These are entrepreneurs in the Philippines who bought the master franchise of known foreign brands. These master franchisees were recognized for widening their brands’ reach through subfranchising. They made their foreign franchise concept not only work exceptionally well in the local market but also grew the business significantly in the Philippines.

1. Company Name: Informatics Holdings Philippines, Inc.
Franchise Name: Informatics
Description: Information and communications technology and education provider
Foreign flavor: The success of Informatics has been attributed to its “internationality”. Informatics offers courses that are accredited by over 50 colleges and universities in the USA, UK, Australia, Canada and Asia and its curricula are taught by top-notch lecturers in state-of-the-art teaching facilities. This quality of instruction gives Informatics graduates highly acceptable credentials and qualifications for IT jobs not only in the Philippines but also abroad.
Initial investment: P8 million to P15 million
Payback period: About three years

Informatics Holdings Philippines, Inc.
(02) 893-4818 to 20
(02) 848-6388
inquiry@informatics.com.ph
www.informatics.edu.ph

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2. Company Name: Specialty Beans Philippines Inc. [See directory of Gloria Jean's Coffees here]
Franchise Name: Gloria Jean’s Coffee [See Gloria Jean's and other spots which offer Wi-Fi]
Description: Gourmet coffee retailer
Foreign flavor: Gloria Jean’s success story in global franchising continues to be nothing less than phenomenal. The Australian franchisee of Gloria Jean’s became so successful in franchising the brand in Australia and New Zealand that it eventually bought out the Chicago-based Gloria Jean’s master franchiser in the United States. Specialty Beans in the Philippines is part of the group that brought to the Philippines the Guess and Mango foreign clothing brands as well as the Gold’s Gym fitness chain.
Initial investment: As much as P3.2 billion
Payback period: Two and a half to three years


Specialty Beans Philippines Inc. (Gloria Jean’s Coffee)
(02) 808-6017 to 51 loc. 275
(02) 808-6017 loc. 283
www.gloriajeanscoffees.com.au

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3.Company Name: Kumon Philippines Inc. [See full directory of Kumon here]
Franchise Name: Kumon Education Center [See what qualities in a franchisee Kumon and others are looking for here]
Description: Educational programs designed to complement the regular school system
Foreign flavor: Company officials said there is a huge market for Kumon instruction in the Philippines. In Metro Manila alone, he says, there are over 4 million primary-secondary-tertiary students who can benefit from it. [See a Mini-MBA program for high school and college students here]
Initial investment: At least P500,000
Payback period: Depends on the outlet’s performance

Kumon Philippines Inc.
19/F Philamlife Tower
8767 Paseo de Roxas
Makati City
(02) 885-0226
(02) 885-0211
www.kumon.com.ph