MAAC Franchise
Animation, VFX and gaming institute of listed Aptech. Its page cites Rs 30-40 lakh* and 1500-2000 sq ft (asterisk unexplained); 121 centres on its list; fee and royalty not published.
We couldn't confirm MAAC is taking franchisees right now
Treat this as research, not an open offer, until the brand confirms its programme in writing. See the note below.
About This Listing
MAAC's partner page invites franchise enquiries but publishes no franchise fee, royalty or revenue share, agreement term or exit terms, and its 'INR 30 to 40 Lakhs*' range carries an asterisk with no footnote. Until MAAC puts those terms in writing, we show the offer as unconfirmed rather than open (read 2 Nov 2026).
Source: MAAC partner page, read 2 Nov 2026
MAAC franchise at a glance (terms checked Nov 2026)
Investment
Not published
The brand doesn't publish its investment
Ongoing take
Not published
Franchise fee
Not published
Payback
Not published
- Disputes with franchisees: None found (records checked 2026-11-02)
- Company standing: Active and up to date with the registrar
- Outlet claim matches reality: Claims 121, locator lists 121
Outlets
121 verified
Brand claims 121
What we couldn't verify
- • Outlet closures
- • Franchisee satisfaction
- • Profit or loss
- • Revenue trend
Ask before you sign
- Get written confirmation that MAAC is taking franchisees at all before paying anything — see the note at the top of this page.
- Ask for the one-time franchise fee in writing, and whether any part is refundable.
- Ask for the royalty and any marketing-fund fee, and how they're calculated (on sales or profit).
Franchise terms checked against MAAC's official partner page on 5 Nov 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 franchisorAsterisk not explained on the page; the enquiry form separately states a minimum of Rs 35 lakh.
MAAC doesn't disclose the amount of any of these charges.
Model your own numbers in our calculator
Open the ROI calculator* Breakdown as published by MAAC. MAAC confirms one charge without disclosing the amount — get it in writing before you pay.
Ways to Partner with MAAC
1 partner model published by the brand. Figures it doesn't publish are left blank.
MAAC franchise centre
- Space
- 1,500 sq ft – 2,000 sq ft
- Royalty / margin
- Not published ('High & Faster ROI' is a heading with no figures)
- Territory
- Not stated
- Who it suits
- Not stated beyond the right location, investment and 'passion for business excellence'
Partner manages centre operations, local outreach and team; MAAC supports sales, marketing, national campaigns and faculty training. The page's 'INR 30 to 40 Lakhs*' range is asterisked without explanation and is not shown as an investment.
Reputation & News
3 red flags to checkWhat the press, courts and real franchisees or customers have said about MAAC — summarised by us, with every source linked.
- In the news· 2026-05-25
Parent Aptech: Q4 FY26 net profit down 64% on a year earlier
Aptech's investor presentation (NSE) shows Q4 FY26 consolidated revenue of Rs 111.0 crore against Rs 118.7 crore a year earlier and reported net profit of Rs 1.78 crore against Rs 4.94 crore. Full-year FY26 revenue rose 9% to Rs 503.4 crore and reported net profit rose 23% to Rs 23.5 crore. Group figures, not MAAC's.
Source: Aptech Q4 FY26 investor presentation, NSE - In the news· 2026-05-25
Parent lists 'franchise ROI stress' as a risk and notes a shift away from the franchise system
The same presentation names 'franchise ROI stress' among risk factors for its retail (B2C) segment and says that since FY21 there has been 'a gradual shift from the franchise system towards higher direct student delivery'.
Source: Aptech Q4 FY26 investor presentation, NSE - Customer view
Student refund complaints on a consumer-complaint site
A web search surfaced several student posts about refunds and course changes at MAAC centres (Coimbatore, Lucknow, a Delhi-area branch). They are one-sided, undated in our read and unverified; none was opened in full.
Source: consumercomplaints.in (search listing)
Key Terms at MAAC
The clauses that shape day-to-day running and your exit — read these before the fee.
- Other terms
- No franchise fee, royalty or revenue share, agreement length, renewal, exit, transfer or territory terms are published on the partner page.
Legal & Contract Summary
Key contract terms at a glance — read before you sign.
Agreement Type
Not specifiedContract Duration
—Renewal Available
—Territory Exclusivity
—Non-Compete Clause
—Exit Clause
—Who Can Apply for MAAC
Conditions the brand sets for partners, and the licences the business needs.
- Premises: 1500 to 2000 sq ft (asterisked on the page)Required
- Investment: INR 30 to 40 lakh (asterisked); the enquiry form states a minimum of Rs 35 lakhPreferred
About the Brand
Brand USP
Animation, VFX and gaming training brand of listed Aptech Ltd, offering courses under a CareerX CreatorX collaboration per its partner page.
Why invest in MAAC?
MAAC by the Numbers
Source marked on each figure136 in 23 states/UTs and 70 cities
Centres in India · 31 Mar 2026
Company filing121 (site says '130+')
Centres on locator (our recount) · 2 Nov 2026
Store locatorMAAC Outlet Network
By country · 31 Mar 2026
- MAAC centres in India, 31 Mar 2026 (Aptech filing)136
- MAAC centres overseas (1 centre, per Aptech's international footprint table)1
By channel · 2 Nov 2026
MAAC centres on the brand's locator (our recount): 121 outlets · 2 Nov 2026 · maacindia.com
Cities with Outlets
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Company Financials
Parent / group levelThese figures are for Aptech Ltd as a whole group, not this brand alone — separate from what a single franchise outlet earns.
Revenue (FY26)
₹50.34 Cr
Net profit (FY26)
₹2.35 Cr
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 MAAC'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
- Not checked - the IP India public search needs a CAPTCHA, which this research does not bypass
Group companies
- Aptech LtdHolding company
Source: Aptech Q4 FY26 investor presentation (NSE), MAAC site, Indian Kanoon, web search; MCA21, GST portal, IP India, IBBI/NCLT, eCourts and e-Daakhil not read directly (checked 2 Nov 2026)
Full company recordsFinancials year by year, registered details, leadership and timelineShowHide
MAAC Financials Over Time
Figures for the whole group, from filed or reported accounts.
Source: Aptech Ltd consolidated, Q4 FY26 investor presentation (reported net profit) · Aptech Ltd consolidated, Q4 FY26 investor presentation (all brands)
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
- Aptech Ltd.
- Company type
- Public limited company (listed)
- CIN
- L72900MH2000PLC123841
- Headquarters
- Mumbai
MAAC Timeline
2026-03-31
Aptech reports 136 MAAC centres in India
Q4 FY26 investor presentation, status as on 31 Mar 2026.
Source
FranchiseChuno Analysis
Our analysis of verified dataHow MAAC 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.
- ✓Outlet claim matches its store locator121 outlets on its own store locator (2 Nov 2026), in line with the 121 it claims.
- !3 red flags in the news or public discussionSee Reputation & News below, and ask the brand to address each one.
Data completeness
64%
- ✓ Terms checked against the brand's own page
- ✓ Published investment (not an estimate)
- â—‹ Franchise fee
- â—‹ Royalty
- â—‹ ROI or payback claim
- â—‹ Agreement term
- ✓ Training details
- ✓ Outlet cities verified
- ✓ Company financials
- ✓ Legal entity
- ✓ News & public opinion checked
Ask Before You Sign
Questions tailored to what MAAC does and doesn't publish.
- 1Get written confirmation that MAAC is taking franchisees at all before paying anything — see the note at the top of this page.
- 2Ask for the one-time franchise fee in writing, and whether any part is refundable.
- 3Ask for the royalty and any marketing-fund fee, and how they're calculated (on sales or profit).
- 4Ask for the agreement term, renewal fee and exit or transfer terms.
- 5Ask whether you get an exclusive territory, and how large it is.
- 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
1,500 - 2,000 sq ft
Staff Needed
—
Setup Time
—
Owner Involvement
—
Best Locations
Not published
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 MAAC franchisees say
We haven't yet heard from enough MAAC 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.
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