
K-Bowls
Korean Street Food
- Franchise fee
- ₱17k
- Total investment
- ₱17k–₱30k
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20 opportunities with real, published figures. Investments run from ₱500 to ₱50k, mostly as kiosk, home-based / online, food cart setups.
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Opportunities
20Investment range
₱500 – ₱50kCommon formats
Kiosk · Home-based / Online · Food CartNotable brands
K-Bowls · Ninja Van · Aice
Korean Street Food

Chicken & BBQ

Ice Cream & Desserts

Travel & Tours

Logistics & Courier

Ice Cream & Desserts

Street Food & Snacks

Retail & Convenience

Retail & Convenience

Logistics & Courier

Coffee Shop

Logistics & Courier

Korean Street Food

Payment & Remittance Center

Milk Tea & Boba

Takoyaki & Japanese Snacks

Business Services

Pizza & Pasta

Waffle Shop

Filipino Restaurant
Opportunities
20Investment range
₱500 – ₱50kCommon formats
Kiosk · Home-based / Online · Food CartNotable brands
K-Bowls · Ninja Van · Aice
Financing Readiness · Site Selection

Low-Capital Startups

Low-Capital Startups · Site Selection

Franchise Agreements · Multi-Unit Expansion
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Starting a business in General Santos City is possible with a budget of under ₱50,000, focusing on high-traffic consumer needs. This selection of low-cost franchises offers accessible entry points for entrepreneurs looking for food service or service-oriented models. Our directory highlights several options tailored for the bustling local market in South Cotabato.
With a budget between ₱500 and ₱50,000, you can secure food carts, kiosks, or home-based businesses in General Santos. These options are ideal for capitalizing on the city's lively food scene and strong demand for courier services. Options like Aice offer ice cream setups with investments as low as ₱3,000 to ₱10,000, perfect for high-traffic areas near schools or terminals. For courier services, J&T Express allows you to start an inline store or home-based business with an investment of ₱10,000 to ₱50,000. These, along with other choices like EggLog or Personal Collection, provide practical entryways into franchising, often with faster returns in busy local spots.
In General Santos, a ₱50,000 investment covers the franchise fee and essential equipment for many brands, allowing you to focus on operations. For brands like EggLog, which range from ₱30,000 to ₱50,000, the package generally includes the food cart setup for quick deployment. For services, firms like South Shore Travel Biz require ₱25,000 to ₱50,000, focusing on mobile or online operations, saving on commercial rental space. Renting space in suburban barangays is lower than in the downtown Pioneer Avenue area, fitting smaller budgets. This setup enables investors to manage food cart and kiosk operations with low initial capital while operating in busy areas of the city.
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Financing Readiness · Site Selection

Low-Capital Startups

Low-Capital Startups · Site Selection
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| Brand | Franchise fee | Total investment | ROI period | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-Bowls | ₱17k | ₱17k – ₱30k | ~3 mo | Multi-format |
| Konam | ₱15k | ₱15k – ₱30k | ~6 mo | Multi-format |
| Arce Dairy | Not disclosed | ₱20k – ₱30k | ~6 mo | Multi-format |
| South Shore Travel Biz | ₱15k | ₱25k – ₱50k | ~6 mo | Home-based / Online |
| Ninja Van | Not disclosed | ₱10k – ₱50k | ~6 mo | Multi-format |
| Aice | Not disclosed | ₱3k – ₱10k | ~2 mo | Multi-format |
| EggLog | ₱30k | ₱30k – ₱50k | ~3 mo | Multi-format |
| Personal Collection | Not disclosed | ₱500 – ₱2k | ~1 mo | Home-based / Online |
| Tupperware | Not disclosed | ₱5k – ₱25k | ~6 mo | Home-based / Online |
| J&T Express | ₱10k | ₱10k – ₱50k | ~3 mo | Multi-format |