Frequently Asked Questions

BBQ Express offers a compact, quick-service franchise format designed to bring the BBQ Express experience to high-footfall locations, with a smaller space requirement and a more accessible investment than a full-format outlet.

BBQ Express franchises are available in two formats:

• Takeaway / Food Court Format — approximately 250 sq. ft.
• Small Kiosk Format — up to 500 sq. ft.

The indicative investment for the 250 sq. ft. Takeaway / Food Court format is ₹20 lakh.

The indicative investment for the Small Kiosk format, up to 500 sq. ft., is ₹30 lakh.

No. The stated investment is for setting up and operating the outlet and does not include landlord-related costs such as the security deposit.

No. Licence, statutory approval, and related government fees are not included in the indicative investment figures and will be borne separately by the franchise partner.

No. The landlord's security deposit is excluded from the stated investment and will depend on the property and terms negotiated with the landlord.

The Takeaway / Food Court format is designed for approximately 250 sq. ft., making it suitable for compact, high-footfall food court and takeaway locations.

The Small Kiosk format can be designed for up to 500 sq. ft., depending on the location, layout, and operational requirements.

The ideal format depends on your location, available space, expected footfall, rental economics, and business objectives. Our team will evaluate your proposed location and recommend the appropriate format.

BBQ Express formats are particularly suited to food courts, high-street locations, shopping centres, commercial areas, entertainment destinations, and other high-footfall locations where a compact food concept can perform effectively.

Yes. If you already have a suitable property, our team can evaluate the location based on factors such as visibility, accessibility, footfall, catchment, competition, size, and commercial viability.

Yes. The Takeaway / Food Court format is specifically designed to work in compact food court environments and other locations where takeaway and quick-service dining are appropriate.

The indicative investment covers the key setup requirements for establishing the selected format, subject to the final scope and commercial terms. A detailed investment breakup will be shared with shortlisted franchise partners.

The exact working-capital requirement will depend on the outlet, location, staffing, operating cycle, and other business factors. Our franchise team will provide guidance on the expected working-capital requirement during the evaluation process.

Prior F&B experience can be beneficial but is not necessarily mandatory. We evaluate franchise partners based on their business experience, investment capability, commitment, proposed location, and ability to operate the outlet successfully.

Depending on the franchise agreement, support may include location evaluation, outlet planning, setup guidance, SOPs, staff training, menu and product guidance, operational support, procurement guidance, and marketing support.

The opening timeline depends on factors such as property finalisation, landlord formalities, licences and approvals, construction and setup, equipment installation, recruitment, and staff training. A project-specific timeline will be discussed with the franchise partner.

Franchise availability depends on territory availability and our expansion strategy. You can submit your preferred city and location, and our team will evaluate the opportunity.

Submit the Franchise Enquiry Form on our website with your contact details, preferred city, proposed location, available property, and investment preference. Our franchise team will get in touch to discuss the opportunity and guide you through the next steps.