Peanut is Not Only Good for the Brain, So They Say but . . . also Good for the Wallet. Peanut World.

Filipinos are fond of peanuts.  If you do not agree, look at the number of Peanut vendors boarding Manila's buses shouting the same mantra " Mani. Mani. Mainit Pa.  Bagong Luto."  or in English "Peanuts.  Peanuts.  Still Hot.  Freshly Cooked".

Peanut World @ AFFI Filipino Franchise Show

Peanut World, I guess, is the social way of eating peanuts as they are located in the mall, kiosk is brightly lit and clean.

Franchise package           -      P230,000 (a bit pricey that's why make sure you get a good location)

The Franchise fee includes the cart, equipment, uniform and initial inventory.

Gross Margin                  -     50%

No Service fee.  No Marketing fee.  No Royalty fee.

Look for Josephine Co See at No. 260 Mayon st., Brgy Maharlika, La Loma , Quezon city or call 743-8853 or 0922-8567438.


Visit www.jmpeanutworld.com for information on Peanut World franchise.


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RBX Rice in a Box: Nothing Like Rice and Ulam to Fill a Filipino's Stomach!

A few years ago the rage was Rice in a Box.  There were so many Rice in a box franchises that sprouted in all the malls.  Westlake was so famous especially across the campus of the  UA and P and at Festival Mall among it sites. Now, only a few remain.

RBX Rice in a Box @ AFFI Filipino Franchise Show

One such outfit is RBX Rice in a Box.  I got a chance to meet Ms Carol Chua at the RBX Rice in a Box booth (a big one at that) who explained to me about the more important facts of their franchise package.

Their Bestsellers are Seafood Bagoong which sells for P52/order and Beef Teppanyaki at P65/order.


Franchise package        -   Starts at P300,000 and up (inc Cart, Freezer, griddle with stove, crew uniform,
                                                 range hood, food warmer and initial stocks of P3,000)


Area                            -    Minimum 4sqm (typical mall kiosk space)

Food Cost                   -    50%

Est Operating Exoense -   30%

Jake Cuenca, endorser RBX Rice in a Box

You should be able to net 15 to 20%.  To get a better feel of the business, visit the RBX Rice in a Box franchise outlets at the UST Carpark (opposite the UST Hospital), Puregold Commonwealth & Ever Commonwealth.

Look for Carol Chua  at Tel 367-3097 or 367-3098 or email her at carolchua@rbx.com.ph.  Just tell her Richard Joseph Siy gave you her contact numbers and email address.




For those interested in going into the Lotto Outlet business, I offer a One-on-One Consultation on How to Set-up and Operate Your Own Lotto Outlet.  Topics will include Site Selection, The Proper Way to Apply with the PCSO, How Much to Set-up a Lotto Outlet, Actual Operations, How to Attract Lotto Players, Hiring The Right Lotto Operator and How to Protect Your Business from Fraud and many many more.  I will share with you my Actual Experiences as a Lotto Agent.  My fee is only P2,000 per head.

  If you are interested in availing of my Lotto Consultation, you may text me at 0922-8831225 for details. See ya guys.
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Twistix: The Company that Started the Twisted Fries Rage.

I have to admit both in my Wordpress and Blogger blogs about franchises, inquiries about "Twistix" was what surpassed search queries for "Scramble", the previous most popular small business franchise being searched for.  I believe it is the Twistix rage and its copycats that caused the Potato Corner/Potato Cuddler franchises to get negatively affected as price of a potato corner fries is at P48/order already.

Twistix booth at AFFI Filipino Franchise Show

According to the Twistix personnel manning the booth, selling prices are P45, P55 and P65 depending on the length of the Twistix stick.  The all-important  Food Cost is about 50% (she could not give me the exact figure) and that means you as the Twistix franchisee has a Gross Margin of 50% from which you will get back investment, rentals, salaries and other incidental expenses.

 You will have to assess if your Target Market can afford a P45 order as I think this is meant for the A and B market.  Ayala, Trinoma and SM Malls might be good but might not be good for Roadsides such as bus terminals, palengke and thereabouts, if you know what I mean.



Twistix Franchise package    -    P235,000.00 (Cart & initial inventory but excluding rentals, cusa,
                                                                           improvements etc)

View of Twistix product

Gross margin         -    est 50%

Tel           475-0855
Email      twistix@ymail.com





For those interested in going into the Lotto Outlet business, I offer a One-on-One Consultation on How to Set-up and Operate Your Own Lotto Outlet.  Topics will include Site Selection, The Proper Way to Apply with the PCSO, How Much to Set-up a Lotto Outlet, Actual Operations, How to Attract Lotto Players, Hiring The Right Lotto Operator and How to Protect Your Business from Fraud and many many more.  I will share with you my Actual Experiences as a Lotto Agent.  My fee is only P2,000 per head.

 If you are interested in availing of my Lotto Consultation, you may text me at 0922-8831225 for details. See ya guys.
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Can't Afford a Siomai House or Master Siomai Franchise? Don't Feel Bad. . . Why Not Startup Your Own Siomai Haus with Help from JCM Foodlink!!!

JCM Foodlink booth at the AFFI Franchise Show

One of the booths that showed long lines was the JCM Foodlink towards the back of the exhibit hall but fronting the Stage.  I have seen JCM on several franchise and foodcart shows and to tell you the truth, I get a lot queries for how to contact JCM Foodlink.

Take note of the following facts:

1.  A Siomai House or Master Siomai franchise would cost you about P250,000 or more  (not including the Mall rentals, cusa, etc).  With that amount, you could probably test-market your own brand of siomai.

2.  JCM Foodlink offers their siomai at P2.00/pc or P8.00 for an order of 4pcs.  Siomai House sells one order of 4pcs at P25.00 or a gross margin of P17.00 per order!

3.  If it were Siomai House, your food cost is 80% (you keep only 20%) versus JCM Foodlink of only 32%!

4.  Of course, Siomai House is proud of their Supply Chain (ie just text the deposit slip data and they will deliver to your outlet) vs if you do it thru JCM, you will have to pick it up from them and deliver to your outlet.  Do the math and see which is better in the long run, in terms of time and cost.

5.  I tasted the JCM Foodlink siomai and it is about the same as most siomai on sale.

6. They also sell sharksfin, japanese siomai (like Master Siomai), beef siomai, burger patty, noodles, chili sauce ( no need to make yourself), gulaman powder & grass jelly (partner of siomai) and more.

7.  Siopao is P10.00 per piece.

8. Their flyer claims BFAD approval.


JCM Foodlink
No. 91 Sto Domingo Avenue, Quezon City
Tel 887-0122 or tell Joel Magtagnob (Mobile 0927-3176495) that you got his cell number from Richard Joseph Siy blog.


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AFFI Filipino Franchise Show at World Trade Center. . Lots of New and Not-So-New Ideas for Us Looking for Small Business Startups!!!

courtesy of AFFI Filipino Franchise Show

In the coming days I will share my take on the recently concluded AFFI Filipino Franchise Show.

If you have been a regular to all these Franchise and Foodcart shows, you might say its all the same but if you will look closely, there is always one or two or even three booths that deserve a second look and I will try to share them with you in as much as they caught my eye.

AFFI Filipino Franchise Show Program of Events

I never tire of attending these AFFI Franchise shows because this is a chance to meet with the owners of these franchises and most would be more than willing to share information about the business on offer as compared to talking to their staff or horrors, a promo girl who only knows how to smile and pose but knows nothing about Food Cost percentages, Gross Margins, commissary location, policies and replenishment etc.

AFFI Filipino Franchise Show List of Exhibitors

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ATTENTION FRANCHISEES: FOR SALE Icebreaker Scramble outlet at Newly-Opened Mall

For those planning on having their first-ever Franchise, my friend is offering an Icebreaker Scramble franchise at the new Sta Lucia East Grand Mall Phase 3, the latest and high-end building of the Sta Lucia mall.

Location is at the high-pedestrian traffic Basement Foodcourt Area.

AND THE GOOD NEWS IS  RENT IS MUCH LOWER THAN YOU THINK!!!!

If you are interested, text "Sta Lucia" and your full name to 0922-8831225.  See ya!

For those interested in going into the Lotto Outlet business, I offer a One-on-One Consultation on How to Set-up and Operate Your Own Lotto Outlet.  Topics will include Site Selection, The Proper Way to Apply with the PCSO, How Much to Set-up a Lotto Outlet, Actual Operations, How to Attract Lotto Players, Hiring The Right Lotto Operator and How to Protect Your Business from Fraud and many many more.  I will share with you my Actual Experiences as a Lotto Agent.  My fee is only P2,000 per head.


 If you are interested in availing of my Lotto Consultation, you may text me at 0922-8831225 for details.


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Business is Booming in the Motel - Hotel Business.

courtesy of Sogo Hotel, EDSA, Cubao, Quezon City

The Motel business in other countries like the USA have always catered to the business traveller mostly salesmen on the road and for families wanting to see the countryside on the "cheap" and why not, rates are definitely very affordable but amenities of course is nothing compared to the 5-Star hotels (but then again, these motels do not have 5-Star Room Rates too).

courtesy of Sogo showing Room rates for hours' use (Makati Shangrila Hotel is more than P8,000 plus plus for a night)

courtesy of Gran Prix Hotel just beside the busy Victory Cubao Bus Terminal

courtesy of Eurotel showing Room Rates for less than a day use

In the Philippines, the mere mention of the word "motel" elicits snickers as motels are associated with couples going on an illicit affair, and I think, these illicit affairs (meetings) are still their bread and butter business especially to the youth.

courtesy of Eurotel just across SM North EDSA Mall in Quezon City

There are other small hotel outfits that have sprung up over the years but are not as famously known to the masses as motels and these are outfits like Microtel and Day's Hotels (which is a foreign-owned franchise). But the one making waves of sort is the Gokongwei-owned Go Hotel (The first one is along EDSA corner Pioneer St. in Mandaluyong city.

The Go Hotel is not a bare-bottoms outfit as they offer amenities that cater to the business traveller such as WIFI Internet connection (some motels also offer this), Security safes, orthopedic pillows and the like.  the novel way of accepting booking is almost solely thru the Internet and just like sister-company Cebu Pacific, if one books earlier, hotel room rates are much lower (as low as less than P400 a night).

courtesy of the Go Hotel EDSA cor Pioneer St.

Surprisingly, I asked my friend to book about 2 rooms for our families and she was told rooms are booked solid till the end of the year!  Go Hotel intends to set-up several more hotels in selected destination spots in the Visayas and Mindanao serviced by Cebu Pacific, of course.

On the moral values side, there are those who are against the erection of more motels because of the belief that it encourages illicit affairs and such as can be seen in the picture below.  I spotted this signage "No to Motel"  just across a seemingly-abandoned condominium project along EDSA that implies is going to be made into another Motel/ Hotel.

signage spotted just after SM Annex on the left side of EDSA on the way to Monumento.

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