India's Plant-Powered Revolution
Be Part of the Pause Café Franchise
Join a community of conscious entrepreneurs expanding India's most loved plant-forward café. We provide everything you need to succeed.
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Jain friendly
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Plant forward
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Vegan friendly
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Gluten free
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Diabetic friendly
Pause Café is redefining how India eats — indulgent, modern, and 100% plant-powered.
Our flagship Mumbai café has become a community hub for conscious consumers, creators, and food lovers. Now, we're inviting passionate partners to expand Pause across India.
Revenue Sharing Model
Transparent, performance-based partnership structure that aligns our success with yours.
Royalty Fee
5% of Net Sales
Brand Marketing Fee
1.5% of Net Sales
Franchise Term
5 years (renewable)
Investment Category
Clear, transparent investment structure designed for passionate partners
Investment Category
Estimated Cost (INR)
Franchise Fee
₹10–15 Lakhs
Café Setup & Interiors
₹70 Lakhs – ₹1.4 Crore
Equipment & Kitchen
₹20–30 Lakhs
What You Get
Complete support system to launch and scale your Pause Café franchise
Turnkey Setup
End-to-end support with location design, menu development, comprehensive training, and established supply chain partnerships.
Launch Support
Strategic PR campaigns, influencer outreach partnerships, and localized event marketing to ensure strong market entry.
Brand Assets
Complete access to Pause Café branding, packaging design, social media toolkit, and proprietary menu intellectual property.
Operational Guidance
On-site training programs, ongoing performance audits, and continuous support to ensure operational excellence.
Ideal Partner Profile
We're seeking passionate entrepreneurs who share our vision for conscious, plant-powered dining.
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Passionate about food, wellness & sustainability
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Experience in F&B, retail or hospitality (preferred, not required)
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Want to be part of a purpose-led, fast-scaling brand
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Committed to building community and brand values
Why Now?
The timing is perfect for plant-powered café franchises in India
13% +
Market Growth
India's café market projected to grow >13% CAGR (2024-2029)
Rising Demand
Increasing demand for conscious, vegetarian & vegan dining options
Early Advantage
Early partners enjoy exclusive city/territory rights and lower initial fees
Steps to Becoming a Pause Café Franchisee
A clear, streamlined process to help you launch your Pause Café franchise
Ready to Join the Revolution?
Let's discuss how you can bring Pause Café to your city and build a thriving, purpose-led business.
Have questions? Reach out to our franchise team
Frequently Asked Questions
The team
Pause Mumbai was born from the shared vision and passion of founders: Rohit Dadlani, Mohit Menghrajani, and Amy Aela. Their synergy...a harmonious blend of culinary curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and aesthetic finesse, has shaped PAUSE into a culinary sanctuary in the heart of the city.
But PAUSE wouldn’t be what it is without the talented team standing alongside them. From their innovative culinary founding Chef Pooja Masurkar to the meticulous ingredient-curators and warm front-of-house crew, every person at PAUSE plays a vital role. It's their collective dedication, infusing quality, innovation, and heart into each menu item that transforms meals into memorable experiences.
