Open a QSR in Patna
Quick-service restaurant — counter-led, high turn, take-away dominant.
The QSR × Patna numbers
Total capex
₹9.4–23.4 L
Monthly fixed cost
₹1.25–3.28 L
QSR prime rent
₹35–110/sqft
Working capital
₹1.2–3 L
Based on Forkcast capex dataset (200+ Indian restaurant openings 2023-2026), with T2-tier rent and labour adjustments.
Capex breakdown
| Line | Range (₹ L) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen equipment | 3–7.5 | Tandoor, ranges, refrigeration, exhaust, dishwasher, food prep, dry storage. |
| Interiors & furniture | 3.4–8.4 | 600 sqft fit-out, false ceiling, lighting, seating, signage. |
| Property deposit | 1.3–3.3 | Typically 6-10 months of rent at ₹35-110/sqft (T2 Patna). |
| Licences & approvals | 0.5–1.2 | FSSAI, GST, fire NOC, signage, music, professional tax — see /start/licences for the state-specific list. |
| Working capital (30-45 days) | 1.2–3 | Aggregator T+7 to T+14 settlement vs vendor cash terms. Bridge the gap or close on a Tuesday. |
Next steps
Use the free tools to go deeper on the QSR × Patna setup:
- Full capital estimator for Patna - toggle formats, edit size
- Patna cuisine demand heatmap - pick the cuisine before the format
- Viability score - QSR × your cuisine × Patna
- Licence checklist for bihar
- 90-day survival playbook
Common questions
How much does it cost to open a QSR in Patna?
Expect ₹9.4-23.4 lakhs all in. Equipment ₹3-7.5 L; interiors ₹3.4-8.4 L; deposit ₹1.3-3.3 L; working capital ₹1.2-3 L.
What's the monthly fixed cost for a QSR in Patna?
Steady state monthly fixed cost lands at ₹1.25-3.28 lakhs. Rent is the single biggest line for QSR in Patna; QSR prime locality rents in Patna run ₹35-110 per sqft.
What's the typical rent for a QSR in Patna?
₹35-110 per sqft per month for prime QSR locations in Patna. QSR formats typically use the QSR rate range above.
What's the QSR-specific operating risk?
Margin lives or dies on packaging cost + delivery aggregator commission.
What's specific to running a QSR in Patna?
Chhath Puja week crashes non-veg; wedding muhurat dense.
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