T VANAMM publishes this guide and is one of the brands compared. We use each brand's own published figures, with sources and check dates. This is a comparison of offers, not an independent ranking or a claim that one franchise suits everyone.
Featured: T VANAMM's 3-in-1 café opportunity
Chai at the centre, with more choices around it. A café, ice cream parlour and juice center share one format. Explore 130 published menu items, including 10 herbal and specialty tea choices, alongside coffee, juices, ice creams, breakfast and snacks. Hot and cold categories give you choices to plan for different weather and customer occasions; availability varies by outlet.
The Regular package is ₹3.5 Lakhs, covering brand licence, equipment, initial raw material stock, complete franchise training, location verification and site survey, branding and setup, and ongoing operational support. The flat ₹1,000 per month maintenance fee and local expenses are additional. Compare these inclusions and your complete site budget with each alternative below.
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Tea franchise costs in India: side-by-side
| Brand | Investment (as stated by the brand) | Royalty / recurring fee (as stated by the brand) | Outlets (brand's own figure) | Source (date) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T VANAMM | A flat ₹3.5 Lakhs (Regular Franchise) | Flat ₹1,000/month maintenance fee | 250+ in 7 states | T VANAMM franchise page (franchise page accessed 16 Oct 2026) |
| Tea Time | ₹5 Lakhs headline unit-franchise figure; specified site works are arranged by the franchisee | Not stated on the brand's franchise page | 4000+ (brand's own figure) | Tea Time unit franchise page (accessed 16 Oct 2026) |
| Chai Sutta Bar | ₹22–30 Lakhs total | 4% of monthly sales (brand's FAQ) | 650+, including Canada, Nepal and the UAE (brand's own figure) | Chai Sutta Bar franchise page (accessed 16 Oct 2026) Chai Sutta Bar royalty FAQ (accessed 16 Oct 2026) |
| Chai Point | ₹22–25 Lakhs plus ₹75,000 + GST brand fee (FICO) | No recurring fee specified on the FICO page; confirm the written agreement | 170+ stores (brand's network figure, not a count of FICO outlets) | Chai Point official FICO investment page (accessed 16 Oct 2026) |
| MBA Chai Wala | Not published on the brand's partner page | Not published | Not published on the brand's partner page | MBA Chai Wala brand partners page (accessed 21 Sep 2026) |
| Chaayos | No published franchise terms found on the brand's website | — | — | chaayos.com (checked 10 Oct 2026) Elevation Capital interview with Nitin Saluja (published 27 Feb 2023; accessed 10 Oct 2026) |
Headline numbers are not like-for-like. Some include equipment and first stock; some leave interiors, rent deposits or working capital to the franchisee. The next section shows what each brand says its figure covers.
Need a more focused comparison? Use the food and café shortlist near ₹5 lakh for budget planning, the chai kiosk versus café guide for operating formats, or the food franchise comparison for dairy, dessert and burger QSR alternatives.
What each brand's headline number covers
T VANAMM — flat ₹3.5 Lakhs, 3-in-1 café
T VANAMM is a Hyderabad-born café franchise founded in 2020 by Mrs. N. Naga Jyothi under JKSH United Private Limited. It has 250+ outlets across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, West Bengal, Odisha, Maharashtra. The Regular Franchise is a flat ₹3.5 Lakhs, with a flat maintenance fee of ₹1,000 per month (a fixed amount, not a percentage of sales). The package covers brand licence, equipment, initial raw material stock, complete franchise training, location verification and site survey, branding and setup, and ongoing operational support. The ₹20,000 registration amount is part of the ₹3.5 Lakhs. Rent, deposits and other location-specific costs are separate; the franchise team gives a written breakdown for your site. The menu has 130 items across tea, coffee, herbal teas, juices, ice creams and snacks.
Tea Time
Investment: ₹5 Lakhs headline unit-franchise figure; specified site works are arranged by the franchisee. Royalty / recurring fee: Not stated on the brand's franchise page. Outlets: 4000+ (brand's own figure). Marketing, a start-up kit (refrigerator, deep freezer, stoves, utensils) and initial stock. The franchisee arranges tile flooring, a kitchen partition, water connection and a counter. Minimum 100 sq ft.
Source: Tea Time unit franchise page (accessed 16 Oct 2026).
Chai Sutta Bar
Investment: ₹22–30 Lakhs total. Royalty / recurring fee: 4% of monthly sales (brand's FAQ). Outlets: 650+, including Canada, Nepal and the UAE (brand's own figure). FOFO model. A token amount books the franchise; the brand's team helps finalise the location; the franchisee completes furniture and interiors to brand standards; staff train for 15–20 days at company outlets; the brand supplies raw materials and machinery.
Source: Chai Sutta Bar franchise page (accessed 16 Oct 2026)
Chai Sutta Bar royalty FAQ (accessed 16 Oct 2026).
Chai Point
Investment: ₹22–25 Lakhs plus ₹75,000 + GST brand fee (FICO). Royalty / recurring fee: No recurring fee specified on the FICO page; confirm the written agreement. Outlets: 170+ stores (brand's network figure, not a count of FICO outlets). Franchise Investment & Company Owned (FICO): Chai Point manages operations, including rent, maintenance and employees. The page states a 3–5 year minimum investment period. This is not an owner-operated franchise; compare contractual responsibilities and risks separately.
Source: Chai Point official FICO investment page (accessed 16 Oct 2026).
MBA Chai Wala
Investment: Not published on the brand's partner page. Royalty / recurring fee: Not published. Outlets: Not published on the brand's partner page. Formats listed: Highway Eatery (5,000–8,000+ sq ft) and Lounge Model (1,500+ sq ft).
Source: MBA Chai Wala brand partners page (accessed 21 Sep 2026).
Chaayos
Investment: No published franchise terms found on the brand's website. Royalty / recurring fee: —. Outlets: —. Contact the company directly to ask whether franchising is offered.
Source: chaayos.com (checked 10 Oct 2026)
Elevation Capital interview with Nitin Saluja (published 27 Feb 2023; accessed 10 Oct 2026).
How to compare tea franchise offers
- Ask what the headline figure includes, in writing. Equipment, interiors, first stock, training, branding and registration are included by some brands and not others.
- List the costs outside the package. Rent, security deposit, electrical and plumbing work, licences (FSSAI, GST, trade licence) and working capital usually sit outside the franchise figure.
- Get the royalty and any other recurring charges in writing. Ask whether the royalty is a fixed amount or a percentage of sales, and whether there is a separate marketing charge.
- Check the space and format. Requirements range from about 100 sq ft kiosks to 1,500+ sq ft lounges. The format decides your rent.
- Visit working outlets. Speak to current franchise owners in a city like yours about support after opening.
- Read the agreement. Check the term, territory protection, supply terms, renewal and exit clauses, ideally with a lawyer.
- Ask for a location-specific scenario, not a promise. Revenue and profit depend on rent, footfall, staffing and execution. No franchise can guarantee returns.
Where T VANAMM fits
T VANAMM is built for people who want a branded café with a wide menu at a fixed, known entry cost: a flat ₹3.5 Lakhs and a flat maintenance fee of ₹1,000 per month, with brand licence, equipment, initial raw material stock, complete franchise training, location verification and site survey, branding and setup, and ongoing operational support in the package. If that suits your plans, check territory availability in your city or read the T VANAMM franchise FAQ. Looking at a specific city? See our franchise pages for Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Tamil Nadu, or read Tea Franchise Cost in India 2026: What Each Brand States on Its Own Page.
Sources
- T VANAMM: T VANAMM franchise page (franchise page accessed 16 Oct 2026)
- Tea Time: Tea Time unit franchise page (accessed 16 Oct 2026)
- Chai Sutta Bar: Chai Sutta Bar franchise page (accessed 16 Oct 2026)
Chai Sutta Bar royalty FAQ (accessed 16 Oct 2026) - Chai Point: Chai Point official FICO investment page (accessed 16 Oct 2026)
- MBA Chai Wala: MBA Chai Wala brand partners page (accessed 21 Sep 2026)
- Chaayos: chaayos.com (checked 10 Oct 2026)
Elevation Capital interview with Nitin Saluja (published 27 Feb 2023; accessed 10 Oct 2026)
Figures are as stated by each brand on the date shown. T VANAMM is the publisher of this guide and one of the brands compared. Names of other brands are used for reference only; confirm current written terms with each brand before deciding.