Established
2001
Franchise Units
20
Minimum Investment
₹ 1,00,00,000
Franchise Fee
₹ 20,00,000
Total Investment Range
₹ 1,30,00,000
Home Based
No
Description
Mocha Cafe & Bar is one of India’s established homegrown café and casual-dining concepts, combining coffee, food, beverages and a relaxed social atmosphere within experience-focused outlets. Launched in Mumbai in 2001, Mocha emerged during the early growth of India’s organised café culture and developed a positioning that went beyond the conventional coffee-shop model.
The brand is part of Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., the restaurant company founded by restaurateur Riyaaz Amlani. Impresario subsequently built a wider hospitality portfolio that has included brands such as SOCIAL and Smoke House Deli. Mocha was the company’s first café venture and helped establish its reputation for creating distinctive, experience-driven food and beverage concepts.
Rather than attempting to make every café look identical, Mocha has traditionally focused on creating destination-style outlets that reflect the character of their neighbourhood and local customer base. This approach allows the concept to appeal to multiple occasions—from coffee meetings and casual lunches to evening gatherings, group dining and drinks.
The menu is also broader than a conventional coffee chain. Depending on the outlet and market, Mocha combines coffees, shakes and beverages with snacks, international dishes, Indian favourites, desserts and casual dining selections. This gives a franchisee access to several customer occasions instead of depending exclusively on morning or daytime coffee traffic.
Background
- Established Year: 2001
- First Outlet: Churchgate, Mumbai
- Franchising Started: Approximately 2010
- Founder: Riyaaz Amlani
- Parent Company: Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
- Current Ownership: Impresario is majority-owned by India Resurgence Fund (IndiaRF), with Riyaaz Amlani continuing as Founder and Managing Director.
- Franchise Active Units: Current franchise directories indicate approximately 10–20 franchise outlets. Mocha's corporate material has historically reported around 20 outlets across 18 cities; prospective investors should request the latest operating-unit schedule directly from the franchisor.
- Industry Category: Food & Beverage / Café / Casual Dining / Café & Bar
- Typical Space Requirement: Approximately 1,000–2,500 sq. ft., depending on location and format.
- Leadership: Riyaaz Amlani – Founder & Managing Director, Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality
- Market Presence: Mocha has operated across several Indian cities and states, including locations in markets such as Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and other parts of North, West, Central and Eastern India.
- Expansion Opportunity: Public franchise listings identify expansion potential across numerous Indian states, subject to territory availability and brand approval.
Mocha's journey began with a relatively small café in Mumbai, created around the idea that customers wanted comfortable spaces where they could meet, relax and spend time over coffee and food.
As the café culture developed in India, Mocha expanded beyond Mumbai. The brand entered Delhi in 2004 and continued expanding into additional cities. In January 2026, Mocha returned to Delhi NCR with a new Connaught Place outlet, demonstrating that the company continues to invest in the brand more than two decades after its launch.
Support Training
Pre-Launch & Site Selection: Assistance with location evaluation, catchment area analysis, and lease negotiations to secure optimal rental terms.
Custom Architecture & Layout: Delivery of complete interior design, floor plans, and functional layout specifications by specialized cafe designers.
Comprehensive Training Programs: Classroom instruction and hands-on, in-store operational training for kitchen staff, baristas, floor managers, and franchise owners.
Supply Chain Access: Direct connection to approved suppliers for standardized coffee beans, central kitchen recipes, proprietary ingredients, and branded packaging.
Operational Guidance: Dedicated Franchise Business Managers (FBM) perform regular audits, efficiency reviews, and local store management support.
Marketing & PR: National brand campaigns, promotional collateral, digital marketing playbooks, and localized grand opening strategies.
Ideal Candidate
Business Experience: Prior experience in hospitality, retail management, or service-sector business ownership is preferred, though passionate first-time entrepreneurs with strong leadership skills are considered.
Investment Capability: Capacity to commit ₹1 Cr to ₹1.3 Cr for total capital expenditure, including contingency working capital.
Location Access: Possession of, or ability to lease, 1,000 sq. ft. to 2,500 sq. ft. of commercial space in high-density areas (malls, prominent high streets, or near cinema/commercial complexes).
Local Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of local consumer habits, dining trends, and community engagement in the target city.
Financial Detail
| Parameter | Details |
| Total Investment Required | ₹1 Crore – ₹1.3 Crores |
| Minimum Capital Required | ₹50 Lakhs – ₹1 Crore (for smaller layouts/tier-2 setups) |
| Franchise Fee | ₹20 Lakhs (One-time, inclusive of taxes) |
| Infrastructure & Setup Cost | ₹60 Lakhs – ₹80 Lakhs (Interiors, kitchen equipment, HVAC, POS, seating) |
| Space Required | 1,000 sq. ft. – 2,500 sq. ft. carpet area |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of net monthly sales |
| Agreement Term | 5 Years (Renewable) |
| Expected ROI | ~50% per annum |
| Payback Period | 1 to 3 Years |
| Revenue Streams | Specialty coffee & beverages, dine-in food, desserts, delivery orders, and private event bookings |