Looking for a Business? Here Are 5 Franchises You Can Own Starting at P199,000

As we enter the golden age of franchising simultaneous with the nation’s bounce back phase, we’re seeing more and more franchise brands come up with affordable packages that can cater to the ever-growing, increasingly diversified entrepreneurs in the country. 

Today, it’s not only the rich that can go into business. Opportunities have expanded and are making it possible for anyone with the right capital, the right skills, and the right guidance to make it as an entrepreneur.

Here are five franchise packages worth considering in terms of brand recognition and credibility, franchise support, and quality and affordability:

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1| Farron Cafe

Starts at P199,000 

With over 300 franchises nationwide and still growing, Farron Cafe is among the few sought-after beverage companies in the country today. The concept is borne out of the love of a young couple, Farwa and Ronnel, who share a common passion for coffee beverages in their younger years while studying at a local university and even until they started a family.

“Find love in every cup” with Farron Cafe’s affordable yet delicious, carefully crafted lineup of coffee and frappe drinks with prices starting at only P90.

With a total investment starting at P199,000 for the Cart package, aspiring entrepreneurs and coffee enthusiasts can start their own business and share the love and passion for coffee in their community. Farron Cafe also offers Kiosk and Cafe formats with a total investment of up to P1.2 million.

2| Mister Donut

Starts at P337,000 

Mister Donut started serving warm, delicious donuts complimented by a special brew of coffee in the streets of Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A in 1955. The word about this delightful donut has since spread, prompting Mister Donut to open stores in many different states, including Asia. 

Here in the Philippines, the first Mister Donut store opened in Recto, Manila in 1982. Year after year, the number of stores grew and now it has a network of over 2,200 shops, including innovative tie-ups with leading convenience stores, petroleum stations, and cinemas; making Mister Donut the most accessible and the most franchised American brand in the Philippines.

Today, Mister Donut offers its regular kiosk franchise starting at only P337,000. The company also recently introduced the MD PLUS Package that includes Tricycle + Kiosk bundle starting at P540,000, a format that enables more mobility and convenience that makes Mister Donut more accessible to its customers. 

If you’re a newbie franchisee and just want to try it out, Mister Donut also offers a 90-Day Business Trial Package for indoor and inline locations for only P100,000.

3| Frotea

Starts at P350,000

Frotea started as a FroYo (Frozen Yogurt) and Milk Tea store concept, hence the slick name. It was established in September 2012 in Puerto Princesa, Palawan by owner Engr. Ana Lustre Malijan. 

Born at the height of the froyo and milk tea craze, it was critical for brands to really stand out against booming competition and be sturdy enough to withstand fads. Malijan and her team underwent formal training with international suppliers to ensure quality standards, which most competing brands tend to neglect.

With a total investment starting at P350,000 for the Kiosk format, Frotea is a very competitive franchise concept that has come to be loved by the community and cherished by customers due to its healthy and delicious product offerings. Frotea also offers a Full Store format worth up to P700,000.

4| Island Tea Co.

Starts at P350,000 

The only beverage franchise concept that serves authentic Ceylon tea from Sri Lanka, Island Tea Co. is known and loved for its 100 percent natural pure Ceylon tea flavors and fusion drinks.

The Island Tea Co. franchise bridges the gap between the milk tea and coffee industry by offering a wide range of products and introducing a new tea base of its pure Ceylon tea. It is also the only franchise that offers 24 tea bases that appeals to a wider consumer base. What makes the Island Tea Co. franchise more exciting is its 75 to 80 percent gross profit margins. 

Aspiring franchisees can now franchise Island Tea Co. starting at P400,000; a Kiosk (medium) format starting at P450,000, a Casual Inline format starting at P590,000, and a Flagship Inline format starting at P1.28 million. 

5| Pepa Wings

Starts at P535,000 

Known as the “home of affordable chicken wings,” Pepa Wings started out in bazaars and food halls in 2017. However, as the demand for its chicken wings grew, Pepa Wings decided to set up a store permanently so more people can enjoy its affordable and tasty product offerings.

This concept centers not just on chicken wings, but also on delivery-friendly food, a versatile menu, and franchise formats focused on take-outs and deliveries to help franchisees thrive in the new normal.

Pepa Wings offers three franchise packages with the Cart / Stall format starting at P535,000, and the Counter format starting at P800,000.

Are you looking for the right franchise for you? Sign up for free on How to Invest in the Right Franchise seminar featuring various brands and get a free franchise matching consultation. 

Sam Christopher Lim is the President of U-Franchise Sales & Management; Current President of the Philippine Franchise Association; CEO of Francorp Philippines; Co-author of 12 Strategies for Franchising;  and Chairman for ActionCOACH Philippines.