Jawed Habib Franchise

Ways to Partner with Jawed Habib

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

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

• Legal / regulatory· 2026-02-25

  NCLT Mumbai: oppression found on both sides; promoter group ordered out at Rs 33 a share (Feb 2026)

  As reported by LiveLaw Biz (25 Feb 2026; the order text could not be read and no second report was found), the tribunal found the promoter's financial acts oppressive and the RBPL group's board changes oppressive, held joint management unworkable, and ordered the promoter group and Greenfield Investments to exit at Rs 33 a share (adjustable), leaving the RBPL group in effective control. The NCLAT listed appeals by parties on both sides for admission on 5 Oct 2026; the outcome was not found. Who controls the company may change.

  Source: LiveLaw Biz; NCLAT cause list
• Legal / regulatory· 2025-11-11

  Reports: about 32 FIRs against the brand's founder and his son over an alleged investment scheme (Oct-Nov 2025)

  Sambhal police allege the brand's founder, his son and another person drew about 150 people into 'Follicle Global Company' with promised returns of 50-75% via crypto; outlets differ on the FIR count (32 or 33), per-investor sums and total loss (Rs 5-7 crore to at least Rs 7 crore). The Allahabad High Court (10 Nov 2025) declined to quash the FIR it examined but barred coercive action until a chargesheet; their counsel argued the allegations were exaggerated. Allegations only; none of the reports names the salon company. Later status not found.

  Source: LiveLaw; LawBeat; Siasat; Free Press Journal
• Legal / regulatory· 2025-08-12

  Bombay High Court: Jawed Habib sues ended franchisees over brand use (2023-2026)

  Court orders show the company winning interim injunctions against former franchisees who kept using the marks after termination or expiry (Aug 2025, Jan 2026), and referring several franchise disputes to arbitration. One former franchisee alleged that other franchisees opened nearby and that promised support was not given. These are one side's pleadings at interim stage.

  Source: Bombay High Court orders (Indian Kanoon)
• In the news· 2011-08-24

  CRISIL IPO grade 2/5 (Aug 2011): promoter-dependent, franchise-led

  CRISIL graded a proposed IPO 2/5 (below average), noting dependence on the promoter and the challenge of keeping quality across franchised outlets. The company remains unlisted. Dated; use for background only.

  Source: CRISIL Research

Key Terms at Jawed Habib

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

Other terms

Franchise agreements quoted in Bombay High Court orders (2015 and 2017) refer disputes to arbitration with the place of arbitration at Mumbai, in English, with arbitration costs shared equally.

Renewal

Older agreements seen in court ran three years (for example 15 Jul 2014 to 14 Jul 2017, renewable by agreement); a 2020 agreement ran from 18 Apr 2021 to 17 Apr 2030. Current term is not published.

Exit

Jawed Habib's court filings show it terminating franchise agreements for alleged breach (for example a notice of 27 Feb 2023 on a 2021 agreement) and then suing for continued use of the marks; the Bombay High Court granted an interim injunction against one such former franchisee on 12 Aug 2025.

Territory

A former franchisee told the Bombay High Court (2021-2023) that two other franchisees were appointed within a 2 km radius and that promised support was not given. This is the franchisee's allegation; territory protection terms are not published.

Legal & Contract Summary

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

Who Can Apply for Jawed Habib

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

• Space: Minimum 200 sq ft (Hair Xpreso) to 1000+ sq ft (The Jawed Habib salon, Academy)Required

About the Brand

Jawed Habib Outlet Network

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Company Health Check

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

Brand trademark

Registered: 'The Jawed Habib', the 'JH' logo and 'Jawed Habib Hair and Beauty' / 'The Jawed Habib Salon' (Nos. 2078994, 2078992, 3462820, 3981755, 3981756) as cited by the Bombay High Court in 2023-2025; the caricature label is registered under the Copyright Act (A-98179/2013).

Source: Bombay High Court orders (2019-2026), NCLT Mumbai order reported 25 Feb 2026, NCLAT cause list 5 Oct 2026, Allahabad High Court order of 10 Nov 2025 (press), CRISIL IPO grading (Aug 2011). No MCA master data or recent accounts were read. (checked Oct 2026)

How Jawed Habib looks once the numbers are checked side by side.

• •Investment below the Beauty & Salon medianMidpoint ₹0 L vs a category median of ₹72.5 L across brands on FranchiseChuno.
• ✓Brand operating for 20 yearsFounded in 2006. The brand doesn't state when franchising began.
• ✓Outlet claim matches its store locator676 outlets on its own store locator (25 Oct 2026 (locator lists 676 entries: 624 salons and 52 academies; 661 in India, 14 in the United States, 1 in Kuwait)), in line with the 1,000 it claims.
• !2 red flags 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 Jawed Habib does and doesn't publish.

1. 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.
2. 2Ask for the one-time franchise fee in writing, and whether any part is refundable.
3. 3Ask for the royalty and any marketing-fund fee, and how they're calculated (on sales or profit).
4. 4Ask for the agreement term, renewal fee and exit or transfer terms.
5. 5Ask whether you get an exclusive territory, and how large it is.
6. 6Ask the brand to respond to each red flag listed under Reputation & News.
7. 7Have a lawyer review the franchise agreement before paying anything.
8. 8Visit 2–3 existing outlets and speak to their owners without the brand present.

What Jawed Habib franchisees say

We haven't yet heard from enough Jawed Habib 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.