Growing up, Filipinos are no strangers for hotdogs. No breakfast is complete without a hot and (sometimes) sizzling piece of hotdog that oozes juices with every bite. Part of their appeal for every parent is their affordability as well, and with many brands competing for each other, it certainly does show that there is an…
Noodles are everyone’s favorite, don’t you agree? Its simplicity from the cooking process to being eaten has made itself a food staple in countries such as China and Japan. Flavor is added by mixing other ingredients that make noodles its distinct taste. This is emphasized with ramen, a Japanese cuisine and an art that has…
Have you ever seen or heard of a person who prefers going out of the house without spraying a bit of fragrance in their body? Usually, no one even dares to go places without putting on a good smell before leaving as it is an effective tool to have a good impression to people and…
Yogurt offers a healthy alternative to ice cream. It has lesser fat content compared to ice cream. It also has probiotics helpful to the digestive system. Market research in the US shows that frozen yogurt sales have risen at an average of 21 percent each year since 2008, and the number of yogurt shops increased…
A lot of people are getting into the habit of being healthy and fit. Gyms offer them a space where they can have a good workout two to three times a week. And getting fit doesn’t pertain to a specific season of the year. It is a year-long activity. You might then consider setting up…
You already got your food cart. You have already established them in a favorable location, and is now doing fairly well. Now, you are targeting the next step, that is finding a more adventurous franchise offering. You might realize that a franchise that costed you less than P50,000 has its limitations, so why not go…
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…
The shawarma craze has always found its place in the Filipino street food community. After all, it combines a Mediterranean snack with the affordableness people come to love with shawarma! The pita bread combined with a mixture of vegetables and various kinds of meat such as beef or lamb, make it the healthiest street food…
Although we Filipinos are often seen as people who wear simple clothing, there is no doubt that many of us have specific tastes as well. From the increasing exposure from other cultures, in particular the westernization of the Philippines, their fashion has rubbed on us as well and because fashion is always in constant these…
The Filipino people are no stranger to trying out new things, in particular food from different countries. It is why we have curry from India or shawarma from the mediterreanean ingrained in our tastes. Gastronomics for other cultural food is very noticeable, and one such example is China, whom we’ve embraced for their knack in…
The rise of the internet and its presence of marketing did not undermine the print industry, as it is still widely used here in the Philippines, especially for business documents that need not risk breach of privacy digitally, that is why a hard copy is still popularly used for important documents. 1. Premium-Graphics Asia Inc….
Running out of ink is a expense-heavy and troublesome process, each time you run out of ink you have to go out and buy some more bearing the high markups of each individual color of ink you need. Luckily, businesses have made their own way of turning it into a profitable business by providing ink…
Increasing volume of production of vehicles, requires gas, which is a valuable commodity in this era. Gas and oil affects the economy, most notable in middle-eastern countries where these resources are abundant and the economy is flourishing. Yes, the price of gas affects transportation and in turn transportation affects the price of goods and services….
Filipinos are always on-the-go, though there are proper diner restaurants all around, sometimes or most often, we prefer affordable and quick orders of fast-food. You see them often serve birthday parties or cheap group meals, and by observation you can tell that their service will always be in demand, especially in the Philippines, where most…
Everybody’s got a sweet tooth! You just cannot stop craving for sugary treats like pastries, especially the ever growing number of donut shops, with their delectable fillings, glazes, and aroma. Donuts are too hard to pass up by many people that is why the demand is high and thriving! Franchising a donut shop is a…
The climate in the Philippines will never change, it will always be hot, and finding a way to reduce the heat and avoiding the illness that might come is a chore. That is why eating ice cream is very popular among us Filipinos and why a certain jingle we hear in the streets is memorable…
Filipinos love chicken, it’s nothing new. Chicken farming is a livelihood for the majority living in the outskirts surrounding the urban cities as well as the provinces. Businesses opt for more chicken-based products because the supply matches the demand and so establish ways to penetrate the market with innovative ways to cook chicken. If you…
It’s no secret we love coffee, even if the situation doesn’t seem appropriate such as our country being a hot climate. There’s no such reasoning when it comes to coffee! All the more reason why the coffee scene is alive and thriving here, but what if you want to start your own franchise but have…
Coffee runs on the Filipino blood, it can be even said to be the liquid that helps us become alive during the day or the solution to pull-off an all-nighter. Drinking coffee has been an integral part of our lives, maybe it’s a good idea to start franchising your own? Luckily, we have a list…
When looking for a good business investment, it is often wise to know the location of where you will be selling, what you are selling, as well as knowing the climate of the country of where you live. An example would be the Philippines, a tropical country soaked in by the rays of the sun….
Hungry? Well, if you have a grumbling stomach right now and is wondering on what to munch on at this moment few items would certainly come to your mind and I bet that pizza would be one of your top choice! Pizza has been one of the favorite food of most people around the world…
Stress has been part of life and it is inevitable. As we know, we can’t get away with stress in our daily lives since it’s been part of life; all we have to do is to just live with it as much as we could. In order to make our lives bearable from stress, R…
There was once a research back in 2012 saying that the Filipino people values their hairstyle more than reading books, which is evident by the number of hair salons they have in almost every block in every neighborhood and the non-existence of bookstores. Unfortunately, four years later, that is still true and that’s definitely a little…
Remember how excited you are when a friend invites you over in their place for the fiesta? Fiesta is a Filipino custom of celebrating a certain religious patron with performances, booming music, colorful designs, and a variety of food. Yup, it’s so obvious, isn’t it? You can immediately see how it’s a Filipino culture to…
Do you want to enter the business world, but afraid that you would not be able to handle the heavy weight of responsibility? Then you should be looking at franchising a water refilling station. Why is it recommended for you? Well, water is a basic necessity, which means that people would be looking for it…
Mahal ang gamot! Bawal magkasakit! That is the mantra of today’s people, because of the rising prices of regular, branded medicine and people are looking for inexpensive alternatives. Moreover, people are now getting educated that generic medicines exists and they can save a fortune if they switch to less costly but as effective generics meds….
Sales and promotions, who can resist them? Buy one-get-one promo is decently preferred by the masses for it’s a mainstream deal method in light of the fact that it can be utilized legitimately whenever. Even in the franchising business, this concept has been a great hit and is mostly seen in burger food cart franchises….
To begin with something new is one of the most exciting episodes in our lives. Getting a new house, new car or venturing to something different gives us an adrenalin rush. Nobody has ever dreamt of being an employee for the rest of his life. Everyone is looking forward to a brighter future ahead and…
You are a true blooded Filipino when one of your favorite past time is to munch. Yes, no wonder the food industry in our country has continuously progressed. From finger food to fine dining, we can’t even pinpoint which food would be our favorite among all that we have eaten. As we know, not all…
To quote the words of the Father of Philippine Franchising, businessman Mr. Samie Lim, he said “It is always food first and the retail concept that is growing in the country”. By this, one can explain the rising phenomenon of local and international brands venturing in the franchising business. The trend now in terms of…