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Franchise Terms & Conditions

Last updated: September 2026

Franchise Terms & Conditions

Root2Rank welcomes selected individuals, proprietorships, partnerships, LLPs and companies to operate authorised Root2Rank learning centres under our franchise model.

Our franchise programme is designed to provide partners with access to the Root2Rank brand, academic programmes, curriculum, teaching methodology, training and operational support, subject to the terms and conditions of the Franchise Agreement.

1. Franchise Appointment

Selected franchise partners may be authorised to establish and operate a Root2Rank learning centre within an approved territory.

Franchise appointment is subject to:

Root2Rank reserves the right to approve or reject franchise applications based on its internal selection criteria.

2. Franchise Programmes

Depending on the approved franchise package, a Root2Rank centre may offer:

The programmes available at each centre will be determined by Root2Rank and the applicable franchise package.

3. Independent Business Relationship

The franchisee operates the centre as an independent business operator.

The franchise relationship does not create:

The franchisee may not represent itself as the owner, director, employee or legal representative of Root2Rank unless expressly authorised in writing.

4. Franchise Term

The initial franchise term will be specified in the Franchise Agreement.

Renewal is not automatic and may be considered based on:

Renewal terms and applicable renewal fees will be communicated separately.

5. Franchise Fee

The franchisee is required to pay the applicable franchise fee for the selected franchise package.

Depending on the package, the franchise fee may include:

The exact inclusions, fees and payment schedule will be specified in the applicable Commercial Schedule.

6. Royalty / Revenue Sharing

Depending on the selected franchise model, Root2Rank may operate one of the following commercial structures:

The applicable model and percentage/amount will be clearly stated in the Franchise Agreement.

Franchisees are required to maintain accurate student enrolment, fee and revenue records.

7. Security Deposit

Where applicable, a refundable security deposit may be collected from the franchisee.

The security deposit may be used, subject to the Franchise Agreement and applicable law, towards outstanding contractual amounts, unreturned Root2Rank property, damage to authorised materials or other contractual liabilities.

Any eligible balance will be settled according to the agreed exit and settlement process.

8. Franchise Territory

Each franchise centre will operate within an approved territory.

The territory may be defined by:

Territorial exclusivity will apply only where it is expressly granted in writing.

Unless expressly agreed otherwise, franchisees should not assume that their territory is exclusive.

Root2Rank may continue to operate online programmes, school partnerships, corporate programmes, digital programmes or other authorised activities subject to the agreed territorial rights.

9. Centre Location & Infrastructure

All franchise centre locations must receive Root2Rank approval before operations begin.

The centre should meet applicable requirements relating to:

The franchisee is generally responsible for rent, utilities, maintenance, staffing and other local operating expenses unless otherwise agreed.

10. Centre Setup & Branding

The franchise centre must follow Root2Rank's approved brand and centre standards.

These may include:

The Root2Rank logo, colours, tagline and other brand elements may not be modified without prior written approval.

11. Brand & Trademark Usage

Root2Rank grants an authorised franchisee a limited right to use approved Root2Rank branding solely for operating the approved franchise centre during the franchise term.

Franchisees must:

Franchisees may not register Root2Rank's name, logo or branding as their own trademark, company name, domain or business identity without written permission.

12. Intellectual Property

All Root2Rank intellectual property remains the property of Root2Rank or its applicable owner.

This may include:

The franchisee receives only the rights expressly granted under the Franchise Agreement.

13. Protection of Root2Rank Materials

Franchisees may not:

All proprietary materials must be used only for authorised Root2Rank activities.

14. Training & Teacher Standards

Root2Rank may provide initial training to franchisees and approved teaching staff.

Training may cover:

Teachers are expected to meet Root2Rank's required standards for qualifications, subject knowledge, communication, training and classroom behaviour.

Additional training may be required when new programmes, systems or academic methodologies are introduced.

15. Curriculum & Academic Standards

Root2Rank-branded programmes must follow the approved Root2Rank curriculum and teaching methodology.

Franchisees may not independently change core curriculum, assessments or teaching methodology without approval.

Root2Rank may periodically update:

These updates are intended to maintain consistent academic standards across the Root2Rank network.

16. Student Admissions & Records

Franchisees must follow approved student admission procedures and maintain accurate records.

Records may include:

All student information must be handled responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy and data-protection requirements.

17. Student Fee Policy

Where Root2Rank prescribes standard pricing, franchisees are expected to follow the approved pricing structure.

Discounts, special offers or promotional pricing requiring approval must be approved in advance.

All student payments must be properly recorded and appropriate receipts/invoices issued.

18. No Guaranteed Results

Root2Rank and its franchisees must not make misleading or unsupported claims.

The franchisee must not promise:

Academic outcomes depend on multiple factors, including student effort, attendance, learning ability, preparation and examination conditions.

19. Marketing & Advertising

All Root2Rank marketing must be:

Franchisees must not use unsupported claims such as:

“100% Guaranteed Rank”

“Guaranteed IIT Selection”

“Guaranteed Government Job”

“Guaranteed Marks”

or similar claims.

20. Digital Marketing

Approval may be required before creating Root2Rank-branded:

All digital marketing must follow Root2Rank's brand and communication standards.

21. Student Data & Privacy

Franchisees must protect student and parent information.

Franchisees are responsible for:

Additional care must be taken when handling information relating to minors.

22. Child Safety

Student safety is a fundamental responsibility of every Root2Rank centre.

Franchisees should maintain:

Serious incidents involving students must be reported to Root2Rank promptly.

23. Quality Control

Root2Rank may periodically evaluate franchise centres to maintain consistent academic and operational standards.

Quality reviews may include:

Franchisees are expected to cooperate with reasonable quality-control procedures.

24. Financial Records & Audit

Franchisees must maintain accurate financial and operational records.

These may include:

Root2Rank may request reasonable information or conduct audits to verify contractual compliance and royalty/revenue-sharing calculations.

25. Confidentiality

Franchisees must protect confidential Root2Rank information.

Confidential information may include:

Confidential information must not be disclosed to competitors or unauthorised persons.

26. Statutory Compliance

The franchisee is independently responsible for complying with applicable laws and regulations relating to its business, including where applicable:

The franchise relationship does not transfer these independent obligations to Root2Rank.

27. No Sub-Franchising

A franchisee may not, without prior written approval from Root2Rank:

28. Transfer of Franchise

Any proposed transfer of ownership or control of the franchise business requires prior written approval.

Root2Rank may require:

29. Default

A franchisee may be considered in default for matters including:

30. Correction of Breaches

For non-serious breaches, Root2Rank may provide written notice requiring the franchisee to correct the breach within the period specified in the Franchise Agreement.

Serious matters involving fraud, major intellectual-property infringement, student safety or unlawful conduct may result in immediate action where legally permissible.

31. Termination

The Franchise Agreement may be terminated in accordance with its terms, including for:

32. After Termination

Following termination, the franchisee must:

33. Student Transition

Where a franchise centre closes or its franchise agreement ends, Root2Rank may establish reasonable arrangements to support continuity of students.

Depending on the circumstances, students may be transitioned to:

Specific financial arrangements will depend on the circumstances and applicable terms.

34. No Guarantee of Business Success

Root2Rank does not guarantee:

Any financial projections or estimates provided to prospective franchisees are indicative unless expressly guaranteed in a legally enforceable written agreement.

35. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the franchisee may be responsible for claims, losses, penalties, damages and expenses arising from its negligence, misconduct, unauthorised representations, local legal violations, employment disputes, unauthorised use of Root2Rank intellectual property, data/privacy violations caused by the franchisee or breach of the Franchise Agreement.

36. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be responsible for failure caused by circumstances beyond reasonable control, including:

37. Dispute Resolution

The parties will first attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith discussions.

Where a dispute cannot be resolved, the parties may proceed to mediation and/or arbitration as specified in the Franchise Agreement.

The final agreement will specify the applicable:

38. Governing Law

The Franchise Agreement shall be governed by the laws of India.

The applicable jurisdiction will be specified in the final Franchise Agreement.

39. Amendments

Any amendment to the Franchise Agreement must be made in writing and accepted by both parties.

Root2Rank may periodically update operational manuals, brand guidelines and applicable operating standards, subject to the terms of the Franchise Agreement.

40. Acceptance

By proceeding with the Root2Rank franchise application and entering into the Franchise Agreement, the franchisee acknowledges that it:

Important Notice

This webpage provides a summary of the key Root2Rank franchise terms and is intended for general information.

The signed Franchise Agreement, Commercial Schedule, operating manuals, brand guidelines and applicable policies will constitute the definitive contractual documents.

Prospective franchisees are encouraged to obtain independent professional and legal advice before entering into the franchise relationship.

Root2Rank reserves the right to amend its franchise policies, programmes and commercial terms from time to time, subject to applicable contractual obligations.