Is DESI DISTRICT a good franchise to buy?

Whether DESI DISTRICT is a good franchise investment depends on your personal goals, available capital, and local market conditions. We recommend reviewing the full FDD, speaking with existing franchisees listed in Item 20, and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

DESI DISTRICT

Desi District franchises operate fast casual eateries serving Indian fusion street foods, with an optional boutique grocery market under one roof offering Indian grocery items and proprietary products. The business model features two options: Eatery-only (about 3,500 sq ft) or Eatery & Market (up to 10,000 sq ft), relying on efficient operations, trained staff, and locations in high-traffic, upscale areas with strong visibility and parking. Target customers include college-aged individuals to elderly families seeking unique dining and grocery experiences in premium market positions.

$669K–$2503K

Investment

Since 2024

Franchising

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$30,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$669,200 – $2,503,000

Low: $669,200High: $2,503,000

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

4.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

N/A

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$100 – $2,000

Item 6 of FDD

4% royalty + $100-$2,000/mo software subscription

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.

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Extracted Item 19 Section

How DESI DISTRICT Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 76% of Fast Casual franchises

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
DESI DISTRICT Current	$669K – $2.5M	$30K	4.0%	0
Tropical Smoothie Cafe	$300K – $721K	$35K	6.0%	1,371
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ	$300K – $721K	$35K	6.0%	1,371
FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT)	$379K – $1.4M	$20K	6.0%	1,248
Zaxby's	$1.4M – $3.8M	$35K	6.0%	826
Qdoba	$548K – $1.3M	$40K	5.0%	652
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises	$532K – $1.2M	$39K	5.6%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual franchises by location count.

Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a DESI DISTRICT franchise ranges from $669,200 to $2,503,000. This includes a franchise fee of $30,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.0% of gross sales.