Why TFI Built the NRI Corner
India's franchise market is full of opportunity — and full of people trying to sell that opportunity to NRIs who are investing from thousands of miles away, without local knowledge, and often without anyone watching their interest.
We have seen too many NRIs:
- ✗Invest in a franchise brand they were sold, not advised on — and discover the projections were wrong 6 months later
- ✗Set up a business remotely without proper company structure, location vetting, or team hiring — and watch it struggle before it even opens
- ✗Leave a hired manager in charge with no oversight system — and find out too late that the business was mismanaged
NRI Corner is TFI's answer. Three distinct services — each solving a different part of the NRI India franchise journey — delivered by the same firm that has built 500+ franchise frameworks and has never once accepted a commission from a brand to recommend it.
Three Services. One Trusted Partner.
Tell us where you are in your India franchise journey — and we will tell you which service fits. You can engage any service independently, or flow through all three for complete end-to-end support.
NRI Franchise Finder™
The right franchise for your profile, city, and investment size. Researched. Vetted. Honestly advised.
FIXED FEE ₹25,000 · One-time · Delivered in 7–10 working days
What Is This Service
You are an NRI looking at India franchise investment — but the options are overwhelming, the pitches all sound good, and you have no way to separate the real opportunities from the ones that are only real on paper. NRI Franchise Finder™ is a structured advisory engagement where TFI does the research, vetting, and curation — and gives you a shortlist of 3–5 franchise brands that genuinely match your profile. Not the brands that pay us. The brands that fit you.
What You Get
- 1-hour NRI Profile Session: investment capacity, city preference, level of involvement, return expectations
- Curated shortlist of 3–5 franchise brands with TFI's honest pros and cons for each
- Total investment sizing for each brand: franchise fee + setup costs + working capital + 6-month buffer
- City and location tier recommendation with rationale
- Brand due-diligence red flags report
- Written advisory report delivered within 7–10 working days
- 1-hour debrief call to walk through the findings
Best for: NRIs in the research and decision stage. Those who want an honest second opinion before investing.
Book NRI Franchise Finder™ →NRI Franchise Setup™
From franchise agreement to grand opening — TFI manages every step of setting up your India franchise.
FIXED FEE ₹1,50,000 · 90–120 days · End-to-end execution
What Is This Service
You have chosen your franchise brand. Now the real work begins — and most of it needs to happen on the ground in India while you are sitting in Dubai, Sydney, or Houston. NRI Franchise Setup™ means TFI manages this entire process on your behalf. You get a functioning, open franchise — without having to be in India for 4 months.
What You Get
- Company formation advisory: LLP / Pvt. Ltd. structure, documentation guidance, and CA referral
- Franchise Agreement review and NRI-specific clause flagging before you sign
- Location search and shortlisting: footfall analysis, rental benchmarking, franchisor approval
- Fitout and interiors coordination: vendor selection, timeline management, brand standard compliance
- Team hiring: job descriptions, interview coordination, shortlisting for key roles
- Regulatory and licensing support: FSSAI, Shops & Establishment, GST registration
- Franchisor onboarding coordination: training schedules, SOP handover, supply chain setup
- Pre-opening checklist and soft launch support
- Grand opening coordination: launch day plan, social media brief, first-week operations checklist
- 30-day post-launch advisory call included
Best for: NRIs who have chosen a franchise brand and need a trusted firm to manage the complete India setup — without relocating.
Begin NRI Franchise Setup™ →NRI Franchise Manager™
A TFI-employed Operations Manager runs your franchise day to day. You get performance reports — not headaches.
SALARY + PERFORMANCE · TFI Payroll Model · Dedicated Ops Manager on TFI's payroll
What Is This Service
Your franchise is open. Now it needs to be run. NRI Franchise Manager™ places a qualified Operations Manager on TFI's payroll, dedicated to your franchise outlet(s). You pay TFI a management fee. TFI employs, manages, evaluates, and if necessary, replaces the Operations Manager. You receive a plain-English monthly performance report. Your investment is watched. Your business is run.
What You Get
- Dedicated Operations Manager assigned to your franchise — employed by TFI, not by you directly
- Operations Manager handles: daily store operations, staff scheduling, inventory management, quality control
- TFI manages the Operations Manager: monthly performance reviews, KPI tracking, escalation handling, replacement if needed
- Monthly NRI Performance Report: revenue, footfall, staff status, franchisor compliance, issues flagged, action taken
- WhatsApp daily summary: open/close confirmation, daily revenue figure, incident flag
- Quarterly strategy call with TFI: expansion, lease renegotiation, brand renewal advisory
- Franchisor relationship management: TFI attends franchisee meetings, manages brand audits
- Emergency escalation support: staff walkout, equipment failure, compliance notice — TFI manages first response
Best for: NRIs who have an operational franchise and need a professional, accountable management layer — without managing a hired manager themselves from abroad.
Enquire About NRI Franchise Manager™ →Clear Pricing. No Hidden Fees. No Commissions.
Service & Fee Structure
| Service | Fee Model | Amount | What You Pay For |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRI Franchise Finder™ | Fixed Fee | ₹25,000 | Research, curation, shortlist of 3–5 vetted brands, advisory report, debrief call |
| NRI Franchise Setup™ | Fixed Fee | ₹1,50,000 | End-to-end setup: company formation to grand opening — approx. 90–120 days |
| NRI Franchise Manager™ | Salary + Performance (TFI Payroll) | On request | Dedicated Ops Manager on TFI payroll + monthly reporting + escalation support |
| Brand commissions accepted? | ZERO — TFI does not accept referral fees or commissions from any franchise brand. Ever. | ||
How the TFI Payroll Model Works
The NRI Franchise Manager™ Structure
The NRI Franchise Manager™ service uses a structure that is unique to TFI — designed specifically to solve the accountability gap that every NRI franchise investor faces.
Why this model is better than hiring a manager yourself
When an NRI hires a manager directly, accountability breaks down quickly — the NRI is far away, the manager knows it, and there is no one in between. When TFI employs the manager, TFI's reputation is on the line. The manager is accountable to TFI. TFI is accountable to you. The chain works.
How It Works
From First Conversation to Operational Business
Tell Us Where You Are
Fill in the NRI Corner inquiry form. It takes 5 minutes. Tell us which service you need, your investment appetite, your city preference, and your current situation.
20-Minute Discovery Call
A TFI advisor will review your form before the call and come prepared. In 20 minutes we will tell you which service fits, timeline, fees, and right first step. No sales pressure.
Engagement Agreement
If you decide to proceed, we formalise the engagement. Payment is made to Clevism Private Limited via NRE/NRO transfer or international wire.
Execution Begins
For Finder™ — research starts immediately. For Setup™ — franchise agreement review and company formation. For Manager™ — Operations Manager recruitment begins.
You Stay Informed
At every stage, you receive updates in a format that works for you — WhatsApp, email, or scheduled calls. You are never left wondering what is happening with your business.
Who Is the NRI Corner For?
Four NRI Profiles We Serve
🌎 NRI Investor
Based abroad permanently. Wants India franchise investment for passive income. Has capital to invest but needs guidance on which brand, which city, and how to structure management.
✈️ Returning NRI
Planning to return to India in 1–5 years. Wants a franchise business running before arrival so they return to revenue and structure — not a blank slate.
👪 NRI Setting Up for Family
Based abroad. A parent, spouse, or sibling in India needs a business. NRI funds it, family member operates it. Needs the right brand, right structure, and enough oversight to protect the investment.
🔒 The Hands-Off Owner
Already owns an India franchise but has no reliable management layer. The hired manager is unsupervised. The franchisor reports are the only view of performance. Needs TFI to fix that.
FAQ
Common NRI Corner Questions
NRI Corner Inquiry Form
Tell Us What You Need — We'll Tell You the Right Path
Fill this in. It takes 5 minutes. A TFI advisor will review your responses before your discovery call and come prepared with specific, relevant observations — not a generic introduction.
India Is the Opportunity. TFI Is the Firm That Makes It Work for You.
Start with a free 20-minute discovery call. Tell us what you want to build in India, what you have to invest, and how involved you can be. We will tell you honestly — which service fits, whether the brand you are considering makes sense, and what a realistic path to a working India franchise looks like for you.
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