Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Popular Foodcart Business in the Philippines - Infos you should know!

SIOMAI
     One of the favorite Chinese foods of the Filipinos is the siomai. Siomai is a Chinese term which means Pork Dumplings. The traditional siomai is made up of seasoned ground pork and chopped shrimp. Before, siomai can only be eaten in Chinese restaurants but with the proliferation of the food cart businesses, it can be found almost anywhere. Kiosks normally offer variants like pork, beef, shrimp and Japanese siomai which is wrapped in seaweed. Some kiosks even offer this dimsum with rice, as Filipinos love eating everything with rice. Of course, you can’t miss the black gulaman which is also a staple offering in a siomai food cart. 

STIR-FRIED NOODLES
     This treat is made of semi-wet noodles fried together with bean sprout and topped with dumplings. What is unique and exciting about this is customers can mix their own sauce from a variety of sauce types such as oyster, teriyaki, toyomansi, chilli garlic, Szechuan and peanut. People love this food because it is convenient and affordable.

ICE SCRAMBLE
     One of the newest entries in the food cart business is the ice scramble business. The concept of selling this in a franchise kiosk can be trace back to the younger days when children would run out of their houses to hail the manong who was pushing his rolling cart and selling his ever great-tasting ice scramble. This pink, favored crushed ice was made special with powdered milk on top and some chocolate syrup. The ice scramble now still uses the same ingredients and has the same taste as before, but there are a lot of garnishing offered to make it more enjoyable such as candy sprinkles and chocolate shaving. It now comes in nicely designed paper cup and with a little plastic spoon. 

SISIG
     The popularity of sisig among the Filipinos became a hit food cart business. A sisig is a dish made from parts of pig’s head and liver, usually seasoned with calamansi and chili peppers. It is a staple in a drinking session, but had also become a common viand. This treat is served as-is or with rice. 

SHAWARMA
     Shawarma is a popular Arab food which consists of beef or chicken, cooked over a spit fire grill, topped with onions, tomatoes, cheese and cucumber and wrapped in pita bread. Shawarma franchise was just a fad in the early 90s, but is now making a comeback through food cart businesses. It is still successful because of its great and unique taste.

WAFFLE
     The waffle that is offered in these kiosks is not the usual batter- or dough-based cake that we top with fruits, syrups or ice cream. It has a special filling that makes it more special like cheese, hotdog and sausages. The waffles are stored in a heated oven to keep it fresh, hot and ready to eat.

PEARL DRINKS
     The pearl drink is another variety of beverage. Given the hot climate in the country, Filipinos are drawn to cooling drinks and beverages and one of the popular coolers in the country is the pearl drink. It derived its name from the black sago or tapioca added as topping into the drink, which can either be fruit shake or tea drink.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Frequently Asked Questions


What do you look for in a potential Franchisee?

  • A potential dealer should be willing to invest money, willing to find a good location for the unit, and willing to follow set standards. Potential dealer should possess an entrepreneurial spirit and the commitment to push sales of products.
How can a potential dealer apply for a Franchise?

  • A potential dealer can inquire about the Franchise opportunity via telephone, fax, email, and personal visit. The potential dealer should provide the following requirements in order to facilitate the application process: completed application form, photograph and location map of proposed site.
How much does Franchise cost? What is included in the Franchisee fee?

  • For a cart Php26,888.00 to P250,000.00. The Franchise fee is inclusive of the following: cart with signages and equipment. There are no annual franchise fees, no royalty fees and no store-opening fees. Also, the franchise fee includes the license which allows the dealer to operate and use the trademark of Franchise. The Franchise Cart terms is three (3) years.

When does the dealer have to pay the fee?

  • Once dealer’s application is approved, franchisee needs to sign a franchise contract and pay the required franchise fee.
How long does it take to open a Franchise shop?

  • The Franchise business development process takes 4 to 5 weeks. The activities include processing of applications, construction of the cart, equipment and materials preparation and training.
How many units can a single franchisee own?

  • A single franchisee can own multiple units for as long as they can pay the necessary fees for the said units and observe the standard operation procedures set by Franchisor.
Where can dealers locate their Franchise Outlet?

  • Franchisee can locate in high foot traffic areas. They can sell in schools, malls, bazaars and during special events. The company will ensure that no two Franchise outlet are located within 500 meter radius to dealers can fully realize the returns of his investment and not compete with another Franchisee.
  • In cases where in the unit is located within a building which has a potential for expansion within or around the said location, the dealer is given the right of first refusal to proposals which shall arise in the future.
Are all franchise package available nationwide?

  • Yes, we are open for franchising Nationwide, we have distributors all over the country. List of distributors are made upon request
Is the package all-inclusive? Any other hidden charges?

  • Yes, packages are All-In and NO HIDDEN CHARGES.
Do you accept terms or installment?

  • Unfortunately, installment is not an option. Modes of Payments are Cash, Check or Credit Card.
Do you assist in finding location?

  • No, but we suggest locations that are foot-traffice areas like schools, malls, bazaars and during special events.
What is the dimension of the cart and area requirement?

  • The cart has the following dimensions:  Height 6 ft.,  Width 2 ft., Length 3 ft.
  • Area requirement: 2.5 m. x 2.5 m.
Is it advisable to put the carts inside big malls like SM or Robinsons?

  • Yes and We have carts available for Malls
What are the best locations to put the cart? Locations to avoid?

  • Franchisee can locate in high foot traffic areas. They can sell in schools, malls, bazaars and during special events. The company will ensure that no two Franchise outlet are located within 500 meter radius to dealers can fully realize the returns of his investment and not compete with another Franchisee.
Will you supply all the foods or raw materials?

  • Yes, the company supplies the food products and packaging. The Factory of the Food Products to be sold is owned by Filtrepreneur Franchise, Inc. FREE DELIVERY within Metro Manila if minimum purchase is P4,000.
  • For Outside Metro Manila, Franchisee can contact the distributors at their place. After the purchase of franchise, Franchisee would be informed if there are any distributors in their place.
Are you giving seminars or orientation for those interested?

  • Yes, we conduct daily Business Orientation/Presentation daily at the office. Franchise Seminar, Business Registration Seminar and Crew Trainings are included with the Package and are scheduled after the package had been purchased.
Who will process business permits and registrations?

  • Business Permits and Registration will be handled/processed by the Franchisee. Business Permits and Registration will be discussed how to apply during the Franchisee Seminar
How much can a franchisee earn?

  • Franchisee profitability depends highly on where he locates his cart. Gross margin is estimated at 40%.
What kind of training will the Franchisee receive?

  • The franchisee and his manpower pool will be trained in basic cart operation and product handling by Franchisor personnel.
Who will be responsible in the recruitment and training of the personnel?

  • Franchisee shall source, screen and select the required personnel. For Cart operation minimum of one (1) person per shift.
  • Franchisor will conduct certain training programs which the dealer and his personnel must personally attend and successfully complete before they are allowed to operate and/or manage the unit.
What products will be sold in the Franchise outlet?

  • For the cart operation, all Franchise products that will depend on the chosen foodcart concept.
At what price would the products be sold?

  • Franchisee is not allowed to sell any other food item other than those specified by Franchisor. Franchisor will provide the standard price list of the products indicating the dealer’s selling price to the consumers. Franchisor shall peg the prices of such products according to the targetted profitability rates that will provide reasonable returns to the dealer.

Monday, February 21, 2011

Foodcart Concept Details

Foodcarts are the most easy to operate franchise business in the industry. According to the business experts, this kind of business will still boom in this year of the Rabbit (Year 2011) (as featured on 24 Oras, GMA 7).
Filtrepreneur (Filipino Entrepreneur) Franchise Inc. offers the most affordable foodcart franchise in the Philippines. The company wants to offer this kind of business to all Filipinos who are willing to invest and start a business. For an affordable amount of investment, you can already start and operate your own.
Our foodcarts has different packages and concepts to choose from, these are as follows:

SILVER FOODCART PACKAGE - Php 26,888 only!
Dimensions: 3'x2'x6'



PINOY PAO
One of the first-two foodcarts released by the company in 1996 that sells Siopao and Siomai. A combination of two products to choose by the consumers. Try its Best Seller Siopao Flavor (Ham and Cheese) and see the difference from traditional Siopao flavors, Asado and Bola-bola.




BURGEROO
A Buy 1 Take 1 Burger that can give consumers an affordable meal but with best food quality taste. As seen in the Foodcart design, a "kangaroo" is used... some thinks that our burger patties are made from kangaroo meat, NO they are not... Our burger patties are also made from regular meats like pork or beef. Kangaroo is used because when you eat Burgeroo, "mapapalundag ka sa sarap.." (as we say it in Tagalog).




JACK'S EATABOLS
This foodcart of FFI serves our consumers their never-ending favorite finger foods like Fishballs, Squid Balls, Orlians, etc. in an affordable, more presentable and neat way.




EMPEROR'S SIOMAI
Siomai is one of the most in demand Foodcart Franchise in the Philippines nowadays. FFI's Emperor's Siomai has the most affordable Foodcart Franchise investment as compared to other Siomai Outlets Franchise Fees that will cost franchisees around Php 200,000 or more. But the taste can compete other Siomai outlets.



PIZZA PINOY
Affordable Pizza is in town! It serves our consumers different flavors of pizzas like Aloha Hawaiian, Pepperoni, Chili Tuna, etc. It is a pinoy style pizza that suits Filipinos' pizza delight.




RED BOWL
FFI's way of serving our consumers an affordable Meal in an instant. Consumers doesn't have to go to fastfood chains to have their heavy meals. Red Bowl serves rice toppings that can satisfy consumers appetite. 




O'NOODLE
Filipino Style Noodles! One of our best-seller foodcart that consumers continuously falling in-line to have their O'noodle moments. Choose what sauces and toppings to combine that will suit your appetite. Surely, if you tasted it, you can say "i want more!".



2 in 1 FOODCART PACKAGE - Php 42,888 only!
Dimensions: 4.5'x2'x6'




A combination of two (2) silver cart concepts than can serve consumers more products to choose from. Franchisees can save around Php 10,000 instead of availing two (2) silver carts separately.




3 in 1 FOODCART PACKAGE - Php 60,000 only!
Dimensions: 6'x2'x6'



This is a combination of three (3) silver cart concepts than can serve consumers even more products to choose from. Franchisees can save around Php 20,664 instead of availing three (3) silver carts separately.



SPECIAL FOODCART PACKAGE - Php 42,888 only!
Dimensions: 4.5'x2'x6'


CHING'S DUMPLINGS
Ching's Dumplings serves the consumers their favorite Sharksfin dumplings with or without Java Rice. A meal you can really enjoy for every crunch of its dumplings.




PUTPOT
The traditional Puto now has fillings. "Puto na may palaman" as we say it. Enjoy its mouthwatering aroma that will surely fits your appetite.




RAINBOW JUICER
Refreshen your day with our different flavors of cold juice drinks that comes with Sago and full of Ice-crushed. Enjoy every sip that will surely revive if you have a tiring and stressful day. So what are you waiting for? Sip. Relax. and Enjoy!




SISIG STOP
Sisig is one of the best "pulutan" in town. Try our different kind of Sisig like Bangus Sisig and Chicken Sisig. It is also served with Java Rice and special blended sauce.




HAPPY WAFFLE
A variety of waffles are served in this foodcart that consumers can choose flavor depending on their appetites. It is also one of the most in-demand foodcart franchise, but Happy Waffle also has the most affordable franchise fee as compared to other waffle foodcart franchise that will cost around a Hundred Thousand Pesos investment!




ICY PINK SCRAMBLE
Summer is about to come! Icy Pink Scramble foodcart serves our consumers the traditional and all-time pinoy ice scramble. Chill and relax while you are having an Icy Pink moments with your friends and loved ones. Refreshen up your Summer with Icy Pink Scramble! Sip. Chill. Relax. and Enjoy!

CELEBRITY CART PACKAGES


JOSHAWARMA (Joshua Zamora of Manouvers) - Php 30,888
JOSHAWARMA
A Filipino style shawarma that will really enjoy by consumers. PLUS the advertisement life-sized standee of Joshua Zamora will surely attract customers.

SIOMAI JOPAY (Jopay Paguia of Sexbomb Girls) - Php 50,888
SIOMAI JOPAY
The all-time favorite siomai of Filipinos that will really enjoy by consumers. PLUS the advertisement life-sized standee of Sexbomb Jopay will surely attract customers. GET! GET! AWWWWW!!!





MALL CART PACKAGE - Php 100,000 to Php 250,000
as per Design and Size




Choose the concept you want to be customized as a Mall Type Cart that can be placed even inside SM Malls and other malls that has very strict policies when it comes in placing Foodcarts. Price will depend on its size, it is a high-end cart and it has high-end equipmets as well.




PACKAGE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
- Use of Filtrepreneur's Product Trademark
- Stainless/Collapsible Foodcart Unit (for Silver Cart,
2-in-1 & 3-in-1 Carts, Special Foodcarts)
- Basic Equipments
- Crew Uniforms
- Service Crew Training
- Franchise Seminar
- PLUS! E-Loading Business to ALL NETWORKS

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Suncel - 0932 126 3450
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