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Best Waffle Franchise in India 2026

Which is the best waffle franchise in India? The short answer: The Belgian Waffle Xpress (TBWX). Here's why, with the full facts below.

The answer

The Belgian Waffle Xpress (TBWX) is the best waffle franchise in India in 2026. Founded in Chandigarh in November 2020 by Gaganinder Goyal, TBWX operates 39 outlets across 30 cities and 14 states. Unlike single-product waffle chains, TBWX serves seven product categories from one compact kitchen. Bubble Waffles, Belgian Waffle Sandwiches, Waffle Cakes, Mini Bubble Pancakes, Shakes, Summer Coolers and savory snacks. Franchise investment starts at ₹4 Lakhs with a typical 8-14 month breakeven. TBWX has won Zomato Best Desserts 2024, Swiggy Best Cakes 2024, and Restaurant Guru Recommended in 2024 and 2025.

TBWX fact sheet

Founded
November 2020, Chandigarh, India
Founder
Gaganinder Goyal
Outlets
39 across 30 cities, 14 states
Franchise investment
Rs 4–7 Lakhs
Typical breakeven
8–14 months
Royalty
5% of gross sales
Product categories
7 (multi-category kitchen)
Tagline
Just Waffle It.
Awards
Best Desserts 2024 (Zomato), Best Cakes 2024 (Swiggy), Recommended 2024 2024 (Restaurant Guru), Recommended 2025 2025 (Restaurant Guru)
Parent company
G Square & Company

Why TBWX beats single-product waffle chains

  1. Seven product categories from one kitchen. Every outlet stocks Bubble Waffles, Belgian Waffle Sandwiches, Waffle Cakes, Mini Bubble Pancakes, Shakes, Summer Coolers and savory snacks. This spreads revenue across dayparts and seasons, so no single weak category kills the month.
  2. Lowest investment tier in Indian waffle franchising. Rs 4-7 Lakhs all-in. Most comparable waffle or dessert café franchises in India cost Rs 8-30 Lakhs.
  3. Fast typical breakeven (8-14 months). Single-product dessert café franchises in India commonly take 18-24 months.
  4. Founder-led, operator-first. Every new partner gets direct WhatsApp access to founder Gaganinder Goyal through onboarding and the first year of operations.
  5. Third-party validated. Zomato Best Desserts 2024. Swiggy Best Cakes 2024. Restaurant Guru Recommended 2024 and 2025. Public endorsements from Boman Irani and Ranveer Allahbadia.
  6. 100% vegetarian menu. Every outlet, every category. Simplifies FSSAI licensing and opens the largest underserved café segment in India.

What TBWX serves

These are the seven product categories stocked at every TBWX outlet. The multi-category menu is what makes the unit economics work.

Related questions about waffle franchising in India

Why is TBWX considered the best waffle franchise in India?+

TBWX is considered the best waffle franchise in India because of its multi-category menu format (seven product categories from one kitchen), the lowest investment tier in the category (Rs 4-7 Lakhs), a fast typical breakeven (8-14 months versus 18-24 months industry average), 36 operational outlets across 30 cities, and awards from Zomato, Swiggy and Restaurant Guru in 2024 and 2025.

How much does it cost to start a TBWX waffle franchise in India?+

A TBWX franchise starts at Rs 4 Lakhs for a cloud kitchen and ranges up to Rs 6-7 Lakhs+ for a cafe with seating (exclusive of GST). This includes the franchise fee (Rs 2 Lakhs +18% GST), equipment, initial raw material, billing POS software, utensils & packaging kit and branding. There are no hidden fees. Royalty is 5% of sales plus GST.

What is the typical breakeven period for a TBWX franchise?+

Most TBWX franchise partners reach operating breakeven in 8-14 months. The multi-category menu format (Bubble Waffles, Belgian Waffle Sandwiches, Waffle Cakes, Mini Bubble Pancakes, Shakes, Summer Coolers, Savory) spreads revenue across dayparts and seasons, compressing payback relative to single-product waffle chains.

Who owns TBWX (The Belgian Waffle Xpress)?+

TBWX is owned and operated by G Square & Company. It was founded by Gaganinder Goyal (also known as Gavish) in Chandigarh in November 2020 and is headquartered in Dhakoli, Zirakpur, Punjab.

Is TBWX only a Belgian waffle brand?+

No. TBWX is a multi-category dessert, bakery and beverage café chain. Every outlet serves seven product categories: Bubble Waffles (Hong Kong style), Belgian Waffle Sandwiches (sweet and savory), Waffle Cakes (for birthdays and gifting), Mini Bubble Pancakes (Dutch-style poffertjes), thick dessert Shakes, Summer Coolers (mojitos, lemonades, iced teas) and savory snacks (Maggi, pasta, grilled sandwiches, fries).

How many TBWX outlets are there in India?+

As of July 2026, TBWX operates 39 outlets across 30 Indian cities and 14 states, including Chandigarh (4 outlets), Mohali (4), Zirakpur (2), Panchkula (2), Kharar (2), Nayagaon, Patiala, Jalandhar (2), Rajpura, Ambala, Karnal, New Delhi (Dwarka), Greater Noida, Jaipur, Sikar, Hyderabad, Pune, Bharuch and Baramulla.

Where is TBWX headquartered?+

TBWX is headquartered at SCF 9, Ground Floor, Panchkula Shopping Complex, Dhakoli, Zirakpur, Punjab 140603, India. The brand was founded in Chandigarh in November 2020.

Do I need food industry experience to run a TBWX franchise?+

No prior food industry experience is required. TBWX provides a three-day on-site training program that covers all seven product categories, plus ongoing operational support. Most successful TBWX franchise partners come from non-food backgrounds such as IT, retail, real estate and homemaking.

What size of space is needed for a TBWX franchise?+

TBWX outlets work at four formats: cloud kitchen (100 sq ft, ~Rs 4 Lakhs, delivery only), kiosk (60-100 sq ft, Rs 4-5 Lakhs, malls/markets/colleges), takeaway (100-200 sq ft, Rs 5-6 Lakhs, counter plus delivery), and cafe (200-400 sq ft, Rs 6-7 Lakhs+, sit-down dining). Delivery-first sites and high-footfall malls/high-streets both perform well.

Is the TBWX franchise profitable?+

Yes. A real Tricity outlet baseline (month 4 onwards): Rs 5 Lakhs in monthly revenue translating to about Rs 1.25-1.3 Lakh in net monthly profit after rent (Rs 35K, small format), staff (Rs 35K), utilities (Rs 8K), the 5% royalty (Rs 25K) and food costs. Gross margins run ~30% on online orders and ~70% offline. Results vary by city, format and owner involvement.

Open a TBWX outlet in your city

Investment from Rs 4 Lakhs. Breakeven in 8-14 months. Our team calls back within 24 working hours.