Khadim's Franchise

Khadim's doesn't disclose the amount of any of these charges.

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

Ways to Partner with Khadim's

3 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 Khadim's — summarised by us, with every source linked.

• In the news· 2026-09-03

  FY26: revenue down 12.2%, profit after tax down to Rs 3.1 Cr

  Khadim India's FY2025-26 annual report shows standalone revenue from continuing operations of Rs 3,670.95 million, 12.2% lower than the year before, and profit after tax of Rs 31.39 million against Rs 193.97 million (down 83.8%). EBITDA margin fell to 12.9% from 15.6%. The report says discretionary spending in the mass and value segments stayed under pressure.

  Source: Khadim India Annual Report 2025-26 (NSE filing)
• In the news· 2026-09-03

  Store count fell from 886 to 851 as 35 loss-making company-owned stores closed

  The annual report says FY26 was a year of recalibrating rather than expanding the network; each closed store carried an estimated annual EBITDA drag of Rs 5-25 lakh. Franchise stores fell from 673 to 662 over the same period.

  Source: Khadim India Annual Report 2025-26 (NSE filing)
• regulatory· 2025-08-28

  Distribution and manufacturing businesses demerged into KSR Footwear Ltd

  An NCLT Kolkata order of 27 Mar 2025 sanctioned the scheme; it became effective on 1 May 2025 with 1 Apr 2025 as the appointed date. Khadim India now describes itself as a retail-focused company. The franchise page still describes a distribution network.

  Source: Khadim India Annual Report 2024-25 and 2025-26

Key Terms at Khadim's

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

Stock & returns

A distributor must buy and maintain Khadim's stock every month ('no exceptions'); purchases may be increased in festive months.

Other terms

Distributor stock purchases are restricted to Khadim's Hawai, flip-flop, PVC, EVA, PU and school shoes and sandals.

Territory

Khadim's says it appoints distributors in a way meant to 'eliminate unfair competition and territorial conflict'; no radius or exclusivity is stated.

Who pays for what

In the FRM/TFM franchise formats, store-level inventory is owned by the company and the partner bears the capital expenditure (annual report, no amounts).

Legal & Contract Summary

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

Who Can Apply for Khadim's

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

• Warehouse (distributor): Minimum 750 sq ftRequired
• Monthly stock purchasing capacity (distributor): At least Rs 3 lakhRequired
• Retail reach (distributor): Access to 20-30 retail counters in a small city; 100-150 in a big cityRequired
• Property (retail partnership): Commercial property or retail space that is commercially approved or eligible for commercial conversionRequired
• Documents (distributor application): Partnership deed or MoA/AoA, identity proof and photographs of owners/partners, PAN, trade licence, tax registration, last 6 months' bank statement, security deposit, filled dealership application formRequired

About the Brand

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

Auditor

Ray & Ray, Chartered Accountants (FRN 301072E)

Source: Khadim India Annual Report 2025-26 (filed with NSE, Sep 2026). Registrar status, MCA charges, GSTIN, trademark and rating notes not checked: MCA21, GST portal and IP India were not read in this wave. Annual-report note 39 lists only disputed GST (Rs 5.10 million) and income-tax (Rs 0.90 million) claims as contingent liabilities; no court or franchisee case was checked directly. (checked Nov 2026)

How Khadim's 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 45 yearsFounded in 1981. The brand doesn't state when franchising began.
• !Outlet claim is well above its store locatorKhadim's claims 851 outlets, but its own store locator lists 259 (2 Nov 2026 (Khadim's own store-locator page; the annual report's 851 is higher)). Ask for a current list of operating outlets.

Ask Before You Sign

Questions tailored to what Khadim's does and doesn't publish.

1. 1Get written confirmation that Khadim's 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 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. 6Have a lawyer review the franchise agreement before paying anything.
7. 7Visit 2–3 existing outlets and speak to their owners without the brand present.

What Khadim's franchisees say

We haven't yet heard from enough Khadim's 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.