Mercury Drug Franchise: Is This Possible?
With researches showing extensive growth to the pharmaceutical industry, made drug stores one of the ideal choices of franchises, and the immense number of Philippine’s population quantifies the need for medicine the country requires.
This article will discuss the pros and cons of Mercury Drug, the estimated cost of investment and the possibility of franchising it.
The History of Mercury Drug
It was on the year 1945 when Manila just recently been liberated from the Japanese occupation, Mariano Que who once worked in a drugstore before the war understood the need for medicine, which is scarce and expensive due to the economy’s current state.
His beginnings started from a bottle of Sulfathiazole which Mariano Que bought for 100 pesos and decided to sell each tablet per piece, making it more affordable. On that same year, he established his first store at Bambang St. on March 1, 1945.
How Much Will it Cost to Start a Mercury Drug Franchise?
Sadly, Mercury Drug is not open for franchise, all of its branches nationwide are company owned.
However, for those who are interested and would like to have an idea of an estimated cost for establishing a full pledged pharmacy store like Mercury Drug, researches reported that the minimum cost of investment is around 500,000 and can go up until a few million pesos. This estimated budget varies to the scale of the store, the amount and variety of products to be sold and others.
Tips to learn from Mercury Drug
While Mercury Drug is not opened for a franchise, observing how the company progress its growth can help you understand how the small bottle of Sulfathiazole being peddled around by its founding owner Mariano Que, grew and become Philippine’s biggest drug store chain.
Observers claimed that their success is rooted in their exemplary customer service, they listen to their customers’ needs and provides what they seek. Providing medicines and other items for medical use was the main selling product of Mercury Drug.
After decades of thriving through the business industry, they started distributing basic necessity items to their patrons, making Mercury Drug as a small mini-mart where you can shop for your supply of medicine, food and other products.
Understanding the way of living of Filipino’s, Mercury Drug spearheaded the concept of ‘tingi-tingi’ selling of medicine, the ability to buy medicine in small quantity made it more accessible and affordable for people, thus making them the go-to store to buy medicinal needs.
Two services of Mercury Drug you can implement
Mercury Drug has utilized the power of the internet and added a feature to its official website, which aims to bring convenience to their patrons. The following are those services which you may apply too if you wish to establish your pharmaceutical store.
Placement of order online- The service of ordering online is a process of eliminating the occurrence of denying the customer of medicine due to the product being out of stock, this way you won’t lose customer sale and at the same time, you also help bring convenience to patrons.
Drug Information- This helps the customers understand better the contents of their medicine and the effects it brings.
The Pros And Cons Of Franchising A Pharmacy Store
Pros
- Medicine is one of the leading necessity.
- There’s always a high demand for medicinal products.
- Early return of investment is achievable with proper choice of location.
Cons
- Drug stores have more legal documents required to legalize its operation.
- Aside from the store, you will also need a warehouse for storing products.
- Starting a drug store requires a higher investment than other businesses.
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What is the procedure of getting franchise of Mercury Drug. I’ll be in the country for a week.
What is the procedure of getting franchise of Mercury Drug. I’ll be in the country for a week. Wondering if I can meet before I go.
is mercury drug store are looking for space for rent in hinoba-an..?
good day poh..bka poh gusto poh ninyo bumili ng lote gawing mercury drugstore poh…bagong silang caloocan poh kaliwa poh
good a.m. i have a prime lot located in saoquegue, baganga, davao oriental along national highway for rent. magandang lugar for mercury drug store po
I have a lot in Naic Cavite town proper about 600 sq mtrs ideal for mercury drug since the old store was burned down a few years ago. If you are willing to look for it can contact me at 09177146891 Anthony
I have a lot here at socorro oriental mindoro 600 square meters ideal for mercury drug
I have a place in Tayabas City Quezon good location for Mercury Store. My name is Ramon Dalida cp # 09178540485 email add rddalida@gmail.com
What is the procedure of getting franchise of Mercury Drug. How much it cost? Thank you
medelmorfe17@yahoo.com
I want to put mercury drug here in quezon because some people need medicines everyday.
Thank u so much
HOW WILL WE GET THE MERCURY DRUG STORE IF IT IS NOT FOR FRANCHISE?
How can we franchise and how much. I Really appreciate if our querry will be answered.
We have a good site in our town in Nueva Ecija ..how can we apply or any idea to have one branch of Mercury drug here..thank u
Good day, po. We have a family owned 50sqm house & lot located at the corner of Quirino avenue and F. Agoncillo St., sa Malate. Medyo bulok na po yung house and ready to be demolished na. You might want to rent the lot.
Salamat po.
I have a lot with a building already ideal for a Mercury drug store. It’s few meters away from the national highway and near public and private high schools. If you are interested in putting up such, please contact me at 0915-462-1528 or email me , thanks
We want to put up a mercury drug in Taal,Batangas so that it will not be hard for people to go to lemery just to buy their medicines.we have already a place to put up the drugstore in taal.can you send me complete dtails on how to start the business.
Meron po akong lote aa Bayan ng Pandi Bulacan, tapat ng Elementary At High school, nasa kabayanan, bka po naghahanap kuo ng lugar eh pwede nyo po akong kontakin sa aking email,
Maraming salamat po !
Hi. We are constructing right now one storey building with total floor area of 150 sqm with parking space of 50 sqm. Located here at Elang Brgy San Francisco General Trias City 4117 Cavite.
Kindly email us if you want to see the plan for the said building at elmalumagui@yahoo.com
Hoping that we will be given a change to have buainess with you.
Thank you.
Is mercury drug looking for property for lease in Zamboanga city, someone is making inquiries saying that the company is interested in adding another branch and is looking for property for long term lease preferably In Barangay Tetuan Zamboanga City
How franchise po?
I need to inguire if how much for the franchising,i have no lot could you make assist looking for location beyond sta rosa laguna and what is the reguirement.
Thanks
If you may consider to rent our commercial space ready for occupancy on January 2021 located at Centro Sanchez Mira Cagayan Valley.
I am considering for a franchise, how will I apply for it?
I am considering for a franchise, how will I apply for it?
I am considering for a franchise, what is the procedure in acquiring the franchise?
i have a commercial space for rent with an area of 40sqm. ideal for a small mercury drug store. the location is in cabuyao laguna along bgry road of brgy baclaran cabuyao laguna corner eastern main entrance of mabuhay city subd. the space is besides seven eleven convenient store
Hi Good.morning i have a place a good for mercury drug or any drugstore at papaya road mabinihomesite near All homes and fuel star gas station if your interested just send me an email.
Hope you consider my place.Thanks
09171874016
Hi Good.morning i have a place a Good to put Drugstore at papaya road mabinihomesite.Near All homes.
I need to inguire if how much for the franchising what is the reguirement. Interested.
Thanks
i have an interest of opening a drug store. Can you gve me details. thanks
Mayrun po kami area dito sa Esperanza sultan Kudarat. Malapit sa mga hosptal at along national highway po.
do you need a property to lease i have property in occidental mindoro my property is along the highway 5 minutes from the abra de ilog port no other drugstore in this area the mercury drug from my property is around 50 kilometers. that,s why i am suggesting to check my property .
Are you looking for a house for lease in Compostela, Davao Dr Oro?
We have a lot almost fronting Legacy College Lot# 7112. 543 sq mtrs. Corner lot. Please e-mail me at castillochelsea.mont@gmail.com
How much is the franchise fee? If ever I will franchise one?
Hi good afternoon, I have a corner lot situated along national highway of sta cruz ligao city albay.if your interested for lot for lease please dont hesitate to contact me.marvin matias 09773862924 and email address cathymatias0920@gmail.com
I have a 500sqm building in a corner lot of a national highway and provincial road if you are interested to put up a mercury drugstore. We are at the central business area of brgy bulanao tabuk city kalinga province.
We have a lot for lease at Maa Diversion Road, Davao City. Our area is near High-end subdivisions,commercial establishments and schools. You can contact me thru my email. Thank you
If you need a lot for lease. For a mercury drug store. Good place at San Roque Buhi Cam Sur. 407sq mm. lot area.contact thru email.
I have a lot located @ Valenzuela (P. Faustino St. Punturin Valenzuela City
I have a lot located @ Valenzuela (P. Faustino St. Punturin Valenzuela City) its a 300sq meter lot. If you are interested to put up a Mercury Drug Store in my location here is my contact number (09175092268)
Hi.
You may want to consider opening a mercury drug store in our newly constructed building located at the corner of Visayas Ave and Lands St. Bray Vasra, QC. There is an approx 195 sqm of space at the lower ground floor available for your business. Please contact me for more details Ty Jun 09498020137, 09958313398, kryzpopms@gmail.com
How much franchise of Meecury? May pwesto po kami, alobg Maharlika Highway, Brfy Isabang, Lucena City, near new bldg of Unihealth Hospital,
I have a modern and newly constructed commercial space a 2 storey building with approximately 177 sq.m. total in a busy commercial district of Pandan, Antique 5712 and ready for occupation. Owner will be willing to partner if needed. For more information you may contact the owner at the email address provided. Thank you.
Hi, I also have a lot for your potential expansion here in Tacloban City. It is along Manlurip Diversion Road, specifically front lot of Casa Verde Subd.. Within the vicinity are Camacho subd., Rainbow Village, Sunrise/Teacher Village, Madison Hotel etc. My cp no. Is 09954712829.
Location, put up of mercury drug, how to put up…
I have a lot located at the Poblacion, Magallanes Cavite along the National Highway. You can have your desired size & configuration.
hi. do you still have an available lot for like 40sqm and how much.
Thank you
I newly built building along bypass road,southbreeze subdivision,going to be a public road,can we joint venture to mercury drug outlet,tnx
Hello po, meron po akong lote dito sa Dolores, Quezon tabing kalsada pede po pagtayuan ng Mercury Drug, wala po ditong malaking botika, ang mga senior citizen ay pumupunta pa ng San Pablo para makabili, sana po magpatayo kayo dito
Good day Sir/ Ma’m, we’ve acquired a prime property in Pakil Laguna,1,450 sqm in size
,besides General Cailles Memorial District Hospital, a potential business site for Mercury Drug Outlet, with wide parking space. We are open for business partnership and looking forward on it. Thank you
We have a house for lease suitable for mercury drugstore Palo Leyte area,within the proper near public market…interested just call 09991771948..
We have a house for lease suitable for mercury drugstore Palo Leyte area,within the proper near public market…interested just call 09991771948..
1600 sq meter lot with ongoing construction of building corner lot frontage national road walking distance to Cagayan state university big area for parking infront. Sanchez Mira, Cagayan would be willing to open franchise if this is possible
1600 sq meter lot with ongoing construction of building corner lot frontage national road walking distance to Cagayan state university big area for parking infront. Sanchez Mira, Cagayan would be willing to open franchise if this is possible
1600 sq meter lot with ongoing construction of building corner lot frontage national road walking distance to Cagayan state university big area for parking infront. Sanchez Mira, Cagayan would be willing to open franchise if this is possible
Hello, we have a space ideal for a mercury drug store its 400 sqm more if the second floor will be used. With square structures driveways and corner lots near schools and town plazas ang along the national road. if you are looking for a place to rent please pm me at 09664126926 or mb88filamor@gmail.com for inquiries.
note they are already building 711 and alfa mart in our town
Good day! we have a building space ideal for your drug store, it is around 70 sqm and 145 sqm if it includes the second floor, with its frontage along the national highway and nearby ISAT University, Town Hall, and Gymnasium. If you are interested in leasing please pm me at 09279101220 or email me at accapito@gmail.com for inquiries. BTW, the location is in LEON, ILOILO.
I have a proposed commercial building in Cabatuan Iloilo in front of the police station and the Rural Health Center and other LGU offices and the future dialysis center for the 3rd district of Iloilo which is a good location for a pharmacy as famous as Mercury Drug
I have a proposed commercial building in Cabatuan Iloilo in front of the police station and the Rural Health Center and other LGU offices and the future dialysis center for the 3rd district of Iloilo which is a good location for a pharmacy as famous as Mercury Drug. For Lease inquiries text 09155290968
Lot in antipolo padilla kanto for rent , along the road,commercial place, 65sqm.
We have a lot 213sqmtr. Near ace hospital in pateros you might want to rent the lot. It can accommodate up and down.
No mercury drugs store yet within the area.
09175061123
You might want to open a branch in our property in Zamboanga City, for your barangay Canelar branch. Pls dont hesitate to contact us.
No mercury drug store yet within the vicinity. And A Hospital is under construction. Though 2 Local pharmacies are bout to open soon.