Supermarket franchising in India is not new. You’ve seen big names offer their “plug-and-play” formats, flashy branding, and big promises.
But when you look closely, most traditional franchise models come with high costs, low control, and even royalties that eat into your profits.
At Mar-Cat, we believe it’s time to rethink franchising for the modern Indian entrepreneur.
Let’s break down how Mar-Cat is different—and better—than most conventional supermarket franchises.
Other Franchises:
Most supermarket franchises charge 5–10% royalty on your monthly revenue—whether you’re profitable or not.
Mar-Cat:
We charge zero royalty. You keep what you earn. The store is yours, not ours in disguise.
✅ You own 100% of your business.
✅ No hidden cuts. No ongoing fees.
Other Franchises:
Assume you know the business already. Provide a brand name, but limited real help on the ground.
Mar-Cat:
We walk with you from scratch—right from choosing your location to running your first cash register.
✅ Assistance with staff hiring
✅ Store layout & design support
✅ Inventory planning & system training
Even if you’ve never run a retail store before, we make you retail-ready.
Other Franchises:
Often leave it to you to “figure it out” or recommend locations based on vague data.
Mar-Cat:
We use data-backed models to analyze population density, footfall, competitor presence, and income patterns before approving any location.
✅ You invest where success is more likely—not just where rent is cheap.
Other Franchises:
Push central procurement with rigid margins and high minimum stock levels—often leading to dead stock and expiry losses.
Mar-Cat:
Helps you connect with the right local vendors, ensures demand-based purchasing, and uses AI-backed inventory tools.
✅ Stock what sells, avoid what doesn’t.
✅ Reduce wastage, free up working capital.
Other Franchises:
Provide generic marketing kits, disconnected from your city or neighborhood.
Mar-Cat:
Designs hyperlocal campaigns (WhatsApp, influencers, events, Google Ads) specific to your area to get footfall from Day One.
✅ Launch support
✅ Local promotion strategies
✅ Digital tools built for your audience
Other Franchises:
Still rely on outdated billing systems and offer limited digital integration.
Mar-Cat:
Gives you modern POS, real-time dashboards, digital ordering systems, and tools for home delivery integration.
✅ Scale faster, manage smarter, serve better.
| Feature | Mar-Cat ✅ | Traditional Franchise ❌ |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty Charges | Zero | 5–10% Monthly Cut |
| Ownership | 100% Yours | Shared/Restricted |
| Location Support | Full Data-Driven Survey | Minimal or Generic Guidance |
| Inventory Planning | Demand-Based + Local Connects | Centralized + Overloaded |
| Staff & Training | Included | Often Missing |
| Marketing Support | Hyperlocal, Digital-First | Generic, National-Level |
| Technology Tools | Smart POS, Dashboard, Delivery (In Progress), Next leap is Ai | Basic Billing |
If you’re thinking of opening a supermarket and want more than just a signboard, Mar-Cat is built for you.
We’re not a typical franchise—we’re a retail movement.
We empower local entrepreneurs to run modern, profitable stores with zero royalty, full support, and future-ready systems.
"We're not building just stores—we're building the pillars of a new India, one neighborhood at a time."
Mar-Cat is more than a supermarket franchise—it’s a movement redefining Indian retail.
From local ownership to smart systems, we help you build a future-ready supermarket that thrives from the start.
