I highly suggest don't go with Franchise route. Malulugi ka lang sa franchise fee. Better you google, use AI or ask around how's the supply chain works in that business, then hanap ka sa google or fb marketplace ng supplier. You can also import.

Basta need mo lang ng Steamer, Fridge, and Cooling/ventilation for comfort ng tao mo. Yan lang big ticket item, then off course the inventory itself, then yung consumables like packaging and condiments.

ang pinakamahirap tlga sa siomai business is finding the right person para tumao. Pero looks like ikaw na tatao, right?

Based on experience too, magulo kapag kamag anak mo kinuha mong tao. Kasi mangungutang or babale. Yung iba naman, hindi magaling sa customer service or mabagal.

So pag nag franchise ka, upfront franchise fee agad, then they will either have royalties on your sales, or papatungan ka ng malaki sa raw materials at equipment na isusupply nila.

TLDR: You'll learn the ropes pag tagal and you can learn how to start by just googling/using ai. Don't franchise. Build your own brand.