
Dimsum Empire
Siomai & Dimsum
- Franchise fee
- ₱35k
- Total investment
- ₱45k–₱75k
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12 opportunities with real, published figures. Investments run from ₱25k to ₱100k, mostly as food cart, kiosk, inline store setups.
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Opportunities
12Investment range
₱25k – ₱100kCommon formats
Food Cart · Kiosk · Inline StoreNotable brands
M Lhuillier (ML Express)
Siomai & Dimsum

Filipino Restaurant

Payment & Remittance Center

Siomai & Dimsum

Street Food & Snacks

Waffle Shop

Payment & Remittance Center

Fries & Potato Snacks

Juices & Shakes

Street Food & Snacks

Siomai & Dimsum

Street Food & Snacks
Opportunities
12Investment range
₱25k – ₱100kCommon formats
Food Cart · Kiosk · Inline StoreNotable brands
M Lhuillier (ML Express)
Financing Readiness · Site Selection

Low-Capital Startups · Site Selection

Low-Capital Startups

Franchise Agreements · Multi-Unit Expansion
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Opening a franchise in San Juan, Metro Manila does not require a massive capital if you target the right commercial spots and neighborhoods. With a budget of up to ₱100,000, several options become accessible for aspiring local entrepreneurs. This tier unlocks practical concepts suited for high-traffic urban areas.
A capital ceiling of ₱100,000 opens up manageable formats in this densely packed urban center. Available configurations in the directory focus on flexible setups like the food cart, the kiosk, and home-based or online operations. These setups require smaller footprints, keeping overhead low while letting you test dense residential or commercial foot traffic near Greenhills or commercial strips. Investment requirements start as low as ₱25,000 for compact builds, giving you a functional entry point into the local retail and food scene without locking you into massive long-term commercial lease commitments right away.
Looking at specific entries, options like K-Bowls require an investment ranging from ₱25,000 to ₱80,000 with a franchise fee of ₱16,988 and an estimated return on investment timeline of 3 months. Another prominent choice is M Lhuillier (ML Express), which asks for ₱70,000 to ₱99,000 with zero franchise fee and a 12-month return window. Setting up shop in San Juan, Metro Manila means navigating local commercial rent bands that shift depending on whether you secure a prime mall slot or a neighborhood curbside space. Staffing costs should account for standard regional daily minimum wage rates, plus allowances if you run extended operating hours.
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Financing Readiness · Site Selection

Low-Capital Startups · Site Selection

Low-Capital Startups
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| Brand | Franchise fee | Total investment | ROI period | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimsum Empire | ₱35k | ₱45k – ₱75k | ~6 mo | Food Cart |
| Bitoy Pares and Grill | ₱25k | ₱25k – ₱75k | ~6 mo | Multi-format |
| M Lhuillier (ML Express) | Not disclosed | ₱70k – ₱99k | ~12 mo | Multi-format |
| Siomai Fast Bites | ₱35k | ₱35k – ₱65k | ~6 mo | Multi-format |
| Stan Wings and Bowls | ₱35k | ₱35k – ₱75k | ~6 mo | Multi-format |
| Waffle Craze | ₱40k | ₱40k – ₱65k | ~4 mo | Multi-format |
| JuanPay | ₱15k | ₱50k – ₱100k | ~12 mo | Multi-format |
| Patatas Pries | ₱27k | ₱50k – ₱100k | ~6 mo | Multi-format |
| C8 Buko King | ₱35k | ₱59k – ₱99k | ~6 mo | Multi-format |
| Jack's Eatabols | ₱25k | ₱25k – ₱60k | ~6 mo | Multi-format |