Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about the Franchising Business:
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.
A potential dealer can inquire about the Franchise opportunity via landline (569.08.30 ) .
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 Php21,888.00 to P250,000.00
The Franchise fee is inclusive of the following: cart with signages, equipment, crew uniform and training, franchise seminar, free Eload dealership and accident insurance. 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, after which you can renew your Franchise for a minimal fee.
Once dealer’s application is approved, franchisee needs to sign a franchise contract and pay the required franchise fee.
The Franchise business development process takes 3 to 4 weeks. The activities include processing of applications, construction of the cart, equipment and materials preparation and training.
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.
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 wherein 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.
The single cart (silver package) has the following dimensions:
Height 7 ft.
Width 2 ft.
Length 3 ft.
Area requirement: 2.5 m. x 2.5 m.
Franchisee profitablity depends highly on where he locates his cart. Gross margin is estimated at 40%.
In order for franchisee to recoup his expenses (cost of goods, rental, depreciation, utilities and labor), he needs to sell about P2,500 per day (assuming rental is at P10,000 per month).
The estimated return of income (ROI) for each franchise is 2-3 months.
Note: figures are estimates only
The franchisee and his manpower pool will be trained in basic cart operation and product handling by Franchisor 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.
For the cart operation, all Franchise products.
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.
Franchisor will designate employees and agents who shall audit shop operations on the basis of Franchisor's approved standards on service, product quality, cleanliness, equipment maintenance, atmosphere, etc.
What if I have any other question not answered here?
Please call MJ at 569.08.30
