Franchises under ₱300,000 with published figures

Franchise offers under ₱300,000 (11 brands)

The lowest figure is not the whole cost

A PCSO lotto outlet shows why a small published amount can mislead. It is an agent programme, not a franchise: the ₱2,500.00 figure is only the application fee, and PCSO states that the installation fee and a bond are on top of it. That is why it is left out of this table.^[1]

For the PFA listings, the directory shows one figure per brand without a breakdown. It may or may not include the franchise fee, the cart or kiosk, opening stock, training and the first months of royalties. Assume rent, your permits and staff are yours to pay unless the brand says otherwise. Ask the brand for a written list of what its figure covers.

What kinds of businesses are in this band

Food carts and kiosks make up the biggest group, for example Master Siomai ("Php 280,000", PFA directory) and Kerrimo ("Php 200,000", PFA directory).^[4,5]

Two are payment and remittance outlets: M Lhuillier Express ("Php 99,000", PFA directory) and Bayad ("Php 260,000", PFA directory). Ask whether the outlet must stand alone or can sit inside a store you already run.^[2,3]

Whatever you pick, the brand does not replace your own registration. A food cart still needs a sanitary permit and health certificates; see the food cart kit. Any outlet that sells goods follows the price tag rules on our store negosyo page.

How old are these listings?

The PFA pages show no date for these figures. Treat each one as the brand's published starting point and ask for the current one.^{[11 sources]}

Questions to ask a brand at this price

Our franchise section has a fuller list of questions, and the franchise finder filters brands by category.

• Is this figure the franchise fee only, or the full package?
• Does it include the cart, kiosk or equipment, and who owns it after the contract?
• What royalties, marketing fees or required purchases come after opening?
• How long is the contract, and what does renewal cost?
• Is the figure the same outside Metro Manila?
• Can I see the current franchise disclosure in writing?

Questions people ask

What is the cheapest franchise in the Philippines?

Among the brands in our list, the lowest published starting figure is "Php 50,000" for Happy Haus Donuts in the PFA directory. That is the listed figure, not a full budget: rent, stock and permits are usually extra.

Are these franchise prices current?

They are the figures the brands listed. The directory pages carry no date. Ask each brand for today's amount.

Is a franchise under ₱300,000 a good investment?

We do not rate franchises as investments, and no published figure tells you what a branch will earn. Talk to current franchisees and read the contract before you decide.

Do I still need permits if I buy a franchise?

Yes. You register your own business and get your own barangay clearance, mayor's permit and BIR registration, plus any permits your product needs.