Philippines · Sample plan

Business plan for a water refilling station in the Philippines

Use this sample outline to write a clear, fundable business plan for your water refilling station. It covers every section a lender or partner expects — with Philippine-specific numbers you can adapt.

1. Executive summary

One page that summarizes the whole plan: your station's name and location, what you sell (purified and/or mineral water in 5-gallon and small bottles), who you sell to (households, offices, sari-sari stores), your startup capital, and your projected monthly profit and break-even.

2. Company description

  • Business name and legal structure (sole proprietor via DTI, or corporation via SEC).
  • Location and why it was chosen (population density, water source, competition).
  • Mission: clean, affordable drinking water with reliable delivery.

3. Market analysis

Describe your target barangays, estimated number of households and offices, and your direct competitors. Identify your edge — faster delivery, lower price, better container handling, or office contracts. Demand for drinking water is constant year-round, which de-risks the business.

4. Products & pricing

5-gallon refill (store)₱20 – ₱30
5-gallon refill (delivered)₱25 – ₱40
Small bottled water (500ml–1L)₱8 – ₱20
New container (with deposit)₱150 – ₱250

Set a container deposit so bottles come back. Prices vary by area — research local rates.

5. Startup costs

Purification system₱80,000 – ₱250,000
Containers & initial stock₱20,000 – ₱60,000
Store deposit & renovation₱20,000 – ₱100,000
Permits & registration₱5,000 – ₱20,000
Delivery vehicle (optional)₱20,000 – ₱70,000
Working capital₱10,000 – ₱40,000

A typical small station starts around ₱200,000–₱300,000.

6. Operations plan

Explain how the station runs day to day:

  • Daily purification, filling, and sanitation routine.
  • Store hours and delivery schedule by route/barangay.
  • Container handling — deposits, returns, and refilling empties.
  • Staffing: operator, cashier, and delivery rider roles.
  • A management system to track orders, containers, stock, and payments (e.g. Smapey Water).

7. Marketing plan

  • Signage and a grand-opening promo (free first refill or discounted deposit).
  • Facebook page and barangay group posts with your delivery number.
  • Office and sari-sari store contracts for steady bulk orders.
  • Loyalty perks for customers who return containers on time.

8. Financial projections

Show a simple monthly model: projected refills × price = revenue; minus rent, utilities, salaries, supplies, and maintenance = net profit. Then divide your startup cost by monthly net profit to estimate break-even.

Sample monthly model

Revenue (120 refills/day × ₱25 × 26 days)₱78,000
Rent− ₱10,000
Utilities (water + power)− ₱12,000
Salaries (2 staff)− ₱18,000
Supplies & maintenance− ₱8,000
Estimated net profit≈ ₱30,000

Illustrative only. ₱250,000 startup ÷ ₱30,000 ≈ 8–9 months to break even.

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Frequently asked questions

An executive summary, company description, market analysis, products and pricing, an operations plan, a marketing plan, a management/system plan, and financial projections with startup costs, monthly expenses, and a break-even estimate.

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