Food cart franchises have become an easy means by which young entrepreneurs can earn that much needed extra cash, not only for living expenses but also to gain funds necessary to move on to bigger, more profitable ventures. One modest business opportunity is the ice scramble franchise.

Ice scramble is essentially a smoothie, which is a blend of fruit and/or fruit juice or chocolate, milk or yogurt, and crushed ice. This ice cold beverage is a favorite among children and teens, although adults have also been known to gulp down cups of the drink after a hard day at work or while shopping.

Anyone interested in an ice scramble food cart business should have a capital of between P38,000 to P40,000. A typical franchise package consists of soft opening assistance (which includes personnel training), business operations manual, site assistance, equipment such as an ice crusher, inventory supplies worth between P500 to P1,000, and the food cart. There is no royalty or franchise fee.

The contract has a duration of 3 years. After this period, the franchise owner only needs to pay P5,000 for a notary public, go for retraining, and change tarpaulin signs to continue business for another 3 years.

SulitPinoy.com has a number of ice scramble franchise opportunities. If you are interested in going into this type of business, check out the terms of the various ice scramble food cart franchises on the web. It is also advisable to attend seminars to know more about the business.

Decades back, ice scramble was a popular street food among school children, until rumors (supposedly started by health officials and/or rival street food vendors) began spreading that the sweet, icy drink carries the hepatitis virus.

Recently, ice scramble has returned with a vengeance via quaint and colorful food carts that are stationed in malls, department stores, and supermarkets. And because ice scramble sellers are being closely monitored by the Department of Health, you don’t have to worry about contracting hepatitis or other infectious diseases.

What is an ice scramble? An ice scramble is what is more commonly termed as a smoothie. This beverage blends together crushed ice, milk or yogurt, and fruit or fruit juice of your choice. You could also make an ice scramble with chocolate. While evaporated milk is the preferred ingredient, others use condensed milk to give it a thicker, creamier consistency.

Ice scramble is a yummy beverage that people of all ages love. It certainly is no wonder that food carts selling these sweet concoctions have become popular franchises for budding entrepreneurs.

The opening of The French Baker’s first store in SM City North EDSA way back in 1989 piqued the curiosity of the mall’s shoppers. Twenty years later – and with shops in the other SM malls – The French Baker has become a favorite stopover for tasty gifts and a casual dining spot for SM patrons.

As its name obviously implies, The French Baker specializes in French baked goods. Thanks to the restaurant, Filipinos were introduced to delicious croissants (the ham and cheese varieties are among their top sellers) and bagels. Other popular baked creations include long baguettes, cheese parisienne, scones, liege waffles and ciabatta. Those who want a break from shopping could try their special pastas and meals. A favorite light snack is their Soup in a Bread Bowl.

It is not uncommon to see Filipinos lining up in front of The French Baker, particularly at a separate display case near the store’s façade. Offered here are Filipino favorites such as cracked pandesal and monay. But the most sought after item is their mouth-watering Garlic Bread (made from baguette slices and generously slathered with butter, garlic and other herbs). Available only in specific times of the day, loyal customers buy Garlic Bread by the bagful, so that the store quickly runs out.

For SM shoppers, The French Baker has become a part of their shopping routine. Indeed, no shopping trip would be complete without a takeout of Garlic Bread, croissants, and other French Baker treats.

Even before its introduction in the Philippines, Krispy Kreme has already been established as the leading doughnut franchise in the world today. Such is the popularity of their doughtnuts and other baked delicacies, so that Filipino balikbayans would bring home boxes of Krispy Kreme as gifts to their loved ones.

Since the opening of the first branch of Krispy Kreme Philippines on Bonifacio High Street in 2006, Filipinos have discovered the mouth-watering goodness of their doughnuts.

Popular among diners are their glazed doughnuts, which people usually buy by the box. Yummy favorites are their special doughnuts, like their Oreo Flavored Doughnuts and Snack Doughnuts with KitKat (which come in the Glazed Cake, Chocolate Filled and the White Chocolate filled varieties). Another popular item on their menu is their luscious Chocolate Kreme Cake made from Oreo cookies, lavishly covered with chocolate glaze and topped with either chocolate or vanilla kreme, and with generous sprinkles of Oreos. Recently introduced to their menu is Krispy Kreme’s Baked Creations with their Bacon and Cheese Pull-Apart being one of their top sellers.

All of these delicious doughnuts and pastries are complemented with freshly brewed coffee, hot chocolate, and truly delectable shakes.

The only downside to Krispy Kreme is the prices of the foods in their menu. Still, to the regulars of Krispy Kreme, the price matches the high quality of their world-famous doughtnuts, pastries and other baked products.