Franchise Industry Bucking Economic Downturn

With the economic crisis still being felt worldwide, it’s good to know that our local franchising industry is bucking the trend and is actually expected to grow by 5 to 10 percent this year with so many franchise companies set to expand both locally and abroad, according to Mr. Robert Trota, the president of the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA).

As proof of overseas expansions, Tokyo Tokyo, the Japanese fast food chain is set to open up a branch in the United States in the next 3 months followed by another local player; Potato Corner, is expected to be setting up shop in California soon. The PFA is also set to bring in new franchises from Europe this year.

Despite the economic downturn, franchise business still has a 90 percent success rate. Some would even say that a franchise business is recession proof. But there is no denying that if you are looking to start your own business and be your own boss, getting a franchise is one of the things you should definitely consider.

Franchising Minute Burger

In today’s economy, people are always on the lookout for the best value for their money. Let’s face it, times are hard and with money even harder to come by, we are always looking for the best bang for the buck deals. With the buy one take one burgers from Minute burger, you can't get a sweeter deal than this. Minute burger is already an established company with more than 26 years of experience in the food operation business. Their formula for success is a simple one, great food at great prices. Their buy one take one hamburgers are selling like hotcakes, plus their burger stalls are opened for 24 hours so people can get their quick burger fix 24/7. Minute burger already has brand name recall among the populace and is definitely one you should look into if you are in the market for a food franchise business.

Franchise Details:

Franchise Fee: P 200,000.00
Royalty Fee: P7, 000.00 a month per store
Advertising Fee: P1, 500.00
Terms of Renewal: 2 to 3 years
Franchise Benefits:

• Business Operations Support – Provides support from selecting, evaluating and construction of the minute burger stand which includes the store signage up to the actual opening and running of the business.
• Training and Operations Support – Although we here at minute burger do not hire the store personnel for the franchisee, we will facilitate the training and certification for the crew.
• Marketing and Promotional Support – Minute burger will provide various advertising and promotional services as well as provide local store marketing for our franchisees.
  

Contact Details:

Leslie Corporation
4 Dama de Noche Street
United Paranaque Subdivision 4,
Paranaque, Metro Manila
Philippines 1712

Email: info@minuteburger.com
Phone numbers: (02) 776-7339, 776-7740

Philippine International Franchise Conference & Expo 2009

Here is something to get potential franchisees excited and all fired up. The Philippine Franchise Association is launching their 2009 Philippine International Franchise Conference & Expo this July 1 to 2, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila Ortigas Center, July 3 to 5, 2009 in the SMX Convention Center located at the SM Mall of Asia Complex and finally at the AIM Conference Center in Makati on July 29 to 30, 2009. Don’t miss this great chance to look for fantastic franchise opportunities. Download the registration form and view the rates here. Come and join us! Special discounts available for early birds.

Contact Details:

Philippine Franchise Association
Land Lines: (02) 687-0365 to 67
Fax: (02) 687-0635
Mobile Number: 09178320732
Email: pfa@fibercity.com.ph or pfa@pfa.org.ph

Franchising Johnston Pharmacy

A pharmacy that was started by a couple in Laguna. Johnston pharmacy offers something that is in dire need by the Filipino masses, cheap and effective medicine. Johnston pharmacy is a full fledged Botika ng Bayan which caters primarily to the middle income and lower income groups, but is also competitive enough to serve higher income brackets.

Johnston Pharmacy is looking for driven and business oriented individuals who are willing and able to handle hands on management of a drugstore, then with just a minimum space of 15 sqm that located in areas with lots of foot traffic like public markets, hospitals or commercial centers, you can start your own Johnston pharmacy franchise ready to serve your area.

Franchise Details:

Franchise Fee: 250,000.00 Pesos
Franchise Inclusive of:

• Use of trademark and site approval
• Marketing and opening assistance and grand opening assistance
• Operations manual plus Research and Development
  

Initial Term: 6 years
Minimum Required Space: 15 sqm.

Contact Details:

RK Franchise Consultancy Inc.
Ground Floor Minnesota Mansion, 267 Ermin Garcia St.
Cubao, Quezon City
Land Line: (02)9122946 and (02)9550734
Fax Numbers: (02)9122973
Cebu Branch Land Line: (032)2383933

Franchising Tita Lynns Flavored Suman

Suman is a traditional Filipino food that is made from glutinous rice usually cooked in coconut milk and wrapped in leaves. This is a favorite for many generations of Filipinos and is associated with our tradition and cultural identity. Tita Lynns has reinvented the suman which is now offered in a wide variety of flavors like chocolate, pandan and more. Aside from the venerable suman, Tita Lynns flavored suman also offers bibingka and great tasting beverages of their own unique concoction like chocolate and coffee. This is another sure winner in the battle for our discriminating taste buds. Tita Lynns is now seeking to expand their business and is now open for franchise.

Franchise Information:

Franchise Fee:

• Food Cart: 175,000.00 pesos
• Food Kiosk: 300,000.00 pesos
  

Franchise inclusive of:

• Use of Trade name and Proprietary marks
• Site approval, location and construction
• Training for franchisee, supervisor, service and staff
• Bricks and display on loan
• Procurement, marketing and advertising Assistance
• Operations manual plus Research and Development
  

Franchise Term: 5 years

Capital Requirement:

• Food cart: 300,000.00 pesos
• Food kiosk: 800,000.00 pesos
  

Royalty Fee:

• Food cart: None
• Food Kiosk: 5% on non-suman products
  

Minimum Space Required:

• Food cart: 3 sqm.
• Food kiosk: 12 sqm.
  

Contact Details:

RK Franchise Consultancy Inc.
Ground Floor Minnesota Mansion, 267 Ermin Garcia St.
Cubao, Quezon City
Land Line: (02)9122946 and (02)9550734
Fax Numbers: (02)9122973
Cebu Branch Land Line: (032)2383933