Investment ₹1–5 L, fee ₹50K, royalty 30%.
Source: Figures published by the brand on its partner programme. · captured 2026-08-20
12 education brands start under ₹10 lakh, the lowest at ₹1 L, by the starting investment each brand published.
12 brands listed · Figures last confirmed
| Brand | Investment | Franchise fee | Royalty | Stated payback | Outlets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SchoolFees AI | ₹1–5 L | ₹50K | 30% | — | 1 |
| CueKids | ₹1–4 L | — | — | — | 25 |
| Foster kids pre school chain | ₹4–9 L | — | — | — | 450 |
| Thames Valley Preschool | ₹5–10 L | — | — | — | 10 |
| Cambridge Montessori Preschool & Daycare | ₹10–15 L | — | — | — | 700 |
| AI School ERP Software | ₹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 |
| School OS by Softwares For Schools | ₹1–5 L | ₹50K | 30% | — | 1 |
| School Jobs In India | ₹1–5 L | ₹50K | 30% | — | 1 |
| Teachers AI (School HRM) | ₹1–5 L | ₹50K | 30% | — | 1 |
Figures as each brand published them. Payback is the brand's own projection, not a verified result.
Investment ₹1–5 L, fee ₹50K, royalty 30%.
Source: Figures published by the brand on its partner programme. · captured 2026-08-20
Investment ₹1–5 L, fee ₹50K, royalty 30%.
Source: Figures published by the brand on its partner programme. · captured 2026-08-20
Investment ₹1–5 L, fee ₹50K, royalty 30%.
Source: Figures published by the brand on its partner programme. · captured 2026-08-20
Investment ₹1–5 L, fee ₹50K, royalty 30%.
Source: Figures published by the brand on its partner programme. · captured 2026-08-20
Investment ₹1–5 L, fee ₹50K, royalty 30%.
Source: Figures published by the brand on its partner programme. · captured 2026-08-20
Investment ₹1–5 L, fee ₹50K, royalty 30%.
Source: Figures published by the brand on its partner programme. · captured 2026-08-20
Investment ₹1–5 L, fee ₹50K, royalty 30%.
Source: Figures published by the brand on its partner programme. · captured 2026-08-20
Investment ₹1–5 L, fee ₹50K, royalty 30%.
Source: Figures published by the brand on its partner programme. · captured 2026-08-20
Every figure below is an aggregate of what these brands stated themselves for education under ₹10 lakh. Where a brand left a field blank it is not counted, and nothing here is an estimate.
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. The band uses each brand's published starting investment, which excludes the rent deposit and your working capital.
The 12 education brands in this band listed here state a total investment of ₹1–15 L, with a median starting figure of ₹1 L. 8 of the 12 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.
SchoolFees AI, CueKids, AI School ERP Software and 6 more start at ₹1 L, as published. Next: Foster kids pre school chain (₹4 L), Thames Valley Preschool (₹5 L). A lower entry price often means a smaller format, so compare what each investment includes.
8 of the 12 publish a royalty as a share of revenue, all at 30%. Check what the royalty is charged on and whether GST is added, before comparing.
By the outlet counts the brands state: Cambridge Montessori Preschool & Daycare (700), Foster kids pre school chain (450), CueKids (25). A longer track record helps, but ask how many outlets opened and closed in the last two years.
All 12 accept applications across India. Confirm availability for your city in your enquiry.