Pandharpuri Chai Franchise
Chai kiosk franchise: ₹2.5–3 L, 60–100 sq ft, 0% royalty. Claims 350+ stores; franchisor revenue ₹9.8 Cr in FY25, down 13%.
Pandharpuri Chai franchise at a glance (terms checked Oct 2026)
Investment
₹2.5 L - ₹3 L
incl. equipment, stock · Below the category (typical ₹7.5 L–₹31.38 L, median ₹24 L, 18 verified brands)
Ongoing take
0%
of none · In line with the category (typical 0%–6%, median 4%, 11 verified brands)
Franchise fee
Not published
Payback
7–9 months
Brand's own claim · Below the category (typical 12 mo–23 mo, median 16 mo, 10 verified brands)
- Disputes with franchisees: None found (records checked Oct 2026)
- Profit or loss: Profit of ₹0.4 Cr in FY25
- Company standing: Active and up to date with the registrar
Franchisor strength isn't franchisee profit — check real outlet numbers.
Outlets
350 (brand claim)
What we couldn't verify
- • Outlet closures
- • Franchisee satisfaction
- • Outlets we could verify
- • Outlet claim matches reality
Ask before you sign
- Speak 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.
- Ask for the one-time franchise fee in writing, and whether any part is refundable.
- Ask for the agreement term, renewal fee and exit or transfer terms.
Franchise terms checked against Pandharpuri Chai's official franchise page on 8 Oct 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 franchisorThe brand's cost breakdown also shows a 'tea franchise' line from ₹1.5 L (depending on location and outlet size) that appears to sit inside this total; not itemised further. GST, rent and deposit not stated
Ongoing charges
Model your own numbers in our calculator
Open the ROI calculator* Breakdown as published by Pandharpuri Chai.
Ways to Partner with Pandharpuri Chai
1 partner model published by the brand. Figures it doesn't publish are left blank.
Chai counter franchise
- Investment
- ₹2.5 L – ₹3 L
- Space
- 60 sq ft – 100 sq ft
- Who it suits
- Own or rented shop of 60–100 sq ft
Royalty 0%; investment includes equipment and inventory; lists a 'minimum sell' of 750 cups (period not stated; not said whether it is a franchisee target or an expected volume).
Our Estimates
FranchiseChuno estimatePandharpuri Chai doesn't publish these, so here is our best read of the market and how we got there. They are our estimates, not the brand's figures — use them to plan, then confirm the real numbers in writing.
Time to recover the investment
about 6–20 months*
A 60–100 sq ft chai counter selling 400–750 cups a day at ₹10–15 takes roughly ₹1.2–3.4 L a month. After milk, tea, sugar and cups (assumed 40–45% of sales), rent of ₹10,000–25,000, one or two staff and wastage, we assume it keeps ₹15,000–40,000 a month (conservative at the top end), which recovers ₹2.5–3 L in about 6–20 months. Pandharpuri Chai publishes no sales or margin figures; its 7–9 month claim sits in the faster third of this range.
Unit-economics model · Oct 2026
Unit Economics
Brand's own figuresHow Pandharpuri Chai says an outlet's numbers work. These are illustrations, not guarantees — check them against existing franchisees before you sign.
Chai counter franchise
- 'Minimum sell' the brand listsListed as 'Minimum sell: 750 Cups' on the franchise page; the brand does not say over what period, or whether it is a target the franchisee must meet or the volume it expects an outlet to sell
- 750 cups
- Claimed payback ('ROI')
- 7 – 9 months
What Pandharpuri Chai Says You Can Earn
Brand claimPandharpuri Chai's own claim — no evidence given. These are not FranchiseChuno's estimates or a promise of earnings; ask existing franchisees what they actually make.
- PaybackMonths until cumulative profit equals what you invested.
- 7 months – 9 months
Claim vs evidence
The same measure from other sources. Franchisee figures are their own reports (shown only once at least 3 have reported); figures marked * aren't verified. Only franchisee and third-party figures affect the Score — never our own estimate.
- Our estimate6–20 months*Claim much more optimistic
The franchise page says 'ROI 7-9 months', which we read as the time to recover the investment (payback). No sales or profit figures are given to support it.
Reputation & News
1 red flag to checkWhat the press, courts and real franchisees or customers have said about Pandharpuri Chai — summarised by us, with every source linked.
- In the news· FY25
Filings: revenue down 13% in FY25; profit down two years running
Pandharpuri Chay Pvt Ltd's revenue fell from ₹11.2 Cr (FY24) to ₹9.8 Cr (FY25). Net profit fell from ₹1.09 Cr in FY23 to ₹56 L in FY24 and ₹36 L in FY25.
Source: Tracxn (MCA filings) - In the news· May 2022
Store claim unchanged since 2022
The homepage has shown '350+ stores' and '35+ cities' since at least May 2022 (Wayback Machine capture), and the brand publishes no outlet list, so the count cannot be checked.
Source: Wayback Machine
Menu and products
From Pandharpuri Chai's own pages.
- Teas: jaggery, elaichi, ginger, gavti (lemongrass), black, lemon (7+ types, the brand says)
- Special coffee, cold coffee, special cold coffee
- Milkshakes, lemon sherbet (7+ cold beverages, the brand says)
- 4+ snacks, the brand says (a 2021 page listed cream rolls and biscuits)
- Retail tea powders: leaf, dust, 'Hotel Badshaha' and elaichi
Source: Pandharpuri Chai website
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
—Licenses Needed
Who Can Apply for Pandharpuri Chai
Conditions the brand sets for partners, and the licences the business needs.
- Space: 60–100 sq ft, own or rentedRequired
- Investment: ₹2.5–3 LRequired
- Experience: Not stated on the current page (a 2021 version said none required)Preferred
Licences & registrations
| Licence | Issued by | Who gets it |
|---|---|---|
| FSSAI food business registrationRequired for any tea stall; the brand does not say who obtains it | Food Safety and Standards Authority of India | You |
About the Brand
Brand USP
A Pune chai-counter chain started in 2018 by five partners, offering a 60–100 sq ft kiosk at ₹2.5–3 L with no royalty.
Why invest in Pandharpuri Chai?
Pandharpuri Chai by the Numbers
Source marked on each figure350+ in 35+ cities
Stores · Oct 2026 (same figure since May 2022)
Brand claim4.5 lakh+
Daily cups · Oct 2026
Brand claim2 lakh+
Daily customers · Oct 2026
Brand claim₹9.8 Cr (FY25, down 13%)
Franchisor revenue · FY25
Company filingPandharpuri Chai Outlet Network
Outlet count over time
- May 2022350
Brand's '350+ stores' figure on its homepage (May 2022 capture) · web.archive.org
- Oct 2026350
Brand's '350+ stores' figure on its homepage (current) · pandharpurichai.com
These counts come from different sources — brand claims, press reports and store locators — so they aren't a like-for-like series. Treat the brand's own claims as the upper end.
Company Financials
Brand-level, publicly reportedThe franchisor's own company health — separate from what a single franchise outlet earns.
Revenue (FY25)
₹9.82 Cr
Net profit (FY25)
₹35.95 L
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 Pandharpuri Chai'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
- Last AGM
- 30 Sep 2025
- Paid-up capital
- ₹1 L
- Brand trademark
- 'Pandharpuri Chay' and 'Pandharpuri Chai' word and device marks registered in classes 9, 16, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32, 35 and 43 (filed 2019–2022)
Source: Tracxn (MCA filings); directors and AGM per Falcon eBiz MCA record (checked Oct 2026)
Full company recordsFinancials year by year, registered details, leadership and timelineShowHide
Pandharpuri Chai Financials Over Time
Figures for the brand, from filed or reported accounts.
Source: MCA filings via Tracxn
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
- Pandharpuri Chay Private Limited
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- CIN
- U15490PN2019PTC187200
- Incorporated
- 14 Oct 2019
- Headquarters
- Baner, Pune, Maharashtra
Leadership
- SShrikrushna Ramchandra DivaseDirector
- AAjit Girish GangathadeDirector
- RRahul Sanjay JangamDirector
- IIndrajit Sanjay BhagwatDirector
- SSambhaji Sadashiv KadamDirector
Social presence
Company details source: Tracxn legal-entity record (MCA data)
Pandharpuri Chai Timeline
18 Oct 2018
First Pandharpuri Chai stall opens in Kondhwa, Pune
Sep 2019
First 'Pandharpuri Chay' device trademark filed (class 30)
SourceOct 2019
Pandharpuri Chay Pvt Ltd incorporated
CIN U15490PN2019PTC187200
SourceMay 2022
Site claims 350+ stores in 35+ cities
SourceFY23
Franchisor revenue crosses ₹10 Cr
₹10.9 Cr revenue, ₹1.09 Cr net profit (filings)
SourceFY25
Revenue falls 13% to ₹9.8 Cr
Source
FranchiseChuno Analysis
Our analysis of verified dataHow Pandharpuri Chai looks once the numbers are checked side by side.
- •Investment below the Food & Beverage medianMidpoint ₹2.8 L vs a category median of ₹24 L across brands on FranchiseChuno.
- ✓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 8 yearsFounded in 2018. The brand doesn't state when franchising began.
- !1 red flag 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)
- ○ Franchise fee
- ✓ Royalty
- ○ ROI or payback claim
- ○ Agreement term
- ✓ Training details
- ○ Outlet cities verified
- ✓ Company financials
- ✓ Legal entity
- ✓ News & public opinion checked
Ask Before You Sign
Questions tailored to what Pandharpuri Chai does and doesn't publish.
- 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.
- 2Ask for the one-time franchise fee in writing, and whether any part is refundable.
- 3Ask for the agreement term, renewal fee and exit or transfer terms.
- 4Ask whether you get an exclusive territory, and how large it is.
- 5Ask the brand to respond to each red flag listed under Reputation & News.
- 6Have a lawyer review the franchise agreement before paying anything.
- 7Visit 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
60 - 100 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 Pandharpuri Chai franchisees say
We haven't yet heard from enough Pandharpuri Chai 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.
I run a Pandharpuri Chai outlet — share how it wentFrequently Asked Questions
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