Chinese cuisine is always part of any Filipino meal, from a simple siomai or a buchi snack treat to a roasting feast, the entire clan will surely indulge. This is how the presence of food keeps everyone and the family together. Thus, having a restaurant franchise will also mean a family venture. To add, this may be one venture that almost all will agree and where one can never go wrong as long as the goal is to offer great food. What more if it offers an authentic one? So, if you and your family are a foodie and are interested in getting a restaurant franchise, Hap Chan is really the way to go. Check out below for more details:
Hap Chan Tea House Company Background:
Hap Chan is under Hap Chan Trading and Management Corporation. It is headed by Kwok Man Wah, its principal shareholder. For the last 30 years he and his team of Hong Kong cooks, continue to study and improve their craft in developing dishes to its loyal customers. The company has grown into a full-blown restaurant offering the Filipino-Chinese favorites and has expanded to different parts of the Philippines with over one hundred two (102) branches nationwide.
Hap Chan Franchising Details:
Franchise Fee: Franchise fee depends on the restaurant size. This will be paid upon signing of the Franchise Agreement. Refer to the area and its equivalent franchise fee indicated below:
- 80 square meters to 120 square meters – Php 1 Million
- Over 120 square meters – Php 1.5 Million
Estimated Total Investment:
- Tea house: Php 7 – 8 Million
- Restaurant: Php 9 – 12 Million (160 square meters) retro fit type and Php 12 – 16 Million (stand-alone structure)
Royalty Fee: 5% of gross sales; 2% of gross sales will go to the National advertisement fund
Total Investment includes the following:
- Franchisee Fee
- Operating equipment, kitchen and dining equipment
- Construction and/or Renovation
- Training and pre-operating expenses
- Design fee and project management fee
- Food security deposit (initial stocks)
- Furniture and fixtures
Franchising Inclusion:
Hap Chan Tea House franchise will give you access to the following:
- Right to name
- Propriety Marks
- Training Assistance
- Procurement Programs
- Operations Manual
- Pre-opening Assistance
- On-going Support
Franchising Application Process:
Below are the detailed steps as indicated in their website:
- Send a letter of intent and proposed site location to Franchising and Business Development at jalandonijanecel@yahoo.com or cecilleabarquez@gmail.com
- Upon receipt of the letter of intent, a meeting will be scheduled to discuss the details of the franchise.
- Fill out Confidential questionnaire and send it back.
- If qualified, management will visit your proposed site and conduct feasibility study.
- If site is feasible, a meeting will again be scheduled for the signing of the Franchise Agreement.
Franchise Link: https://www.hapchan.com.ph/Franchising.html
Other Contact Details:
For other queries, you may contact Hap Chan through the following:
- Office Address: 937 EDSA, South Triangle Quezon City Philippines
- Email Address: hapchanofficial@gmail.com
- Contact Numbers: (632) 411-6186 / 410-4009 / 410-4012
In summary, the pros and cons are identified below to help you decide if a Hap Chan franchise is really for you.
Pros:
- Established brand name with a legacy of good food, great ambiance and excellent service
- Training and continuous support
- Quality assurance of products
Cons:
- If you have no entrepreneurial spirit and an introvert personality, the restaurant business is not for you
- The franchise will take long as it will entail feasibility study, training and location challenges
- Renovation is subject to management approval and will recommend accredited contractors