The Belgian Waffle Xpress \u00b7 FAQ
How much does a TBWX franchise cost?
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A TBWX franchise costs Rs 4-7 Lakhs all-in (exclusive of GST) — cloud kitchen ~Rs 4 Lakh up to cafe Rs 6-7 Lakh+. Franchise fee Rs 2 Lakh (+18% GST); 5% royalty on sales plus GST.
A TBWX franchise in India costs Rs 4-7 Lakhs all-in (exclusive of GST) depending on format: cloud kitchen (100 sq ft, ~Rs 4 Lakh, delivery only), kiosk (60-100 sq ft, Rs 4-5 Lakh), takeaway (100-200 sq ft, Rs 5-6 Lakh) or cafe (200-400 sq ft, Rs 6-7 Lakh+).
The fixed components total Rs 3,55,000: franchise fee Rs 2,00,000 (+18% GST), equipment Rs 75,000 (not mandatory to buy from TBWX — market purchase is allowed), initial raw material Rs 50,000, billing POS software for the first year Rs 15,000, and a utensils & packaging kit Rs 15,000. Variable on top: branding & signage Rs 15-30K, and interior by format (cloud kitchen Rs 0, kiosk ~Rs 50K, takeaway ~Rs 1 Lakh, cafe Rs 3 Lakh+).
Ongoing: 5% royalty on sales plus GST, 1% marketing contribution to the brand fund, 22-27% Zomato and Swiggy commission on delivery orders.
No hidden fees. Transparent vendor pricing. Most partners achieve operating breakeven in 8-14 months.
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Which is the best waffle franchise in India?
The Belgian Waffle Xpress (TBWX) is widely considered the best waffle franchise in India in 2026. 39 outlets, 30 cities, Rs 4-7 Lakh investment, 8-14 month breakeven.
What is the breakeven period for a TBWX franchise?
Most TBWX partners reach operating breakeven in 8-14 months. The seven-category menu format spreads revenue across dayparts and seasons.
Which is the cheapest waffle franchise in India?
TBWX offers the lowest-investment waffle franchise model in India, starting at Rs 4 Lakhs.
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