Dumpling Hood 8.6 /10

- Dumpling Hood is a premier healthy QSR brand founded in 2014 that has rapidly expanded to over 150+ outlets across India.
- The brand uniquely differentiates itself by serving dumplings crafted from 100% whole wheat and ragi (millet) wrapper shells with zero preservatives, MSG, or refined flour.
- A master franchisee retains a 60% share (INR 5.40 Lakhs) of the standard INR 9 lakh individual franchise fee, as well as 60% of monthly royalties collected within their exclusive territory.
- This generous split allows them to fully break even by selling just 56% to 57% of their store potential, while also receiving two free outlets for direct operational profit.
- The franchise partners need an FSSAI license to operate.

Monthly sales and profit margins:
1) Format 1 – Takeaway:
- INR 12 lakh monthly sales: Achievable with an AOV of INR 200 by generating around 200 orders per day, supported by takeaway, delivery, repeat customers, and a high-volume menu.
- 40% margin: Supported by the compact format, low rent, only 3 staff, standardized preparation, controlled food costs, and high order volumes, which help keep operating costs low.

2) Format 2 – Dining:
- INR 15 lakh monthly sales: Achievable with an AOV of INR 200 by generating around 250 orders per day, combining dine-in, takeaway, and delivery sales, along with upselling through combos, beverages, and add-ons.
- 40% margin: Supported by efficient operations with 5 staff, standardized food preparation, controlled costs, and higher sales volume, allowing fixed costs such as rent and salaries to be spread across more orders. - Whole wheat dumplings (8 pcs)
- Ragi momos (6 pcs)
- Momo burgers & baos.
- Momo pizza.
- Thai curry, noodles & fried rice.
- Wraps & pasta.
- Appetisers, sandwiches & soups.
- Matcha series.
- Beverages (coolers, shakes, coffees & teas) Gurugram, Noida, Ahmedabad, Delhi. You can connect with us on SMERGERS and we will guide you through the process. - Managing outlet operations and ensuring smooth daily functioning.
- Recruiting, training, and managing staff.
- Maintaining Dumpling Hood’s quality, hygiene, food safety, and service standards.
- Driving local sales, customer acquisition, and marketing activities.
- Managing inventory, procurement, and operational expenses efficiently.
- Ensuring consistent adherence to the brand’s menu, recipes, pricing, and operating processes.
- Identifying suitable locations and supporting the setup and launch of new outlets within the territory.
- Building local customer relationships and maximizing the potential of the assigned territory.
- Monitoring outlet performance and working toward achieving agreed sales and profitability targets. - Franchise setup support and guidance on outlet selection and launch.
- Training for the franchisee and operational staff on food preparation, SOPs, customer service, and outlet management.
- Standardized recipes, menu, and operating procedures to ensure consistency across outlets.
- Branding and marketing support, including guidance for local promotional activities.
- Supply-chain and procurement guidance to help maintain consistent product quality.
- Operational support and ongoing guidance to help franchisees improve outlet performance.
- Assistance with new outlet planning and expansion within the franchisee’s exclusive territory.
- Continued access to the established Dumpling Hood brand, business model, and operational know-how, enabling the franchisee to leverage an existing QSR concept rather than building a brand from scratch.