Maple Bear Franchise

* Breakdown as published by Maple Bear.

Ways to Partner with Maple Bear

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

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

Operating break-evenMonths until monthly profit turns positive — not the same as getting your money back.

15 months – 24 months

The brochure says operational break-even takes around 15 to 18 months and return on investment 'begins after 2 years of operations' (marked with an asterisk, no figure). The landing-page FAQ says break-even is 'usually within 18–24 months', so the brand's own documents differ; the range 15 to 24 months covers both. No ROI percentage, payback or income figure is published.

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

• Award

  Awards listed on the franchise page (2023-2025)

  The page lists awards such as 'Best Preschool Chain in India' (Top Brand of the Year Awards 2025, My Brand Better). It does not say whether the awards are juried or paid-entry, so they are treated as neutral and brand-published.

  Source: Maple Bear South Asia franchise page (the brand's own site)

Key Terms at Maple Bear

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

Payments to the brand

Royalty is 15% on gross revenue.

Other terms

Brochure promises annual quality-assurance visits and regular quality-control audits; the brand reduces procurement costs through centralised procurement of furniture and items.

Renewal

A landing-page FAQ says the franchise agreement is typically 7 years, renewable; the brochure gives no term.

Legal & Contract Summary

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

Who Can Apply for Maple Bear

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

• Space: 3,500–4,000 sq ft; minimum 5 to 6 large rooms of 300–400 sq ft; play area 500–1,000 sq ft; 4-5 washroomsRequired
• Owner profile: Experience in education or entrepreneurship; business and leadership know-how; interest in working with childrenPreferred

About the Brand

Maple Bear Outlet Network

Cities with Outlets

Company Health Check

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

Source: Brand pages and brochure; MCA21, GST portal, IP India, IBBI, eCourts and consumer-forum databases were not read (checked 2 Nov 2026)

How Maple Bear looks once the numbers are checked side by side.

• •Investment above the Education & Training medianMidpoint ₹40 L vs a category median of ₹17.5 L across brands on FranchiseChuno.
• ✓Brand operating for 22 yearsFounded in 2004. The brand doesn't state when franchising began.
• ✓Outlet claim matches its store locator94 outlets on its own store locator (2 Nov 2026), in line with the 94 it claims.

Ask Before You Sign

Questions tailored to what Maple Bear 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 agreement term, renewal fee and exit or transfer terms.
3. 3Ask whether you get an exclusive territory, and how large it is.
4. 4Have a lawyer review the franchise agreement before paying anything.
5. 5Visit 2–3 existing outlets and speak to their owners without the brand present.

What Maple Bear franchisees say

We haven't yet heard from enough Maple Bear 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