I recently started a quick service restaurant (QSR) franchise in Pune. The onboarding process was surprisingly smooth; the brand provided a comprehensive manual and spent two weeks training my core staff. In terms of costs, there are always hidden expenses like local marketing and extra licensing fees that the initial brochure might not mention, so keep a buffer of at least 15 percent. Day to day operations are hectic but manageable because the supply chain is handled by the franchisor.

I Started a luxury salon franchise in Mumbai. The brand support for staff recruitment was the biggest plus point because finding trained stylists is hard. The royalty is a bit high, but the marketing assets they provide for social media are top notch. For someone looking at businesses for sale in India, I would say Indian service franchises have a much faster turnaround time if your location is in a high footfall area.

I opened a preschool franchise in Bangalore six months ago. The initial support was great, especially with the interior setup and curriculum planning. However, I found that the ongoing support for digital marketing was a bit lacking, and I had to hire a local agency to get more admissions. The royalty fees are fixed, which is good for budgeting, but you really need to be involved in the daily operations yourself to ensure quality control.

I took up a retail clothing franchise in a Tier 2 city. My experience with the onboarding was a bit slow due to legal paperwork, but the brand’s support in selecting the right location was invaluable. Costs were higher than expected due to store fit-outs and high security deposits for the mall space. The day to day is mostly about inventory management. One tip: make sure you understand their return policy for unsold stock before you sign anything.