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
Best franchise under 5 lakhs in India
A kiosk or a cart, and almost never an exclusive territory. Anything promising a full outlet at this price is counting on you funding the fit-out yourself.
14 brands listed · 11 with a territory here · Figures last confirmed
| Brand | Investment | Franchise fee | Royalty | Stated payback | Outlets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SchoolFees AI | ₹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 |
| Teachers AI (School HRM) | ₹1–5 L | ₹50K | 30% | — | 1 |
| School OS by Softwares For Schools | ₹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 |
| AI School ERP Software | ₹1–5 L | ₹50K | 30% | — | 1 |
| School Jobs In India | ₹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
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
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
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
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
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
What the 14 listings here actually publish
Every figure below is an aggregate of what these brands stated themselves for under ₹5 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 ₹5 Lakh by category
What under ₹5 lakh really covers
A kiosk or a cart, and almost never an exclusive territory. Anything promising a full outlet at this price is counting on you funding the fit-out yourself.
14 brands are listed in this band, of which 11 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 ₹5 lakh means an invest from figure of up to ₹5 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.
Franchise under ₹5 lakh: common questions
+How much does a franchise under ₹5 lakh cost in India?
The 14 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 14 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?
SchoolFees AI, CueKids, Teachers AI (School HRM) 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 14 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: Foster kids pre school chain (450), Maa Ki Chai (55), CueKids (25). A longer track record helps, but ask how many outlets opened and closed in the last two years.
+Are these franchises open across India?
13 of the 14 accept applications across India; the other 1 list specific territories, shown on each listing.
+Does under ₹5 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.