FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY

Bring authentic Indian cuisine to your city.

Four sub-brands. Four investment levels. From a SAR 60K Tea Stall to a SAR 3M Family flagship — Red Chili's franchise model is built so the right operator can scale at the right pace.

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NETWORK AT A GLANCE
Operating units 23
Countries 4
Sub-brands 4
Avg unit payback ~24mo
Network audit avg 4.6 ★
FOUR FORMATS · FOUR PRICE POINTS

Find the Red Chili that fits your market.

One brand DNA. Four operating models. Choose the format that matches your capital, your location, and your operating capacity.

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FLAGSHIP TIER
Red Chili Family

Full-service dining. The brand at its most elaborate. Targets families, special occasions, royal hospitality.

Footprint200-400 sqm
InvestmentSAR 1.5-3.0M
Royalty5%
Term10 years
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FAST-CASUAL
Red Chili Express

QSR / fast-casual. Order at counter, food brought to table. Office lunches, malls, weekday family dinners.

Footprint60-120 sqm
InvestmentSAR 350-600K
Royalty6%
Term7 years
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KIOSK
Snack Corner

Counter-only kiosk. Kebab rolls, samosas, masala chai, small plates. Transit hubs, malls, petrol stations.

Footprint15-30 sqm
InvestmentSAR 120-250K
Royalty7%
Term5 years
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MICRO-FORMAT
Tea Stall

Smallest unit. Tea, coffee, Indian sweets, signature snacks. High-frequency, low-ticket, dense urban locations.

Footprint8-15 sqm
InvestmentSAR 60-120K
Royalty8%
Term5 years
PROJECTIONS

Calculate your unit-economics.

Adjust the numbers below to see indicative Year-1 returns. These are illustrative — your actual returns depend on location, operating efficiency, and market conditions.

GROSS PROFIT (Yr 1)
SAR 1,320,000
LESS: ROYALTY + MKT
−SAR 360,000
NET PROFIT (Yr 1)
SAR 960,000
PAYBACK PERIOD
~25 months
⚠ ESTIMATES ONLY: These figures are illustrative based on average network performance. Actual returns vary materially by location, operator, and market. Past performance of other Red Chili units does not predict yours. Final ROI projections will be provided in your Franchise Disclosure Document after qualification.
FROM ENQUIRY TO OPENING

The path to becoming a Red Chili franchisee.

A structured 4-9 month process designed to qualify the right operators and set every unit up for success.

1
Apply
Submit your application below. Tell us about your background, capital, and target market.
2
Qualify
Within 7 days, our Franchise Development team will review your application and respond with next steps.
3
Discovery Day
Visit the Riyadh flagship. Meet the team. Tour the operations. Decide if Red Chili fits your vision.
4
Agreement
Site approval. Franchise agreement signed. Trademark verified in your target country.
5
Onboard
Fit-out · Staff training · Soft launch · Live. 4-9 months end-to-end with our support team.

"Red Chili gave us a system, not just a brand. The first 6 months in Dubai were demanding — but the operations manual, the master ERP, and the Riyadh team's hands-on support meant we never operated alone."

— AHMED AL-MANSOUR · RC-FAM-003 · DUBAI MARINA

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Questions before you apply.

If your question isn't here, ask it on the application form below.

How much capital do I need?+
Initial investment ranges from SAR 60K (Tea Stall) to SAR 3M (Family flagship). On top of that, we recommend 6 months operating capital reserve. Total capital required: roughly 1.5x the initial investment for the first 18 months.
Do I need restaurant experience?+
Strongly preferred. Family franchisees: 5+ years F&B operations required. Express: 3+ years. Snack/Tea: passion + commitment to standards more important than years. We don't approve operators with zero F&B background for Family or Express tiers.
What countries can I open in?+
Currently available: Saudi Arabia, UAE (Abu Dhabi only — Dubai limited), Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait. Pre-launch (trademark filing in progress): Qatar, Pakistan, India, Egypt. We do not approve operators in countries where our trademark is not yet secured.
What is the royalty structure?+
Recurring royalty is calculated on net unit revenue (excluding VAT). Family: 5%. Express: 6%. Snack Corner: 7%. Tea Stall: 8%. Plus 1% marketing fund (used for network-level brand campaigns; reported back annually). Royalty is auto-debited monthly from your nominated bank account.
What support do I get?+
Master ERP (POS, inventory, loyalty, reporting). 4-week structured staff training. Approved supplier lists. Operations manual. Recipe library. Marketing creative library. Quarterly audits + mystery shoppers. Dedicated franchise success manager. 24/7 technical support.
Can I modify the menu for my local market?+
Spice level adjustment to local market preference (mild/medium/hot) is acceptable. Recipe modifications, ingredient substitutions, or off-menu additions are not permitted. Local "approved" items can be requested through the franchise development team — we have approved Pakistani-style biryani for Karachi units, for example. The brand DNA must hold.
How long does it take from application to opening?+
4-9 months typical. Application review: 7 days. Discovery day: 30-45 days. Agreement signing: 30-60 days. Site approval + lease: 30-60 days. Fit-out + training: 90-150 days. Faster for Tea Stall / Snack Corner; longer for Family.
What happens if my unit underperforms?+
Quarterly audit identifies issues early. Performance plans put in place if needed. Operational support team works with you on root causes. Critical underperformance (food safety, brand damage) triggers our 4-tier breach process — minor / major / critical / termination. Most issues resolve within 30-60 days with focused effort.
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Submit the form below. Our Franchise Development team responds within 7 business days. Qualified applicants are invited to a discovery day at our Riyadh flagship.

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