Now expanding across India

The cafe India has been waiting to sit down in.

The cafe
India has been
waiting to sit
down in.

Stories is a premium cafe franchise built for modern India. Ancient grains, contemporary design, and a community first approach that keeps customers coming back and staying longer.

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Our Philosophy

Ancient grains. Modern conversations.

Stories is built on a simple belief: that food rooted in tradition, served in a space designed for community, creates something truly lasting. Every item on the menu is crafted from ancient grains, whole ingredients, and honest recipes.

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Ancient grain menus
Every item crafted with millets, ragi, jowar, and heritage grains your customers haven't tasted before.
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Specialty coffee program
A curated coffee offering that pairs beautifully with our food philosophy and drives repeat visits.
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Community first spaces
Designed to be the neighbourhood's living room - a place people return to daily, not just occasionally.
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Franchise Options

Three ways to enter.

Choose the format that fits your city, your capital, and your ambition. All formats share the same brand, menu, and operating engine.

Stories Cafe

Compact, cozy,high turn social cafe

₹60L - ₹70L
Format 800-1,200 sq ft
Payout 2% min. or 10% rev. share
Monthly cash flow ₹1.2L - ₹1.8L
Projected Breakeven 30 - 36 months
Agreement term 9 years
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Stories Cafe Lounge

Standard full service cafe format

₹80L - ₹90L
Format 1,400-1,800 sq ft
Payout 2% min. or 10% rev. share
monthly cash flow ₹1.8L - ₹2.6L
Projected Breakeven 30 - 34 months
Agreement term 9 years
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Market Validation

The market caught up to the idea.

Stories wasn't chasing a trend. It created one. And now, the conditions are better than ever for café entrepreneurs who want to build something real.

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$14B
Indian cafe market, growing faster than ever
4.2K+
Avg. monthly transactions per location
78%
Return customer rate industry average is 38%
Ancient Grain Menus Specialty Coffee Program Community First Design 90+ Min Avg. Dwell Time
Instagram Worthy Interiors Repeat Visit Infrastructure
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Franchise Structure

Three ways to enter. One brand. One operating engine.

Whether you're opening your first cafe or adding to a portfolio, Stories has a franchise structure designed to fit. Every format runs on the same proven operating system, with full support from day one.

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Starting at ₹60L
Capital includes fit out, equipment, training, brand license, and your first month of operating support. No hidden fees. No surprises.
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Site selection support and approval process
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Full interior design and fit out guidance
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Team hiring and training programme
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Menu launch, supply chain access, and technology stack
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Ongoing brand and marketing support
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The System

More than a cafe. Multiple monetisation engines.

Stories is designed around multiple revenue streams that compound on each other from dine in to delivery, events to retail. Every format unlocks them all.

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Icon Delivery & takeaway
Icon Bakery & in store retail
Icon Events & community bookings
Icon Subscription & loyalty
Icon Specialty coffee & beverage
Icon Catering & food supply
Icon Franchise & territory growth
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Your four things you'll get
with Stories

Fill in the form and a member of our franchise team will reach out within 24 hours to discuss your city, your format, and whether this is the right Capital for you.

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Exclusive city territory
No competing Stories cafe within your zone. Your territory is yours as long as you maintain standards.
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End to end operating system
The full Stories playbook from hiring to supply chain to marketing delivered on day one.
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Proven payouts
Average breakeven of under one month. Average ROI of 74 days across all active franchise locations.
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A partner, not just a brand
Your dedicated franchise success manager is available throughout your journey before, during, and after launch.
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One of our franchise team will reach out within 24 hours.

Your details are kept private and are never shared with third parties.