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Pappu Chaiwalla franchise café

You run a Pappu Chaiwalla desi chai café with tea blends and snacks, on a chef-less model run by semi-skilled staff.

All IndiaChecked: 29 October 2026
You put in
₹20 lakh – ₹31 lakh
OfficialApproximate, including setup and franchise fee: ₹20 lakh (Pint), ₹28 lakh (Express), ₹31 lakh (Signature).
Franchise fee
₹5 lakh
Official₹5 lakh (Pint), ₹7 lakh (Express), ₹8 lakh (Signature).
Royalty / commission
6% to the brand, plus a marketing fee
Official
Space
700–1,200 sq ft
700 sq ft (Pint) to 1,200 sq ft (Signature).
Apply on the official page ↗
Outlets
9+
Agreement
5-year agreement for every model.
Payback
About 1 year 2 months (Pint), 2 years (Express) and 1 year 6 months (Signature), as the brand projects.
Where this cost standsCheaper to start than 20% of the 70 food & café franchises with a printed cost.
₹20 lakh
Lowest ₹50,000Highest ₹1.5 crore

What the brand gives you

  • Location selection and lease negotiation help
  • Design and construction guidelines
  • Two weeks of training plus two weeks of opening support
  • Operations manual and approved supply chain
  • Marketing artwork and brand manual

Formats

  • Pint, 700 sq ft, ₹20 lakh
  • Express, 1,000 sq ft, ₹28 lakh
  • Signature, 1,200 sq ft, ₹31 lakh
  • Unit, area development and territory franchises

Who can apply

  • At least 3 years of business experience, preferably in food and beverage.
  • Access to a prime location and the capital to set up and run the outlet.

How to apply

  1. Complete the franchise evaluation form and send it to the brand.
  2. Meet the team, visit an outlet and review the business.
  3. Once approved, sign the agreement, pay the fees, then pick and lease the site.

What this trade looks like

Representative photos of the trade — not this brand’s outlet.

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Sources (1)
  1. Pappu Chaiwalla franchising page · 2026