
Swad Rajwadi Chai Franchise
Chai shop franchise: ₹6–7 L + ₹1.5 L fee, 200 sq ft, 10% royalty. 25 outlets on its list, 21 in Gujarat; proprietor-run, no company.
About This Listing
Warnings, Oct 2026: (1) Unregistered franchisor — no company or LLP; the trademarks are held by Gautam V Patidar as a sole proprietor and no GSTIN tied to the brand was found, so there are no public accounts to check. (2) The site's domain dates from Aug 2023 against a 2003 founding claim, and the site still shows template filler text. (3) The trademark for tea products (class 30) is under opposition. (4) Its branch list (25) does not match its own city claims (Surat, Rajasthan). Check the contracting party, agreement and outlet economics before paying.
Swad Rajwadi Chai website; IP India trademark records via QuickCompanySwad Rajwadi Chai franchise at a glance (terms checked Oct 2026)
Investment
₹6 L - ₹7 L
incl. equipment · excl. fit-out, rent deposit · + GST · Below the category (typical ₹7.5 L–₹31.38 L, median ₹24 L, 18 verified brands)
Ongoing take
10%
Above the category (typical 0%–6%, median 4%, 11 verified brands)
Franchise fee
₹1.5 L
Payback
about 11–32 months*
* Not verified — the brand doesn't publish this; the figure comes from other published sources or FranchiseChuno's estimate (see "Reported elsewhere" and "Our estimates" below). Real numbers can differ.
- Disputes with franchisees: None found (records checked Oct 2026)
Outlets
25 verified
What we couldn't verify
- • Outlet closures
- • Franchisee satisfaction
- • Profit or loss
- • Revenue trend
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 agreement term, renewal fee and exit or transfer terms.
- Ask whether you get an exclusive territory, and how large it is.
Franchise terms checked against Swad Rajwadi Chai's official franchise page on 11 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 franchisorAs stated by the brand; excludes shop interior, tiling, cameras, Wi-Fi and transport
₹1.5 L inclusive of GST, the brand says; refund terms not stated
₹84 + 5% GST per tea product; one recipe formula includes 3 pouches (sugar, tea, masala, coffee, milk powder, chocolate-tea and lemon-honey pouches are listed). The brand lists this, with disposable cups and kulhads, under 'opening expenses charges that company will charge'; it does not publish ongoing supply prices
Model your own numbers in our calculator
Open the ROI calculator* Breakdown as published by Swad Rajwadi Chai.
Ways to Partner with Swad Rajwadi Chai
1 partner model published by the brand. Figures it doesn't publish are left blank.
Chai shop franchise
- Investment
- ₹6 L – ₹7 L
- Space
- 200 sq ft
- Fee
- ₹1.5 L
- Who it suits
- Shop of about 200 sq ft, minimum 8 ft height, in a good location
10% royalty; fee ₹1.5 L incl. GST (not stated whether inside the ₹6–7 L); interiors, tiling, cameras, Wi-Fi and transport extra.
Our Estimates
FranchiseChuno estimateSwad Rajwadi 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.
All-in cost including the items the brand excludes
about ₹6.8–10.5 L*
Starts from the brand's ₹6–7 L. Adds shop interior and tiling for about 200 sq ft (₹50,000–1.5 L at ₹250–750 per sq ft), CCTV and Wi-Fi set-up (₹15,000–30,000) and transport of equipment (₹10,000–25,000), giving about ₹6.8–9.1 L if the ₹1.5 L fee is already inside the ₹6–7 L. If the fee is extra, the top end rises to about ₹10.5 L (₹7 L + ₹1.5 L fee + ₹2.05 L of excluded items). Excludes rent deposit and working capital.
Unit-economics model · Oct 2026
Time to recover the investment
about 11–32 months*
A 200 sq ft chai shop selling 400–800 cups a day at an average ₹12–15 (tea plus snacks) takes roughly ₹1.5–3.6 L a month. After ingredients, cups and pouches (assumed 40% of sales), the 10% royalty, rent of ₹15,000–30,000 and two or three staff, we assume it keeps ₹25,000–75,000 a month, which recovers an all-in ₹8 L in about 11–32 months. The brand publishes no sales or payback figures; real cup counts from existing franchisees should replace these assumptions.
Unit-economics model · Oct 2026
Unit Economics
Brand's own figuresHow Swad Rajwadi Chai says an outlet's numbers work. These are illustrations, not guarantees — check them against existing franchisees before you sign.
Chai shop franchise
- Business margin claimedNot stated whether gross or net
- 30 – 40 %
What Swad Rajwadi Chai Says You Can Earn
Brand claimSwad Rajwadi 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.
- Profit margin
- 30% – 40%
Swad Rajwadi states a 'business margin' of 30–40% without saying whether that is gross margin on ingredients or net profit after rent, staff and the 10% royalty. It publishes no sales, profit or payback figures, so the claim can't be tested.
Reputation & News
2 red flags to checkWhat the press, courts and real franchisees or customers have said about Swad Rajwadi Chai — summarised by us, with every source linked.
- In the news· Oct 2026
No company behind the brand; trademarks held by a sole proprietor
Trademark filings list Gautam V Patidar, with a second-floor apartment address in Satellite, Ahmedabad, as proprietor of a single firm. No company or LLP named Swad Rajwadi exists in registrar data, and the site names no contracting entity, GSTIN or office address.
Source: IP India records via QuickCompany; Tracxn legal-entity search - In the news· Oct 2026
Site claims don't match its own branch list
The About page says the brand is in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat and Mumbai, and the franchise page lists Rajasthan; the branch list (25 addresses, Oct 2026) has no outlet in Surat or Rajasthan. The About page also shows an unfilled 'X tea outlets' placeholder, and the site carries placeholder Latin text and a 'Healthcare Professionals only' pop-up.
Source: Swad Rajwadi Chai website (the brand's own site) - Legal / regulatory· Jan 2025
Tea-products trademark under opposition
The 'Swad Rajwadi – Swad Aisa Jo Dil Ko Chhoo Jaai' mark for tea and food products (class 30, no. 5271658) was accepted in Aug 2024, then two notices of opposition were filed in Jan 2025; evidence was filed in Jun 2025 and the matter is pending. The opponent is not named in the public summary.
Source: IP India records via QuickCompany - Customer view· Oct 2026
Few customer ratings online
Zomato lists Swad Rajwadi outlets in Ahmedabad (Shahpur, Ellis Bridge, Hansol) and Bangalore (Bannerghatta Road), all open but unrated or with almost no reviews (Oct 2026).
Source: Zomato
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- Customer view· Aug 2025
Many look-alike 'Rajwadi' chai brands
Vadodara residents on Reddit (Aug 2025) describe several differently named 'Rajwadi' chai chains (Patel Rajwadi, Kesar Rajwadi, Mahakal Rajwadi and a Swad Rajwadi in Sayajigunj) trading side by side. Trademark records also show unrelated 'Shahi Rajwadi Swad' (registered, another owner) and 'Rajwadi Swad' filings. Buyers should confirm exactly which brand and owner they are signing with.
Source: Reddit r/vadodara; IP India records via QuickCompany
Menu
From Swad Rajwadi's home page.
- Hot Rajwadi tea
- Kulhad tea
- Chocolate tea
- Kesari ukala
- Lemon tea
- Coffee
- Indori poha
- Maska bun
Source: Swad Rajwadi Chai website
Kit included in the franchise
Items the brand lists as included (general and machinery, utensils, housekeeping).
- Service counter (3.5 sq ft), cash counter, chair counter, table for cups
- Two-burner gas stove, milk boiler machine, 250-litre deep freezer, two stainless-steel sinks, fire extinguisher
- Running LED, brand logo, sunboard, 8 ft carpet, menu card, brand statue, 1,000 templates
- Internet connectivity for 6 months
- Utensils: brass top pots, kettles, pans, thermos flasks, 100 ceramic cups, strainers, containers and more
- Housekeeping: wiper, mop, liquid wash, scrubber, dustbins, 10 plastic tables, 6 T-shirts
Source: Swad Rajwadi Chai franchise terms (image)
Key Terms at Swad Rajwadi Chai
The clauses that shape day-to-day running and your exit — read these before the fee.
- Supply & stock
- At opening the company charges for disposable cups and kulhads and for recipe pouches (₹84 + 5% GST per tea product; one recipe formula = 3 pouches). Ongoing supply prices and whether supplies must be bought from the brand are not stated.
- Other terms
- The tea recipe may be used only in the franchised shop, not outside it.
- Other terms
- The brand states that the materials supplied carry no guarantee or warranty, and that a copy of the franchise agreement will be given.
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 Swad Rajwadi Chai
Conditions the brand sets for partners, and the licences the business needs.
- Shop area: About 200 sq ftRequired
- Shop height: 8 ft minimumRequired
- Shop agreement: 5 years (as listed in the brand's terms; it does not say whether this is the franchise term or the shop lease)Required
Licences & registrations
| Licence | Issued by | Who gets it |
|---|---|---|
| Shops & Establishment (Gumasta) licenceListed as required by the brand | Municipal / state labour department | You |
| FSSAI food licence / registrationListed as 'food licence' by the brand | Food Safety and Standards Authority of India | You |
| Udyam (Udyog Aadhaar) registration | Ministry of MSME | You |
| GST registration | GSTN | You |
About the Brand
Brand USP
A Gujarat chai-shop brand publishing its full kit list and a ₹6–7 L, 200 sq ft franchise with a 10% royalty.
Why invest in Swad Rajwadi Chai?
Swad Rajwadi Chai by the Numbers
Source marked on each figure25 (21 in Gujarat)
Outlets on its branch list · Oct 2026
Store locator4 (Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Mumbai) — no Surat outlet on its branch list
Cities it claims · Oct 2026
Brand claim2003
Established · Oct 2026
Brand claimSwad Rajwadi Chai Outlet Network
By state · Oct 2026
- Gujarat (branch list)21
- Maharashtra (Andheri East, Wagle Estate Thane)2
- Madhya Pradesh (Jabalpur)1
- Karnataka (Bangalore)1
Cities with Outlets
Show all 7 citiesHide the city list
Company Health Check
What Swad Rajwadi Chai's franchisor company has filed with the registrar and the courts — the checks a lawyer would run before you sign.
- Brand trademark
- Registered: 'Swad Rajwadi – Swad Aisa Jo Dil Ko Chhoo Jaai' device mark, class 43 (no. 5271659, valid to Jan 2032). The class 30 (tea) version (no. 5271658) is under opposition since Jan 2025, and 'Swad Rajwadi Chai' (no. 6162693, class 43) is objected.
Source: IP India trademark records (via QuickCompany); Tracxn legal-entity search (no company or LLP found) (checked Oct 2026)
Full company recordsFinancials year by year, registered details, leadership and timelineShowHide
Company Profile
The legal entity behind the brand, its leadership, and its official channels.
- Company type
- Sole proprietorship (trademarks filed by Gautam V Patidar as a single firm; no company or LLP found)
- Headquarters
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat (no office address published)
Leadership
- GGautam V PatidarManaging Director (per the brand); trademark proprietor
- KKevalram PatidarCEO (per the brand)
Social presence
Swad Rajwadi Chai Timeline
2003
Brand established, the brand says
Jan 2022
'Swad Rajwadi' device marks filed in classes 30 and 43 by Gautam V Patidar
SourceApr 2023
Class 43 mark registered (certificate issued)
SourceAug 2023
swadrajwadi.in domain registered
WHOIS creation date 10 Aug 2023
Apr 2024
Franchise terms published as images on the site
Image files dated 2024/04 in the site's upload folder
Jan 2025
Two notices of opposition filed against the class 30 (tea) mark
SourceOct 2026Announced plan
Upcoming branches listed: Nikol and Naroda (Ahmedabad), Manjalpur (Vadodara)
FranchiseChuno Analysis
Our analysis of verified dataHow Swad Rajwadi Chai looks once the numbers are checked side by side.
- •Investment below the Food & Beverage medianMidpoint ₹6.5 L vs a category median of ₹24 L across brands on FranchiseChuno.
- ✓Brand operating for 23 yearsFounded in 2003. The brand doesn't state when franchising began.
- !2 red flags in the news or public discussionSee Reputation & News below, and ask the brand to address each one.
Data completeness
55%
- ✓ 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 Swad Rajwadi 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 agreement term, renewal fee and exit or transfer terms.
- 3Ask whether you get an exclusive territory, and how large it is.
- 4Ask the brand to respond to each red flag listed under Reputation & News.
- 5Have a lawyer review the franchise agreement before paying anything.
- 6Visit 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
200 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
Ongoing Support
What Swad Rajwadi Chai franchisees say
We haven't yet heard from enough Swad Rajwadi 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 Swad Rajwadi Chai outlet — share how it wentFrequently Asked Questions
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