Profiles of Aqua Soft Water Systems Inc., Greenwich Pizza Corporation, and Ministop
Name of Franchise: Aqua Soft Water Sytems Inc.
Industry: Services
Brief History:
A subsidiary of the ATT Group of Companies, the Aqua Soft Water Systems Inc. is the leader in the water refilling station business. The company was founded in 1998; and had since grown to up to 450 branches in the country.
Known For:
Aqua Soft is know for its water refilling stations all over the country.
Business Prospects:
There is a nationwide preference for purified water; and Aqua Soft enjoys being one of the country’s trusted brands.
Website: http://aquasoftcorp.com/
Contact Information for Franchising Inquiries:
Corporate Office: Unit 102 #200 Del Monte Avenue, Brgy. Talayan, Quezon City 1104 Manila, Philippines; 02 – 749-5186 / 02 – 731-5929; headoffice@aquasoftcorp.com
Regional Office: Unit 7 & 8, A & S Bldg., A.C. Cortes Avenue, Ibabao, Mandaue City 6014 Cebu, Philippines; (032) 420 1899 / 238 5389 / Fax (032) 238 5387; regionaloffice@aquasoftcorp.com
Name of Franchise: Greenwich Pizza Corporation
Industry: Café and restaurants
Brief History:
A true Filipino pizza phenomenon, Greenwich Pizza began with an over-the-counter store in Greenhills in 1971. It has since grown into the biggest pizza change in the Philippines.
The company was the brainchild of Cresida Tuares. With her leadership, she was able to grow the small pizza place into 50 branches by 1994. This was when Jollibee Foods Corporation stepped in to purchase 80% of stock, taking the company to new heights. Greenwich now has more than 240 stores and over 3 billion pesos in annual sales.
Known For:
Greenwich Pizza Corporation is know for its pizza. It has expanded its menu to include pastas and cheesy rice meals.
Business Prospects:
Greenwich pizza has become one of the most popular fastfood restaurants in the country. Investments here will surely provide positive returns.
Website: www.greenwich.com.ph
Contact Information for Franchising Inquiries:
franchising@greenwich.com.ph; mitch.hong@greenwich.com.ph
Name of Franchise: Ministop
Industry: Retail / Convenience Stores
Brief History:
Ministop first opened in December 2000 and has continued to serve ever since. Ministop is a 24/7 convenient store that carry quality goods, at value-added service. Ministop has its roots in Japan – but is likewise also very much at home in almost all metropolitan neighborhoods.
Known For:
Ministop is known its always-open convenient stores.
Business Prospects:
With the prolification of 24/7 call centers, the booming of 24/7 convenient stores is not far behind. Ministop has proven this, and continues to benefit from the changing lifestyles in metropolitan cities.
Website: http://www.ministop.com.ph/bus_op.htm
Contact Information for Franchising Inquiries:
Robinson’s Convenience Stores, Inc. Franchising Division: 1st Floor CFC Commercial Building, 137 Pasig Boulevard, Pasig City; 672-2279 / 0922.878.0628 / 0922.878.0629; business@ministop.com.ph
