Pigeon Kitchen Appliances Franchise

Includes ₹15 L refundable — money you get back when the agreement ends.

* Breakdown as published by Pigeon Kitchen Appliances.

Ways to Partner with Pigeon Kitchen Appliances

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

How Pigeon Kitchen Appliances says an outlet's numbers work. These are illustrations, not guarantees — check them against existing franchisees before you sign.

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

Annual return on investmentYearly profit as a share of the total investment.

30%

PaybackMonths until cumulative profit equals what you invested.

6 months

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

3 months

Stove Kraft's franchise page states 'Break-even 3 Months*', 'Annual ROI 30%' and 'Investment Recovery Less than 6 months'. These don't agree with each other: a 30% annual ROI implies about 40 months to recover the investment, not under 6. No sample size, period or basis is given.

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

• Legal / regulatory· Jul 2026

  Havells files IP suit against Stove Kraft (Jul 2026)

  The Delhi High Court registered Havells India's suit against Stove Kraft over a geyser design on 30 Jul 2026. On 4 Aug 2026 Stove Kraft said it had stopped making the geyser to that design and proposed settlement terms; if no settlement is reached the court will hear Havells' injunction plea. Pending.

  Source: Delhi High Court via Indian Kanoon
• Legal / regulatory· Jun 2026

  Atomberg fan-design suit: injunction refused, appeal pending (2025–26)

  Atomberg sued Stove Kraft in 2025 alleging a Stove Kraft fan copied its registered design; a court receiver seized fans under a Jul 2025 order. In Apr 2026 the Bombay High Court found no prima facie infringement and refused an injunction, but stayed its own order; Atomberg's appeal is pending and the stay continued as of Jun 2026.

  Source: Bombay High Court via Indian Kanoon
• Customer view· Oct 2026★ 1.3/5 · 102 ratings

  PissedConsumer: 1.3/5 from 102 reviews

  Customer reviews of Stovekraft/Pigeon on PissedConsumer average 1.3 out of 5, with complaints about product quality and after-sales service.

  Source: PissedConsumer
• Legal / regulatory· Apr 2019

  Franchisee arbitration against Stovekraft under a 2011 franchise agreement (2015–19)

  A Belagavi franchisee asked the Karnataka High Court to appoint an arbitrator for disputes under its 2011 franchisee agreement with Stovekraft; the court appointed a former judge in Apr 2019. The dispute's details and outcome are not public, and it predates the Pigeon exclusive-store programme.

  Source: Karnataka High Court via Indian Kanoon

Key Terms at Pigeon Kitchen Appliances

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

Exit

The security deposit is described as 100% refundable on exit.

Stock & returns

All store inventory belongs to Stove Kraft and is funded by the franchisee's deposit (MD, May 2026 earnings call).

Who pays for what

COFO: the company pays rent and the franchisee manages all other costs. FOFO: the FAQ says the franchisee covers all costs and receives a higher margin to offset rent — but the same franchise page lists 'Rent Sharing (FOFO)' under ongoing support and 'Rental Model: Rent-sharing', and a Pigeon store page promises a 50% rent contribution in FOFO.

Territory

A Pigeon store page promises 'Exclusive Territory Rights' — the only Pigeon Exclusive Store in your locality; no radius is defined.

Pricing

Stove Kraft says stores keep price parity between online and offline channels.

Other terms

No lock-in period; franchisees may open more stores after 3 months of successful operations.

Other terms

Stove Kraft expects a hands-on franchisee and a minimum of two staff (one store manager, one sales promoter).

Legal & Contract Summary

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

Who Can Apply for Pigeon Kitchen Appliances

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

• Age and experience: 18+ with basic retail knowledgeRequired
• Store: 600+ sq ft; own or leased property (form asks)Required
• Staff: Minimum 2 (1 store manager, 1 sales promoter)Required
• Documents: Application and financial documentsRequired

About the Brand

Pigeon Kitchen Appliances Outlet Network

Cities with Outlets

These figures are for Stove Kraft Limited, 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 Pigeon Kitchen Appliances'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

Annual filings

Up to date

Last AGM

26 Sep 2025

Late payments to small suppliers

172

Paid-up capital

₹33.11 Cr

Auditor

Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP

Brand trademark

Used under consent terms (Dec 2007 and Dec 2008) with Japan's Pigeon Corporation, as recorded by the Madras High Court; in Dec 2025 the court ordered the Trade Marks Registry to advertise Stove Kraft's Class 20 'Pigeon' application. Civil suits over the 'Pigeon' name with a Chennai firm (Sree Mukesh Marketing / Pigeon Industries) were pending in Bengaluru in 2023, and trademark rectification petitions between Stove Kraft and Sree Mukesh Marketing were set for a joint trial in the Madras High Court in Apr 2026.

Source: MCA filings via Tracxn; Stove Kraft FY26 audited results; Indian Kanoon (checked Oct 2026)

How Pigeon Kitchen Appliances looks once the numbers are checked side by side.

• •Investment below the Retail Stores medianMidpoint ₹21 L vs a category median of ₹30 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 27 yearsFounded in 1999. The brand doesn't state when franchising began.
• ✓Outlet claim matches its store locator363 outlets on its own store locator (Oct 2026), in line with the 346 it claims.
• !4 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 Pigeon Kitchen Appliances 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 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 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. 6Ask the brand to respond to each red flag listed under Reputation & News.
7. 7Have a lawyer review the franchise agreement before paying anything.
8. 8Visit 2–3 existing outlets and speak to their owners without the brand present.

What Pigeon Kitchen Appliances franchisees say

We haven't yet heard from enough Pigeon Kitchen Appliances 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