What is the exact space and location required for a Flipkart Minutes dark store?

You need a commercial property on the ground floor with a carpet area of 1,000 to 4,000 Sq. Ft. in a dense residential zone within the 10-minute delivery radius.

Do I need to buy inventory for the dark store franchise?

No. All inventory is provided by Flipkart Minutes on a consignment basis. There is zero upfront inventory cost for the franchise partner.

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Q: How long does it take to launch a Flipkart Minutes dark store franchise?

After signing the agreement and site approval, the setup and training phase typically takes 21 to 30 days before the store goes fully operational.

Become an enabler in India's fastest-growing e-commerce segment. We provide the smart inventory, handheld tech, and delivery fleet. You run the operations.

1.5 – 3 KM Radius: Hyper-local targeted deliveries
Zero Inventory Cost: Stock provided on consignment
90-Second Packing: Tech-enabled optimised racking
Managed Logistics: Rider fleet controlled by our app

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Why Invest in a Dark Store?

A high-growth business model backed by India's leading e-commerce technology.

Steady Revenue Model

Earn per successful order processed. With hyper-local demand scaling rapidly, active stores process hundreds of orders daily.

Zero Marketing Spend

Customer acquisition, app maintenance, and massive marketing campaigns are entirely handled by the core brand.

Full Tech & SOP Support

Receive end-to-end training, inventory management software, and hardware tools required to run a high-speed fulfillment hub.

Micro–Fulfillment Operations

High-speed operations inside the store and seamless handovers to dispatch fleets.

Smart Racking Hub

Customised shelving units designed to maximise vertical storage space and provide fluid pathways for inventory pickers.

High-Speed Packing Counter

Digitised pick-and-pack workflow integrated with tech to execute item sorting, bagging, and billing execution within 90 seconds flat.

Last-Mile Delivery Fleet

Dedicated parking zones structured outside the store gate for riders waiting to accept and dispatch geo-targeted orders instantly.

Secure Cold Chain Pods

Specialised deep-freezers and chillers integrated adjacent to the dispatch counter to prevent thermal loss of fresh groceries.

4 Simple Steps to Launch

Our streamlined process gets your dark store operational quickly.

Application

Submit your details online. Our expansion team will review your location and investment profile.

Site Approval

Physical verification of your property to ensure it meets our spatial, parking, and geographical criteria.

Setup & Agreement

Sign the commercial agreements and begin interior fit-outs, IT installations, and cold-storage setup.

Training & Go-Live

Your hired staff receives intensive SOP training. We push inventory, activate the pin code, and you start receiving orders.

Transparent Capital Breakdown

Setup cost structure layout for a standard commercial dark store.

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Infra & Setup

Core Cost

Racks, Bins & Heavy Shelving
Deep Freezers & Commercial Chillers
IT Hardware (Scanners, Thermal Printers)
Internal Layout & Store Signages

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Working Capital

Operating Fund

Initial Property Advance & Lease
Staff Salary Cushion (3 Months Runway)
Monthly Utility & Electricity Expenses
Store Operations Contingency Fund

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Company Process

Compliance Fee

Refundable Corporate Security Deposit
Inventory Control Software License
Trade Licenses & Initial Legal Clearances
Store Operations Standard SOP Training

Mandatory Requirements

To operate a dark store smoothly, partners are expected to meet specific legal and operational criteria before going live.

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Legal Licenses

Active GST Registration and FSSAI (Food Safety) license are mandatory as you will be handling packaged food and fresh produce.

Manpower

Ability to hire and manage 4 to 8 store staff (Pickers, Packers) and a Store Manager specializing in units.

Accessibility

Ground floor access for heavy transport trucks for daily inventory restocking and 2-wheeler parking for the delivery fleet.

Infrastructure

Consistent electricity supply with power backup (Generator/Inverter) and high-speed broadband internet connectivity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exact space and location required?

You need a commercial property on the ground floor with a carpet area of 1,000 to 4,000 Sq. Ft. It should ideally be located in a dense residential node to maintain the 10-minute delivery promise.

Do I need to buy the FMCG and electronics inventory myself?

No. All inventory is provided by Flipkart Minutes on a consignment basis. You do not bear any upfront inventory cost. You simply provide the space, staffing, and operations management.

Who hires the delivery riders?

Delivery riders are managed and dispatched directly through the Flipkart Minutes logistics app. You do not need to hire or manage delivery riders — they are allocated automatically based on geo-zone assignments.

How long does it take to go live after signing?

Once the agreement is signed and site approval is completed, the setup and training phase typically takes 21 to 30 days before the store goes fully operational.

Deliver in 10 Minutes.Own a Dark Store.