Grocery franchise inVaranasi
Open a Grocery Select supermarket in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Stores from 300 sq ft, a 5-year agreement and support from site selection to launch.
- Indicative investment
- from ₹12.74 lakh
- Store size
- 300 – 5,000 sq ft
- Territory protection
- 1 – 3 km by size
- Royalty
- nil for 6 months
Why Varanasi suits a neighbourhood supermarket
Varanasi combines an old city of narrow lanes with newer residential areas around Sigra, Lanka and the ring road. Pilgrims, students and local families all shop here.
Visitors and a large student population add to household demand, which can steady footfall through the year. Convenience and a broad range are valuable.
Choosing a shop: Outside the old city, look at wider roads in Sigra, Bhelupur and Lanka; access for deliveries matters in congested areas.
Localities to consider in Varanasi
Examples of residential and market catchments. Final suitability depends on the specific shop.
- Sigra
- Lanka
- Bhelupur
- Mahmoorganj
- Pandeypur
- Shivpur
Which format fits: Mini Mart is practical where space is tight; Super Mart suits wider roadside units.
Varanasi at a glance
Varanasi has a dense old core and spreading newer residential areas. Narrow lanes in the old city limit modern formats, but outer neighbourhoods have wider roads and growing apartment demand.
More areas worth a look: Sigra, Lanka, Bhelupur, Sundarpur, Mahmoorganj, Pandeypur.
Before you sign a lease: Check delivery access; the old city's lanes can restrict vehicles, so outer areas are easier for stock handling.
Three store formats
Mini Mart
300–600 sq ft
Compact neighbourhood store: daily staples, dairy, snacks, toiletries and household basics.
Fit-out and opening stock: ₹1,200 per sq ft
Super Mart
601–1,000 sq ft
Full neighbourhood supermarket: wider grocery, fresh produce, bakery, kitchenware and personal care.
Fit-out and opening stock: ₹1,100 per sq ft
Hyper Mart
1,001–5,000 sq ft
Destination store for large catchments: the full 19-category range with deeper choice.
Fit-out and opening stock: ₹1,000 per sq ft
What a store in Varanasi costs
Indicative, in rupees. Fit-out and opening stock are each charged at the per-sq-ft rate for the shop size. Fees include 18% GST on the franchise and software fee. The security deposit of ₹2 lakh is refundable.
| Shop size | Rate per sq ft | Interior fit-out | Fees, GST and deposit | Opening stock | Indicative total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 sq ftMini Mart | ₹1,200 | ₹3.6 lakh | ₹5.54 lakh | ₹3.6 lakh | ₹12.74 lakh |
| 600 sq ftMini Mart | ₹1,200 | ₹7.2 lakh | ₹5.54 lakh | ₹7.2 lakh | ₹19.94 lakh |
| 1,000 sq ftSuper Mart | ₹1,100 | ₹11 lakh | ₹5.54 lakh | ₹11 lakh | ₹27.54 lakh |
| 2,000 sq ftHyper Mart | ₹1,000 | ₹20 lakh | ₹5.54 lakh | ₹20 lakh | ₹45.54 lakh |
| 5,000 sq ftHyper Mart | ₹1,000 | ₹50 lakh | ₹5.54 lakh | ₹50 lakh | ₹105.54 lakh |
- Franchise fee ₹2,25,000 + GST, one time
- Software fee ₹75,000 + GST
- Royalty 3% of gross monthly sales from month 7, charged in months where sales reach ₹8 lakh; nil for the first 6 months
- Agreement 5 years, free renewal, 1-year lock-in, 30-day termination notice
What you get from Krisomika Retail
Support is on a reasonable-efforts basis. Day-to-day operations, staff and running costs remain with the franchisee.
- Site selection
- Catchment review and a site visit before you commit to a shop.
- Store design and fit-out
- Layout, theme, 3D signage and interior fit-out as per the fit-out inclusions schedule.
- Software and billing
- Retail billing and inventory software, plus membership cards.
- Vendors and purchasing
- Supplier onboarding, goods-receipt set-up and purchase support, with a purchase manager on site for the first month after launch.
- Launch marketing
- Launch campaign with banners, pamphlets and social media, plus a ready offers kit.
- People and compliance
- Recruitment and training assistance, licence guidance, staff uniforms and three months of accounting support.
From enquiry to opening day
Enquire
Share your city, locality and shop size. The franchise team calls you back.
Visit and review
Book a site visit. We review footfall, frontage and the catchment with you.
Choose format and quotation
Pick Mini, Super or Hyper Mart and receive a written quotation.
Sign the agreement
A token amount adjusts against the franchise fee. Territory is fixed by shop size.
Fit-out and set-up
Interiors, signage, software, vendors and opening stock.
Training and launch
Staff training and a launch campaign. The indicative timeline is about 45 days.
About Krisomika Retail
Krisomika Retail Private Limited is the company behind Grocery Select Supermarket, headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It is a registered Indian company (CIN U47110UP2026PTC242822) that offers a franchisee-owned, franchisee-operated grocery format built for first-time retail owners.
Each store carries up to 19 general-merchandise categories, including grocery, dairy, bakery, fruit and vegetables, frozen food, kitchenware, stationery, personal care and pet food, so one store can serve the whole household.
Questions about a franchise in Varanasi
Which parts of Varanasi suit a Grocery Select store?
Neighbourhoods like Sigra, Lanka and Bhelupur have the width and footfall for a store.
What approvals does a grocery store in Varanasi usually need?
A grocery store generally needs GST registration, an FSSAI registration or licence for food, and a shop and establishment registration in Uttar Pradesh; some municipal bodies also ask for a trade licence. Rules and fees change, so confirm the current checklist with the local authority before you finalise the shop.
Can a Varanasi franchise serve students and visitors?
Locations near the university and busy visitor routes can see steady daily footfall. Your site visit will assess which catchment suits your shop.
How much does a grocery franchise in Varanasi cost?
Indicative total investment starts at about ₹12.74 lakh for a 300 sq ft Mini Mart and rises with shop size; see the table on this page. This covers fit-out, opening stock, fees, GST on fees and the refundable security deposit.
What is the Grocery Select franchise model?
Grocery Select runs on a franchisee-owned, franchisee-operated (FOFO) model. You invest in and run the store; Krisomika Retail provides the brand, store format, software, supplier access and support.
What are the franchise fees?
The one-time franchise fee is ₹2,25,000 plus 18% GST and the software fee is ₹75,000 plus 18% GST. A refundable security deposit of ₹2,00,000 also applies.
How does royalty work?
Royalty is nil for the first 6 months after store opening. After that it is 3 percent of gross monthly sales, charged only in months where sales reach ₹8 lakh.
How long is the agreement?
The term is 5 years and renewal is free of cost. There is a 1-year lock-in after store opening and a 30-day termination notice.
Do I need retail experience?
No. The model is designed for first-time retail entrepreneurs, with training and set-up support from the franchise team.
Tell us about your Varanasi location
The franchise team replies within 2 business days. You can also call +91 74280 24111 or write to franchise@krisomikaretail.com.