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The Lemon Co.

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Report / Takedown · Last updated July 2026

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The Lemon Co. is a homegrown lifestyle beverage brand from Cebu specializing in elevated, hand-pressed lemon-centric drinks. It offers local entrepreneurs a proven operational framework and an expanding, health-forward menu to capture the massive demand for premium daily refreshments.

Key Facts

Franchise fee
₱150k
Total investment
₱420k – ₱850k
ROI / payback
~14 months
Format
Multi-format
Staffing
2+ crew
Year founded
2016
Branches
35+
Company type
Corporation

Franchise Overview

If you're looking for a highly profitable, easily managed refreshment business with built-in healthy lifestyle appeal, you'll love The Lemon Co. franchise opportunity.

This homegrown brand elevates the standard beverage stand model by serving fresh, 100% hand-pressed lemon drinks tailored for health-conscious Filipino consumers.

About The Lemon Co.

The Lemon Co. began its operations in 2016 as a specialized beverage brand in Cebu. Founded by a former overseas worker, the concept successfully transformed simple daily refreshments into an premium lifestyle experience. The brand distinguishes itself by using all-natural ingredients and manual, hand-pressed methods to preserve quality, satisfying a growing market requirement for clean, functional fruit beverages.

Over the years, the brand has demonstrated consistent commercial viability by expanding its reach from Visayas and Mindanao into strategic locations across Luzon. Its versatile physical setups, ranging from portable mall carts to expansive inline storefronts, enable flexible real estate placement in highly competitive urban commercial centers and transport junctions. By introducing contemporary items like crispy chicken tenders and premium fruit blends, the network continues to maximize average transaction sizes.

Franchisees receive a comprehensive operational blueprint that reduces typical entrepreneurial startup friction. The business structure provides robust supply chain support, localized marketing materials, comprehensive staff training, and pre-approved site assessments. With aggressive regional expansion initiatives under way, the company remains positioned as an authoritative, high-growth leader within the competitive Philippine refreshment landscape.

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Key Differentiators

  • 100% hand-pressed natural lemon juice
  • Extensive regional market expansion footprint
  • Complementary premium food menu integrations
  • Official Philippine Franchise Association member
  • Low recurring operational maintenance fees
  • Flexible setup configurations for spaces

Target Audience

  • Health-conscious urban professional commuters
  • Students seeking premium daily refreshments
  • Active families visiting lifestyle malls
  • Fitness enthusiasts tracking nutrient intake
  • Local mallgoers wanting quick drinks
  • Young consumers following lifestyle trends

Where the brand operates

Market Presence: The brand is well-established across Visayas, Mindanao, and expanding extensively into Luzon with over 30 active locations.

Availability: Nationwide

Investment & Returns

Franchise fee₱150,000
Total investment₱420,000 – ₱850,000
Estimated ROI period14 months
Estimated breakeven4 months
Territory exclusivityNo

Informational only, not investment or legal advice. Figures reflect the year they were published and may change; confirm details directly with the franchisor and the relevant agencies before investing.

Requirements & Support

What you need

  • Skill level: Basic retail operations and customer service orientation
  • Space: 4–30 sqm
  • Ideal location: Malls, commercial strips, major transport terminals, and educational hubs.
  • Staff: 2+ crew

What the package covers

Full turnkey kiosk packages setup. Complete kiosk setup, training, initial inventory, and localized marketing support.

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