9 Concepts That You Can Franchise For Less Than P500,000

If you're currently thinking of starting a small business, perhaps you have already came across the idea of franchising a business concept.
The Philippine Franchise Association defines franchising as the method of practicing and using another's perfected business concept. Through franchising, you will be able to capitalize on a brand's specific product or service which have already been proven feasible in the consumer market.
To help you with your decision, we've rounded up a list of franchises in the Philippines that you can start for less than P500,000.
List of Franchises in the Philippines that Require Less than P500,000 Initial Investment
Candy Corner
Total Initial Cost: P350,000
Inclusions:
- Start-Up franchise package for a Candy Corner cart operation
- Franchise package (four-year term)
- 24 candy bins
- 1,000 pieces of candy bags
- 48 scoops and tongs
- Two (2) sets of staff uniform
- Cart with panaflex signage
- Inventory in stock
- Digital weighing scale
- Franchise fee
- Basic training course
- Cashier's table
- Site selection support
Application Requirements
- Letter of intent addressed to: Mr. Ricardo T. Andres - President, Candy Corner Franchising Corp.
Contact Details
Address: #1 Saint Augustine Street, Brgy. Oranbo, Pasig City
Email: mlexpress@mlhuillier1.com
Contact Numbers: (02) 632-7741 / 632-0379
Dunkin' Donuts
Total Initial Cost: Starts at P200,000 (varies depending on floor space and location of the kiosk or take-out counter)
Inclusions:
- Five year franchise
- Training program
- Quality Assurance assistance
- Site selection assistance
- Marketing and promotional support
- Continuing guidance from assistance
Application Requirements
- Letter of intent which includes the site's complete address & the applicant's address
- Actual photos of the site / area with vicinity map
Contact Details
Address: Golden Donuts, Inc., Cor. Reliance and Sheridan St., Mandaluyong City
Contact Numbers: (02) 968-7300 loc. 286-87 / 0998 8429920/ 0998 8429923
Email: bdd@dunkindonuts.ph
ExpressPay Pera Padala
Total Initial Cost (depends on franchise term):
Package A: P154,000 (3 years)
Package B: P210,000 (5 years)
Package C: P308,000 (lifetime contract)
Inclusions:
- System set-up
- Marketing collaterals
- One-sided, lighted signage (3' x 6')
- Standee OR sticker on glass panel
- Uniforms (4 T-shirts & 2 Caps)
- "Soon to Open" poster (2' x 4')
- Partner poster
- Service charter poster
- Giveaways (Pens 50 pcs)
- Paalala Poster (SMS Notification)
- "Paload na Dito" tarp
- Transaction forms
- Helpdesk / technical support
- Outdoor banners for tricycle ads (10 pcs - tarp 3.5' x 2') (for Package C only)
- Directional signage (tarp) (for Package C only)
- 1,000 pcs. flyers (for Package C only)
Contact Details
Address: 19 Jafer Place, Eisenhower Street, Greenhills, San Juan City, Philippines
Contact Numbers: (02) 668 – 0362 / (02) 232 – 8070 / (02) 543 – 3671 / 0917 735 0121 / 0929 717 2996 / 0922 697 5731
Email: philipexpresspayinc@gmail.com / bethexpresspayinc@gmail.com / expresspay_marketing@yahoo.com
Lots'a Pizza
Total Initial Cost (depends on store type):
Starter Cart: starts at P350,000
Starter Depot: starts at P450,000
Full Service Cart: starts at P500,000
Inclusions:
- Security deposit
- Omnibus advertising fee
- Financial analysis and site evaluation
- Training support
- Construction, renovation and fit out
- Mobular© Systems components , equipment and fixtures
- Trademarks and branding
- Utensils, uniform add-ons and other Line Items
- Marketing support
- Marketing and development
- Pre-opening support
Application Requirements
- Letter of intent and application form
- Full address and actual photos of the site
Contact Details
Address: LOTS’A PIZZA Bldg., #28 Capricorn St. Pamplona Park, Las Pinas City
Contact Numbers: (02) 873-8435
Email: franchise@lotsapizza.com.ph
Master Siomai
Total Initial Cost: P280,000
Inclusions:
- Japanese-inspired food cart
- 5 cu. ft. chest freezer
- Acrylic plastic juicer
- Food steamer
- Complete food cart kitchen wares and plastic wares.
- Initial food and paper products (approximately worth P7,000)
- Complete set of crew uniforms
- Cleaning supplies
- Marketing collaterals
Application Requirements:
- Application form
- Photocopy of 2 valid IDs
- Proof of billing (Any utility bill from Meralco, PLDT, Maynilad or any cellphone company
registered and doing business in the Philippines)
- TIN Number as registered with the BIR
- SEC Registration, BIR Certificate, and COR (business registration)
- Award notice / lease proposal / agreement with the lessor
Contact Details
Address: 88 C. Arellano St., Brgy. Ibaba, Malabon City Metro Manila Philippines
Contact Numbers: (02) 709-5288 ; (02) 709-0901 / (02) 281-3635 / 09234419958
Email: inquiry@mastersiomai.ph
Mister Donut
Franchise Fee: P50,000
Additional Costs (depends on store type):
Cart: P200,000 - P300,000
Take-out Booth: minimum of P400,000
Total Initial Cost: P250,000 - P450,000
Inclusions:
- Cart
- Equipment
- Small wares
- POS tablet
- Two (2) sets of crew uniform
Application Requirements
Signed Letter of Intent addressed to the Franchise Management Department (fms@misterdonut.ph) which contains the following:
- Expressed interest to be a franchisee of Mister Donut
- Address, contact number, email address
- Address of proposed location with vicinity map
- Actual photos of proposed site
Contact Details
Address: Ramcar Center, 80-82 Roces Ave., Quezon City
Contact Numbers: (02) 370-1236 / 09178896016
Email: fms@misterdonut.ph
ML Kwarta Padala Express (M Lhuillier)
Franchise Fee / Royalty Fee / Annual Fee: None
ML Express Package Fee: P99,000
Total Initial Cost: P99,000
Inclusions:
- ML Wallet with P25,000 initial load
- One (1) Lenovo Yoga 2 Tablet
- ML Kwarta Padala Express System
- WiFi printer
- Marketing collaterals
Application Requirements
- Company Profile
- Officers' Profile
- Business Permit / Business License
- BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue) Registration
- BSP (Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas) Registration and AMLA (Anti-Money Laundering Act) certificate
- DTI (Department of Trade and Industry) or SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) Registration
Contact Details
Email: mlexpress@mlhuillier1.com
Contact Numbers: 0947-999-9352 / 0917-821-5045
Potato Corner
Total Initial Cost (depends on outlet):
School Cart (1.2 m): 200,000
Standard Cart (1.8 meters): P350,000
Kiosk (2 x 2 meters): P400,000 – P500,000
Inclusions:
- Cart
- Franchise fee
- Small wares & equipment
- Initial Supplies
- Franchisee and Crew Training
Application Requirements:
- Letter of intent (including desired location and reasons why you want to franchise)
- Map or sketch of your desired location
- Actual photos of your desired location
- Current resume / curriculum vitae
- 2 valid IDs (preferably government ID)
Contact Details
Contact Numbers: (02) 534-5845 / (02) 534-5846
Siomai House
Total Initial Cost (depends on outlet): P300,000 - P400,000
Inclusions:
- Siomai House basic designed booth
- Freezer and steamer
- Beverage dispenser
- Advertising signages
- Two (2) sets of Siomai House uniforms
- Free delivery 3 times a week
- Other provisions for the business
Application Requirements:
- Letter of intent (including details on the desired location)
Contact Details
Address: 118 Arellano St., Bagong Barrio, Caloocan City, Philippines
Contact Numbers: (02) 363-0226 / (02) 447-6523
Email: siomaihouse@yahoo.com.ph / siomaihouse@bernabest.ph
Are you all set for your new business venture?
Read more articles below:
Here's How Much The Top 15 Franchises From The Philippines Cost To Start
This Homegrown Filipino Fast Food Chain Survived In Vietnam And Here's Why