The headline range
For 1,200-1,400 sqft casual dining, expect ₹50 lakhs to ₹90 lakhs all in. The spread is driven by location tier: Indiranagar 100ft Road and Koramangala 80ft Road sit at ₹75-90L. HSR Layout, Whitefield Main Road, Marathahalli are ₹60-78L. Hebbal, Yelahanka, JP Nagar; ₹50-65L.
Line item 1; kitchen equipment: ₹13-20 lakhs
National priced. Bengaluru benefits from local equipment manufacturers in Peenya and Bommasandra; small wares and stainless steel fabrication run 10-15% cheaper than imported equivalents. Tandoor, ranges, and chillers are similar to other metros.
Line item 2; interiors and furniture: ₹18-32 lakhs
| Component | Lean (₹) | Mid (₹) | Premium (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| False ceiling + lighting | 2,00,000 | 3,60,000 | 6,80,000 |
| Flooring (1,200 sqft) | 1,50,000 | 2,80,000 | 5,80,000 |
| Furniture (60 covers) | 3,00,000 | 4,50,000 | 8,50,000 |
| Wall finishes + art | 1,00,000 | 2,20,000 | 4,20,000 |
| Bar + counter joinery | 1,50,000 | 3,00,000 | 6,00,000 |
| HVAC | 1,80,000 | 3,80,000 | 6,80,000 |
| Signage | 70,000 | 1,50,000 | 3,00,000 |
Line item 3; property deposit: ₹10-20 lakhs
Bengaluru leases ask 6-10 months. At ₹200/sqft for 1,200 sqft, that's ₹2.4L rent and ₹14.4-24L deposit. Indiranagar premium pushes to ₹20L+. Negotiate the lock in and escalation clauses harder than the headline rent; most Bengaluru landlords cap rent escalations at 7% if pushed.
Line item 4; licences and approvals: ₹2.5-4 lakhs
FSSAI (₹2-5k), GST (free), BBMP Trade Licence (₹4-15k), BBMP Health Trade (₹1.5-12k), Karnataka Shop & Establishment (₹500-3k), Fire NOC (₹6-25k), KSPCB consent (₹5-25k), Signage (₹2-12k), Music Licence (₹12-60k), Liquor if applicable (₹2.5-7L upfront).
Line item 5; working capital: ₹6-10 lakhs
Bengaluru's working capital sizing is similar to Pune but slightly higher due to bigger salary bills (kitchen and FOH wages run 8-12% above Pune). Plan for 1.5× monthly operating cost. For a casual at ~₹5.5L monthly fixed, that's ₹8L sitting separate from capex.
Micromarket capex bands for Bengaluru
| Micromarket | Rent (₹/sqft/mo) | Total capex (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Hebbal / Yelahanka | 100-160 | 50-62L |
| JP Nagar / Banashankari | 120-180 | 52-68L |
| HSR Layout | 150-220 | 58-75L |
| Whitefield Main | 150-240 | 60-78L |
| Marathahalli | 150-220 | 58-75L |
| Sarjapur Road | 160-260 | 62-80L |
| MG Road / Brigade | 200-320 | 68-86L |
| Indiranagar 100ft | 260-380 | 75-90L |
| Koramangala 80ft | 240-360 | 72-90L |
Bengaluru specific cost drivers
- BBMP Health Trade; ₹1.5-12k/yr layered on top of FSSAI. Mandatory.
- Tech corridor labour; kitchen and FOH wages are 8-12% above Pune. Plan for ₹18-22k/month for line cooks, ₹14-17k for service.
- BWSSB water + borewell RO; Whitefield, Sarjapur, Yelahanka borewells often need RO; budget ₹50k-1.5L.
- Aggregator dominance; Bengaluru has India's highest aggregator share. Plan for 50-70% of revenue via Zomato/Swiggy; commissions push variable cost rate to 45-50%.