Established
2007
Franchise Units
8
Minimum Investment
₹ 3,00,000
Franchise Fee
₹ 2,00,000
Total Investment Range
₹ 5,00,000
Home Based
No
Description
The Indian premium footwear and lifestyle market is undergoing a massive shift. Urban, upwardly mobile consumers are no longer choosing between cutting-edge European styling and everyday comfort—they demand both. Enter Tresmode. Meaning "High Fashion" in French, Tresmode has firmly established itself as a premier footwear and leather accessories brand that bridges the gap between international runway trends and meticulous craftsmanship.
Designed for the modern cosmopolitan individual, Tresmode’s portfolio features everything from handcrafted leather lace-ups, driving loafers, and chunky sneakers for men, to statement heels, chic sandals, and eco-friendly vegan leather collections for women.
Operating heavily on an innovative FOCO (Franchise Owned Company Operated) model alongside selective traditional setups, Tresmode minimizes the operational friction typically faced by retail investors. By maintaining a sharp focus on high-margin, fast-turning inventory and rapid design updates, the brand offers a highly lucrative, scalable retail system perfectly positioned to capture India's booming lifestyle spend.
Background
Established Year: Founded in 2007.
Franchise Operations Started: 2009.
Founders & Corporate Team: Founded by Kapil Mahtani. Backed by key institutional retail investments (including notable stakes by retail giants like Future Lifestyle Fashions).
Parent Legal Entity: KFC Shoemaker Pvt. Ltd. (Kavis Fashions Pvt. Ltd.).
Active Units: 8+ standalone exclusive company/franchise stores, alongside a massive shop-in-shop network spread across premium national departmental retail chains.
Industry Category: Premium Fashion, Footwear, and Lifestyle Accessories.
Design & Roots: Features a dedicated design studio in Florence, Italy, bringing authentic global footwear trends directly to the Indian retail market.
Support Training
Tresmode offers an all-inclusive support ecosystem designed to make setup and scaling seamless for its partners:
Pre-Launch Support: Detailed catchment analysis, location scouting, and expert interior design layouts calculated precisely to optimize the store's retail space.
Operational Training: Comprehensive training conducted directly at the corporate head office in Mumbai, covering visual merchandising, billing systems, and customer relationship management (CRM).
Marketing & Brand Assets: National marketing campaigns, seasonal lookbook launches, digital marketing support, and local hyper-targeted store advertisements.
Software & Tech Stack: Provision of integrated retail software, POS hardware support, and automated inventory management tools included directly in the onboarding framework.
Ideal Candidate
Tresmode is looking for strategic growth partners who match the following criteria:
Financial Capability: Investors with a clear capacity to deploy capital for premium retail buildouts and maintain initial operational liquidity.
Business Acumen: Individuals with a background in corporate management, retail, or real estate who understand consumer trends.
Passion for Lifestyle & Fashion: Entrepreneurs who appreciate premium brand aesthetics and can serve as local brand ambassadors.
Location Access: Preference is given to individuals holding high-street commercial real estate or premium mall spaces in Tier 1, Tier 2, or affluent Tier 3 cities.
Financial Detail
| Financial Parameter | Details / Requirements |
| Total Initial Investment | ₹30 Lakhs – ₹50 Lakhs (Depending on location and format) |
| Minimum Capital Required | ₹30 Lakhs |
| Franchise Fee | ₹2,00,000 |
| Infrastructure / Interior Cost | Approximately ₹1,500 per sq. ft. |
| Required Store Area | 200 sq. ft. – 1,500 sq. ft. (High-street or Premium Mall) |
| Working Capital & Stock Deposit | Dynamic / Returnable deposit on rolling inventory |
| Royalty / Revenue Share | Up to 7% Revenue Share (Varies by FOCO contract agreements) |
| Expected Minimum Guarantee (MG) | Up to 12% MG on investment (Subject to store tier location) |
| Expected ROI / Profit Margin | Average gross margins up to 30% |
| Estimated Payback Period | 2 to 3 Years |
| Agreement Term | 3 Years (Renewable) |