Franchise & Licensing · Commission-only · India ↔ EU
50Franchise & Licensing — India to EU
Indian franchise brands (Haldiram's, Barbeque Nation, Amul, Fabindia) are seeking EU master franchisees. EU franchise systems (McDonald's, Subway, 7-Eleven) are seeking India master franchisees. AJG facilitates cross-border franchise introductions.
Master FranchiseArea DeveloperFranchise AgreementIP LicensingBrand LicensingEU FranchiseIndia FranchiseFDDRoyaltyTerritory RightsFOCO Model
Indian franchise export — brand licensing to EU markets. IndFranchise & Licensing — India Export Value
EU franchise systems entering India — master franchise rightEU Import Demand
5-8% of franchise fee — one-time master franchise fee (USD 1AJG Commission Range
+15% CAGR for cross-border franchise introductions involvingGrowth Rate
+15% CAGR for cross-border franchise introductions involving India
FTA duty impact
Services and IP licensing — no product tariffs. IP protection and royalty repatriation provisions are key FTA chapter items.
Bilateral trade flow
India ↔ EU · the directions.
India to EU (Exports)
Master franchise rights introduction (India brand → EU master franchisee), EU franchise system introduction to India master franchisee, area developer programme facilitation, franchise agreement advisory
EU to India (Imports)
EU franchise systems (F&B, retail, services) seeking India master franchisee rights
Sector risk framework
Risks · assessment · mitigation.
Risk
Assessment
Mitigation
Market access and regulatory compliance
Medium / Medium
Engage EU-qualified compliance advisors and ensure all documentation meets destination market requirements.
Composite intelligence scores across seven dimensions · Updated April 2026 · Data sourced from bilateral trade statistics, EU Commission, MCI India, UNCTAD, and principal commercial experience.
Strategic Position
↑ Rising↑ Accelerating
⏱ Typical first deal: 12 months
Trade Corridor Heat
India → EU62/100
EU → India70/100
Dimension Detail
Market Size65
Growth Rate75
Entry Ease60
Regulatory Safety58
Market Openness55
Commission Yield80
FTA Boost68
Costing Intelligence
EU Import Duty (avg)0% (services)
CBAM ExposureExempt
Typical Commission1–3% franchise fee
Incoterm (typical)N/A
Working Capital Cycle0 days
Deal Count (target/yr)2
Data UpdatedApril 2026
Logistics Efficiency98/100
Compliance Simplicity55/100
Scores explained: All 0–100. Higher = more favourable. Entry Ease: 100 = no barriers. Regulatory Safety: 100 = low risk. Market Openness: 100 = low intermediary competition.
Multilateral Corridor Comparison — Global Overlay
Six global trade corridors plotted simultaneously on one radar. Outer polygon = stronger opportunity. Use this to compare which markets to prioritise for principal origination, route selection and mandate structuring.
India–EU bilateral trade data alongside India's total global export position — and how India ranks as an EU supplier vs the world's top competing nations.
India ↔ EU · Bilateral
India → EU ExportsUSD 850M
EU → India ImportsUSD 2,500M
Trade Balance−USD 1,650M
Bilateral CAGR18.5%
EU's share of India's total exports: 30.4%
India · Global Picture
Total India ExportsUSD 2,800M
Total India ImportsUSD 9,500M
India World Share0.8%
Non-EU Opportunity69.6% of exports
India in EU Market
EU Market Share1.5% of EU imports
EU Supplier Rank#15 supplier
Trend↑ Gaining share
FTA est.: Rank #13 within 3 yrs of India-EU FTA implementation.
EU Market Share — India vs Top Competitors (% of EU imports in this vertical)
India currently ranks #15 among EU suppliers for this vertical — trend: gaining. India-EU FTA expected to improve rank by 2–3 positions within 3 years.
India-EU FTA Duty Saving Estimator
Indicative duty savings when India-EU FTA enters into force (target 2026+). Current EU MFN duty: 0% (services). FTA target: 0% (phased).
On USD 1M FOB
Nil
annual duty saving
On USD 5M FOB
Nil
annual duty saving
On USD 10M FOB
Nil
annual duty saving
FTA saving = EU MFN duty × shipment value. Applies when India-EU FTA is in force. Phased tariff schedules may reduce Year 1 saving vs full rate. Use the FTA Savings Estimator tool for HS-code specific calculations.
Franchise opportunity · Franchise & Licensing
Operate Franchise & Licensing mandates in your territory.
Every Direction. Every Configuration. Commission-Only.
Not just bilateral India↔EU. AJG brokers all directions — Unilateral, Bilateral, Trilateral, Multilateral.
Each route below is an active mandate configuration we work across both principals.
TRILATERAL
India → UAE → EU
Via: Dubai JAFZA
UAE CEPA gives 0% duty for Indian goods into UAE. UAE-EU trade then routes finished goods to Europe. Significant duty + logistics advantage.
💡 8–15% duty saving on select HS codes vs direct India→EU