SJ
Education · School & education software · 1 outlet
Investment ₹1–5 L, fee ₹50K, royalty 30%.
Source: Figures published by the brand on its partner programme. · captured 2026-08-20
Outlets
1
Franchise under 10 lakhs in India
A 150–250 sq ft counter with two staff. Less to recover means break-even can come sooner than in larger formats, but ask for the brand's own payback figure and the assumptions behind it.
16 brands listed · 13 with a territory here · Figures last confirmed
| Brand | Investment | Franchise fee | Royalty | Stated payback | Outlets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Jobs In India | ₹1–5 L | ₹50K | 30% | — | 1 |
| CueKids | ₹1–4 L | — | — | — | 25 |
| Maa Ki Chai | ₹2–5 L | — | — | — | 55 |
| Foster kids pre school chain | ₹4–9 L | — | — | — | 450 |
| Thames Valley Preschool | ₹5–10 L | — | — | — | 10 |
| Cake Pop Retail Pvt Ltd | ₹5–7 L | — | 0% | — | 2 |
| Franchise Bouquet | ₹5 L–₹3 Cr | — | — | — | 1 |
| Cambridge Montessori Preschool & Daycare | ₹10–15 L | — | — | — | 700 |
| Ominiflow | ₹10–15 L | — | — | — | 3 |
| SchoolFees AI | ₹1–5 L | ₹50K | 30% | — | 1 |
| School OS by Softwares For Schools | ₹1–5 L | ₹50K | 30% | — | 1 |
| AI School ERP Software | ₹1–5 L | ₹50K | 30% | — | 1 |
| Teachers AI (School HRM) | ₹1–5 L | ₹50K | 30% | — | 1 |
| Admission CRM Software | ₹1–5 L | ₹50K | 30% | — | 1 |
| Connect My Alumni | ₹1–5 L | ₹50K | 30% | — | 1 |
| SchoolTripTrack | ₹1–5 L | ₹50K | 30% | — | 1 |
Figures as each brand published them. Payback is the brand's own projection, not a verified result.
Outlets
25
Outlets
55
Outlets
450
Outlets
10
CP
Space
200–1,000 sq ft
Outlets
2
Outlets
1
CM
Outlets
700
Outlets
3
SA
Education · School & education software · 1 outlet
Investment ₹1–5 L, fee ₹50K, royalty 30%.
Source: Figures published by the brand on its partner programme. · captured 2026-08-20
Outlets
1
SO
Education · School & education software · 1 outlet
Investment ₹1–5 L, fee ₹50K, royalty 30%.
Source: Figures published by the brand on its partner programme. · captured 2026-08-20
Outlets
1
AS
Education · School & education software · 1 outlet
Investment ₹1–5 L, fee ₹50K, royalty 30%.
Source: Figures published by the brand on its partner programme. · captured 2026-08-20
Outlets
1
TA
Education · School & education software · 1 outlet
Investment ₹1–5 L, fee ₹50K, royalty 30%.
Source: Figures published by the brand on its partner programme. · captured 2026-08-20
Outlets
1
AC
Education · School & education software · 1 outlet
Investment ₹1–5 L, fee ₹50K, royalty 30%.
Source: Figures published by the brand on its partner programme. · captured 2026-08-20
Outlets
1
CM
Education · School & education software · 1 outlet
Investment ₹1–5 L, fee ₹50K, royalty 30%.
Source: Figures published by the brand on its partner programme. · captured 2026-08-20
Outlets
1
S
Education · School & education software · 1 outlet
Investment ₹1–5 L, fee ₹50K, royalty 30%.
Source: Figures published by the brand on its partner programme. · captured 2026-08-20
Outlets
1
What the 16 listings here actually publish
Every figure below is an aggregate of what these brands stated themselves for under ₹10 lakh. Where a brand left a field blank it is not counted, and nothing here is an estimate.
Investment
₹1 L–₹3 Cr
Franchise fee
₹50K
Royalty
0–30%
Area
200–1000 sq ft
Categories represented
By starting investment
Under ₹10 Lakh by category
What under ₹10 lakh really covers
A 150–250 sq ft counter with two staff. Less to recover means break-even can come sooner than in larger formats, but ask for the brand's own payback figure and the assumptions behind it.
16 brands are listed in this band, of which 13 have published a complete cost and territory sheet — the lowest published starting investment is ₹1 L and the lowest published franchise fee is ₹50K. The band is set on the starting investment each brand publishes: under ₹10 lakh means an invest from figure of up to ₹10 lakh, both ends included, so the bands deliberately overlap and a brand can appear in more than one. The franchise fee is the one-time payment to the brand for the licence, training and launch support; working capital is separate — the deposit, the first months of rent, salaries and stock that keep the outlet running before it breaks even. Banding excludes the rent deposit, your working capital for the first three months, and anything the brand has not stated. Ask for the full opening cost sheet in writing before you pay a franchise fee.
What franchise can I start with 10 lakhs?
The honest answer is on this page: every brand listed above publishes a starting investment inside this band, and each card shows the fee, royalty and payback the brand stated itself. At this budget the realistic formats are kiosks and counters, home-based and online services, and software or education partnerships that need no fit-out. A full dine-in restaurant or a preschool building does not fit in ₹10 lakh — anyone offering one at this price is leaving the fit-out and deposit out of the number. Compare the total first-year outlay, not the headline franchise fee.
Franchise under ₹10 lakh: common questions
+How much does a franchise under ₹10 lakh cost in India?
The 16 brands in this band listed here state a total investment of ₹1 L–₹3 Cr, with a median starting figure of ₹1 L. 8 of the 16 publish a franchise fee: ₹50K. These are each brand's own figures; rent deposit and working capital are usually on top, so ask for the full opening cost sheet.
+Which brands in this band have the lowest starting investment?
School Jobs In India, CueKids, SchoolFees AI and 6 more start at ₹1 L, as published. Next: Maa Ki Chai (₹2 L), Foster kids pre school chain (₹4 L). A lower entry price often means a smaller format, so compare what each investment includes.
+What royalty do brands in this band charge?
9 of the 16 publish a royalty as a share of revenue, from 0% to 30%. The lowest is Cake Pop Retail Pvt Ltd at 0%. Check what the royalty is charged on and whether GST is added, before comparing.
+Which brands in this band have the most outlets?
By the outlet counts the brands state: Cambridge Montessori Preschool & Daycare (700), Foster kids pre school chain (450), Maa Ki Chai (55). A longer track record helps, but ask how many outlets opened and closed in the last two years.
+Are these franchises open across India?
15 of the 16 accept applications across India; the other 1 list specific territories, shown on each listing.
+Does under ₹10 lakh include everything I will spend?
No. Banding uses the starting investment the brand states. It excludes the rent deposit, your working capital for the first three months, and anything the brand has not published. Ask for the full opening cost sheet in writing before paying a franchise fee.