Treebo Hotels Franchise
Treebo signs hotel owners on franchise, management or revenue-share terms; fees unpublished. 848 hotels listed; FY24 net loss Rs 28 Cr (Entrackr).
Treebo Hotels franchise at a glance (terms checked Oct 2026)
Investment
Not published
The brand doesn't publish its investment
Ongoing take
Brand royalty plus a distribution fee on the channels Treebo manages (rates not published)
Franchise fee
Not published
Payback
Not published
- Franchisor made a loss of ₹20 Cr in FY25
- Revenue trend: +17% revenue FY24→FY25
- Outlets we could verify: 848 outlets on the brand's own store locator
- Outlet claim matches reality: Claims 1000, locator lists 848
Franchisor strength isn't franchisee profit — check real outlet numbers.
Outlets
848 verified
Brand claims 1,000
What we couldn't verify
- • Outlet closures
- • Franchisee satisfaction
- • Disputes with franchisees
- • Company standing
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 Treebo's own hotel-development page ('Partner With Us') on 30 Oct 2026. Figures marked * aren't published by the brand — they come from other published sources or our own estimate, and aren't verified.
Ways to Partner with Treebo Hotels
3 partner models published by the brand. Figures it doesn't publish are left blank.
Franchise-style ('Manchising')
- Royalty / margin
- Owner keeps the rest of the hotel P&L after a brand royalty and a distribution fee (rates not published)
- Who it suits
- Existing, under-construction or planned hotel; Treebo assigns an Area General Manager
No investment, area or room minimum is published.
Management contract
- Royalty / margin
- Owner pays Treebo a percentage of revenue and profit as management fee (not published); the remaining P&L stays with the owner against a projected P&L agreed with Treebo
- Who it suits
- Treebo or Accor-licensed brand; Treebo runs daily operations
No investment figure published.
Revenue share
- Royalty / margin
- Owner receives a pre-agreed percentage of rooms and F&B revenue; Treebo keeps the remaining P&L and carries P&L risk
- Who it suits
- Hands-off owners; Treebo controls operations and sales
Percentage not published.
Reputation & News
2 red flags to checkWhat the press, courts and real franchisees or customers have said about Treebo Hotels — summarised by us, with every source linked.
- In the news· 2019-07-12
Layoffs after fundraising talks failed (2019)
The News Minute (12 Jul 2019) reported Economic Times figures of nearly 120 employees, about 20% of staff; Entrackr put it at 50-55 people in sales, quality and business development. The Economic Times, as quoted by The News Minute, linked it to failed funding; Entrackr said the company was focusing on profitability.
Source: The News Minute - In the news· 2024-12-31
FY24: revenue Rs 109 Cr, net loss Rs 28 Cr
Entrackr reports revenue from operations up 22.5% to Rs 109 Cr in FY24 but a net loss of Rs 28 Cr (FY23: Rs 24 Cr) and accumulated losses of Rs 488 Cr; accommodation income comes from leased and managed properties.
Source: Entrackr - Legal / regulatory· 2021-03-10
Treebo complained to the CCI about MakeMyTrip's delisting
On 10 Mar 2021 Inc42 reported an interim CCI order directing MakeMyTrip to reinstate Treebo and FabHotels listings it had removed in 2018; the investigation was continuing and MakeMyTrip said the order was not a final view. Treebo is the complainant, not the respondent. We did not find the final outcome.
Source: Inc42 - In the news· 2026-08-04
Accor drops plan to invest in Treebo (Aug 2026)
Venture Intelligence, citing Business Line, reports Accor dropped its investment plan after signing a non-binding term sheet, because the parties could not align on key issues. Treebo says it will aim for over 2,000 economy and 100+ mid-market hotels in five years on its own.
Source: Venture Intelligence
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- Franchisee view· 2026-10-31
Partner testimonial on Treebo's own page
A partner with three Treebo hotels says it has had sales and operational support and regular payments over four years. Brand-published, so not independent.
Source: Treebo hotel-development page (the brand's own site)
Key Terms at Treebo Hotels
The clauses that shape day-to-day running and your exit — read these before the fee.
- Other terms
- Franchise-style model: the owner manages day-to-day operations with an Area General Manager from Treebo overseeing; management contract and revenue share: Treebo runs operations.
- Pricing
- Revenue management and online distribution are handled centrally by Treebo in all three models described on its page.
- Other terms
- Fee rates, revenue-share percentage, contract term, lock-in and exit terms are not published on the page (checked 31 Oct 2026).
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
A budget and mid-market hotel brand that signs owners under franchise-style, management-contract and revenue-share models, with 848 hotel pages in its sitemap on 31 Oct 2026.
Why invest in Treebo Hotels?
Treebo Hotels by the Numbers
As stated by the brand1,000+ across 120+ cities, 17,000+ keys
Hotels · 31 Oct 2026
Brand claim4.6/5, 1 mn+ installs
Treebo app rating · 31 Oct 2026
Brand claimTreebo Hotels Outlet Network
By country · 31 Oct 2026
- Brand claim on its development page ('1,000+ Hotels')1,000
- Hotel pages in treebo.com hotel sitemap (India; excludes one demo 'test' page)848
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 (FY24)
₹109 Cr
Net loss (FY24)
₹28 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.
Full company recordsFinancials year by year, registered details, leadership and timelineShowHide
Treebo Hotels Financials Over Time
Figures for the brand, from filed or reported accounts.
Source: Entrackr, 31 Dec 2024 (FY23 comparatives: revenue from operations Rs 89 Cr, net loss Rs 24 Cr) · Entrackr, 31 Dec 2024 (consolidated statements filed with the Registrar; revenue from operations; FY23 revenue Rs 89 Cr, net loss Rs 24 Cr) · Venture Intelligence, 4 Aug 2026 (about Rs 128 Cr operating income and about Rs 20 Cr net loss; approximate, summary of company-reported figures)
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
- Treebo Hospitality Ventures
- Headquarters
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
Leadership
- MMudit GuptaExecutive Vice President and Head, Business Development
- SShashwat SharmaChief Business Officer, North & East
- JJaikesh DaniChief Business Officer, South & West
Company details source: Treebo's own hotel-development page (entity name as printed)
FranchiseChuno Analysis
Our analysis of verified dataHow Treebo Hotels 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 locator848 outlets on its own store locator (31 Oct 2026 (our count of hotel pages in treebo.com's hotel sitemap, excluding one demo 'test' page; the sitemap has 849 URLs)), in line with the 1,000 it claims.
- !2 red flags 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
- ✓ Royalty
- â—‹ ROI or payback claim
- â—‹ Agreement term
- â—‹ Training details
- ✓ Outlet cities verified
- ✓ Company financials
- ✓ Legal entity
- ✓ News & public opinion checked
Ask Before You Sign
Questions tailored to what Treebo Hotels 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 how the franchisor funds training and support while it's loss-making.
- 6Ask the brand to respond to each red flag listed under Reputation & News.
- 7Have a lawyer review the franchise agreement before paying anything.
- 8Visit 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
—
Staff Needed
—
Setup Time
—
Owner Involvement
Part-time (existing hotel owner) or full-time (new property)
Best Locations
Not published
Business Type
Not published
Training & Support
What the brand provides to help you launch and run your franchise.
Training Cost
Covered by franchisor
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 Treebo Hotels franchisees say
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