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Grainsmart franchise fees, as published
| Item | Amount as published | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Capital investment | Php 350,000 | PFA directory, checked 13 November 2026[1] |
| Franchise fee | Php 100,000 | PFA directory, checked 13 November 2026[1] |
| Term of agreement | 3 Years | PFA directory, checked 13 November 2026[1] |
| Renewal | 3 Years | PFA directory, checked 13 November 2026[1] |
The Grainsmart franchise fee is Php 100,000 and the capital investment is Php 350,000, as listed in the Philippine Franchise Association directory. The term is 3 years, with renewal listed as 3 Years. Grains Mart Corp. is named as the franchisor, and the business line is rice grains retail.[1]
What the Grainsmart listing shows
The listing has a Php 100,000 franchise fee, a Php 350,000 capital investment and a 3-year term. Renewal is given as a period (3 Years) rather than an amount, so ask whether renewing costs anything.[1]
A rice store's biggest running cost is stock. Ask whether the Php 350,000 includes the first rice inventory, and how much of it is store fit-out, scales and storage.[1]
Franchise or independent bigasan?
You can open a bigasan on your own, so the question is what the franchise adds. Ask Grainsmart what you get for the fee: rice sourcing, pricing support, signage, training, a store system or brand recognition. Then weigh that against running an independent store with your own suppliers.
Ask how rice prices are set when market prices move, whether you can buy from other suppliers, and how often deliveries come. Ask too about storage: rice needs a dry, pest-free space.
Ask how the store handles different rice varieties and pack sizes, whether you may sell by the kilo from sacks, and what other products you are allowed to carry, such as eggs, cooking oil or canned goods. Extra lines can help a small store, but the agreement may limit them.
Permits and next steps
A rice retail store needs the usual barangay clearance, mayor's permit and BIR registration, plus any registration your city or the grains regulator requires for rice retailers. Our rice retail business kit covers the steps. See rice franchises for other brands.
Questions people ask
- Does the Grainsmart investment include rice stock?
- The PFA listing gives a single Php 350,000 capital investment and does not break it down. Ask Grainsmart for a written list of what it covers.
- How much is a Grainsmart franchise?
- The PFA directory lists a capital investment of Php 350,000 and a franchise fee of Php 100,000.
- How long is a Grainsmart franchise?
- The PFA listing gives a 3-year term, with renewal listed as 3 Years.
- Who is the Grainsmart franchisor?
- The PFA listing names Grains Mart Corp.
Sources
Checked 13 November 2026. We link the agency's own page for every requirement. Rules change; confirm with the office before you pay.
- Grainsmart | Philippine Franchise Association · Philippine Franchise Association
Ask Grainsmart before you sign
- Does the capital investment include the first rice inventory?
- What does renewal cost after the term?
- Is there a royalty or monthly fee?
- Can I buy rice from other suppliers, or only from you?
- How are retail prices set when market prices change?
- How often do deliveries come, and what is the minimum order?