What you pay once
- Standard: ₹2 lakh — most popular ~100 sq ft kiosk
- Growth / Standard Plus: ₹2.25 lakh — high-traffic pitches
- Working capital extra: ₹45,000–75,000 recommended (rent, milk, gas, first month)
There is no monthly royalty. You keep 100% of profit after rent, staff and raw material. The one-time franchise fee / advance is non-refundable once received — see the refund policy.
What the fee is meant to cover
- Commercial tea boiler, utensils and branding
- Opening stock and SOP recipes (Very Tasty Chai, Maggi, idli, cold coffee, hot coffee)
- 1-day training and launch kit
- Location check before you commit
Returns (range, not a promise)
Product margin 40–50% on core chai. Expected monthly profit ₹20,000–₹1,00,000 depending on cups per day. Break-even commonly 4–9 months at busy sites. Use the profit calculator with your rent.
What is the minimum investment?
The Maa Ki Chai one-time franchise fee is ₹2 lakh for the standard ~100 sq ft kiosk. High-traffic pitches may use a ₹2.25 lakh plan.
Is there royalty?
No. Maa Ki Chai is a zero royalty chai franchise. You pay a one-time fee and keep 100% of profits.
How much space is needed?
A kiosk can start from about 100 sq ft. Larger 150–200 sq ft outlets are available for premium plans.
How fast is setup?
After agreement and payment, setup typically takes 10 days including branding, equipment and launch support. Training is one intensive day.
What five items does the kiosk sell?
The daily board is chai + Maggi + idli + cold coffee + hot coffee. Very Tasty Chai starts at ₹15. Jaggery chai premix is the shop/special pack, not a sixth hero SKU on the counter.