Tree House Education Franchise
Listed Mumbai preschool company; franchise terms unpublished, status unclear. FY26 revenue Rs 3.99 cr, loss Rs 9.97 cr; legal matters in filings.
We couldn't confirm Tree House Education is taking franchisees right now
Treat this as research, not an open offer, until the brand confirms its programme in writing. See the note below.
About This Listing
Tree House's franchisee page lists advantages (including a 'nominal sign-up fee') and support items and tells readers they can apply online, but it publishes no investment, fee, royalty, area or agreement term and carries no date. The company's reported revenue has fallen to Rs 3.99 crore in FY26 with a Rs 9.97 crore loss, and its filings describe several legal matters. We could not confirm that it is currently signing new franchisees.
Source: Tree House's franchisee and apply-online pages; FY26 audited results (NSE filing, 15 May 2026)
Tree House Education franchise at a glance (terms checked Nov 2026)
Investment
Not published
The brand doesn't publish its investment
Ongoing take
Not published
Franchise fee
Not published
Payback
Not published
- Franchisor made a loss of ₹10 Cr in FY26
- Disputes with franchisees: None found (records checked Nov 2026)
- Company standing: Active and up to date with the registrar
- Outlet claim matches reality: Claims 53, locator lists 53
Outlets
53 verified
Brand claims 53
What we couldn't verify
- • Outlet closures
- • Franchisee satisfaction
- • Network growth
- • Ongoing take
Ask before you sign
- Get written confirmation that Tree House Education is taking franchisees at all before paying anything — see the note at the top of this page.
- Ask for the one-time franchise fee in writing, and whether any part is refundable.
- Ask for the royalty and any marketing-fund fee, and how they're calculated (on sales or profit).
Franchise terms checked against Tree House's franchisee page on 1 Nov 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 franchisorFranchisee page says 'Nominal sign-up fee'; no amount. Source: https://treehouseplaygroup.net/franchisee/
Tree House Education doesn't disclose the amount of any of these charges.
Model your own numbers in our calculator
Open the ROI calculator* Breakdown as published by Tree House Education. Tree House Education confirms one charge without disclosing the amount — get it in writing before you pay.
Ways to Partner with Tree House Education
1 partner model published by the brand. Figures it doesn't publish are left blank.
Tree House franchise centre
- Royalty / margin
- Not published
- Territory
- Multiple franchises not given in a particular territory (franchisee page)
- Who it suits
- Not published
Franchisee page lists a 'nominal sign-up fee' with no amount; no investment, area or term is published.
Reputation & News
2 red flags to checkWhat the press, courts and real franchisees or customers have said about Tree House Education — summarised by us, with every source linked.
- In the news· 2016-12-16
Zee Learn withdraws from Tree House merger after reports of centre closures (Dec 2016)
Zee Learn told the BSE its board had taken note of media reports of Tree House closing hundreds of playgroup centres abruptly and of parents filing police complaints, and withdrew from the proposed merger. These are Zee Learn's statements, reported by Indian Television; Tree House's response is not in the report.
Source: Indian Television - Legal / regulatory· 2025-05-09
Legal matters listed in the FY25 auditor's report notes
The company's 9 May 2025 filing lists an FIR and Gujarat High Court interim relief, an Economic Offences Wing forensic audit of FY2011-12 to FY2017-18, a civil suit and summons over a sold Vadodara property, arbitrations with trusts and a franchisee, and a SEBI order set aside by SAT. Described as the company reports them.
Source: Company filing (exchange) (the brand's own site) - regulatory· 2026-05-15
FY26 results: audited, unmodified opinion declared, Rs 136 crore deposit to be recovered
The FY26 filing declares an unmodified audit opinion (auditor Rakesh Soni & Co) and notes a Rs 136.18 crore refundable deposit with a trust, of which Rs 17.90 crore has been received, with an expected credit loss of Rs 8.76 crore provided; it also records a Rs 29 crore deposit repayable over 30 years by order of a sole arbitrator.
Source: Company filing (NSE)
Legal & Contract Summary
Key contract terms at a glance — read before you sign.
Agreement Type
Franchisee-Owned, Franchisee-Operated
Contract Duration
—Renewal Available
—Territory Exclusivity
—Non-Compete Clause
—Exit Clause
—About the Brand
Brand USP
Listed preschool company that runs its own centres and franchises; no franchise terms are published.
Why invest in Tree House Education?
Tree House Education by the Numbers
Source marked on each figure53 (undated page)
Franchise rows on its own list · 1 Nov 2026
Store locatorRs 3.99 crore
Revenue from operations, FY26 (consolidated) · FY26
Company filingRs 9.97 crore
Net loss, FY26 (consolidated) · FY26
Company filingRs 17.30 crore
Net loss, FY25 (consolidated) · FY25
Company filingTree House Education Outlet Network
By state · 1 Nov 2026 (undated page)
- Maharashtra23
- Gujarat20
- West Bengal4
- Assam3
- Andhra Pradesh1
- Karnataka1
- Rajasthan1
Cities with Outlets
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Company Financials
Brand-level, publicly reportedThe franchisor's own company health — separate from what a single franchise outlet earns.
Revenue (FY26)
₹3.99 Cr
Net loss (FY26)
₹9.97 Cr
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 Tree House Education'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
- 6 Sep 2025
- Paid-up capital
- ₹42.31 Cr
- Auditor
- Rakesh Soni & Co (Chartered Accountants)
- Brand trademark
- Not checked on IP India.
Group companies
- Limited liability partnership and a partnership firm (51% share of profit each)Associate · 51%
Source: Company's exchange filings (FY25 results with auditor's report, 9 May 2025; FY26 results, 15 May 2026); InstaFinancials and Tofler public pages (status, AGM, no registered charges). MCA21, e-Courts, IBBI/NCLT, GST register not read; FY26 status of the matters in the FY25 auditor's notes not read. (checked Nov 2026)
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Tree House Education Financials Over Time
Figures for the brand, from filed or reported accounts.
Source: Audited consolidated results, 9 May 2025 filing (comparative column); loss after tax and associates · Audited consolidated results for year ended 31 Mar 2025 (9 May 2025 filing); revenue from operations · Audited consolidated results for year ended 31 Mar 2026 (NSE filing, board meeting 15 May 2026); revenue from operations
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
- Tree House Education & Accessories Limited
- Company type
- Public limited company (listed)
- CIN
- L80101MH2006PLC163028
- Incorporated
- 10 Jul 2006
- Headquarters
- Mumbai (registered office: Khar West; its contact page lists Vile Parle West)
Leadership
- RRajesh BhatiaChairman, Managing Director & CEO
- NNavin KumarExecutive Director & CFO
Company details source: Company's own exchange filings (CIN printed on its 9 May 2025 results filing); incorporation date and status from InstaFinancials
Tree House Education Timeline
2006-07-10
Company incorporated
Per InstaFinancials.
Source2016-12-16
Zee Learn board withdraws from proposed merger
Citing media reports of Tree House closing centres abruptly and police complaints by parents (Zee Learn's statement, reported by Indian Television).
Source2025-03-27
SAT sets aside a SEBI order of 24 May 2021 on appeal by the promoters
As recorded in the auditor's notes to the FY25 results.
2025-05-09
FY25 audited results approved
Consolidated revenue Rs 7.14 crore; loss Rs 17.30 crore.
2026-05-15
FY26 audited results approved
Consolidated revenue Rs 3.99 crore; loss Rs 9.97 crore.
Source
FranchiseChuno Analysis
Our analysis of verified dataHow Tree House Education looks once the numbers are checked side by side.
- !The franchisor company is loss-makingIts latest filed accounts show a net loss. Franchisors that lose money can cut support or change terms — ask how franchise operations are funded.
- ✓Outlet claim matches its store locator53 outlets on its own store locator (1 Nov 2026 (Operational Franchise List page; undated)), in line with the 53 it claims.
- !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)
- â—‹ Franchise fee
- â—‹ Royalty
- â—‹ ROI or payback claim
- â—‹ Agreement term
- ✓ Training details
- ✓ Outlet cities verified
- ✓ Company financials
- ✓ Legal entity
- ✓ News & public opinion checked
Ask Before You Sign
Questions tailored to what Tree House Education does and doesn't publish.
- 1Get written confirmation that Tree House Education is taking franchisees at all before paying anything — see the note at the top of this page.
- 2Ask for the one-time franchise fee in writing, and whether any part is refundable.
- 3Ask for the royalty and any marketing-fund fee, and how they're calculated (on sales or profit).
- 4Ask for the agreement term, renewal fee and exit or transfer terms.
- 5Ask whether you get an exclusive territory, and how large it is.
- 6Ask how the franchisor funds training and support while it's loss-making.
- 7Ask the brand to respond to each red flag listed under Reputation & News.
- 8Have a lawyer review the franchise agreement before paying anything.
- 9Visit 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
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Staff Needed
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Setup Time
—
Owner Involvement
Full-time
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 Tree House Education franchisees say
We haven't yet heard from enough Tree House Education 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.
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