Alfamart is a well-known convenience store franchise in Indonesia, offering opportunities for individuals interested in starting their own franchise. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the investment needed and the types of franchise partnerships available:
Key Points:
- Dare to challenge yourself to open an Alfamart franchise ?
- 9-rack store (30 m²): IDR 300 million to 45-rack store (100 m²): IDR 500 million
- This investment estimate excludes property investment and may change based on conditions at the time of store opening
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1. Types of Alfamart Franchise Cooperation
According to the company's official website, there are three types of franchise cooperation with Alfamart:
1.1 New Store Franchise
This option involves opening a new Alfamart store based on a location proposal from the prospective franchisee. The steps to open a new Alfamart franchise include:
- Initial presentation
- Location evaluation and approval
- Proposal presentation
- Franchise agreement
- Store opening
Alfamart offers different rack types based on the investment size and store area:
- 9-rack store (30 m²): IDR 300 million
- 18-rack store (60 m²): IDR 350 million
- 36-rack store (80 m²): IDR 450 million
- 45-rack store (100 m²): IDR 500 million
This investment covers:
- Franchise fee of IDR 45 million for 5 years
- Electrical installation
- Store equipment and air conditioning
- Cash register and retail information system
- Shop sign and pole sign
- Store permits
- Promotion and store opening preparations
Note that this investment estimate excludes property investment and may change based on conditions at the time of store opening.
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1.2 New Store Franchise - Conversion
This option is for owners of local minimarts or small grocery stores who wish to expand their business. Alfamart offers two main benefits for those participating in this program:
- Recognition of existing stock as inventory for the new Alfamart franchise
- Use of existing racks as a reduction in investment costs (racks must meet Alfamart's standards)
The steps for this cooperation include:
- Initial presentation
- Stock take 1
- Franchise agreement
- Stock take 2
- Conversion store opening
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1.3 Store Takeover Franchise
This option involves purchasing an existing operational Alfamart store at a set "package" price. The required investment for a store takeover starts from IDR 800 million.
This investment includes:
- Franchise fee of IDR 45 million for 5 years
- Lease for 5 years
- Store equipment and air conditioning (AC)
- Cash register and retail information system
- Shop sign and pole sign
- Franchise agreement
- Goodwill
The steps for this franchise type are:
- Initial presentation
- Purchase agreement
- Permit transfer
- Franchise agreement
- Takeover
2. Alfamart Royalty Fees
Franchisees are subject to royalties based on net store sales, excluding taxes:
- Net sales IDR 0 to IDR 150,000,000: 0% royalty
- Net sales IDR 150,000,001 to IDR 175,000,000: 1% royalty
- Net sales IDR 175,000,001 to IDR 200,000,000: 2% royalty
- Net sales IDR 200,000,001 to IDR 250,000,000: 3% royalty
- Net sales above IDR 250,000,001: 4% royalty
3. Requirements to Open an Alfamart Store
Anyone interested in opening an Alfamart store through a franchise must meet the following criteria:
- Interest in the minimarket industry
- Indonesian citizen with a business entity (CV, PT, Cooperative, or Foundation)
- Own or acquire a business location with a minimum sales area of 100 m² (excluding warehouse and administrative space), with a total land area of approximately 150 m² to 250 m²
- Meet permit requirements such as Neighbor's Permit, Domicile Permit, SIUP, TDP/NIB, NPWP, NPPKP, STPW, IUTM (varies by region)
- Agree to follow Alfamart’s systems and procedures