Small food entrepreneurs have had a difficult time adjusting to the New Normal’s many rules and regulations as circumstances have forced them to rapidly adapt, transform, and change up their traditional operations. For many, this time has become a period of reckoning where only the toughest survive. Yet, for some, it’s become a unique period of reinvention and successful innovation–like Bao Street Food Corporation.

Bao Street was conceptualized in early 2020 and was officially introduced to the public in June of the same year, during Manila’s general community quarantine. What makes the franchise stand out from others that were launched at the same time is its worry-free, “pandemic-proof”, business model that allows small business owners to break free from traditional limitations such as commercial rent, electricity and water fees, and more. Its mobile food trike business allowed Bao Street to reach more people during this time of pandemic.

Bao Flavors

On top of its wide reach in customers, Bao Street also prides itself of its trademark “Asian Street Food-Inspired Pinoy Fusion Bao.” It offers three unique pinoy flavors that adds a new take to the traditional bao.

PORK ASADO BAO 

Originally introduced by the Chinese, this sweet and savory pork dish has since been a local staple dish reminiscent of good home food.

CRISPY BAGNET BAO

Boiled and deep fried pork belly cooked to a chicharon-like crisp, adding crunch and texture to every bite.

BEEF PARES BAO

Slow cooked beef stew in spices, this Bao Street’s personal take on the local staple beef pares.

Photo courtesy of Bao Street Food Corporation

Sauces

Each bao is made delicious with layers of flavors that complement each other. To amplify and emphasize the bao’s taste, Bao Street has concocted its own signature sauces to complete the whole experience.

BAO STREET SIGNATURE SAUCE

A Salty and Tangy hint designed to complement and tie in the layers of flavors in each Bao.

CRAZY SPICE SAUCE

Garlic and Chili Aoli based sauce adding just the right amount of heat and kick in each bite.

ASIAN CHEESE SAUCE

Creamy cheese sauce to balance out the flavor.

All baos are also served with freshly-chopped cabbage and home-style pickled veggies, and finished with a touch of Peanut Dust.

Photo courtesy of Bao Street Food Corporation

The business’ mission is to “provide a contemporary and profitable” food franchise business, while founded on the vision of being the Philippines’ trailblazer in establishing the mobile food trike business in every barangay. The crafty minds behind Bao Street Food Corporation emphasized this proposition for interested business partners and franchise entrepreneurs.

Bao Street’s franchise concept is perfectly designed for starting entrepreneurs to have their own food trike business without the hassles of traditional operations. These challenges are understood well by Bao Street’s team as it grew from humble beginnings in private residences’ weekly food bazaars, to a full blown trike business amidst all the challenges and regulations brought about by the pandemic and lockdown restrictions. The business concept has proven to get Return on Investment (ROI) in a matter of six months.

In fact, it was recently recognized by Q Asia Magazine as the “Fastest Growing Food Trike Franchise of 2020” and “Best Concept Bao Buns Mobile Food Cart Business Provider” at the 18th Q Asia’s Quality Excellence Awards 2020 for its innovative business concept.

Photo courtesy of Bao Street Food Corporation

To know more about Bao Street, interested business partners and franchise entrepreneurs can contact them at [email protected]. 

You can also follow them on their social media accounts: Bao Street Food Corporation on Facebook, @baostreetmnl on Instagram, and @BaoStreetFC on Twitter.