Franchise investing is a form of business ownership in which an individual purchases the right to use the name, products, and services of an existing business in exchange for an initial fee and ongoing royalties or fees. A franchise is a joint venture between a franchisor and a franchisee. The franchisee buys this right to sell the franchisor’s goods or services under an existing business model and trademark.
Franchise investing can be a viable option for entrepreneurs who want to start a business with an established business model and support from the franchisor. Investing in a franchise allows you to start your business with a market-tested product and a ready consumer base. It is undeniable that franchises have an overall higher chance of success compared to start-ups because franchises were built upon a successful business model. So to help you with your venture, here are the top 60 best franchises in Malaysia.
What is the Strategy for Franchise Investing?
The path to franchising is often safer than starting your own firm from scratch due to its proven and proven business model and ready consumer base. Investing in a franchise should be viewed as a long-term growth and goal approach, as it may take years to achieve profitability. Before investing in a franchise, research the market and the brand in the franchise’s target market. This is to guarantee that you make the best investment decision possible. And if your venture is successful, your business selections will undoubtedly pay off in the end.
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What are the Factors to Think When Investing in a Franchise?
Investing in a franchise can be a great way to start a business as an individual, but it’s important to carefully consider several essential factors before making a decision and jumping into such a pricey business venture. By carefully evaluating these factors, you can decide whether a particular franchise is right for you.
1. Franchise Fees and Costs
The initial franchise fee and ongoing costs associated with the franchise can vary significantly depending on the franchisor and the type of franchise. It’s important to thoroughly research and understand the costs associated with the franchise before investing.
2. Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
The FDD contains important information about the franchisor, including its financial performance, litigation history, and franchisee obligations. It’s important to review the FDD carefully before investing in a franchise.
3. Brand Recognition
The strength and reputation of the franchisor’s brand can be an important factor in the success of the franchise. It’s important to consider the franchisor’s brand recognition, number of outlets and reputation before investing.
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60 Best Franchises in Malaysia 2023
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Food & Beverages:
1. Tealive
Malaysia’s Tealive bubble tea brand is under Loob Holding Sdn Bhd. Tealive was the bubble tea brand that revolutionized the Malaysian bubble tea scene, inspiring other bubble tea brands to grow. At its peak, Tealive was serving 1.2 million cups of tea and made more than RM100 million per year. Tealive has more than 500 outlets in Malaysia with 2.5 million consumers each month.
Initial Capital: From RM480,000+
Franchise Fee: RM75,000
Royalties: 3%
Number of Outlets: 800+
Phone No: 03 6151 8581
Email: feedback@tealive.com.my
CHECK INFO ON WEBSITE2. OLDTOWN White Coffee
OLDTOWN White Coffee was established in 1999 in Ipoh, Perak, and is Malaysia’s largest halal-certified kopitiam restaurant chain. In 2013, OLDTOWN White Coffee has 200 outlets throughout Malaysia and opened its 200th outlet in 7 years. As of 2015, there are 10 outlets in Singapore, 4 outlets in China, and 16 outlets in Indonesia. The design of the shop is inspired by the traditional Ipoh coffee shop ambiance and design.
Initial Capital: From RM700,000 – RM1,000,000
Franchise Fee: RM80,000
Royalties: 5%
Number of Outlets: 200+
Phone No: 03 8060 0880
Email: myfranchise@oldtown.com.my
REFER INFO ON WEBSITE3. Secret Recipe
Secret Recipe was founded in 1997, it has evolved to become one of the fastest-growing cakes and cafe franchises in the region, operating over 380 outlets to date. Today, Secret Recipe can be found in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Brunei, Maldives, and Bangladesh. The quality food and affordable prices at Secret Recipe have since established a fanbase of loyal customers.
Initial Capital: RM600,000 – RM650,000
Franchise Fee: RM150,000
Royalties: 5% net sales
Number of Outlets: 400+
Phone No: 603 7806 1555
Email: feedback@secretrecipe.com.my
WEBSITE INFO4. McDonald’s
McDonald’s is an American fast-food chain and is one of the largest chains in the world. It is known for its hamburgers, especially its Big Macs. There are over 36,000 McDonald’s restaurants globally. With 14,146 restaurants in the United States, 2,975 restaurants in Japan, and 2,700 in China. These three countries make up a majority of the global McDonald’s stores.
Initial Capital: RM1,500,000 – RM5,000,000
Franchise Fee: RM105,000
Royalties: 5%
A&P: 5%
Number of Outlets: 300+
Phone No: 03-7843 3388
Email: franchising@my.mcd.com
View website5. Sakae Sushi
Sakae Sushi is a Japanese cuisine restaurant chain based in Singapore under Sakae Holdings Ltd. This franchise has 40 outlets in Singapore. Its first outlet was opened in Raffles Place in September 1997 and is currently the largest kaiten-sushi Japanese restaurant chain in the country. It also has 17 outlets in Malaysia, 1 in Thailand, 6 in China, 3 in the Philippines, and 4 in Indonesia.
Initial Capital: USD500,000 – USD700,000 (depending on markets)
Franchise Fee: USD100,000
A&P: 4% – 6%
Royalties: 5% – 8%
Number of Outlets: 30+
Phone No: +65-6438 6629
Email: franchise@apexpal.com
View website6. Kenny Rogers Roasters
Kenny Rogers Roasters is a chain of chicken-based restaurants founded in 1991 and currently operates principally in Asia as part of the Malaysian conglomerate Berjaya Corporation Berhad. The franchise advocates for healthy eating as reflected in its brand tagline “less fat…less salt…less calories”. As of 2012, there are 74 Kenny Rogers Roasters restaurants in Malaysia and 8 in Indonesia. It also has operations in other countries including the United States, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, China, and the Philippines.
Initial Capital: $300,000 – $400,000
Franchise Fee: USD20,000
A&P: 1% of gross sales
Royalties: 4.0% of gross sales
Number of Outlets: 90+
Phone No: 03 2145 3259
Email: enquire@krrinternational.com
View website7. DABOBA
DABOBA was established in early 2018. The company’s management team is comprised of experienced trainers from Taiwan. DABOBA is known for its trendy, aesthetic caramelized milk teas. During the pearl milk tea craze in Malaysia, it was not uncommon to witness a long queue outside a DABOBA outlet. For milk tea fans who wish to skip the queue, orders are also available via Grab Food and Food Panda.
Initial Capital: RM350,000
Franchise Fee: RM350,000
Royalties: 6% of total sales per month
Number of Outlets: 40+
Phone No: 949 662 4128
Email: hq@daboba.my
View website8. Subway
Subway is an American multinational fast food restaurant franchise that primarily sells submarine sandwiches, wraps, salads, and beverages. It was the fastest-growing franchise in the world in 2015. As of June 2021, Subway has approximately 41,600 locations in 104 countries and territories, all of which are independently owned.
Initial Capital: RM607,946 – RM1,057,131
Franchise Fee: RM44,900
Royalties: 8%
Number of Outlets: 200+
Phone No: +603 5888 7600
Email: marketing@subway.com.my
View website9. MyeongDong Toppokki
MyeongDong Topokki was founded by Vincent Lua. After a visit to South Korea, he realized that Klang Valley lacked shops selling Korean street food. From just a small kiosk in Sunway Pyramid, MyeongDong Topokki has expanded to 40 outlets (23 operational, 17 in construction/renovation) nationwide in 6 years. They even have a food processing centre capable of preparing products and ingredients for 100 outlets.
Initial Capital: RM280,000 to RM350,000
Franchise Fee: RM80,000
Royalties: 4%
Number of Outlets: 30+
Phone No: 012 520 0863 / 012 245 2189
Email: franchise@myeongdongtopokki.com
View website10. Boost Juice
Boost Juice was started by an Australian adventurer and entrepreneur Janine Allis to help people eat more fruit and vegetables by making them taste great and also to make people feel just that little bit better. Boost Juice also strives to share its energy, passion, and ‘love life’ ethos through an inspirational in-store experience. To date, Boost Juice is one of the world’s favourite smoothie brands, with 500 stores in 13 countries and counting.
Initial Capital: RM250,000 – RM350,000
Franchise Fee: RM65,000
Royalties: 6%
Number of Outlets: 90+
Email: franchising@boostjuicebars.com.my
View website11. The Manhattan FISH MARKET
The Manhattan FISH MARKET serves American-style seafood such as the famous Manhattan Fish ‘N Chips, the all-time favourite Garlic Herb Mussels, and the legendary Manhattan Flaming Seafood Platter. The Manhattan FISH MARKET has restaurants in Asia and the Middle East, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Oman, Bangladesh, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Brunei, Jordan, and the Maldives. Every restaurant is colourful and exudes the spirit of the iconic brand.
Initial Capital: USD280,000 – USD490,000
Franchise Fee: USD30,000
Royalties: Available upon request
Number of Outlets: 30+
Phone No: 03 7842 6188
Email: franchise@manhattanfishmarket.com
View website12. Marrybrown
Marrybrown was founded in 1981. For 15 years, Marrybrown has been serving ‘The Ultimate Chicken’ experience across 15 countries worldwide through a chain of more than 350 outlets. Marrybrown also has opened its doors to the lovely people of the United Arab Emirates. In 2011, Marrybrown received the most successful Malaysian Franchise in the UAE and is one of the world’s largest halal Quick Service Restaurant chains.
Initial Capital: RM800,000 – RM1,000,000
Franchise Fee: RM120,000
Royalties: 4% of gross sales
A&P: 3% of gross sales
Number of Outlets: 500+
Phone No: 07 331 6590 (4 Lines)
Email: mbcare@marrybrown.com
View website13. Gloria Jean’s Coffees
Gloria Jean’s Coffees is an American-Australian retail coffeehouse brand headquartered in Castle Hill, Sydney. It is owned by the Australian fast-casual restaurant conglomerate Retail Food Group and has more than 1,400 mostly franchised stores in 40 countries, including over 460 in Australia. Gloria Jean’s Coffees was originally founded by Gloria Jean Kvetko in Chicago in 1979. The brand began as a small coffee and gift shop in the Chicago area and grew to over 50 locations in the United States after the franchising rights were purchased by the chain “Coffee People”.
Initial Capital: RM300,000 to RM600,000
Franchise Fee: Available upon request
Royalties: Available upon request
Number of Outlets: 40+
Phone No: 019 388 2785 / 012 279 9955
Email: gjcinfo@pns.com.my
View website14. Big Apple Donuts & Coffee
The Big Apple Donuts & Coffee brand was established in Malaysia in 2007 and later acquired in 2017 by Duskin Co. Ltd., a public listed company in Japan. Big Apple Donuts & Coffee began as a simple idea for people to come together and share their passion for doughnuts, and it slowly evolved into a thriving successful business, striving to deliver great-tasting doughnuts and a unique customer experience.
Initial Capital: USD1,500,000 – USD3,000,000
Franchise Fee: USD300,000 – USD500,000
Royalties: 5%
A&P: Available upon request
Number of Outlets: 80+
Phone No: 03 9081 8219
Email: talk2us@bigappledonuts.com
View website15. Daily Fresh
Daily Fresh was established in 1997 in Malaysia. Today, Daily Fresh has more than 800 franchise outlets and 1,000 licensing selling points around the world and is one of the leading global snack food retailers. The business has expanded into 15 countries with four branch offices located in Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Shanghai (China), Jakarta (Indonesia), and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), selling a vast variety of snacks and desserts such as Cup Corn, Wafito, Ice Kimo, Gelato Tempo and Pop Corn.
Initial Capital: RM85,000 – RM120,000
Franchise Fee: RM25,000
Royalties: 2%
Phone No: 07 755 1655
Email: info@dailyfreshfoods.com
View website16. Dave’s Deli
Daves Deli was established in 1989 when founders David & Maureen Chin decided to venture into the F&B industry and opened a small food kiosk in Bangsar Shopping Centre serving sandwiches and roasted chicken with the now-famous “Magic Gravy”. Today, Dave’s Deli is an award-winning fast-casual restaurant chain that operates in Malaysia and Australia. Their menu has expanded from the 1/4 roast chicken to a variety of gourmet pies, lasagna, pasta, soups, and grilled cheese sandwiches.
Initial Capital: RM800,000
Franchise Fee: RM75,000
Royalties: 5%
Phone No: 03 7726 9490
Email: franchise@davesdeli.com.my
View website17. Kyros Kebab
Kyros Kebab was created in 1996, as a fast-food chain restaurant for a wide range of kebabs with a selection of chicken, lamb, beef, fish, and vegetarian meals. Kyros Kebab integrates the Mediterranean with a Western fast-food ambiance while offering quality and nutritious fast food. Today, you can find Kyros Kebab in more than 10 outlets in the Klang Valley and the merger with the CAB Cakaran Group has resulted in the subsequent listing on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia. Kyros Kebab is currently being served in Singapore, China, Indonesia, and Brunei.
Initial Capital: RM250,000 – RM350,000
Franchise Fee: RM50,000
Royalties: 5% of gross monthly turnover
Number of Outlets: 30+
Phone No: 03 6259 2887
Email: alsonsiah@cab.com.my
View website18. Each-A-Cup
Each-A-Cup originates from Taiwan and was awarded the “Gold Medalist” by the Taiwan Consumer Association. Each-A-Cup started during Singapore’s first-ever bubble tea craze and each outlet features modern and clean designs while serving delicious, authentic, healthy and quality beverages at reasonable prices. The sugar level for the tea can also be customized, from 0% up to 120%.
Initial Capital: RM100,000
Franchise Fee: RM20,000
Royalties: 5%
Number of Outlets: 100+
Phone No: 016 716 8828
Email: franchise@each-a-cup.com.my
View website19. Hailam Kopitiam
In the late 1990s and 2000s, modern kopitiams with more comfortable new-age facilities started to emerge. These new-age kopitiams serve an extensive food menu while at the same time offering classic kopitiam food and drinks. Hailam Kopitiam was set up by the Goh family with original recipes compiled in 1944. Modern business techniques and strategies were applied to the operation of Hailam Kopitiam and the cafe’s interior intentionally reflects a traditional kopitiam but with the added comfort of air-conditioning, music, and a modern table setting.
Initial Capital: RM600,000+
Franchise Fee: RM70,000
Royalties: 5%
Number of Outlets: 30+
Phone No: 03 9075 7175
Email: hlkopitiam@gmail.com
View website20. Hot & Roll
Hot and Roll started in 2003 when the first outlet opened at Leisure Mall, Cheras. Helmed by its founder, Tracy Ing, and another partner, it is operated under Berkat Semangat Sdn Bhd which subsequently opened outlets at Summit USJ, The Curve, and Sunway Pyramid. Hot & Roll’s signature products are its Crispy Crepes inspired by the Japanese crepes. Today, Hot and Roll have more than 120 outlets located at shopping centres, transport hubs, institutions of higher education, and medical centres.
Initial Capital: RM100,000 – RM165,000
Franchise Fee: RM15,000 – RM30,000
Royalties: 5%
Number of Outlets: 120+
Phone No: 03 5888 9189
Email: admin@hotandroll.com
View website21. Nelson’s
Nelson’s is a homegrown Malaysian brand that has gone global. 25 years of experience in sweetcorn has given Nelson’s brand an edge in the corn and snack food industry. There are now more than 80 outlets throughout Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak. Overseas, Nelson’s is present in more than 800 outlets in 16 countries and their China operations are targeting the opening of 100 outlets by end of 2012.
Initial Capital: RM15,000 – RM60,000
Franchise Fee: RM5,000 – RM12,000
Royalties: Available upon request
Number of Outlets: 80+
Phone No: 03 5613 1818
Email: franchise@nelsons.com.my
View website22. SCR Xpress
SCR is a chicken rice fast-food restaurant and Halal family restaurant chain in Malaysia that has the motto “Our Promise of Quality, Service, and Taste” and its main operations are particularly in Sarawak. Since 1987, SCR Corporation Sdn. Bhd. has grown to become one of East Malaysia’s biggest homegrown food names. Its operations started with only a 1,200 sq. feet air-conditioned lot in Jalan Song Thian Cheok. Today, the company boasts a total of 30 outlets including locations in Kuching, Sibu, and Miri.
Initial Capital: RM450,000 – RM700,00
Franchise Fee: RM70,000 – RM90,000
Royalties: 4% of Gross Turnover
Number of Outlets: 30+
Phone No: 082-233 662
Email: franchise@scr.my
View website23. Gindaco
Gindaco is the No 1 Takoyaki brand in Japan, offering premium takoyaki balls with each containing 8g of high-quality octopus sourced from the seas off the African continent. Loob Holding has been appointed the principal for the Gindaco brand by Hotland Co., a Japanese public-listed company. The takoyaki is served in a boat and is crispy on the outside with a creamy interior, with generous sauce and fish flakes. Besides Malaysia, Loob Ventures has plans to expand the Gindaco brand to Indonesia and Vietnam, and later Singapore.
Initial Capital: RM125,000+
Franchise Fee: RM55,000
Royalties: 5%
Number of Outlets: 20+
Phone No: 016 233 9072
View website24. Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza
Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza started operations in 1995 with just one outlet in Singapore. Canadian Pizza aims to provide a good pizza that takes you on a joyful ride of delicious flavours. It follows the motto “helping make the good times better” to bring joy to each person’s home by serving unique and delicious tasting pizzas. The selections consist of classic and local pizzas, and also meat-free pizzas served to those who are looking for a healthier choice.
Initial Capital: RM340,000
Franchise Fee: RM75,000 for 10 Years
Royalties: 5% Monthly Gross Sale
Number of Outlets: 20+
View website25. Pizza Express
Pizza Express’s motto is that they “Don’t compromise on quality or flavour”. They take a hands-on approach and use only freshly baked and daily-made dough, 100% real cheese, and premium ingredients. From cooking with the finest ingredients to creating exciting and varied dishes such as stuffed crust pizzas to juicy Chicken Wings fried and coated to perfection, there is a lot to love about every Pizza Express meal.
Initial Capital: RM500,000 – RM700,000
Franchise Fee: RM60,000
Royalties: 5%
A&P: 5%
View website26. CHATTO
CHATTO is a Malaysian brand founded in 2017. The brand takes pride in delivering great quality food and beverages to its customers by working closely with its trusted partners worldwide. CHATTO serves gourmet coffee, premium tea, and flavourful dessert at a fair value. It operates on a simple business model but uses premium ingredients and sells its products at an affordable price range. Today, the brand has since expanded to Australia, Brunei, and Canada.
Initial Capital: RM180,000
Franchise Fee: RM60,000
Royalties: 5%
Number of Outlets: 30+
Email: licensing.chatto@gmail.com
View website27. I Love Yoo!
All fried snacks at I Love Yoo!, including the Tau Foo Fa and Soya Bean drinks are freshly made every day at their stores. To ensure freshness, they do not pre-fry or fry twice over. The recent addition to their menu is the Premium Tau Foo which is a selection of products made using non-GMO Canadian soybeans and other natural ingredients with no preservatives, no artificial colouring, no flavouring, and no MSG. Recipes are developed by the brand’s Master Chef who has 30 years of experience and who uses a skillful combination of just 4 ingredients to make the Egg Tau Foo which consists of pure soymilk, Omega-3 eggs, salt, and water.
Initial Capital: The cost of setup depends on the size of the store, the design, the contractor, and the individual mall’s requirements.
Franchise Fee: RM50,000 for the initial first term of 5 years and RM25,000 for the second term of 5 years.
Royalties: 4%
A&P: 1%
Number of Outlets: 70+
Phone No: 03 8959 2999
Email: info@iloveyoo.com.my
View website28. Shell Out
Shell Out was founded by a husband-wife team and aims to consistently provide customers with impeccable service by demonstrating warmth, graciousness, efficiency, knowledge, professionalism, and integrity. Since 2013, Shell Out has been rapidly expanding locally and strives to continuously serve delicious and mouthwatering fresh seafood in an amazing atmosphere where you can enjoy spending quality time with your friends and family.
Initial Capital: USD15,000 to USD80,000
Franchise Fee: RM80,000
Royalties: 5.0% of gross sales
Number of Outlets: 20+
Phone No: 012 313 5530
Email: franchise@shellout.com.my
View website29. Teh Tarik Place
Teh Tarik Place first opened its doors in 2007. The brand was inspired by the passion for authentic Malaysian street food that is served within a casual dining environment. Today, there are more than 20 outlets in Malaysia and Teh Tarik Place is known to use high-quality ingredients to create authentic recipes to bring out the best in each dish. The food served at the Teh Tarik Place is such as the crispy hand-tossed Roti Canai, aromatic Nasi Lemak, and wok-style Mee Goreng Mamak.
Initial Capital: RM600,000
Franchise Fee: RM60,000
Royalties: 5%
A&P: 3%
Number of Outlets: 15+
Phone No: 03 7727 2257
Email: franchise@tehtarikplace.my
View website30. Ayam Penyet AP
Ayam Penyet has over 45 restaurants in Malaysia. The menu is inspired by traditional Indonesian cuisine which originates from Surabaya with various recipes that are perfected and made with care. They serve their signature Ayam Penyet AP, Iga Penyet, Udang Penyet, Bakso Bakar Solo, Nasi Ayam, and more. Their franchise offers continuous assistance from the franchisor together with operational and management support.
Initial Capital: RM577,000 – RM752,000
Franchise Fee: RM100,000
Royalties: Available upon request
Number of Outlets: 45+
Phone No: 03 8020 7499
Email: inquiry@ayampenyet-ap.com
View website31. O’Brien’s
O’Brien’s is a lifestyle chain cafe founded in 1988 by Brody Sweeney in Dublin, Ireland, and has since expanded to over 200 stores worldwide. Today, there are 20 outlets in Malaysia and O’Briens is easily accessible to anyone who craves a healthy wholesome meal. The brand is known for its freshly made-to-order hand-cut sandwiches, salads, wrappos, soups, gourmet coffees, freshly squeezed juices, refreshing smoothies, cakes, Irish snacks, and outside catering platters. All O’Brien’s sandwiches are prepared using premium ingredients and freshly baked bread.
Initial Capital: RM424,500 to RM620,500
Franchise Fee: RM50,000
Royalties: Available upon request
Number of Outlets: 20+
Phone No: 03 2161 1281
Email: info@obriens.com.my
View website32. KFC
KFC was founded by Colonel Harland Sanders, who started the first “Kentucky Fried Chicken” franchise in Utah in 1952. KFC is the world’s 2nd largest restaurant chain (as measured by sales) after McDonald’s, with 22,621 locations globally in 150 countries as of December 2019. The chain is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, a restaurant company that also owns the Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and WingStreet chains.
Initial Capital: RM3,000,000 – RM5,000,000
Franchise Fee: RM200,000
Royalties: 5%
Number of Outlets: 600+
Phone No: 03 7948 7188
View website33. PizzaHut
Pizza Hut is an American multinational restaurant chain and international franchise founded in 1958 in Wichita, Kansas by Dan and Frank Carney. They serve their signature Pan Pizzas and other dishes including Stuffed Crust Pizzas, Pastas, Breadsticks, Garlic Bread, and desserts. The chain has 17,639 restaurants worldwide as of 2020, making it the world’s largest pizza chain and it is owned by Yum! Brands, Inc., one of the world’s largest restaurant companies.
Initial Capital: RM367,000 – RM2,063,500
Franchise Fee: RM25,000
Royalties: 6%
Number of Outlets: 400+
View website34. A&W
A&W is the oldest restaurant chain in America and dates back to 1919. In June 2019, A&W became the first franchise restaurant chain to turn 100. It is a fast-food restaurant that evolved into a franchise in 1926. The company today has locations in the United States and some Southeast Asian countries, serving a menu of hamburgers, French fries, and hot dogs. Today, there are nearly 1,000 A&W Restaurants worldwide with approximately 600 in America.
Initial Capital: RM912,000 – RM1,623,500
Franchise Fee: RM30,000
Royalties: 6%
Number of Outlets: 50+
View website35. Baskin Robbins
Baskin-Robbins, known for its “31 flavors” slogan, with the idea that a customer could have a different flavor every day of any month, is an American multinational chain of ice cream and cake specialty shop restaurants owned by Inspire Brands. It was founded in 1945 by Burt Baskin and Irv Robbins in Glendale, California, and claims to be the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty stores with more than 8,000 locations including nearly 2,500 shops in the United States and over 5,000 in other countries. Baskin-Robbins sells ice cream in nearly 50 countries.
Initial Capital: RM90,000 – RM650,000
Franchise Fee: RM12,500 – RM25,000
Royalties: 5.9%
Number of Outlets: 100+
Phone No: 1700 81 0031
Email: contact@goldenscoop.my
View website36. PappaRich
The first PappaRich restaurant was founded by Rich Tan and opened its doors in 2005 at Selayang Mall under the PappaRich Group. Today, there are 50 outlets nationwide across 9 states in Malaysia, and the brand has even extended its reach to Singapore and Australia through Franchising Agreements with oversea franchisees, totaling 100 outlets altogether in Asia. The brand invests in the best ingredients for their dishes such as pepper sourced from Sabah which is famous for its pepper production.
Initial Capital: RM1,500.000
Franchise Fee: Available upon request
Royalties: 5%
Number of Outlets: 80+
Phone No: 03 9645 4667
Email: franchise@papparich.net.au
View website37. Sushi Mentai
The name Sushi Mentai stems from Mentaiko, a sought-after fish roe dish lightly flavoured with sauce. The restaurant serves exquisite Japanese cuisine and aims to bring affordable and quality Japanese food for all to enjoy. At Sushi Mentai, authentic Japanese food is no longer an experience reserved just for the privileged as the restaurant serves superior ingredients and condiments mostly imported from Japan. Today, Sushi Mentai has many outlets in Malaysia and plans to grow its number of outlets three-fold by the end of the year through collaborative alliances with strategic business partners who are aligned with the restaurant’s spirit.
Initial Capital: RM500,000
Franchise Fee: RM80,000
Royalties: 3%
Number of Outlets: 20+
View website38. COOLBLOG
COOLBLOG first opened its doors in 2005. Since then, COOLBLOG has served some of the best tasting, high-quality, and affordable desserts and beverages. The brand is committed to providing unmatched customer experience through its service, products, value, and availability, making it as easy and accessible as possible for its franchisees to own and operate their own business. COOLBLOG operates based on the saying that “everyone can treat themselves with the very best whenever they want to and as often as they like.
Initial Capital: RM150,000
Franchise Fee: RM30,000
Royalties: RM1,280/month
Number of Outlets: 250+
Phone No: 03 8068 5601
Email: franchise@coolblog.com.my
View website39. Austin Chase Coffee
Austin Chase Coffee serves hand-brewed coffee and smoothie drinks. Its award-winning coffees and relaxed environment make it a great place for spending time with family and friends while enjoying delicious coffee. The fresh coffee beans are air-flown direct from their roasters in Seattle to Malaysia and its premium five-star coffee is hand-brewed and its coffee beans hand-roasted with great care and in small batches so that the brew is full-bodied yet kind to the stomach due to its low acidity.
Initial Capital: RM600,000
Franchise Fee: RM200,000
Royalties: 6%
Phone No: 03-2145 5434
View website40. Vivo American Pizza
Vivo American Pizza began with a secret recipe from the Horrigan family. Its biggest secret lies in its fresh ingredients and perfected recipes throughout the years. Vivo American Pizza combines 30 years of pizza-making experience with next-generation pizza-baking concepts to achieve that “crunchy outside, chewy inside” texture. Their pizzas are also 33% bigger than most pizzas and their dough is prepared fresh daily. Their franchise includes training programs to equip each franchisee with the skills needed to thrive in the industry and today, this pizza joint has outlets all over Malaysia and strives to bring its customers a life with a passion that can move mountains.
Initial Capital: RM500,000 – RM1.2 million
Franchise Fee: RM60,000
Royalties: 5%
A&P: Available upon request
Number of Outlets: 20+
Phone No: 03 7955 1689
Email: wecare@vivopizza.com
View website41. Burger Bakar Abang Burn
Burger Bakar Abang Burn goes by the motto “Besar, Sedap, Berbaloi” and lives true to its motto by serving generous portions of delicious burgers at affordable prices. They have a good selection of burgers with choices of chicken or beef patties and add-on topping options available. They also have delicious side dishes such as Cheesy Sausage, Cheesy Fries, Cheesy Wedges, Cheesy Curly Fries, Meatballs and Wedges, Cheesy Nuggets, and Cheesy Fried Chicken and Fries.
Initial Capital: RM85,000
Franchise Fee: RM15,000
Royalties: 5%
Number of Outlets: 20+
Email: abangburn@abangburn.com
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42. 7-Eleven
7-Eleven Malaysia is the single largest convenience store chain with more than 2,400 stores nationwide, serving over 900,000 customers daily. 7-Eleven was founded by J. C. Thompson in 1927 in Dallas, Texas, and offered milk, bread, and eggs on Sundays and evenings when grocery stores were closed. 7-Eleven Malaysia is the pioneer of 24-hours convenience stores in Malaysia. Upon achieving its 1,000 mark in stores network, 7-Eleven Malaysia opened its doors to local entrepreneurs through its unique franchising program in 2009.
Initial Capital: RM250,000
Franchise Fee: RM100,000
Royalties: 10%
A&P: Available upon request
Number of Outlets: 2000+
Phone Number: 03-2142 1136
View website43. Hai-O Enterprise
Established in 1975, Hai-O today is a household name offering a wide range of traditional complementary medicines (TCM), medicated tonics, wellness, beauty, and healthcare products, as well as clinical services at reasonable prices. Hai-O was also the first traditional healthcare company listed on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad in 1996 and plans to grow its legacy in BESHOM, the new investment holding company of the Hai-O group of companies. The brand currently has 55 retail chain stores and franchises, 36 MLM branches, stockists and sales points, and 2 GMP manufacturing plants across Malaysia.
Initial Capital: RM300,000
Franchise Fee: RM20,000
Royalties: Available upon request
A&P: Available upon request
Number of Outlets: 50+
Phone No: 03 3343 8889
Email: philipteo@hai-o.com.my
View website44. Focus Point
Focus Point aims to be the leading brand name in Asia and is officially recognized by the Malaysia Book of Records as the largest optical retail chain store in Malaysia and also the first and only optical retail chain store to be listed in Bursa Malaysia. Today, they have expanded to more than 180 outlets nationwide with more than 230 eye care professionals ready to serve you. Customers have a wide range of fashionable eyewear to choose from at the concept stores such as Focus Point, Focus Point Signature, Focus Point Concept Store, Focus Point Outlet, Focus Point Lifestyle, Whoosh, Opulence, Eyefont, Solariz, and i-Focus.
Initial Capital: From RM400,000
Franchise Fee: RM60,000
Royalties: 5%
A&P: Available upon request
Number of Outlets: 150+
Phone No: 03 7880 5520 (ext 125)
Email: enquiry@focus-point.com
View website45. Vincci
Vincci’s pioneer brand, PADINI entered the retail industry in 1975 and the brand VINCCI was created in 1981 to market ladies’ shoes, bags, belts, and other accessories. Vincci then opened its first foreign store in Brunei in 2000 and by 2001, Vincci opened its first store in Thailand. In 2003, Vincci opened its first store in the Philippines and Saudi Arabia, and in 2005, Vincci opened its first store in Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, and Cambodia. Today, Vincci has stores all over the world and Padini Group was recognized as one of Malaysia’s top 30 most valuable brands.
Initial Capital: RM400,000
Franchise Fee: RM38,000
Royalties: 4%
A&P: Available upon request
Number of Outlets: 140+
Phone Number: 60350210600
View website46. BONIA
BONIA was founded in 1974 by Sang Sem Chiang, the Group’s Executive Chairman, who started the business of designing, manufacturing, and wholesaling leather goods in Singapore. Today, Bonia is an international luxury fashion retailer based in Malaysia which has more than 700 sales outlets across Asia. BONIA offers a wide range of leather goods including leather handbags, footwear, and accessories for both ladies and gentlemen as well as other non-leather fashion items such as men’s apparel. Today, BONIA has boutiques in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.
Initial Capital: RM145,000
Franchise Fee: RM20,000
Royalties: 2%
A&P: Available upon request
Number of Outlets: 100+
Phone No: 03 9108 9000
Email: ecustomercare@bonia.com
View website47. MEIKO
Established in 2011 and based in Malaysia. MEIKO Cosmetics Malaysia is MEIKO’s authorized distributor for MEIKO Cosmetics, Inc (JAPAN). MEIKO Cosmetics Malaysia also provides consulting services for skin care and their products range from skincare cosmetics, make-up, and hair care. The MEIKO brand is imported from Japan and strives to provide premium quality with reasonable prices through their factory in Japan. Their manufacturers have also obtained a certification of registration of ISO9001 for improving the International Standard of Quality and in 2001, Meiko achieved certification of ISO14001 for tackling the environmental problem.
Initial Capital: RM400,000
Franchise Fee: RM50,000
Royalties: 4%
Phone No: 04 530 9133
Email: pa@mymeiko.com
View website48. Ms. READ
Ms. Read was founded by Helen Read in 1997 and has grown to be the leading Malaysian fashion label for women sizes 12 to 24, and has expanded to Singapore and Indonesia. The brand has come up with different fashion lines to encompass all aspects of the busy woman’s active lifestyle including workwear, festive, linen, luxe, casual activewear, and innerwear. Ms. READ aims to inspire its customers to feel confident, passionate, real, and uninhibited in Ms. READ’s clothes.
Initial Capital: RM250,000
Franchise Fee: RM60,000
Royalties: 7%
Email: customerservice@missread.com.my
View website49. Mail Boxes ETC
Mail Boxes ETC is a third-party provider of shipping, fulfillment, print, and marketing via a network of franchised locations. By 2000, the franchise had expanded to 4,000 locations including Korea and Sweden. The centers remain locally owned and operated, and continue to offer a variety of packing, shipping, freight, postal, printing, and business services.
Initial Capital: From RM80,000
Franchise Fee: RM50,000
Royalties: 2% from monthly gross sales
A&P: 6% from monthly gross sales
Phone No: 03 5612 7166
Email: admin@mbe.com.my
View websiteHealth & Beauty:
50. SHINS
SHINS is Malaysia’s leading and largest beauty retail chain store that offers over 5,000 types of products from over 200 internationally-acclaimed brands, to suit customers’ needs. It is a multi-award-winning company that was established in 1999. Their products include hair care, perfume, nail care, skincare, cosmetics, body and slimming care, beauty tools, and beauty accessories. Today, SHINS has over 50 retail stores in shopping malls across Malaysia and their online store “shins.my” caters to both local and international customers.
Initial Capital: RM300,000
Franchise Fee: RM50,000
Royalties: 3%
A&P: Available upon request
Number of Outlets: 50+
Phone No: 03 5614 2000
Email: ecomm@shins.my
View website51. Anytime Fitness
Anytime Fitness is a franchise of 24-hour health and fitness clubs that is headquartered in Woodbury, Minnesota, United States. Today, the company operates in over 4,000 franchised locations in 50 countries. The concept is simple, that is to make gyms accessible all day any day and thus, its gym facilities are open 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Anytime Fitness was the fastest growing health club franchise in 2014 and the gym’s coaches at Anytime Fitness are also dedicated to supporting its customers in a way no one else can with the best fitness and holistic help inside the gym and out.
Initial Capital: RM1,200,000
Franchise Fee: USD60,000
Royalties: RM6,400
A&P: Available upon request
Number of Outlets: 30+
Phone No: 011 1514 5115
Email: haniz.osman@anytimefitness.my
View website52. Clara International
Clara International was founded by Prof. Datin Dr. Clara In 1977. It started as a beauty salon and academy with a single outlet in the Petaling Jaya district in Malaysia. Today, the brand has evolved into one of the largest beauty chains in Malaysia and with affiliates in various parts of the world and over 50 centres in major towns in Peninsular and East Malaysia. There are also centres in countries such as China, India, Myanmar, Philippines, Pakistan, Brunei, and Dubai. Clara International also has its line of products which are Halal certified by Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM), and all products are alcohol-free and environmentally friendly as well.
Initial Capital: RM138,000 – RM200,000
Franchise Fee: RM20,000
Royalties: 1%
Number of Outlets: 50+
Phone No: 03 8075 8333
Email: info@claraibg.com
View website53. Celmonze
Celmonze was founded in 1980 and the company now has 5 state-of-the-art research labs located across Europe and North America, with its headquarters based in the enchanting city of Paris. Celmonze aims to be a market leader with innovative breakthroughs and formulations through their team of dedicated and experienced Cosmetologists and Specialists that work tirelessly to create successful products that are targeted to preserve youthfulness and beauty such as their C-Renewal Radiance Essence which maximizes skin renewal power to return your skin to its naturally luminous state.
Initial Capital: USD100,000
Franchise Fee: USD15,000
Royalties: 2%
Number of Outlets: 40+
Phone No: 03 7725 9925
Email: franchise@celmonzethesignature.com
View website54. AsterSpring
With 37 years of experience, AsterSpring consists of a chain of professional skin health salons and kiosks in ASEAN and Hong Kong. AsterSpring aims to provide its customers with the best skin health with safe, effective, and personalized skin health solutions incorporating innovative facial treatments utilizing unique hand touch techniques and advanced technology. Today, AsterSpring has over 70 professional skincare salons and kiosks in prime locations to serve its customers in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Hong Kong.
Initial Capital: RM283,000 – RM358,000
Franchise Fee: RM50,000
Royalties: 5% from monthly gross sales
Number of Outlets: 70+
Phone No: 03 7809 6777
Email: customerservice@asterspring.com
View website55. Elianto
Elianto is marketed as a masstige beauty brand and offers a wide range of premium cosmetics at an affordable price. Elianto’s name comes from the word sunflower in Italian and aims to approach makeup in a fresh, playful, and daring way. Its brand owner and managing director, Teo Ai Siong, believes that makeup has no boundaries and that it gives women the freedom to express themselves. True enough, Elianto’s vibrant range of color cosmetics will enhance your sparkling eyes, rosy cheeks, and adorable lips.
Initial Capital: RM250,000 – RM300,000
Franchise Fee: Available upon request
Royalties: Available upon request
Number of Outlets: 100+
Phone No: 03 9282 0888
Email: patan@elianto.biz / simonng@elianto.biz
View website56. Foot Solutions
Foot Solutions aims to improve balance, correct alignment, and relieve pain through proper footwear and custom orthotics. When you visit a Foot Solutions retail location, you will receive a comprehensive foot and gait analysis. Based on this analysis and if necessary, coupled with your physician’s instructions, foot solutions will provide you with custom-crafted orthotics that combine perfectly with recommended footwear. This unique service creates optimal body alignment as well as eliminates and prevents foot and joint pain.
Initial Capital: RM400,000 – RM500,000
Franchise Fee: RM80,000
Royalties: 5%
Phone No: 1888 348 3668
Email: info@footsolutions.com
View websiteEducation & Training:
57. Yamaha Music School
The Yamaha Music school believes that every child, woman, and man has an innate musical ability that can be nurtured. Yamaha has been developing teaching courses for lessons at music schools for over 50 years. These teaching programs are carefully designed for a broad range of students including children, youths, and adults and are operated worldwide in Yamaha Music Schools. These programs are meant to stimulate creativity, build confidence and enhance a child’s well-rounded development.
Initial Capital: RM400,000
Franchise Fee: RM50,000
Royalties: Available upon request
Phone No: 03 7803 0900
View website58. KUMON
KUMON is the largest and most established after-school enrichment program in the world with over 4 million students currently enrolled across 50 countries and regions. KUMON believes that all children possess a limitless potential and aims to help each child unlock their unique talent and ability. As one of the most well-established franchises in the world, with more than 24,700 centres globally, KUMON serves more than 4 million children across 50 countries and regions.
Initial Capital: From RM70,000
Franchise Fee: From RM10,000
Royalties: Available upon request
A&P: Available upon request
Number of Schools: 200+
Phone No: 1800 88 1010
Email: franchise_opportunity@kumon.com.my
View website59. Q-dees
Q-dees is an award-winning preschool and kindergarten with uniqueness in its ”Link & Think Methodology” where a child’s learning process is enhanced and accelerated. Today, Q-dees is one of the top kindergarten brands in Malaysia and has expanded to Indonesia, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Myanmar. It aims to make learning intelligent, inspiring, fun, and creative for children and to provide world-class quality educational programs to empower young minds all over the globe.
Initial Capital: RM120,000
Franchise Fee: RM50,000
Royalties: 5%
Phone No: 1700 81 5077
Number of Schools: 200+
Email: enquiry@q-dees.com
View website60. Pingu’s English
Established in 2008, Pingu’s English provides English language courses to children aged 3 to 8 years old. The language course is a 3-level course based on the popular children’s series Pingu and it aims to transform the way young children learn and communicate in English. Its unique proven play-based learning techniques help children learn faster and better, thus giving them a head start in life.
Initial Capital: RM25,000 – RM80,000
Franchise Fee: RM14,995 without setting up
Royalties: 14% of net profit or RM1,200 (whichever lesser)
Phone No: 03 6201 5063 / 012 335 2845
Email: info@pingusenglish.my
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