Mang Juan Business Guide
Practical advice for starting and running a food business.
Written for people making real business decisions. No get-rich shortcuts. No guaranteed-income claims.
Just practical information on costs, locations, operations and franchising in the Philippine market.
Photography to be suppliedOwner tallying receipts and a budget notebook at her cart counter
Featured · Franchise costs & financeThe package is the visible number. Here is how to estimate the rest — site, permits, staff and the months before the outlet carries itself.
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Choosing a LocationCompare customers, buying occasions, rent and site requirements before committing to a location.
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Understanding FranchisingCompare the structure of a franchise with the responsibilities of building a food concept yourself.
Photography to be suppliedOffice worker checking cart sales on her phone at lunch
Food Cart OperationsPlan who runs the outlet, checks cash and stock, and deals with problems while you are at work.
Photography to be suppliedFranchise agreement on a table, pen and calculator
Understanding FranchisingGet clear written answers about costs, obligations, support and exit conditions before you commit.
Photography to be suppliedCash box and stock sheet at closing time
Franchise Costs & FinanceList the cash the business needs after opening, then test what happens if sales build more slowly than expected.
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Managing StaffHiring your first crew: what to look for
Reliability, cash handling and how to train for consistency.
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Starting a Food BusinessBusiness registration for a food cart: the basic steps
An overview of registration and local permits, and how long to allow.
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Growing to Another LocationWhen is it time to open a second outlet?
Signals that your first outlet is ready — and the ones that say wait.
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