
Kwatogs
Filipino Restaurant
- Franchise fee
- Not disclosed
- Total investment
- From ₱700k
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541 opportunities with real, published figures. Investments run from ₱500 to ₱500M, mostly as inline store, kiosk, food cart setups.
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Opportunities
541Investment range
₱500 – ₱500MCommon formats
Inline Store · Kiosk · Food CartNotable brands
Kwatogs · Waffle Time · AquabestTacloban, Leyte acts as the primary economic hub for Eastern Visayas, combining dense student populations with busy transport terminals.

Filipino Restaurant

Waffle Shop

Water Refilling

Korean Street Food

Chicken & BBQ

Burgers

Fast Food Restaurant

Pizza & Pasta

Fast Food Restaurant

Shawarma

Donut Shop

Milk Tea & Boba

Bakeshop

Bakeshop

Coffee Shop

Fast Food Restaurant

Milk Tea & Boba

Coffee Shop

Milk Tea & Boba

Printing Services

Korean Street Food

Bakery & Pastry

Clothing & Footwear

Casual Dining Restaurant
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Opportunities
541Investment range
₱500 – ₱500MCommon formats
Inline Store · Kiosk · Food CartNotable brands
Kwatogs · Waffle Time · AquabestExplore 3,164 businesses across Tacloban City to better understand the local market, competition, and business landscape.
Population
251,8812020 census
Per 10,000 residents
126businesses we track
Business locations are based on Overture Maps open data (August 19, 2026 release) and do not represent a complete census of all businesses.

Financing Readiness · Site Selection

Franchise Agreements · Multi-Unit Expansion

Low-Capital Startups

Low-Capital Startups · Site Selection
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Tacloban, Leyte serves as the major economic gateway and administrative center of the Eastern Visayas region. Entrepreneurs looking to start a business here can leverage a robust local market driven by regional government offices, major universities, and active trading centers. The city offers a dynamic environment where local consumption fuels rapid commercial growth.
Business activity centers heavily around the bustling Downtown area, the expansion in Marasigan, and major shopping destinations like Robinsons Place Tacloban. These hubs benefit from immense foot traffic generated by students from Leyte Normal University and commuters using the regional bus terminals. High-traffic areas are ideal for quick-service food concepts listed in the directory, such as a Turks Shawarma kiosk or inline store. High foot traffic supports steady customer volume, making busy commercial strips and terminal areas prime spots for investment.
Franchise investments in the city accommodate various budget levels, starting as low as ₱500 for entry-level setups up to ₱500,000,000 for large enterprise operations. Affordable setups like a Minute Burger food cart or kiosk fit perfectly into busy neighborhood intersections and school zones. These compact formats allow operators to minimize rent pressures while capturing consistent daily traffic from residents. Entrepreneurs can find several options in the directory that match their specific capital and location requirements.
Deciding between a mall lease and a neighborhood street site depends on your target market and operating budget. Premium mall spaces provide air-conditioned comfort and built-in crowds but come with higher rental costs and strict operating hours. Street-front locations in areas like Real Street offer flexible operating hours and direct access to commuters. For instance, brands like Don Macchiatos thrive in accessible roadside kiosks where customers can quickly grab products on their daily commute.
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Low-Capital Startups
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| Brand | Franchise fee | Total investment | ROI period | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kwatogs | Not disclosed | ₱700k | Not disclosed | Standalone |
| Waffle Time | Not disclosed | ₱400k | ~12 mo | Multi-format |
| Aquabest | ₱100k | ₱600k – ₱800k | ~24 mo | Multi-format |
| K-Bowls | ₱17k | ₱17k – ₱30k | ~3 mo | Multi-format |
| Konam | ₱15k | ₱15k – ₱30k | ~6 mo | Multi-format |
| Minute Burger | ₱150k | ₱180k – ₱800k | ~24 mo | Multi-format |
| Jollibee | ₱50M | ₱60M – ₱90M | ~48 mo | Multi-format |
| Shakey's | ₱1.5M | ₱25M – ₱40M | ~48 mo | Multi-format |
| Mang Inasal | ₱1.2M | ₱20M – ₱35M | ~36 mo | Multi-format |
| Turks Shawarma | ₱1M | ₱1.6M – ₱4.5M | ~24 mo | Multi-format |