The Burger Company Franchise

* Breakdown as published by The Burger Company.

Ways to Partner with The Burger Company

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

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

The Burger Company'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.

18 months – 20 months

The franchise page labels '18–20 months' as ROI for both formats; it is a payback period, recorded here as the brand's payback claim. No sales, margin or sample size is published.

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

• In the news· FY25

  Filings show franchisor revenue fell 18% in FY25 and profit fell about 90%

  9 Plates Hospitality's revenue dropped from ₹8.4 Cr in FY24 to ₹6.9 Cr in FY25, and net profit from ₹20.8 L to ₹2 L. The brand's Jul 2025 press release claimed 35% year-on-year sales growth (a different, system-wide measure).

  Source: Tracxn (MCA filings)
• Legal / regulatory· Oct 2026

  Brand trademarks are held by the founder, not the franchisor; word mark opposed

  Trademark records show the registered device marks — 'The Burger Company' (classes 43 and 45), '9 Plates Hospitality The Burger…' (class 35) and 'Crunchos By The Burger Company…' (class 29), all filed in Feb 2023 — in the name of founder Neelam Singh personally, not 9 Plates Hospitality Pvt Ltd, the company that signs franchise agreements. The 2018 application for the word mark (3802947, class 43) is marked opposed.

  Source: IP India data via QuickCompany
• employee_opinion★ 3.1/5 · 24 ratings

  Employees rate it 3.1/5 on AmbitionBox

  24 employee reviews average 3.1/5. Complaints include withheld salary in the first months, long shifts and low pay; one area manager wrote that franchisees are unsatisfied. Others praise the owner and on-time salaries.

  Source: AmbitionBox
• In the news· Apr 2022

  ET HospitalityWorld: 51 outlets in Apr 2022, 49 franchised

  The founder said most stores reach operating break-even from the first month and that the brand takes no commission on supplies; this is the brand's claim as reported.

  Source: ET HospitalityWorld

Key Terms at The Burger Company

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

Renewal

The 2022 franchise FAQ said the 5-year agreement can be extended for another 5 years at 50% of the franchise fee paid.

Pricing

The 2022 franchise FAQ said the franchise fee is non-negotiable.

Supply & stock

The brand says it runs a centralised supply chain, supplies its own seasonings, and takes no commission on supplies, raw materials or marketing spend.

Other terms

The 2022 franchise FAQ said a partner may do the fit-out themselves to the brand's designs, and that outlets go live within 45 days of full payment.

Legal & Contract Summary

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

Who Can Apply for The Burger Company

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

• Carpet area: 200–600 sq ft (Signature) or 700+ sq ft (Premium)Required

About the Brand

The Burger Company Outlet Network

The franchisor's own company health — 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 The Burger Company'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

Device marks registered in Neelam Singh's name: 'The Burger Company' (class 43, app. 5807734; class 45, app. 5803930), '9 Plates Hospitality The Burger…' (class 35, 5803931) and 'Crunchos By The Burger Company…' (class 29, 5807704), all filed Feb 2023; the 2018 word-mark application (3802947, class 43) is opposed

Source: Tracxn (MCA filings); AGM date per Falcon eBiz MCA record (checked Oct 2026)

How The Burger Company looks once the numbers are checked side by side.

• •Investment above the Food & Beverage medianMidpoint ₹33.5 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.
• ✓7 years of franchisingFranchising since 2019, with 150 outlets.
• !3 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 The Burger Company 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 whether you get an exclusive territory, and how large it is.
3. 3Ask the brand to respond to each red flag listed under Reputation & News.
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 The Burger Company franchisees say

We haven't yet heard from enough The Burger Company 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