Franchise-Consultation

7 Best Restaurant Franchise Opportunity in India

By Shreya Durgan

The Indian food industry is growing at an exponential rate. With the country’s population, it is no surprise that there are many restaurant franchises in India. But which one is the best for new entrepreneurs?

A quick search on Google will give you a list of restaurants that claim to be the best in India. However, this list will be biased because it was created by people who might have been paid to say so.

The best way to find out which restaurant franchise is the best in India is by looking at what people are saying about them on social media and other online sources.

Now, here is a list of the best restaurant franchise in India:

Subway
McDonald's
Dominos
Burger Singh
Sagar Ratna
KFC
Wendy's

Outlets of Popular Food Franchise in India

Why are they the best?

Well, no doubt we have seen the most crowds here, and they do not even have to try now.

The reason is they have already worked on the marketing part and given people enough time to get addicted to their taste.

Let's dive deep now to find out more about these franchises and the cost of opening one.

1. Subway

Subway is one of the most renowned names in the business of healthy food restaurants.

Established in 1974, it has large a large chain of food courts all over the world.

It has been operating in India for over 21 years now. Currently, it is present at more than 700 locations in India, and the number keeps increasing.

You would need to invest an amount of a minimum of Rs. 65 lacs and a one-time amount of Rs. 6.5 lacs to get the franchise. Also, you must have a minimum space of 650 sq ft.

However, the Subway Franchise Cost will also differ from location to location.

2. McDonald's

There is no need to tell you that McDonald’s is the most popular fast-food restaurant in the world.

So if you are interested in buying a fast-food franchise, it makes sense to set your sights here.

For your application to be considered, you need to have at least Rs. 6 Crore to Rs. 10 Crore liquid capital.

Though the investment may seem high, but the company has a good ROI, and you could recover the investment in 4-6 years, depending on the location.

And if your application is approved, you will need to undergo intensive training before completing your purchase.

Training is typically done for 12 to 18 months on a part-time basis.

Also, you will need a space of a minimum of 1500 sq ft for your application to get accepted.

3. Dominos

Dominos pizzas are everyone’s favorite.

And it is a well-known pizza delivery system all over the world, offering both online and offline ordering options.

They also serve pasta, sandwiches, chicken wings, and salads.

In India, there are about 10000 Dominos pizza outlets.

With their model, you do not have to worry about marketing it separately as the brand name speaks for itself.

The minimum investment required for a Dominos Franchise is Rs. 30 Lacs to Rs. 50 Lacs. Also, you will need a space of about 1500 sq ft - 2000 sq ft for the outlet.

4. Burger Singh

Yes, it is not Burger King. It is Burger Singh, which has taken over many customers from Burger King.

The minimum investment required for a Burger Singh Franchise is Rs. 30 Lacs - Rs. 50 Lacs and you apply for it here.

Also, you will require a minimum space required will differ from the type of model you go for:

Dine-In Model - 800 sq ft minimum
Food Court - 200 - 300 sq ft
Drive Thru - 1000 - 1500 sq ft

Burger Singh was Founded by Kabir Jeet Singh in November 2014 with the vision of becoming India's largest Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) chain.

In just 6 years, Burger Singh has rapidly made its mark on the Indian fast food industry.

With 90+ stores in 40+ cities, they are the fastest-growing burger chain of Indian origin.

5. Sagar Ratna

Sagar Ratna is the most preferred destination for South Indian cuisines across the country.

Within a short span, Sagar Ratna has more than 90 restaurants and has established its presence in the National Capital Region (NCR) through company-owned restaurants and in various prominent cities of North India through franchise outlets.

The minimum investment required is 1 Crore and a space of at least 2500 sq ft.

6. KFC

Clearly, buying a KFC franchise means you are backed by an incredibly strong business model and a well-established support system.

Also, KFC considers both variables - quantitative and qualitative when evaluating a potential franchisee’s eligibility.

The six major factors KFC evaluates in their franchise applicants include:

Multi-unit operations experience
Financial qualifications
Personal and financial reputation
Motivation and commitment
Culture and brand fit
Growth mindset

Accordingly, to start a KFC franchise in India, you will require an investment of Rs. 1 Crore to 2 Crores with a 1,000 – 1,500 Square feet commercial space.

7. Wendy's

The fast-food chain is planning to open 1,000 new restaurants over the next five years, after more than a decade of stagnant growth. Wendy's currently operates about 6,500 locations globally.

In fact, most of the new restaurants will be built and owned by franchisees.

The estimated cost of the Wendy’s Franchise will be Rs. 18 Lacs. The franchise fee is Rs. 6 Lac.

Franchisees also have to pay an ongoing royalty fee equal to 4% of gross sales and advertising fees equal to 4% of gross sales.

Also, you must have at least 500 sq ft - 800 sq ft minimum for the setup.