2026 EXPANSION Franchise applications now open

Bring the future
of learning to
your city.

Partner with Chitti to launch a premium Preschool + After-School STEM brand in your community. We handle marketing, sales, and curriculum. You build a legacy.

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★★★★★ 4.9
10,000+ families · 2 countries · 3 launching 2026
Franchise Application

Apply to become a Chitti Partner.

Takes 60 seconds. Our partnership team will call you within 48 hours.

We respond to every serious applicant within 48 hours.
No sales pressure. Just a real conversation.

See how Chitti Franchise works

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Why partner with us

A proven brand. A real partnership.
Not just a license.

Most franchise models hand you a logo and disappear. We don't. Chitti partners get a fully operating system — brand, marketing, sales pipeline, curriculum, training — so you can focus on building something meaningful in your city.

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A brand parents already trust

6+ years. 10,000+ families. Built by LMES Academy — Chennai's most respected STEM education company. Parents recognize the name before you even start.

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We handle marketing & sales

Our Chennai team runs your Meta + Google ads, generates leads, handles enquiry calls, and books admissions. You don't need a marketing budget or a sales team — you focus on running a great centre.

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Long-term partners only

We don't onboard money-minded operators. We look for partners with strong local relationships who think in decades — not quarters. The right people win bigger with us.

Two proven brands · One opportunity

Two businesses under one roof.

You get the rights to operate both Chitti Preschool and Chitti After-School STEM from a single centre — doubling your revenue streams and parent retention from age 2 all the way to grade 8.

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Ages 2 – 6

Chitti Preschool & Daycare

Premium preschool and daycare with hands-on, zero-screen learning. Designed around play, exploration, and one-on-one attention.

Daycare + preschool programs
Teacher training included
Curriculum + parent app
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Grades 1 – 8

Chitti After-School STEM

Hands-on coding, robotics, electronics, aerospace, and rocket science — about 3 hours a week. Online + offline blend, powered by the Chitti App.

Junior (G2–4) + Senior (G5–8) tracks
Live + recorded classes
Kits + materials shipped to you
Investment

Built for serious partners.
Not for everyone.

Your investment depends on city tier, centre size, and which programs you launch with. We're transparent — no hidden royalties, no surprise fees.

Total investment
₹1 Crore
Total partner investment for a fully-equipped Chitti centre. Inclusive of brand fee, premium location, fit-out, kits, training, and 90-day working capital.
Primary location
We help secure
Setup time
60 – 90 days
Royalty model
Revenue share
Territory
Exclusive zone

What's included

Location scouting & setup

We help identify and lock the right premises in your city.

Marketing & lead generation

Our team runs all Meta + Google ads for your centre. Leads come to you pre-qualified.

Sales support

Our trained tele-sales handles enquiry calls and books admissions — so you don't have to.

Curriculum, training, kits

Full curriculum for both programs, teacher training, and STEM kits shipped on a recurring schedule.

Tech & parent app

Chitti App for parents, attendance, payments, and progress tracking — all included.

Ongoing operations support

A dedicated partner manager from Chennai HQ. Weekly check-ins for the first 6 months.

How it works

From application to launch
in under 90 days.

We don't rush partnerships. Here's exactly what happens after you submit your application.

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Submit your application

Fill the form above. We review every serious applicant personally.

Day 1
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Discovery call with our partnership team

A 30-minute call to understand your goals, your community, and answer your questions.

Within 48 hrs
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Mutual due diligence

You evaluate Chitti. We evaluate fit. We share unit economics, P&L projections, and partner references.

Week 1 – 2
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Sign agreement & lock location

Franchise agreement, initial investment, and we help you finalise the centre premises in your city.

Week 3 – 4
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Setup, training & launch

Centre setup, teacher training, marketing campaigns go live — and admissions begin.

Day 60 – 90
Global footprint

Already in two countries.
Three more launching 2026.

If you're in a launch market — or have a strong network there — early-mover partners get the best territories.

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USA
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India
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Singapore
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Dubai
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Canada
Launching 2026
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Premanand Sethurajan — Founder, LMES Academy & Chitti
Meet our founder

"We're not building a franchise chain. We're building a community of educators. If you're here to make a quick return, please — there are easier businesses. If you're here to build something your city will remember in 20 years, let's talk."

Premanand Sethurajan
Founder · LMES Academy & Chitti
Questions partners ask

Everything you need to know,
before we talk.

How much can I realistically earn from a Chitti centre?
Revenue depends on your city tier, centre size, and whether you run one or both programs. On our discovery call we share real unit economics from existing partner centres — including admissions per month, average revenue per student, and operating margins. We're transparent because we want you to make an informed decision.
Do I need an education background to qualify?
No. We look for partners who care about kids and have strong local relationships. We provide all the curriculum, teacher training, and operational know-how. What we can't teach is character and community standing — that's on you.
How is this different from typical franchise models?
Most franchisors hand you a logo and a manual. We run your marketing and sales from our Chennai HQ — you pay for results, not promises. You get a fully working customer acquisition engine on day one, so your job is to run a great centre and focus on retention.
Can I operate the franchise alongside another business?
In the first 12 months we strongly recommend full focus — Chitti is a high-touch, relationship-driven business. After year one, many partners do build complementary ventures alongside it. We'll discuss your situation honestly on the discovery call.
What if I'm in a city where Chitti hasn't launched yet?
Even better. Early-mover partners in new cities get exclusive territory rights and additional launch support. We're actively looking for first partners in Tier 2/3 Indian cities, and for international markets (Singapore, Dubai, Canada) in 2026.
What happens if my centre doesn't perform well?
We have skin in the game — our revenue share model means we only win when you win. If a centre underperforms, our partner success team gets involved hands-on. That said, we do strict due diligence upfront to avoid mismatches. We'd rather not partner than partner with the wrong person.
Who do I talk to if I have questions?
Submit the application form on this page. Our partnership team (not a generic sales rep) will personally call you within 48 hours. Prefer WhatsApp? Tap the floating green button.
2026 cohort filling fast

Build something your city will remember in 20 years.

We onboard a limited number of partners each year — by design. The 2026 cohort is currently filling. Apply now to secure your discovery call.

14 of 20 cohort spots taken
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