Thinking of opening a Jumboking outlet in 2026? Good choice — Jumboking is one of India’s best-known pure vegetarian burger QSRs with an asset-light, 100% franchised model that targets high-footfall locations (transit hubs, malls, markets). Below is a clear, practical breakdown of the costs you should plan for, plus what each fee buys you and how to think about payback and profitability.

1. One-time fees (what you pay to join)

Franchise fee:

The commonly reported non-refundable franchise fee is ₹4 lakh (inclusive of GST). This is the brand-access fee and typically covers use of the brand, initial support and training materials.

Security deposit:

Several official and franchise-info pages note a refundable deposit  ₹50,000. This is usually held against inventory/contractual obligations and returned per the agreement terms.

2.Store setup/ capex (fit-out + equipment+ loose furniture)

The overall investment for a Jumboking franchise varies mainly by Store format ( Kisok,High Street, Dine In), location, and interior finish level. On average, most franchise listings and industry reports indicate a typical range of ₹25–30 lakh for a 200–400 sq. ft. outlet.

• Entry-level kiosks (150 sq. ft. ), especially at transit points, 
• High Street (250 sq. ft. ) Mostly near all stations or all markets.
• Premium mall outlets or high-footfall transit hubs (400 sq. ft.)

1. Equipment & Accessories –

You don’t need to source equipment on your own—Jumboking provides all essential kitchen equipment and accessories required to operate the outlet. This includes grills, fryers, refrigeration units, and other operational tools.

2. Civil & Interior Work – 

Jumboking has a standardized store design to ensure brand consistency across all outlets. Civil work and interiors are handled centrally by our team as per these guidelines. This helps maintain uniformity, brand identity, and a premium customer experience.

3. Loose Furniture – 

For dine-in or seating-enabled stores, we also provide loose furniture such as chairs, tables, and long seating arrangements. This typically adds around ₹1 lakh to the investment.

What Your One-Time CAPEX Includes

Your Jumboking franchise setup cost covers all major components required to launch your store successfully, such as:

• Complete civil and interior work
• Kitchen equipment (refrigeration, fryers, grills, etc.)
• Furniture (for dining formats)
• Signage and branding elements
• POS system & basic IT setup
• Licences and initial permits

This is a one-time investment designed to fully equip you with everything needed to start operating from day one.

3. Working capital & inventory

• Initial inventory + working capital: Plan for ₹2–6 lakh depending on sales ramp expectations and delivery tie-ups. This covers raw materials, packaging, initial staff wages, small contingencies and marketing at launch. Aggregator reports encourage keeping 1–2 months of working capital handy. Jumboking produces about 120+ tons of raw materials every month. We have a fixed supplier for Bun and frozen items. we use bake best foods private limited For Bun and for frozen items  Radhe Krishna Food Pvt Ltd.

4. Ongoing fees (royalty & marketing)

• Royalty / commission: Common industry figures reported for similar QSRs and some Jumboking listings show a royalty in the single-digit to low-teens percent range of gross/net sales (examples include references to around 10% + GST on net sales in some writeups, while older aggregator listings list higher percentages). Expect a royalty + marketing contribution built into the contract — confirm exact numbers in the final Franchise Agreement.
• Marketing contribution: Many brands collect a separate marketing fund (fixed % of sales) for national/regional campaigns — budget for this as part of monthly operating costs. We charge only 4% of total on Net sales. And from a marketing point of view we do digital branding in a central way.  We do promotions with our social media when your outlets are open.

5. Space & location requirements

Size: Typical Jumboking outlets are compact — ~200–400 sq ft — designed for quick service and transit footfall. Location is the single most important revenue driver: stations/airports/malls outperform standalone street outlets in transaction volumes.

6. Estimated total first-year investment (illustrative)

• Low end (kiosk, small location): ₹30–35 lakh (includes franchise fee + basic capex + working capital).
• Mid / typical: ₹28–30 lakh.
• High end (mall/prime transit, larger fit-out): ₹50 lakh and up.
  These ranges align with multiple franchise portals and recent franchise analyses.

7. Payback & profitability expectations

Reported payback times vary by location and execution. Industry writeups and franchise analyses indicate payback often in 1–3 years under good footfall and disciplined cost control; margins depend heavily on rent, labour and location headwinds. Do conservative modelling for rent shocks and lower-than-expected footfall.

8. What you should do next (quick checklist)

1. Request the official franchise pack from Jumboking (their website franchise/contact form). Official FAQ and terms will be the final source for exact fees. 
2. Run a location feasibility with projected daily transactions and rent sensitivity.
3. Speak to existing franchisees (ask franchisor for references).
4. Get a lawyer/accountant to review the franchise agreement, especially royalty, term, renewal and exit clauses.

Bottom line

A Jumboking franchise in 2025 is typically an ₹30–50 lakh project from application to launch, with a franchise fee commonly reported at ₹4 lakh and ongoing royalties/marketing contributions that vary by contract. Location, rent and execution will determine whether you hit a 12-month or 36-month payback — so build conservative financials and verify exact terms from Jumboking’s official franchise team before committing