Franchises from ₱300,000 to ₱500,000: published figures

Franchise brands from ₱300,000 to ₱499,999 (32 brands)

How to read this table

The "lowest published figure" column is the first number in each brand's listing. The "as listed" column copies the brand's own words, because many listings give a range or a condition. We put a brand in this band by its lowest figure, so a brand listed as "₱350,000 to ₱2M" appears here even though most of its formats cost more.

7 of the 32 listings give a range or more than one figure.^{[7 sources]}

Ranges and conditions to look for

Location can change the figure. Sam's Everything On Stick lists "Php 480K (provincial) / Php 350K (Metro Manila)", so the provincial figure is the higher one in its case.^[28]

Format can change it more. Regasco lists "Php 350,000-2M", Fiorgelato "Php 400,000-1.8M" and Islands Souvenirs "Php 300K-2M". Ask which format the lowest figure buys, and whether that format is allowed in the location you have in mind.^[12,19,3]

Rice and LPG: franchises tied to basic goods

This band has two rice retail brands, Grainsmart ("Php 350,000") and Rbx Rice In A Box ("Php 350,000"), and two LPG brands, Regasco and M-Gas ("Php 399,000").^[9,11,12,18]

The Price Act is strict about basic necessities and prime commodities: selling one without a price tag is prima facie evidence of profiteering. Ask the DTI provincial office whether your rice or LPG products fall in those lists, and tag everything either way.^[33]

Before you sign

1. Get the current figureEmail the brand and ask for its current package price and what it includes. Keep the reply.
2. Check the location firstAsk the city's business permit office whether your type of business is allowed at the address, and what it will need.
3. Talk to franchiseesAsk two or three current franchisees what they paid in total before opening, and how long setup took.
4. Register your own businessThe franchise contract does not register you. You still go through DTI, the barangay, the mayor's permit and BIR.

Questions people ask

What franchises can I start with ₱300,000 to ₱500,000?

The PFA directory lists 32 brands with starting figures in this range, mostly food carts, kiosks, dessert drinks, rice retail and LPG. The table above shows each one with its source.

Why does a brand show a range like ₱350,000 to ₱2M?

Brands often sell several formats, such as a cart, a kiosk and an inline store. The lowest number is usually the smallest format.

Is the Metro Manila price different from the provincial price?

For some brands, yes. Sam's Everything On Stick lists "Php 480K (provincial) / Php 350K (Metro Manila)" in the PFA directory.

Which of these franchises earns the most?

We do not publish earnings or rank brands as investments. No published figure here says what a branch will earn.