Lenskart Franchise

Lenskart doesn't disclose the amount of any of these charges.

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

Ways to Partner with Lenskart

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

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

Profit margin

25% – 30%

Lenskart's franchise page claims '25-30% Margin' and 'Quick Breakeven' for partners. It does not say what the margin is on, over what period or from how many stores, and publishes no investment against which to test it.

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

• Franchisee view· 2 Apr 2025

  The Ken: franchisees say Lenskart competes with them and keeps them in the dark

  The Ken (2 Apr 2025) spoke to 18 current and former franchise owners. It reported that only about 300 of Lenskart's 2,500+ stores were run by franchisees, against close to 30% in 2023 by The Ken's count (Lenskart's prospectus counts India FoFo stores at 18.81% of its stores in Mar 2023), and that franchisees allege company-run stores were opened next to theirs and that store finances were withheld. Lenskart's response was not in the text we could read. Allegations, not findings.

  Source: The Ken
• Legal / regulatory· 8 Apr 2025

  Former franchisees ask Karnataka High Court to reopen their case

  Eyewear Intelligence reported on 8 Apr 2025, citing The Ken, that former Lenskart franchisees accuse it of unfair trade practices, say it created unfair competition by changing its business model, and are asking the Karnataka High Court to reopen their case. No case number given; Lenskart's reply not in the text we could read.

  Source: Eyewear Intelligence (citing The Ken)
• Legal / regulatory· 2025-2026

  Franchisee criminal complaints and an arbitration award disclosed in filings

  Lenskart's own IPO prospectus and annual report disclose criminal complaints by franchisees in Mysuru (stayed), Bengaluru (stayed) and Purulia (stayed), and an arbitration award partly in favour of a terminated franchisee. Lenskart contests them. See the case records.

  Source: Lenskart IPO prospectus and annual report 2025-26 (the brand's own site)
• Legal / regulatory· 28 Aug 2025

  Franchisees complain to SEBI about Lenskart's IPO disclosures

  The Head and Tale reported on 28 Aug 2025 that a group of Lenskart franchise partners filed a complaint dated 11 Aug 2025 with SEBI. They allege the draft prospectus understated the Mysuru FIR (they say 13 stores are affected, not three), that financial records were misrepresented, and put alleged losses at over Rs 12 crore. Lenskart did not respond to the publication and no SEBI action was reported. Lenskart's prospectus says it received six third-party complaints after the draft, including one alleging suppression of criminal proceedings, and denied them as baseless. Allegations, not findings.

  Source: The Head and Tale
• regulatory· 16 Oct 2026

  Customs order of Rs 13.17 Cr against Lenskart (Oct 2026)

  Lenskart told the stock exchanges on 16 Oct 2026 it received a customs order demanding differential duty and penalty of Rs 13,17,25,860 on imported eyeframes with clip-ons, excluding interest. It intends to appeal.

  Source: Lenskart stock-exchange filing, 16 Oct 2026 (the brand's own site)
• regulatory· Jul 2026

  Contingent liabilities for GST, customs and tax matters

  Lenskart's standalone note 36 lists GST and customs matters of Rs 406.26 mn at 31 Mar 2026 (Rs 136.97 mn a year earlier), income-tax litigation of Rs 175.30 mn, a transfer-pricing draft order and other items. Management says no material liability is likely.

  Source: Lenskart annual report 2025-26, note 36 (the brand's own site)

Key Terms at Lenskart

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

Renewal

Per Lenskart's IPO prospectus, franchise agreements are generally valid for five years, and the franchisor may, at its sole discretion, renew the agreement for such further period as it may deem fit on mutually agreed terms.

Selling the franchise

The licence to use Lenskart trademarks is non-exclusive, non-assignable, non-transferable and revocable, per the IPO prospectus.

Payments to the brand

Lenskart says it receives a fixed one-time licence fee from franchisees (amount not published) and pays franchise partners commission and incentives on sales (rate not published).

Supply & stock

The agreements cover supply and purchase of authorised products and bind the franchisee to Lenskart's brand-use, development, operational, NPS and code-of-conduct standards, per the IPO prospectus.

Legal & Contract Summary

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

About the Brand

Lenskart Outlet Network

Cities with Outlets

These figures are for the parent company as a whole group, not this brand alone — 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 Lenskart'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

Paid-up capital

₹347.28 Cr

Auditor

S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP

Brand trademark

Lenskart's IPO prospectus says the company holds 242 registered trademarks in India, including for its brands and logos, and 37 pending applications (company statement; IP India register not searched)

Source: Lenskart annual report 2025-26 (note 36 contingent liabilities, BRSR), IPO prospectus litigation chapter, stock-exchange filings (checked Oct 2026)

How Lenskart 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 16 yearsFounded in 2010. The brand doesn't state when franchising began.
• !3 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 Lenskart does and doesn't publish.

1. 1Get written confirmation that Lenskart is taking franchisees at all before paying anything — see the note at the top of this page.
2. 2Ask for every upfront payment in writing — deposit, onboarding, equipment or stock — and which parts are refundable.
3. 3Ask exactly how your margin or commission is calculated, when it's paid, and whether the brand can change it.
4. 4Ask whether you get an exclusive territory, and how large it is.
5. 5Ask the brand to respond to each red flag listed under Reputation & News.
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 Lenskart franchisees say

We haven't yet heard from enough Lenskart 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.