Top 5 Takoyaki Franchises in the Philippines

Japanese culture has a significant influence here in the Philippines, most notable their anime adaptations are a nostalgic reminder of our youth. A growing trend here that comes from Japan is food. Their street food is not unfamiliar with our own! Yes, the very popular takoyaki ball made from chewy bits of octopus is increasingly getting popular in the Philippines and since handling a business like a stall is relatively easy wouldn’t you want to try it as well? Here are the most popular stalls that are still growing right now!

TK Takoyaki

Established in August of 1998 by Ms. Marites Villaflor and her family, they essentially pioneered the takoyaki business with TK Takoyaki. They have expanded to other food items such as siomai, calamares and beef yakiniku, and their business is regarded as the most stable in the Philippine market, and how! TK franchise has seen the most growth and expansion around Metro Manila, so you are sure to get a sustainable business with them.

They also provide Online Franchise Management (OFM) to track business growth such as finance and accounting, monitoring of stocks and analyses, as well as automatic delivery and supply shortage notification.

Franchise Inclusion:

• Initial supply worth P6,000
• Business permits procurement assistance
• Opening day support
• Promotion and advertisement
• Weekly crew training (+6 days hands-on training)
• Starting equipment
• One-day orientation

Requirements:

Downloaded, filled-up, and submitted form from their website www.tktakoyaki.com for assessment and evaluation.

Franchise Fees:

Takoyaki Model – P185,000

Yakisoba Model – P255,000

Contact Information:

Address: TK Takoyaki Villacorp Business Philippines, Inc., 792 Alegerucas Street, Sampaloc, Manila

Website: www.tktakoyaki.com

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/TK-Takoyaki

Telephone no.: (02) 711-0679, 546-8567

Mobile no.:0919-983-9633; 0922-866-8054

Chiggy’s Kessaku

Establishing right at the same time with TK Franchise, Chiggy’s serve okonomiyaki balls, which are made out of vegetables but can also contain pork and seafood. They are suitable for people who want a healthy snack, but also looking for affordable but quality Japanese food, without compromising the quality! Their stalls can be seen in every main city in the Philippines, with more expansion coming in the provinces.

Franchise Inclusion:

• Use of Trademarks
• Site Approval
• Training
• Procurement Program
• Opening Assistance
• Operations Manual on Loan
• Research and Development
• Cart on Loan

Requirements:

Space – 60 sqm. Minimum

Total Capital Requirement: P3.5 million

Initial Term of 5 years

Franchise Fees:

Cart Package – P250,000

Outlet Only – P220,000

Royalty Fee: 5% of gross sales

Contact Information:

Address: 213 Molave St. Poly Subd., Matina, Davao City

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/chiggys-kessaku

Email: [email protected]

Telephone no.:  (082) 295-6103

Mobile no.: 0922-818-1261, 0917-703-0714

Tamayaki

The Uy sisters hit the ball in the park with this one! The Tamayaki franchise is considered as the most rapid growing takoyaki business with 200 branches nationwide, and was only founded in 2013! The idea came from abroad and they wanted to provide the authentic real deal and bring it back home, and many Filipinos agree since their success rate is high!

Franchise Inclusion:

• Trademark, logo, and name
• Crew training
• Opening day assistance
• Promotion and advertising
• Crew recruitment
• Location selection assistance
• Two weeks of supply
• Leasehold improvement

Contract: 5 years

Franchise Fees:

Total Investment – P800,000 to P1,000,000 depending on size and location of outlet

Franchise Fee – P300,000 (included already in total investment)

Contact Information:

Address: 453 P. Guevarra St., San Juan, Metro Manila

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TamayakiPH

Telephone no.: (02)-705-1856

E & E’s Takuyaki Food Cart

What better way to serve food than going with the people who made it? Yes, E&E is a Japanese company, that can assure you that the best quality and authentic feel people are looking for are guaranteed. The Japanese take pride in making quality products so you can be rest assured that more people will clamor for more!

You may start negotiation by contacting their email or telephone number and sending a letter of intent, which will be followed up by an assessment and negotiation, then a meeting with the management.

Contract: 5 years (renewable)

Franchise Inclusion:

• Approval of the proposed location
• Sales Staff, Supervisor and Franchisee training program
• Procurement program
• Cart with:
• Menu Signage
• 2 Hotplates
• Stove
• Lantern
• Opening Assistance
• Business System
• Operations manual on loan
• Development and Research
• Trade name and proprietary marks use

Franchise Fees:

Franchise Fee – P220,000

Royalty Fee – 5% of gross sales

Requirements:

Space – 6 sqm. Minimum.

Contact Information:

Address:  RK Franchise Consultancy Inc., G/F Minnesota Mansion, 267 Ermin Garcia St., Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines

Website: www.rkfranchise.com/wefranchise/e&etakuyaki//index.php

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/E-Es-Takuyaki/167448236683170

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Phone no.:  (032)253-5010, (032)254-0473

Eh ‘Di Balls! Food Cart

Started in 2010, by TJ Javier and Ron St. Ana, the idea came from wanting an F&B business. They offer a Filipino street food as well, and the sauces they make are home-made and unique that you can’t get from other processed food stalls. They are also one of the cheapest stalls to start a takoyaki business as well, so if you have a tight budget you might want to consider starting with them!

Franchise Inclusion:

• Trademark
• Location Approval
• Management and crew training
• Procurement program
• 2 Takoyaki pans
• 2 Single stove
• 1 Pot
• Utensils
• 3 sets of uniforms
• Marketing collaterals
• Opening day assistance
• Operations manual
• Research and development

Franchise Fee:

Franchise Fee- P175,000

Royalty Fee – P200 per day

Requirements:

Space – 6 sqm. minimum

Contact Information:

Address:  RK Franchise Consultancy Inc., G/F Minnesota Mansion, 267 Ermin Garcia St., Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines

Website: www.rkfranchise.com/wefranchise/edibles/

Manila Branch:

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Phone no.: (02)912-2946, (02)912-2973, (02)955-0734

Fax no.: (02)911-1966, (02)912-2973

Cebu Branch:

Email: [email protected]

Phone nos.: (032)253-5010, (032)254-0473