Expanding your brand via franchising is an exciting milestone. However, ensuring that every franchise partner maintains the same food safety standards is a challenge that requires clear FSSAI coordination.
Even if the brand is national, each individual franchise outlet **must** obtain its own FSSAI license using its specific localized address. The brand owner usually provides the standard SOPs for the license application.
To maintain brand reputation, franchises must follow uniform hygiene practices:
As a franchisor, you should mandate regular food safety audits for your partners. This ensures that a single outlet's mistake doesn't tarnish the entire brand's image across the country.
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Everything you need to know about FSSAI registration in India
Can I use the parent company's FSSAI license for my franchise?
No, every specific physical outlet must have its own FSSAI license tied to its own address.
Does the franchisor get penalized for a franchisee's hygiene failure?
Legally, the license holder is responsible, but the brand name can suffer significant reputational damage.
Is a Central License needed if I have franchises in multiple states?
The parent company may need a Central License as a 'Head Office', but each outlet still needs its local State/Basic registration.