Learn more about establishing your food and beverage business in the Philippines. Whether restaurant chain franchise or small catering service, we got these tips for you.
The food cart sector in the Philippines is thriving, thanks to its low cost and easy accessibility. Food carts are small; moveable food booths can be seen at malls, parks, and on street corners, among other public places. There are local specialities, snacks, and beverages available, including Chinese, Korean, and Japanese food, among others. The…
Milk tea, bubble tea, pearl milk tea, boba milk tea, or whatever you may call it likely refers to the same beverage that contains some combination of milk and tea. Different varieties of products sold in the market differ in the preparation method and types of ingredients, such as sugar, almond, tapioca pearls, and honey….
When managed properly, an eatery business like a carinderia can thrive and grow in a few years of operation. But it’s already a given that a carinderia business constantly faces challenges such as supply chain disruptions, safety issues, and staff turnover. Failure to address them will answer the question: why carinderia businesses fail. An informal…
When managed properly, an eatery business like a carinderia can thrive and grow in a few years of operation. But it’s already a given that a carinderia business constantly faces challenges such as supply chain disruptions, safety issues, and staff turnover. Failure to address them will answer the question: why carinderia businesses fail? An informal…
A carinderia business may be attractive and seemingly easy to set up: have a stall near your house, few tables and chairs, adequate cooking equipment and utensils and a good cook might be all you need to get started. But it’s actually a tough business to manage with low margins and factors that are hard…
Customers have developed the habit of visiting their favorite carinderia business for various reasons. They might not have enough time to cook at home. They lack cooking skills. They prefer not to spend time going through the wet market to buy ingredients. Thus, they often depend on the carinderia menu at your eatery for meals….
Customers have developed the habit of visiting their favorite carinderia business for various reasons. They might not have enough time to cook at home. They lack cooking skills. They prefer not to spend time going through the wet market to buy ingredients. Thus, they often depend on the carinderia menu at your eatery for meals….
Carinderias or local eateries are a standard fixture in a Filipino town. Usually found in public markets, transport hubs, and educational areas, it is not uncommon to find these eateries within residential areas. And why not? Everyone goes hungry, and a neighborhood carinderia is a convenient way to solve that hungry tummy. So the idea…
Vinegar is used in various cooking and food preparation. It is also used as preservative and food dips. This is sold in local and export markets. With a recent finding that vinegar brands sold in the Philippines are sourced from synthetic raw materials which come from petroleum-based sources, plant-based alternatives are clearly the healthier option….
A carinderia business may be one of the labor-intensive companies to operate. But this can also be one of the most rewarding types of businesses to invest in the Philippines as you serve hungry customers while turning a neat profit when appropriately managed. A local eatery — locally known as karinderya or turo-turo — is…