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Your Dollar Store With More
102 - 1626 Richter St.
Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2M3 Canada


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Business Description

YOUR DOLLAR STORE WITH MORE targets a wide range of retail customers who are looking to purchase everyday products at a low prices. These customers want to save time and make their shopping dollars go farther. With a franchise that fits in with today's lifestyles, our franchisees are able to sell many$1 items, plus others priced higher, which allows them to create an exciting merchandise mix. We are also the only dollar store franchise in Canada that supports franchisees through a National Advert. Fund.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1998

Franchising Since:  1998

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

180

97.8%
Company-Owned Units:42.2%
 
Total Operating Units:
184
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:00%In 11 States
Canada:184100%In 11 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
184
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Saskatchewan26
2. British Columbia62
3. Alberta58

Registered in Following Registration States: Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $100K
Cash Investment:$75-200K
Total Investment:$150-400K
Average Total Investment:$275K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$20K
Average Franchise Fee:$20K
On-Going Royalty:4%
Average Royalty:4%
Advertising Fee:.5%
 
Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 4 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 3,000-10,000

Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):4
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 15
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?No
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Not Applicable
 
Training:
1. Franchisee's Store Location1 Week (5 Business Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 25

U.S.:

No
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:No
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