Satellite
A compact kiosk, 80–150 sq ft
Investment₹6–9 lakh
- Staff
- 2 to 3 people
- Seating
- Standing counter
- Estimated payback
- 12–16 months
Ideal locations
- Malls and food courts
- Metro and bus stations
- Colleges and office lobbies
Open a kulhad chai franchise in your city
A low investment tea franchise: start with a cart from ₹3 lakh or a full café from ₹10 lakh. You bring the location and the drive. We bring the recipes, training, supply and a launch plan.
- 85+ Outlets
- 32 Cities
- 3formats From ₹3 lakh
- 3–4weeks Fit-out and training
Pick the format that fits your space
Every format serves the same menu and follows the same recipes. What changes is the size, the staff and the investment.
Orbit Café
A full café with seating, 200–600 sq ft
Investment₹10–25 lakh
- Staff
- 5 to 7 people
- Seating
- 20 to 40 seats
- Estimated payback
- 14–20 months
Ideal locations
- High streets and market areas
- Residential neighbourhoods
- Near colleges, offices and tech parks
Rocket Cart
An express cart, 40–60 sq ft
Investment₹3–4.5 lakh
- Staff
- 1 to 2 people
- Seating
- None, takeaway only
- Estimated payback
- 10–14 months
Ideal locations
- Busy street corners
- Hospitals and petrol pumps
- Events and weekly markets
Compare the three formats side by side
Figures are estimates for a well-placed outlet and can change with your city, rent and footfall.
| Satellite | Orbit Café | Rocket Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total investment | ₹6–9 lakh | ₹10–25 lakh | ₹3–4.5 lakh |
| Area needed | 80–150 sq ft | 200–600 sq ft | 40–60 sq ft |
| Staff needed | 2 to 3 | 5 to 7 | 1 to 2 |
| Franchise fee | ₹1.5 lakh | ₹3 lakh | ₹75,000 |
| Royalty on sales | 5% | 5% | 4% |
| Estimated payback | 12–16 months | 14–20 months | 10–14 months |
| Seating | Standing counter | 20 to 40 seats | None, takeaway only |
The franchise fee is included in the total investment. Final figures are confirmed in your franchise agreement.
Your launch sequence
From the first call to your first cup, most partners open in about 8 to 10 weeks. You always know what comes next.
Enquiry call
Send the form below. We call within one working day to understand your budget, city and timeline.
Site visit and approval
Our team checks your location for footfall, visibility and space, and confirms whether it works.
Agreement
We walk you through the franchise agreement, fees and territory in plain language before you sign.
Fit-out and training
Over 3 to 4 weeks we build your outlet to our design while you and your team train on recipes, hygiene and billing.
Launch day with marketing
We open with a local launch campaign, social content and delivery app listings, and stay close through the first month.
What you get from us
- Site selection help and an outlet design that fits your space
- Fit-out, equipment and kulhad starter stock
- Hands-on training for you and your staff, before and after opening
- Tea blends, spices, kulhads and packaging on a regular supply schedule
- POS billing, stock tracking and delivery app listings
- Launch marketing and ongoing social media content
- A franchise manager you can call when something comes up
Who we look for
- You can run the outlet day to day, or manage a manager who does
- You have a location in mind, or are ready to look for one with us
- You care about consistent quality, clean counters and polite service
- You can fund the investment and keep some working capital in hand
- You see the business as a five-year plan, not a quick flip
No food and beverage experience needed. We teach the rest.
Estimate your return
Choose a format, then enter how many cups you expect to sell each day and your average price per cup.
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- Estimated payback period
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This is an estimate, not a promise. It assumes 30 trading days a month, a 28% profit margin after rent, staff, royalty and supplies, and the midpoint of each investment range. Your results depend on location, footfall, rent and how you run the outlet.
Questions partners ask us
It depends on the format. A Rocket Cart costs ₹3–4.5 lakh, a Satellite kiosk ₹6–9 lakh and an Orbit Café ₹10–25 lakh. That covers the franchise fee, fit-out, equipment, starter stock and training. Rent deposit and working capital are extra, and we help you plan for both.
No. Many of our partners come from jobs in other fields. Our training covers recipes, hygiene, billing, stock and customer service, and your franchise manager stays on call after you open.
Fit-out and training take 3 to 4 weeks once your site is approved and the agreement is signed. Including the site visit and paperwork, most partners open in about 8 to 10 weeks from their first call.
We do. Tea blends, spices, kulhads and packaging come from our central supply chain, so every cup tastes the same in every city. Fresh milk and some snack items are sourced locally from approved vendors.
Yes. For Satellite and Orbit Café partners, we agree a protected radius around your outlet and do not open another Cosmora Cafe inside it. The radius depends on your city and is written into your agreement. Rocket Carts have a smaller protected area.
The royalty is 5% of sales for Satellite and Orbit Café, and 4% for Rocket Cart. It pays for brand marketing, product development, supply chain and support. The one-time franchise fee is separate and is included in your total investment.
You and your team train at one of our outlets before opening, covering recipes, kulhad service, food safety, billing and stock. A trainer is with you on launch day, and we run refresher sessions as the menu grows.
Apply for a franchise
Tell us a little about you and where you want to open. We will call within one working day to talk through costs, locations and next steps.