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A Moti Mahal franchise lets you own a restaurant under one of India's oldest and best-known Mughlai food brands, while the company runs the daily operations for you. If you want to enter the restaurant business with a name customers already trust, this model deserves a serious look.
Moti Mahal has served North Indian food for more than 100 years. It is credited with popularising Tandoori Chicken, Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani, three dishes that now appear on restaurant menus across the world. Today the brand offers franchise partners several formats, from compact kiosks to full fine dining, under a model called FOCM (Franchise Owned, Company Managed).
In this guide you will find the Moti Mahal franchise cost for each format, the franchise fee and royalty, how the FOCM model works, the support you receive at every stage, and the exact steps to apply.
Investment amounts depend on outlet size, city and location. The team confirms the final figure after a site visit.
Moti Mahal began as a small eatery run by Kundan Lal Gujral. After Partition he built the restaurant again in Daryaganj, Delhi, put a tandoor at its centre and changed the way India ate. Tandoori Chicken became the star, and the same chicken simmered in a tomato, butter and cream gravy became Butter Chicken. The restaurant later served prime ministers, presidents and royalty.
The Gujral family still owns and leads the brand today. Under Kuvam Gujral, the franchise programme takes that heritage to new cities in India and abroad. You can read more on the Moti Mahal owner page.
For a new franchise owner, the legacy brings three real advantages:
Most restaurant franchises expect the owner to manage staff, suppliers and daily problems. Moti Mahal works differently. Under FOCM you own the outlet and invest in it, while the Moti Mahal team takes responsibility for running it.
The company handles management, staffing, maintenance and service quality. This makes the model a good fit for working professionals, business owners and first-time restaurateurs who want an ownership stake without a daily presence in the kitchen.
FOCM also brings discipline to the numbers. The company uses its own reporting system so owners can follow operations from a phone, and monthly audits by a chartered accountant and team help control cost and leakage.
The Moti Mahal franchise cost depends on the format, the outlet size and the city. Here is the investment range for each format.
These ranges come from the official franchise page and can change with size, city and location. Always ask the team for a written cost sheet for your own site.
Beyond the investment, two recurring costs matter for your planning:
A typical Moti Mahal budget includes site development, interiors and kitchen setup, equipment such as crockery and utensils, licences, opening stock and pre-launch marketing. Site development needs careful supplier selection and planning so the outlet opens on time and to specification. Marketing before launch builds awareness for the new outlet.
You can choose the concept that matches your city, budget and space.
The company supports franchise partners in three stages, so you are not left to figure out a restaurant alone.
A Moti Mahal outlet can be profitable, but returns are not guaranteed. Profit depends on location, rent, operating efficiency, local competition, pricing and marketing. Under FOCM the company runs operations and controls cost, which protects consistency, yet your own site choice still decides footfall.
Before you commit, ask the team for:
An honest answer to these three points tells you more than any headline margin figure.
How much does a Moti Mahal franchise cost in India?
The investment ranges from ₹20 to ₹35 lakh for a kiosk to ₹1.5 to ₹2 crore for Moti Mahal Barbecues. Casual dine is ₹60 to ₹80 lakh and fine dine is ₹1 to ₹1.5 crore.
What is the Moti Mahal franchise fee and royalty?
The franchise fee is about ₹12 to ₹15 lakh for the 9-year term, and the royalty is 6% to 8% of sales.
What is the FOCM model?
FOCM means Franchise Owned, Company Managed. You own the outlet, and Moti Mahal manages daily operations, staffing and quality.
Do I need restaurant experience?
No. The company provides planning, training and operational support.
Which Moti Mahal formats can I choose?
Kiosk, Casual Dine, Fine Dine and Moti Mahal Barbecues, along with brands such as MM Café and China Wall.
How long does the franchise agreement run?
The franchise term is 9 years.
Who owns Moti Mahal?
The brand was founded by Kundan Lal Gujral and continues under the Gujral family, with Kuvam Gujral leading the franchise programme.
How do I apply?
Submit the franchise enquiry form, call the hotline or email the team. They will arrange a brand presentation and a site visit.
If you want to own a restaurant with 100+ years of trust behind it, speak to the franchise team today.
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