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The total investment varies from city to city and ranges between ₹75–90 lakhs. This covers setting up the studio, infrastructure, and getting the business ready to operate as per DesignCafe standards.

Yes, for Franchise Owned, Franchise Operated (FOFO), prior experience is required. DesignCafe looks for partners with a background in interior design, architecture, or allied businesses such as building materials, loose furniture, or hardware. Experience handling residential or commercial projects is strongly preferred. For Franchise Owned, Company Operated (FOCO), DesignCafe is open to pure investors, regardless of their professional background.

For Franchise Owned, Franchise Operated (FOFO), Designcafe supports partners at every stage of the business. This includes training, lead generation, local marketing support, business guidance, project management, and installation of modular fixtures, so partners are never left to figure things out on their own. While in Franchise Owned, Company Operated (FOCO), Design Cafe manages the entire operation with no time involvement from the partner’s side, except for maintaining the studio.

In Franchise Owned, Franchise Operated (FOFO), the franchise focuses on sales and design, while DesignCafe handles the rest. Marketing, manufacturing, installation, and after-sales service are managed centrally by the company, allowing partners to focus on growing their local business. While in FOCO, DesignCafe manages the end-to-end operations.

For FOCO, the projected return is 300% or more over five years, depending on multiple factors. Actual returns vary based on partner involvement, daily operations, investment size, studio location, rent, and overall business management. While in FOFO, it can be more, depending on the Franchise Owner’s involvement in the business.

DesignCafe is open to cities with strong real estate growth, good disposable income levels, and active residential development. Currently, Indore, Jaipur, and Guwahati are considered for FOFO and Nagpur, Ranchi, Kochi, Chandigarh, Indore, Guwahati, Jaipur, and Lucknow are key focus markets for Franchise Owned, Company Operated (FOCO).

You can apply by filling out the form on this page, and the team will connect with you. Alternatively, you may reach out directly to Rishikesh Kale (Manager – Growth) via phone +91 8655719824 or email rishikesh.kale@designcafe.com for faster assistance.

The FOFO partners receive regular and structured training. This includes training in sales, design processes, and daily operations, ensuring teams are aligned with DesignCafe’s systems and quality standards.

For FOFO, yes. Once sales, design, delivery, and daily studio operations are streamlined and run through established processes, the franchise can operate with minimal partner involvement. However, the first 9 months require active, hands-on participation to set up the studio, stabilise operations, and establish a steady sales and delivery flow. However, in the FOCO model, there is no time involvement.