Written By: Resham Daswani

FranchiseBAZAR’s Annual Top 100 Franchise In India List for 2025 is here for all Entrepreneurs exploring the hottest, most profitable new business ideas for 2025.

We’ve spotted some winners who are redefining their segments for blue-blooded entrepreneurs, while we also have rock solid blue chip franchisees for cautious business seekers who seek nothing less than consistent profitability, an impeccable track record, and positive results over the decades. After all, you buy a franchise due to a brand’s proven success formula.

2025's Top 100 Franchise in India

Have a look at our previous picks in our Top 100 Franchise in 2024, 2023, 2022 and for the earlier years, and you will see how millions of entrepreneurs across India have chosen their brands and winners through our foresight.

It's your turn now to make 2025 your breakout year.

Should you start A Food Franchise In India in 2025 or Pick A Retail Business or Invest In a Education Related Business or switch to an automobile (ev) opportunity or find a health and wellness business that goes with your fitness goals or start a consultancy business that needs very little investments or become a franchisebazar consultant and help entrepreneurs choose the best business opportunities as per their lifestyle, investments, resources and skills. Here is a quick overview of the hottest franchise segments in India.

1. The Food & Beverage Industry:

In India, the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry has seen some significant growth in franchising lately, especially between 2022 and 2024. Let’s take a look at how the sector has been doing:

• Quick-Service Restaurants (QSRs) are growing fast.
• Cloud kitchens and delivery-focused models are on the rise.
• Incorporating Technology into Business Operations:
• Trends in Health and Sustainability

Summary: The food and beverage franchising sector has experienced an annualised growth rate of 12%-15% over the past two years, making a substantial contribution to the overall franchise market in India. Moreover, International brands are increasingly recognising India as a significant market opportunity, expanding their presence by launching additional franchised outlets in both metropolitan and smaller cities.

2. Education & Training Services Industry:

From 2022 to 2024, India's education and training sector constantly outperformed the franchising sector. Here’s what has made the education segment stronger over the years:

• Additional Educational Services have expanded their franchise network to meet growing demands of skill-based training, test prep and coaching.
• The Rise of E-Learning and Educational Technology
• Early Childhood Education and Preschools
• Language Training and Overseas Education

To summarize: The market for education franchises has expanded at an annualised pace of 10% to 12%.

3. Growing Importance Of The Healthcare & Wellness Industry:

The healthcare and wellness sector has demonstrated remarkable success in franchising, propelled by varied consumer demands, technological innovations, and a growing emphasis on health and well-being. The sector exhibits significant future growth potential, positioning it as one of the most profitable areas for franchising in India.  This growth is fueled by:

• Increase in the number of fitness and gym centres,
• Dr Lal PathLabs, Thyrocare, and Metropolis Healthcare are among the diagnostic and pathology chains
• VLCC and Ayushakti - fastest growing wellness companies
• Multispeciality Hospitals and clinics

Summary: Health and wellness franchises grew 15%-18% annually from 2022 to 2024.

Franchises in this sector helped India’s organised healthcare market reach USD 50 billion by 2025.

4. The Retail Industry:

Between 2022 and 2024, consumer demand, urbanisation, and organised retail drove franchising growth in India. Most preference retail franchise segments include:

• Apparel [Menswear, women & kids - Casual, ethnic and formals] and fashion accessories
• Jewellery retailing
• Beauty & Cosmetics alongside beauty salons and spas
• Supermarkets, Grocery, Convenience & Kirana Franchise Stores
• The electronics retailing sector
• Footwear Retail stores
• Furniture, Home Interiors & Decor, Modular kitchen
• Specialized Retail stores which include Toys and games for kids, baby products and a booming market for pet care.
• Need For Pharmacy and Wellness Products. &l