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BAYO, from the Ilonggo word for “dress”, started out as a made-to-measure dress shop in Makati, but is now sailing as one of the...

HBC (Home of Beauty Exclusives) is one of the leading, innovative, and world class retailers of health, beauty, personal, and home care...

The best endorser of Philippine tourism via colourful and vibrant souvenir products is Jonathan Jay Aldeguer, President of Island...

PR GazHauz is the new connotation for top quality LPG brands in the market today. Aside from LPG cylinders, PR GazHaus convenience stores...

David Charlton is a British hairdresser whose name is known to many Filipinos. His very first David’s Salon opened in Quezon City in...

When Celestino “Les” Reyes conceptualized Reyes Haircutters (RHC) in January 2001, he intended it to become the “Filipino Family Salon.”...

Emiliano R. Caruncho III conceptualized MR. QUICKIE in 1981 because of thrifty Filipinos’ penchant for shoe repairs instead of buying...

Beginning in 1987 with a small store selling men’s t-shirts, Bench has grown to include a ladies’ line, underwear, fragrances, house...

Almost 17 years ago, Crystal Clear Water Refilling Station used to be a small business supplying channels using reverse osmosis, water...

Food franchises are statistically the most successful franchise concepts locally and internationally. In the Philippines, 44% of consumer...

When it comes to baked goodies, desserts, snack foods, and breads, Goldilocks is top of mind. From a two-story bakeshop in Pasong Tamo,...

Once dubbed by Masigasig Magazine as the “King of Kiosks”, Jose P. Magsaysay Jr., managing director of Potato Corner, came up with a...

The Generics Pharmacy (TGP) has altered the landscape of the drug retail industry, changed people’s mindset about the efficacy of...

The “Jollibee” brand is now the icon of Filipino success. The ubiquitous bee mascot logo is a familiar sight in city and provincial...

It was a financially fulfilling job, but Noel Siggaoat chose to grow brands in his home country. Imagine having all the best the world...

Taste success through Filipino or Western food concepts in the Philippines. The food franchise category has always been at the forefront...

Companies you can franchise aren't just limited to food. From lighting, to mobile repair to anything electronic, these new retail...

The Korean food craze isn't going away anytime soon. From song and dance hits, to movies and dramas, Filipinos have fondly embraced...

OFWs are fueling the boom of franchising. As part of my work with the Philippine Franchise Association as well as with both Francorp and...

Thinking of opening a lugaw franchise? This will give you an idea. In the Philippines, the term “tubong lugaw” is a business term which...