so it may be an older site.
Source: Zomato - Customer view★ 3.8/5 · 32 ratings
RS Puram (Coimbatore) outlet rated 3.8/5 on Zomato
Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 32 dining ratings; delivery rating 4.1 from 2,580.
Source: Zomato - employee_opinion★ 4/5 · 7 ratings
Employees rate it 4.0/5 on a small sample
AmbitionBox shows 4.0 out of 5 from 7 employee ratings, too few to draw conclusions.
Source: AmbitionBox - Customer view★ 4.1/5 · 285 ratings
Indiranagar (Bengaluru) outlet rated 4.1/5 on Zomato
Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 285 dining ratings (also 4.1 from 2,163 delivery ratings).
Source: Zomato
Key Terms at BurgerMan
The clauses that shape day-to-day running and your exit — read these before the fee.
- Other terms
- A franchise agreement dated 15 Dec 2022 described by the Madras High Court runs for 100 months.
- Exit
- The agreement has a lock-in period, but the franchisor may terminate even during it for a material and persistent breach not cured within 30 days of written notice.
- Non-compete
- During the term and for 3 years after termination, the franchisee may not run a similar business or solicit the franchisor's suppliers. In Feb 2025 the Madras High Court held the post-termination restraint unenforceable under section 27 of the Contract Act.
- Other terms
- Unresolved disputes go to a sole arbitrator appointed by both parties, seated in Chennai, in English; Chennai courts have exclusive jurisdiction.
- Supply & stock
- The franchise page offers supply-chain support from the brand's team; the agreement bars franchisees from poaching the franchisor's suppliers.
Legal & Contract Summary
Key contract terms at a glance — read before you sign.
Agreement Type
Franchisee-Owned, Franchisee-Operated
Contract Duration
—Renewal Available
—Territory Exclusivity
—Non-Compete Clause
—Exit Clause
—Who Can Apply for BurgerMan
Conditions the brand sets for partners, and the licences the business needs.
Licences & registrations
| Licence | Issued by | Who gets it |
|---|---|---|
| FSSAI food business licence/registrationRequired for any food outlet; BurgerMan doesn't say who arranges it. | FSSAI | You |
About the Brand
Brand USP
Positions its burgers as lighter, grilled 'guilt-free' food, with a format that adds indoor games to a burger café and cloud kitchen.
Why invest in BurgerMan?
BurgerMan by the Numbers
Source marked on each figure31 distinct (27 Tamil Nadu, 3 Karnataka, 1 Andhra Pradesh) from 33 entries + 11 marked upcoming
Live outlets on own locator · 3 Oct 2026
Store locator30+ (Aug 2026; a May 2026 post said 35+)
Outlets claimed · Aug 2026
Brand claim₹1.89 Cr (net loss ₹20.2 L)
FY25 revenue of the master franchisee · FY25
Company filingBurgerMan Outlet Network
| Year | Opened | Closed | Transferred | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listed Sep 2023 but missing Oct 2026: Egmore, Erode, Navalur, Besant Nagar, Pondicherry, Kammanahalli, Banjara Hills, Madhapur (Anna Nagar and Mogappair, also listed in 2023, now show only as 'upcoming') | — | — | — | — |
By state · 3 Oct 2026
- Tamil Nadu27
- Karnataka3
- Andhra Pradesh1
Outlet count over time
- Mar 2010105
Mar 2010 (original kiosk chain) · ibscdc.org
- Sep 202319
Sep 2023 (locations listed on franchise page) · web.archive.org
- 3 Oct 202631
Oct 2026 (distinct outlets on locator, not marked upcoming) · burgerman.in
These counts come from different sources — brand claims, press reports and store locators — so they aren't a like-for-like series. Treat the brand's own claims as the upper end.
Cities with Outlets
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Company Financials
Brand-level, publicly reportedThe franchisor's own company health — separate from what a single franchise outlet earns.
Revenue (FY25)
₹1.89 Cr
Net loss (FY25)
₹20.24 L
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 BurgerMan'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
- Brand trademark
- Registered: 11 'BURGERMAN' word/device marks checked (Classes 29, 30, 32, 35, 42 and 43, incl. restaurant services), all recorded to Mischef Bistro Technologies Pvt Ltd. Requests to record a new proprietor (Form TM-P) were filed on 10 of them in Apr–May 2026; the record still shows Mischef (Oct 2026).
Group companies
- Three Kings Foods and Hospitalities LLPGroup company
- Mischef Bistro Technologies Private LimitedGroup company
- Burger Man Foods India Private LimitedGroup company
Source: Tracxn (MCA filings) (checked Oct 2026)
Full company recordsFinancials year by year, registered details, leadership and timelineShowHide
BurgerMan Financials Over Time
Figures for the brand, from filed or reported accounts.
Source: Tracxn (MCA filings, Young Franchise Holdings LLP)
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 Profile
The legal entity behind the brand, its leadership, and its official channels.
- Registered name
- Young Franchise Holdings LLP
- Company type
- Limited Liability Partnership
- CIN
- AAS-7801
- Incorporated
- 5 Jul 2020
- Headquarters
- Chennai
Leadership
- SSunil CherianFounder and CEO
- RRamesh KrishnanPartner, Young Franchise Holdings LLP
- PPeter Rajiv ChristianPartner, Young Franchise Holdings LLP
Social presence
Company details source: Tracxn (MCA master data)
BurgerMan Timeline
Dec 2006
First BurgerMan kiosk opens in Chennai
Franchised 25 sq ft kiosks in supermarkets and malls.
SourceMar 2010
105 kiosks across Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad
Source2014
Kiosk chain paused
The brand says it grew past 130 kiosks and 'hit the pause button' in 2014 before relaunching as BurgerMan 2.0.
Jul 2020
Young Franchise Holdings LLP (India master franchisee) incorporated
SourceSep 2023
Franchise page lists three formats at ₹25–45 L with a ₹5 L + GST fee
SourceFeb 2025
Madras High Court refuses to enforce non-compete against a terminated franchisee; dispute sent to arbitration
SourceApr 2026
Requests filed to record a new owner of the BurgerMan trademarks
Form TM-P (subsequent proprietor by assignment) filed on 10 'BURGERMAN' marks between 2 Apr and 8 May 2026; the record still names Mischef Bistro Technologies (Oct 2026).
SourceJun 2026Announced plan
Brand targets 100 outlets within two years
FranchiseChuno Analysis
Our analysis of verified dataHow BurgerMan looks once the numbers are checked side by side.
- •Investment above the Food & Beverage medianMidpoint ₹57.5 L vs a category median of ₹24 L across brands on FranchiseChuno.
- !The franchisor company is loss-makingIts latest filed accounts show a net loss. Franchisors that lose money can cut support or change terms — ask how franchise operations are funded.
- ✓20 years of franchisingFranchising since 2006, with 30 outlets.
- ✓Outlet claim matches its store locator31 outlets on its own store locator (3 Oct 2026), in line with the 30 it claims.
- !3 red flags in the news or public discussionSee Reputation & News below, and ask the brand to address each one.
Data completeness
73%
- ✓ Terms checked against the brand's own page
- ✓ Published investment (not an estimate)
- ✓ Franchise fee
- ○ Royalty
- ○ ROI or payback claim
- ○ Agreement term
- ✓ Training details
- ✓ Outlet cities verified
- ✓ Company financials
- ✓ Legal entity
- ✓ News & public opinion checked
Ask Before You Sign
Questions tailored to what BurgerMan does and doesn't publish.
- 1Speak to at least 3 franchisees who have run an outlet for 2+ years and see their actual monthly sales and profit — a franchisor making money doesn't mean its franchisees do.
- 2Ask for the royalty and any marketing-fund fee, and how they're calculated (on sales or profit).
- 3Ask for the agreement term, renewal fee and exit or transfer terms.
- 4Ask whether you get an exclusive territory, and how large it is.
- 5Ask how the franchisor funds training and support while it's loss-making.
- 6Ask the brand to respond to each red flag listed under Reputation & News.
- 7Have a lawyer review the franchise agreement before paying anything.
- 8Visit 2–3 existing outlets and speak to their owners without the brand present.
Running the outletSpace, staff, launch steps, training, support and who does whatShowHide
Operations Required
What you'll need on the ground to run this franchise day-to-day.
Area Required
250 - 1,200 sq ft
Staff Needed
6 - 9 people
Setup Time
—
Owner Involvement
—
Best Locations
Malls, IT parks, townships, metro stations (Grab 'N' Go); prime high streets (RestoCafé); affordable-rent casual-dining sites (Hybrid Gamezone)
Business Type
Not published
Training & Support
What the brand provides to help you launch and run your franchise.
Operations Manual
Step-by-step playbook for running the outlet
Supply Chain Support
Vendor sourcing, inventory & logistics
Technology / POS
Billing, inventory, and management software
Marketing Support
National & local marketing campaigns
Launch Support
Pre-opening setup and grand-opening assistance
Ongoing Field Support
Regular visits and operational coaching
Training Programme
Ongoing Support
What BurgerMan franchisees say
We haven't yet heard from enough BurgerMan 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.
I run a BurgerMan outlet — share how it wentFrequently Asked Questions
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