Information About Paotsin Franchise: Is It Open for Franchising?

Every Filipino knows Paotsin. From mall food courts to college campuses, it’s the go-to spot for dumplings, siomai, and that signature Hainanese rice combo. But here’s the real question: can you actually franchise Paotsin?

Short answer: not yet. As of 2025, Paotsin is still a private, family-run business. No franchise program, no franchise kits, and no public owner details. That hasn’t stopped people from asking though, so let’s set the record straight, then look at real options you can franchise today.

Is Paotsin Open for Franchising?

Nope. As of today, Paotsin isn’t offering any franchise opportunities. It remains privately owned and operated, with all stalls managed in-house.

So why all the confusion? Two reasons:

  • Some websites and “agents” claim to sell Paotsin franchises. These are not official. At best, they’re lead generators. At worst, scams.
  • Paotsin’s popularity makes it a natural franchise dream. But until the company officially opens its doors, franchising isn’t possible.

💡 Quick note: Who owns Paotsin? It’s still a family-owned brand, with no individual owner publicly listed. If someone online claims to be “the owner of Paotsin” and asks for fees, treat it as a red flag.

A Bite of Paotsin History

Paotsin started back in 1995, serving fried dumplings paired with rice: a combo that felt both affordable and indulgent. Over the years, the green-and-white stalls spread across malls and schools, earning cult status among students.

If you went to Mapúa (Intramuros or Makati), you probably had classmates who swore finals week wasn’t survivable without a Paotsin plate. Budget-friendly, filling, and tasty. It’s the kind of brand that sneaks into your routine without you realizing it.

Why You Can’t Franchise Paotsin (Yet)

  • Company-owned only: All stalls are managed directly by the family.
  • Tight brand control: Limiting operations keeps standards consistent.
  • Future possibility? Who knows! But there’s been no official word, even after 30 years.

So if you’re serious about entering the food cart business now, it’s better to look at legit alternatives that are open today.

Real Alternatives You Can Franchise Today

Here are food cart and kiosk concepts you can apply for right now, each with proven models and transparent pricing:

  • Siomai King Food Cart Franchise – Entry starts around ₱328,888. Comes with cart, equipment, and training. Backed by JC Worldwide, which also handles other big-name franchises. Popular with OFWs investing back home because of its easy setup and delivery tie-ins.
  • Master Siomai Food Cart Franchise – Franchise cost ₱280,000–₱313,600. No royalties, 3-year renewable term. Known for its Japanese-inspired carts and wide mall presence.
  • Siomai House Food Cart Franchise – About ₱350,000. Known for its simple but bestselling siomai + rice meals. Great for commuter-heavy areas like MRT/LRT stations.
  • Kowloon House Franchise – ₱100K franchise fee + ₱150K refundable deposit in Metro Manila. Offers classic Cantonese menu: siopao, noodles, dimsum. Ideal if you want a more resto-style feel.
  • Potdog Franchise – ₱365,000 for a cart or ₱600,000 for a kiosk. Popular for its wider street-food lineup (hotdogs, squidballs, fishballs). Big hit with families and kids.
  • Dimsum Factory Franchise – Budget-friendly, from ₱5,000 (table-top) to ₱28,000 (mobile cart). No franchise or royalty fees. Perfect starter option for side hustlers or smaller towns.

Quick Comparison Table

BrandInvestment RangeRoyalty FeesBest For
Siomai King~₱328,888None statedEntry-level investors, OFWs
Master Siomai₱280,000–₱313,600NoneStrong mall presence seekers
Siomai House~₱350,000Not specifiedCommuter-heavy spots
Kowloon House₱250,000 (Metro Manila)NoneBigger, resto-style setup
Potdog₱365,000–₱600,000Not specifiedFamily-friendly snack market
Dimsum Factory₱5,000–₱28,000NoneLow-capital side hustlers

How to Spot Fake “Paotsin Franchise” Offers

Before you wire money to anyone, watch for these red flags:

  • Pushy “reserve now” fees
  • Suspiciously low “all-in” packages
  • No company letterhead, no SEC registration, or payments routed to private accounts

Simple due diligence checklist: Call the Paotsin head office, check DTI, and demand official franchise papers before paying anything.

FAQs

Who owns Paotsin?

A private, family-owned brand. No public names disclosed.

Can I manage a Paotsin stall instead?

Yes, but only as an employee, not as a franchisee.

How long is ROI for food carts?

Typically 12–24 months, depending on location and operations.

What permits do I need?

Barangay clearance, Mayor’s permit, BIR, DTI registration, and mall permits (if inside a mall).

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127 Comments

  1. Erica janine dumas says:

    How too franchise paotsin po?magkano po?

    1. How much the franchise fee?

  2. Merdita de Leon Ola says:

    Dear madam/sir,
    I want to franchise Paotsin. Please let me know about the full details on how to start with this business. Thanks

  3. just wanted to have my own franchise of paotsin thanks just email me have a nice day!

  4. Manny Nicolas says:

    Very much interested to franchise

    1. magkano po ang franchise. ty po

  5. Marife Ebero says:

    Up po how much to franchise paostin?

  6. Norma p. Senier says:

    Good day,

    How to franchise paotsin, sa province po sa gaisano…

  7. Justine G. says:

    Does Paotsin have a customer service? I went to buy Lunch in SM makati. Steamed potsticker and steamed wanton with rice and buko juice for to go. They served me fried wanton w/ rice, i said i cant eat fried food coz’ i have gallstones but the manager insists that their steamer is not working. To think that they have served me a wrong and incomplete order the manager didnt ask for an apology, didnt solve the problem but he refunded the money right back to me. He is very rude! He did not even give my change!

  8. Josie Caparros says:

    How much po franchise ng paotsin? Thank u

  9. Renna Belencion says:

    How much to franchise Paotsin?

  10. How much po franchise sa paotsin.. thanks

  11. How to franchise paotsin and how much. Im planning to put up somewhere in Cavite.

  12. Felipe Americus L Berroya Jr says:

    any contact number for franchising pao tsin?

  13. Mariane diaz says:

    How much to francise paotsin?? Hoping for your responce.. thank you very much ang God bless.

  14. Clarence Tianela says:

    Magkano po magfranchise ng paotsin? Interested po kasi. Thankyou

  15. Yolanda Padre says:

    I’m interested to franchise @ paotsin. Send me details please.

    1. Amelie Ojinal says:

      how much po ang franchising?

  16. Baby Lene B Juntilla says:

    I’m interested to franchise @ paotsin..how much and please give me more information. Thank you

  17. Sherryl Portagana says:

    Hi I would like to inquire how it will cost to franchise paotsin. Looking forward to hear from you the soonest.

    Thank you so much.

    Sherryl

  18. Mark Gabriel Marquez says:

    I would love to franchise Paotsin as soon as possible. Hoping to hear from you and more details about it.

    Have a good day!

  19. Joan Alayza says:

    Hi how much po franchise ng paotsin?

  20. Erma Cobre says:

    Hello goodmorning, ask ko lang po how much po magfranchise ng paotsin? Plan ko po sana magtayo dito sa Nuvali Laguna. Thanks

  21. Cindy Ponio says:

    How much to franchise pao tsin? Thanks!

  22. Hm po franchise.Thank you

  23. how much franchise paotsin?

  24. Magkano po ang franchise ng paotsin?thanks

  25. Jefferson says:

    Good Day !
    Im here to please your good company to allow me to franchise or to be part of your corporation. Thank you

  26. How much po franchise ng paotsin

  27. jason sumang says:

    i would like to know how much the franchise fee is

  28. Anne Lejarde says:

    I’m interested to franchise paotsin.how to franchise?godbless!

  29. Engr. Rey Mark Angeles says:

    Send me details about franchising Paotsin. I am interested. Thank you and God bless.

  30. Carmela Diego says:

    Good day po. How much po yung franchise?

  31. Joey Nones says:

    Hi,

    I love Paotsin and would like to have a franchise. Please provide me more information and details.

    Thank you.

  32. I ust wanted to have my own franchise of paotsin I hope you can send me all the details in my email and how much will be the franchise.
    Thank you and God bless

  33. How much for the franshisee po. How much the total cost expenses. Ty

  34. For paotsin franshisee po

  35. Vegie asia says:

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  36. Justine Anne Briones says:

    Hm franchise ng paotsin

  37. Jeanina Hacutina says:

    Hi! How much po franchise ng Paotsin?

  38. Vegie asia says:

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  39. Emalyn Rico says:

    I’m very much interested to to franchise Paotsin let me know how it be❤️

  40. How much po Franchise ng Paotsin?

  41. Cherry Ann says:

    How to franchise po 🙂

  42. Aira jara says:

    Gud day..how much po franchise ng paotsin..

  43. kezyle Maligsa says:

    May i know how mch the franchise of paotsin . thanks:)

  44. Kathleen Grace Bernabe says:

    how to franchise?

  45. Hiw much to franchise Paotsin and requirements.

  46. How much franchise paotsin?

  47. Ederline cabana says:

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  48. Cerie Baltazar says:

    How much po franchise ng Paotsin?TIA

  49. Krizel Evangelista says:

    Hi Please reply. How to franchise?

  50. I would like to franchise paotsin since a new first SM here in Butuan City is almost ready. Please give me information. This is my favorite meal and snacks.

  51. hi,

    How much franchise please.

    thanks,

    waldo

  52. Armie Llagas says:

    How much to franchise? Pls send me a details. Thank u

  53. Leonilaquiambao says:

    Hello paotsin,

    How much is the franchise?

  54. hi im interested about this franchise…

  55. Jane Baruc says:

    Interested for franchising , let me know the full details

  56. How much po yung franchise?

  57. Liezel gonzales says:

    How much for franchising?

  58. Shirly Casuyon says:

    Sir/Ma’am,
    I am very much interested for franchising. Pls send me full details.
    Thank you so much. Waiting for your response.

  59. Ruonel gamboa says:

    How can i apply franchise paotsin?

  60. How much is the franchise of paotsin?

  61. ana rhodora munoz says:

    HI, Good day

    Interested for franchise

  62. Interested for franchising. How much po

    1. Mylene O. Reyas says:

      Good day po! magkano po franchise Paotsin?

  63. Mary grace says:

    Ma’am and sir
    Gusto ko po Sana mag franchise NG paotsin dahil Isa po ito sa mga paborito NG mga Tao kainin.
    Umaga, tanghali, o gabi
    Sana po mabigyan nyo po ako NG chance. Good day and have a blessed day Thank you.

  64. Che Nombrefia says:

    Hi mam details po about franchising paotsin.

  65. Paul John Dimaunahan says:

    how to franchise paotsin? how much to franchise? please send full details

  66. Luzviminda A. Antiporda says:

    How to franchise paotsin ,please give me details.

  67. Ayzah Rivera says:

    How much the franchise fee and what’s included?

  68. Majel Hatid says:

    Hello can I ask how to franchise Paotsin and how much? Thank you pls tell me the details po

  69. Grace nebres says:

    May i know how much paotsin franchise. Im really interested. Thank you

  70. Charmagne says:

    Interested po sa franchise

  71. jay alvin ipapo says:

    How much po mag francise??

  72. Sharon Mayuyu says:

    Hm is the franchise fee and how to? Tnx

  73. Ollie Arrienda says:

    Interested to franchise .

  74. Pearl Valdez says:

    How much sa franchise po if ever? Salamat sa sasagot.

  75. Evelyn Flores says:

    Hello,good day, sana poh, may franchise ng paotsin, kse favorite ko to, at mgandang business po to start, hoping na mgkaron poh, and how much!!!!thank you and Godbless poh

  76. Nicol Orozo says:

    Hi I would like to inquire how it will cost to franchise paotsin. Looking forward to hear from you the soonest.

    Thank you so much.

    Nicol

  77. Very much interested, how can I franchise? Thank you

  78. Interested to franchise.

  79. MICHAEL CRUZ says:

    how much franchise fee for PAOTSIN OUTLET

  80. Jett dela Paz says:

    Very much interested. How much franchise fee for paotsin. You’re immediate response is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

  81. Zarahj Legaspi says:

    interested to have a franchise of paotsin.Thanks

  82. Interested how much po franchise?

  83. Interested how much po franchise po?

  84. Myra Embile says:

    I want to have a stall in quezon province

  85. Roxanne Isip says:

    How to faranchize and how much

  86. Hi good day how much Po mag pranchise Ng paotsin thank you

  87. MARVIN Samarita says:

    How much po ang franchise?

  88. Cherryl Geronimo says:

    Magandang Araw Po. Paborito Po ng anak ko Ang Pao tsin dahil Po sa Pao tsin nangarap Po Ang anak ko na maging may Ari Ng restoran. Santa Po mapagbigyan nyo kami. Salamat po

  89. Good day. May i know how to francise paotsin and how much it will cost? Thank you. ☺️

  90. Davie Gaba says:

    Hi ma’am/sir we are looking for a business that can be franchise and we saw this Paotsin business, well for franchising po pwede po ba malaman how much the franchise cost? and how much will be the monthly fee for the products? Weekly or monthly po ba supply nito? we are very interested in this business, I looking forward to you reply, thankyou po! Godbless! ☺️

  91. Argie santos says:

    How much Po ang franchise?

  92. Angela Turrecha says:

    Hi! My name is Angela and I wanted to inquire about the franchise fee? Kindly email me.

  93. Jay roxas says:

    Sayang wala cyang franchise 😅 pag meron n po p email ako

  94. Our school will be opening soon for face-2-face, and our canteen had pulled out during the pandemic, with this i would like to know how can i franchise so that i can open ur store in our campus. Thank you.

  95. Hello! Kindly email po available na for franchise ang pao tsin. Thank you!

  96. April coloma says:

    Interested I want to franchise and available location?

  97. April Coloma says:

    Good day!!!! how much the franchise cost?

  98. Joanna delos reyes says:

    How much po mag franchise ng paotsin?

  99. SHIELA DAVID says:

    I’m interested in franchising this food stall @paotsin. Please give me some details.😊

  100. Cora ulanday says:

    Pwedeng po bang mag franchise

  101. Cora ulanday says:

    Pwedeng po bang mag franchise or
    food cart

  102. Please send franchise fee and inclusions. Do you give location assistance for a paotsin business in Bacoor City

  103. Gerald Hernandez says:

    Good day, may i know, how much the franchise cost?

  104. Ma.Franciosa Belen says:

    I want to FranchisePaotsin

  105. Eunice Hernandez says:

    Interested, please send me details asap. Thanks

  106. How much is the franchise and how can i avail?

  107. anna urbano says:

    how much franchise fee for Paotsin?

  108. Irish F. Constantino says:

    Hi! How much will it cost to franchise Paotsin?

  109. Castle Ann Canete Arroyo says:

    Hi, want to be part of paotsin franchisee fam. Would appreciate your response soonest. Thank you!

  110. Julie T Correche says:

    How much po and interested

  111. Renilda Layno says:

    May I call the attention of the staff of your store located in SM Centerpoint. She’s always not giving sweet chili sauce to customers. Every time she sells paotsin products, there’s no sweet chili sauce available. I think she is hoarding the sauce.

  112. Antoniette Galang says:

    how much po ang franchised?

  113. Lawrence burac says:

    How much po franchise paotsin sa terminal ko po lalagay

  114. how much po ang franchise? thanks

  115. Romel Perrin says:

    how to franchise a food stall and hm

  116. how kuch and how to franchise paotsin po

  117. Rose Filio says:

    Hi, I am interested on franchising