Tea Franchise Cost in India 2026: What Each Brand States on Its Own Page

Tea franchise cost in India — quick answer

What a tea franchise costs depends on the brand and format. This table shows what each brand states on its own website, with the source and date. Franchise terms change, so confirm the current written offer with each brand.

For all six brands in more detail, see Tea Franchise in India 2026: 6 Brands Compared From Their Own Pages.

What does the flat ₹3.5 Lakhs cover with T VANAMM?

The Regular Franchise investment covers:

• Equipment
• Complete franchise training
• Location verification and site survey
• Branding and setup
• Ongoing operational support

The ₹20,000 registration amount is part of the ₹3.5 Lakhs. Other location-specific expenses — for example the rent deposit you pay your landlord, working capital while the outlet builds up, and statutory registrations such as FSSAI and GST — are separate. The franchise team gives a written breakdown for your site.

What each brand states on its own website

T VANAMM

A flat ₹3.5 Lakhs Regular Franchise investment with a flat maintenance fee of ₹1,000 per month. Founded in 2020 by Mrs. N. Naga Jyothi under JKSH United Private Limited, Hyderabad, with 250+ outlets across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, West Bengal, Odisha, Maharashtra. Check territory availability.

Tea Time

Investment: ₹5 Lakhs total for a unit franchise (the brand's home page adds “inclusive of all taxes”). 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 2 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 10 Oct 2026)
Chai Sutta Bar royalty FAQ (accessed 10 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 10 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).

Read more: Tea Time franchise cost · Chai Sutta Bar franchise cost · T VANAMM vs Tea Time vs Chai Sutta Bar: Franchise Costs 2026

A flat maintenance fee, not a share of your revenue

Many franchise agreements take a percentage of monthly revenue. T VANAMM charges a flat ₹1,000 per month, a fixed amount that does not move with sales. When you compare franchise brands, don't just compare the entry fee — ask what the royalty structure is and what it costs across the years you plan to run the outlet. See the flat-fee vs percentage-royalty breakdown →

Factors that affect your total spend

The package investment is a flat ₹3.5 Lakhs, but your total spend also depends on location-specific costs:

• Rent deposit: landlords commonly ask for advance rent or a deposit; the amount depends on your site.
• Working capital: keep a buffer for the first months while footfall builds.
• Licensing: FSSAI licence, GST registration and any local trade licence.
• Location: high-traffic locations may carry higher rent; weigh that against your plans.

Why we won't quote you a monthly profit

We could. Most franchise brands do. We'd rather tell you why the number would be useless to you.

Two T VANAMM outlets, same ₹3.5 Lakhs, same menu, same training — one opposite a college gate, one in a quiet residential lane. Different rent. Different footfall. Different staffing. Different hours. They will not earn the same, and no honest average covers both.

So a published figure is either a best case dressed up as typical, or an average that describes nobody. Either way you'd be planning your money around a number that was never about your location. The same logic applies to payback period: both sides of that equation move with the same variables — rent, staffing, footfall, ingredient costs, delivery commissions, and how tightly the outlet is run.

What we'll do instead. Tell us your city and the site you're considering. We'll build you a costed scenario for that specific location. It takes one conversation.

And ask us anything. Ask what's included and what isn't. Ask what the royalty is and whether it changes. Ask to speak to a franchisee who opened in a market like yours.

Get a costed scenario for my location →

Sources

• T VANAMM: T VANAMM franchise page (brand terms reviewed 2 Oct 2026)
• Tea Time: Tea Time unit franchise page (accessed 2 Oct 2026)
• Chai Sutta Bar: Chai Sutta Bar franchise page (accessed 10 Oct 2026)
  Chai Sutta Bar royalty FAQ (accessed 10 Oct 2026)
• Chai Point: Chai Point official FICO investment page (accessed 10 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. This article does not constitute financial, legal or investment advice.