Established
2013
Franchise Units
5
Minimum Investment
₹ 10,00,000
Franchise Fee
₹ 4,00,000
Total Investment Range
₹ 15,00,000
Home Based
No
Description
Indian fast food is undergoing a massive shift. Urban consumers no longer want oily, heavily processed fast food for their everyday meals—they want comfort food that feels home-cooked, served fast, and prepared hygienically. That’s where Paratha Express steps in.
As one of India’s pioneer Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) concepts focused on traditional whole-wheat parathas, Paratha Express bridges the gap between traditional Indian comfort food and modern fast-food convenience. The brand takes everyday staples—stuffed parathas, fusion paratha subs, wraps, and wholesome tray meals—and serves them using standardized recipes and rapid-kitchen workflows. For prospective franchise partners, Paratha Express provides a scalable, high-margin, low-overhead business model tailored directly to the habits of modern Indian diners.
Background
Established Year: 2013 (Franchising launched in 2014)
Parent Company / Ownership: GMJ Events & Hospitality
Founder: Dr. Harindu Vyas
Current Active Units: 5+ active franchise & company outlets across key regional markets
Industry Category: Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) / Food & Beverage
Headquarters: Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Brand Journey & Market Presence: Founded with the goal of serving nutritious, home-style meals at QSR speed, Paratha Express gained quick traction by modernizing traditional parathas. Over the years, the brand expanded its menu into innovative fusion formats like Paratha Subs and localized meal trays, making it a competitive player in high-footfall commercial zones and food courts across India.
Support Training
Paratha Express provides comprehensive hand-holding to ensure smooth store setup and long-term profitability:
Site Selection & Store Layout: Support in evaluating footfall, site feasibility, civil layout design, and kitchen architecture optimization.
Pre-Launch Operational Training: Intensive multi-day training for kitchen staff and store managers covering menu prep, inventory controls, POS management, and hygiene protocols.
Supply Chain & Raw Material Assistance: Centralized supply chains for core spices, premixes, packaging material, and inventory vendor management.
Marketing & Launch Support: Local store marketing templates, grand launch support, digital branding, and integration with online delivery platforms like Zomato and Swiggy.
Ongoing Academic & Quality Audits: Continuous recipe refreshers, operational guidance, and periodic quality audits from head office field teams.
Ideal Candidate
Paratha Express is looking for motivated business partners who fit the following profile:
Passion for Hospitality: An entrepreneurial drive to deliver quality food and strong customer experiences.
Hands-on Operational Focus: Willingness to actively manage daily store operations or oversee a dedicated store manager.
Financial Capability: Liquid capital readiness to fund the setup costs and manage initial working capital needs.
Local Market Knowledge: Understanding of local consumer habits, high-footfall commercial streets, tech parks, or college hubs.
Preferred Locations: High-street retail spots, commercial hubs, university districts, transit centers, or shopping mall food courts with high pedestrian traffic.
Financial Detail
| Financial Parameter | Estimated Breakdown |
| Total Investment Required | ₹10 Lakhs – ₹15 Lakhs |
| Minimum Capital Required | ₹10 Lakhs |
| Franchise / Brand Fee | ₹4 Lakhs + applicable taxes |
| Infrastructure & Fit-Out Cost | ₹4.5 Lakhs – ₹6 Lakhs (Interior, kitchen setup, signage) |
| Kitchen Equipment & POS Systems | ₹4.5 Lakhs |
| Initial Working Capital | ₹1 Lakh – ₹2 Lakhs |
| Marketing Budget (Launch) | ₹1 Lakh |
| Royalty / Commission Fee | ~5% of monthly gross sales |
| Expected ROI | 30% – 35% annually |
| Estimated Break-Even Period | 12 – 18 months |
| Space Required | 200 – 500 sq. ft. |