City insight · 27 Sept 2026
Who is looking for retail space in Surat — September 2026
Four verified brands want space in Surat right now — footwear, menswear, a family restaurant chain and a preschool — needing 600 to 10,000 sqft.
- Open requirements, all cities (live)
- 6
Live count
A live count from the marketplace database at the moment this page loaded. Nothing is estimated.
- Formula
- Count of records matching the rule below
- Count
- 6
- Rule
- Brand requirements with status 'open' in the Requirement Book. Names withheld.
- Result
- 6
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- Requirements naming Surat
- 4
- Source: FicoFoco Requirement Book, 27 Sep 2026
- Outlets planned in 12 months
- 22+
- Source: Sum of brands' disclosed 12-month plans, Requirement Book, 27 Sep 2026
What brands are asking for in Surat
As of 27 September 2026, four desk-verified brands have open requirements that name Surat. Their names stay withheld until a signed three-party mandate; what they need is public.
- Footwear — a national athleisure footwear brand wants 600–1,400 sqft, capex about ₹35 lakh per store, FICO format, first unit within 3 months.
- Menswear — a national D2C menswear brand wants 2,600–6,000 sqft, capex about ₹1.5 crore, FOCO format, within 3 months.
- Family restaurant — a regional restaurant chain wants 2,000–6,000 sqft, capex about ₹2 crore, flexible format, within 6 months.
- Preschool — a verified preschool brand wants 5,000–10,000 sqft, capex about ₹50 lakh, FOFO format, within 2 months.
What this means if you own space in Surat
Three of the four want to open within three months. If you have a ground-floor high-street unit, a standalone building or a large first-floor space, check it against these requirements before you list it with a broker.
Brands shortlist on facts, so have these ready:
- Carpet area and frontage — measured, not estimated.
- Sanctioned power load (kW) — restaurants reject sites that need a costly upgrade.
- Occupancy certificate (OC) — needed for food service and schools.
- Rent per sqft including CAM — this is the number brands compare.
- Deposit — the Gujarat Rent Bill 2026 caps security deposits at three months' rent, including commercial leases, once it comes into force. Asking for more slows every negotiation.
The formats, in one line each
- FICO — franchise-invested, company-operated: an investor funds the outlet; the brand runs it.
- FOCO — franchise-owned, company-operated.
- FOFO — franchise-owned, franchise-operated.
Figures are as disclosed by each brand and change as requirements open and close. See the live Surat Requirement Book for today's list.
SM-1004
footwear brandidentity withheld600–1400 sqft · capex ₹35.0 L · FICO
Vadodara · Surat · Bharuch
SM-1005
apparel brandidentity withheld2600–6000 sqft · capex ₹1.50 Cr · FOCO
Ahmedabad · Surat · Vadodara
SM-1008
casual-dining restaurant brandidentity withheld2000–6000 sqft · capex ₹2.00 Cr · flexible
Ahmedabad · Surat · Vadodara
SM-1010
preschool brandidentity withheld5000–10000 sqft · capex ₹50.0 L · FOFO
Surat · Ahmedabad · Rajkot
Frequently asked
How many brands are looking for space in Surat?
Four verified brands had open requirements naming Surat on 27 September 2026, across footwear, menswear, casual dining and preschool. The live count is on the Surat demand page.
What size of space is in demand in Surat?
From 600 sqft (a footwear store) to 10,000 sqft (a preschool). Most requirements sit between 2,000 and 6,000 sqft.
How do I offer my property to these brands?
List it on FicoFoco. You will see which requirements it fits and can respond in one tap. The brand's name is revealed only after a signed three-party mandate.
Own commercial space in Surat?
List it free and see which live requirements it fits.
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