Cream Stone Franchise

Cream Stone doesn't disclose the amount of any of these charges.

* Breakdown as published by Cream Stone. Cream Stone confirms 2 charges without disclosing the amount — get it in writing before you pay.

Ways to Partner with Cream Stone

1 partner model published by the brand. Figures it doesn't publish are left blank.

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

• regulatory· 5 May 2024

  Food-safety lapses found at Himayatnagar outlet (May 2024)

  South First reported on 5 May 2024 that Telangana food-safety officials found expired strawberry paste (discarded), pineapple cans stored without refrigeration and cakes and pastries without use-by dates at the Cream Stone outlet in Himayatnagar, Hyderabad, and that notices and adjudication cases would follow. The outcome was not found.

  Source: South First
• In the news· 19 Jul 2025

  Brand press release: 117 outlets in 34 cities

  A brand-issued release distributed by PTI on 19 Jul 2025 gives 117 outlets across 34 cities and 7 states and names the CEO. PTI says it takes no editorial responsibility for the release.

  Source: The Week (PTI press release)

Key Terms at Cream Stone

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

Renewal

A renewal fee applies at the end of the 5-year grant, based on the previous audit report.

Territory

Unit franchises only, never master franchises; the operator must live in the franchise city; no franchises in Hyderabad.

Supply & stock

Key equipment and supplies must be sourced from company-approved vendors; the store must be designed by a company-approved architect and branding consultant.

Other terms

The company registers the chosen location in its own name before approving the franchisee to operate (approval-process step).

Other terms

The page says it is not an absentee business; the owner must be involved day to day.

Payments to the brand

Royalty is a percentage of net monthly sales, paid monthly, on retail and outdoor catering; a marketing fee is a percentage of net sales. Rates are not published.

Legal & Contract Summary

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

Who Can Apply for Cream Stone

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

• Residence: Applicant must reside in the city where the franchise is sought; no franchise in HyderabadRequired
• Entity: Individual who runs the store full time; no partnerships, joint ventures, Pvt Ltd or LLPRequired
• Experience: Food-and-beverage experience not compulsoryPreferred
• Application steps: Application, financial-capability review, city development plan, interview, location proposals and company approval, then fee payment and licenceRequired

About the Brand

Cream Stone Outlet Network

How Cream Stone looks once the numbers are checked side by side.

• ✓Brand operating for 17 yearsFounded in 2009. The brand doesn't state when franchising began.
• !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 Cream Stone does and doesn't publish.

1. 1Get written confirmation that Cream Stone 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 Cream Stone franchisees say

We haven't yet heard from enough Cream Stone 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