Nowadays, tons of people own public utility vehicles; thus the demand for fuel just keeps on expanding. In this regard, having a petroleum business or a franchise of gasoline station can be a feasible business. Being that this time oil is an essential commodity. Aside from this, the demand for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is also increasing as well as it plays an important need in every household especially in urban areas. Therefore, investor prefers franchising a petroleum business.
In order to franchise a gasoline station you will be needing a big amount of money as capital. It is quite expensive to raise as if you are to franchise a brand. Other things to consider which is significant in this business to become successful would be:
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- The location;
- Size of the lot;
- Products being offered; and
- Most especially its security of the consumers
Having a great brand in this business is excellent if you have a big and enough capital to franchise one. Consider the following brands:
Eastern Petroleum
About the company
The mission of Eastern Petroleum Corporation is to augment the country’s economy by providing world-class and environment-friendly products and to support Filipino entrepreneurs.
This brand was founded by Fernando Martinez and opened its first gasoline station in Pasig City in 1997. It has continuously supplied quality petroleum products and services to the public.
Types of Franchise
- Basic Station (1 or 2 Islands and 2 pumps) – Investment starts at P2 Million
- Regular Station (2 Islands and 3-4 pumps) – Investment starts at P5 Million
- Large Station (3 Islands and 5 pumps) – Investment starts at P8 Million
Main Products and/or Services Offered
1. Fuel Products
- Intensity Premium Gasoline: Premium Gasoline with friction decreases and burn enhancers. RON 95
- Green Unleaded gasoline: Unleaded Gasoline with high quality standards
- Diesel pro Euro 4 (Euro 4 Compliant Diesel): Up to 90% Cleaner than standard diesel
- Diesel Pro: Standard Diesel that exceeds all DOE mandates
2. Lubricant Products
- 2T Speed Motor Oil: For 2 Stroke Engines
- Supremo Motor Oil: For Gasoline Engines
- Formax Motor Oil: For 4 stroke Motorcycles
- HD Speed Motor Oil: For Automotive Diesel Engines
- XE Speed Motor Oil: For High Output Automotive Diesel Engines
- Brake and Clutch Fluid: For Brakes and Clutches of Vehicles.
3. Liquified Petroleum Gas for Cooking
Number of Branches
- Metro Manila – 5
- Luzon – 24
- Mindanao – 7
Franchise Information
- Franchise Fee: P250,000 for Full Franchise
- Total Franchise Cost / Investment – P3,000,000 an above
- Payback Period in months: 40 to 60 months
Standard Franchise Package Inclusions
- Marketing Study and Vehicle Count
- Civil and Mechanical works (Gasoline Station Canopy, underground tanks and Pumps)
- Use of Logo and Registered Trademarks
- Marketing Materials and Paraphernalia
- Marketing and Operation Manuals
- Inclusion in the Advertising Program
- Initial Set of Training of Staff and Manager
- Training and Price Updates
Site Requirements
- Lot must be at least 400sq. meters and above
- Frontage must be 25 meters and above
- Site must be in rectangular, square or L- shape
- Must be at least 10 meters away from any creek
- Must not be affected by flood during heavy rains or typhoon
- Streets near the site must not experience heavy traffic throughout the day.
Contact Details
- Contact Person: Enrique J. Martinez, Project Development Executive
- Office Address: 7th Floor Cityland Pasong Tamo Tower, 2210 Don Chino Rocess Avenue, Makati City
- Telephone: +6328176443
- Mobile Number: +639178677079
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Website: www.easternpetroleum.com.ph
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EasternPetroleumCorporation
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/EPCorporation
Phoenix Petroleum
About the Company
Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc., (PNX) opened its first station in 2005 in Davao. The company is engaged in trading refined petroleum products and lubricants, operation of oil depots, and storage and transport services.
It has a low investment plan and a higher per-liter margin that means bigger earning opportunity, thus return of investment period is shorter.
Main Products and/or Services Offered
- Refined Petroleum Products
- Lubricant Products
- Services Offered (Hauling and Into-plane services of JetA1 fuels to airport, Refueling of aircraft in cities in Mindanao)
Number of Branches
- Luzon – 99
- Visayas – 41
- Mindanao – 203
Franchise Information
- Franchise Fee: For CODO – P500,000, For DODO – P350,000
- Total Franchise Cost / Investment – P2,500,000 to 5,000,000
- Payback Period: 3 – 4 years
Standard Franchise Package Inclusions
For CODO
- Brand Signage
- Pump Dispensers
- Underground Tank
- Point of Sale
- Generator Set
- CCTV
For DODO
- Brand Signage
- Pump Dispensers
- Underground Tank
Contact Details
- Contact Person: Francisco Lapid, Retail Training Supervisor
- Office Address: 25th Floor Legend Towers 3rd Ave corner 31st Street, Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City 1634
- Telephone: +632-4034013, +6332-4034013, +6382-2358888,
- Mobile Number: +639173078815
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Website: www.phoenixfuels.ph
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phonixfuels.ph
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/phoenixfuels
SeaOil Philippines, Inc.
About the company
Seaoil Philippines Inc. is a Filipino company that continuously strives to give its efforts in doing everything it can to help out in the path of success. Considered as the leading and biggest independent fuel company in the country. It is continuously exerting its efforts in widening its horizons through franchising to better provide the consumers the best quality services and products they have been serving for the past years.
It started in 1997 and a Hall of Famer awardee. This is one of the reason why choose franchising Seaoil Philippines Inc. .
Main Products and/or Services Offered
1. Fuel Products
- Premium Gasoline
- Unleaded gasoline
- Diesel
- Regular
- AutoLPG
- Kerosene
2. Lubricants
- Synthetic Oils
- Diesel Engine Oils
- Gasoline Engine Oils
- 2T
- 4T
Number of Branches
- Metro Manila – 78
- Luzon – 74
- Visayas – 59
- Mindanao – 68
Franchise Information
- Franchise Fee: P500,000
- Total Franchise Cost / Investment – P3,000,000 and above
- Payback Period in months: 12 to 60 months
Standard Franchise Package Inclusions
- Station Construction
- Dispensing Pumps
- Underground Taks
- Franchise Support
Contact Details
- Office Address: 22nd floor, The Taipan Place, F. Ortigas, Jr. Road (Formerly Emerald Ave.), Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines
- Telephone: (02)397-1010; (02)310-5110
- Fax Number: (02)397-1011
- E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
- Website: www.seaoil.com.ph
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SEAOIL
TOTAL
About the company
TOTAL Philippines is a French company that is the local arm of TOTAL S.A., the leading petroleum company in France. With products imported from France, consumers are guaranteed of quality and excellence. It has established a strong presence in over 130 countries, excelling in various fields from oil exploration to marketing and distribution of petroleum products.
Its fuel product cleans and protects engines from the first gas-up, promises fuel efficiency, engine protection, and less emissions for consumers.
Main Products and/or Services Offered
1. Fuel Products
- Protec
- Premiere Unleaded
- Diesel
- Regular Gasoline
- Quartz and Rubia Engine Oils
- Toalgas LPG cylinders
2. Lubricants and Special Fluids
- Automotive to Industrial Grades
- Developed in partnership with major manufacturers like Renault and Citroen.
- TOTAL Lubricants are used in world-class competitions, including Formula 1 and the FIA World Rally Championship
- TOTAL’s popular range of automotive lubricants includes Quartz for gasoline engines, Rubia for diesel engines and Elf Moto for motorbikes.
- Bonjour Convenience Stores and Bonjour Coffee Shops in Select Stations offer customers a wide range of choices from hot meals to refreshments. With world-class products, international standards and friendly service.
- LPG – Total is a major player in the local LPG industry, with active participation in the: Cylinder (household LPG), Industrial, Commercial, Automotive Channels
These provide superior quality LPG derived from the Saudi Arabian-grade field gases.
Number of Branches
- Nationwide – 183
Franchise Information
Total Franchise Cost / Investment
- Company Owned Dealer Operated – P5,000,000 or may vary depending on the project volume of the station
- Dealer Owned Dealer Operated- P7,5000,000 or may vary depending on the project volume of the station.
- Payback Period in months: 3-4 years
Standard Franchise Package Inclusions
- Broad Premium Quality Product and package range with continual development
- Technical and Engineering Support
- Product knowledge advice
- Financial /Management / Business planning an site improvement advice
- Specialist Merchandising and Product placement
- Marketing Support
- Personnel Management advice and Training
- Assistance in forecourt service crew and standards training
- Dealer update meetings and councils
- Safety, Environment and Occupational Health Advice
Contact Details
- Contact Person: Cesar Cortes, Joey Flordeliza, Norge Reccion, Retail Development Manager, Retail Development Area Manager
- Office Address: Penthouse, Philplans Corporate Center, 1012 Triangle Drive North Bonifacio, Bonifacio Global City, 1634 Taguig City
- Telephone: +632-8490888
- Mobile Number: +63917-5036472, +639175026811, +639175211987
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Website: www.totaloil.com.ph
PTT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
About the company
PTT is a wholly-owned company in the Philippines. In Thailand, PTT is the only fully integrated state oil and gas company.
Main Products and/or Services Offered
1. Fuel Products
- Gasoline (Performa 97, Superb 95, Eco 93)
- Diesel (Dynamic)
- Jet A Fuel
- Fuel Oil
2. Lubricants
Number of Branches
- Metro Manila – 12
- Luzon – 59
- Visayas – 11
Contact Details
- Contact Person: Karen Gorospe, Customer Relations
- Telephone: +632-8848155
- Mobile Number: +63917-5151788
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Website: pttphils.com
- Facbook: facebook.com/pttphils
- Twitter: twitter.com/pttphils
UNIOIL
About the Company
Unioil, like PTT, is a diversified business that handles businesses that revolve around operations of retail gas services stations and blending of lubricants, and oil trading. Since 1966, Unioil has been serving people by delivering the best of their resources.
Main Products and/or Services Offered
- Euro 4 compliant Gasoline and Diesel
- High Grade Lubricants
Franchise Information
- Franchise Fee: $10,000
- Total Franchise Cost / Investment – P3,000,000 to 7,000,000 depending on the trade area
- Payback Period: 12-36 months
Standard Franchise Package Inclusions
- Usage of Gas Station and Service Bay (for selected locations only)
- Retailing and Marketing Support
Contact Details
- Contact Person: Mark Caguicla, Franchise Officer
- Telephone: +632-6878877 local 9276
- Mobile Number: +63918301953 / +639989647967
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Website: www.unioil.com
EC Gas
Main Products and/or Services Offered
1. EC Gas LPG CYLINDER
Number of Branches
- Metro Manila – 61
- Luzon – 41
- Visayas – 4
- Mindanao – 12
Franchise Information
- Franchise Fee: Distributor: P1,000,000, Outlet: P300,000, Neighboring Outlet: P50,000
- Total Franchise Cost / Investment : Distributor: P1,000,000 – P2,999,000, Outlet: P500,000 – P999,000, Neighboring Outlet: P100,000 – P499,000
- Payback Period in months: 24-36 months
Standard Franchise Package Inclusions
Distributor
- EC Gas Crew Uniform (Polo, Pants and Sleeves)
- Canopy Sign
- Flag Sign
- Desktop Computer with Printer
- Tarpaulins (“Now Open and “Soon to Open”)
- Pull up Tarpaulins
- Poster (Sinta Board “CEASE Fire)
- Marketing Manual
- Safety Inspection Checklist
- Brochures
- Types of Damages
- Cap
Outlet
- EC Gas Crew Uniform (Polo, Pants and Sleeves)
- Canopy Sign
- Flag Sign
- Desktop Computer with Printer
- Tarpaulins (“Now Open and “Soon to Open”)
- Pull up Tarpaulins
- Poster (Sinta Board “CEASE Fire)
- Marketing Manual
- Safety Inspection Checklist
- Brochures
- Cap
Neighborhood Outlet
- EC Gas Crew Uniform (Polo, Pants and Sleeves)
- Signage
- Flyers
- Pull up Tarpaulins
- Poster (Sinta Board)
- Marketing Manual
- Safety Inspection Checklist
- Types of Damages
- Cap
Contact Details
- Contact Person: Jose Carlos J. Martinez, Division Manger
- Telephone: +632-8120281, +632-8178000
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Website: www.ecgas.com.ph
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ecgalpg
This list discusses what oil and gas companies Filipinos can take advantage of in terms of business and investments. These companies are not that expensive that would require hundreds of millions of pesos as investments.
Think you can afford at least one of these? If yes, then what are you waiting for? Contact the people and organizations responsible for them here in the Philippines now and start your franchise.
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