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 | Dollar DiscountStores of America, Inc |
Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$73,000 to $146,000Total Investment
$99,000 to $195,000Number of Units
145In Business Since
1982* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
Dollar Discount is a pioneer in the dollar store industry. As a franchise owner of
a Dollar Discount store, you gain access to over 20 years of
operating experience. Dollar Discount offers a time-tested retailing
formula and a well-developed vendor distribution system that ensures
you as a franchise owner receive distinctive and high-quality merchandise when you
need it. In turn, this assures your customers a constant flow of merchandise
that is always changing, keeping them returning often to see what
new and exciting things line the shelves of your franchised dollar
store.
The Dollar Store franchise concept is just as distinctive as our retailing and merchandising concepts. In recent years, franchising has taken the lead as the most popular method for conducting business in the United States. The reasons are simple. Franchising offers a host of benefits no other business model can match:
The U. S. Small Business Administration reports that franchising sales now account for nearly 40% of total retail sales in the U. S. , up from 34 percent in 1990. And, according to the International Franchise Association, franchising contributes more than $1 trillion to the U. S. economy each year.
The key to retailing is having the right product, at the right time, at the right price. The Dollar Discount formula provides you with the keys to succeed. It’s that simple.
The Dollar Store franchise concept is just as distinctive as our retailing and merchandising concepts. In recent years, franchising has taken the lead as the most popular method for conducting business in the United States. The reasons are simple. Franchising offers a host of benefits no other business model can match:
- Proven business processes
- Established distribution channels
The U. S. Small Business Administration reports that franchising sales now account for nearly 40% of total retail sales in the U. S. , up from 34 percent in 1990. And, according to the International Franchise Association, franchising contributes more than $1 trillion to the U. S. economy each year.
The key to retailing is having the right product, at the right time, at the right price. The Dollar Discount formula provides you with the keys to succeed. It’s that simple.
Products & Services
We introduce you to some of the best suppliers in the industry. These
vendors offer sharp pricing and exceptional buys to Dollar Discount
stores across the United States.This gives you, as a Dollar Discount franchise owner, the opportunity to take advantage of the Dollar Discount chain group buying power. This way you can get a steady flow of fast moving, key dollar store merchandise wholesale at prices you can't get anywhere else.
We also provide you with a steady source of new merchandise and vendors, new buying opportunities and inside tips for hot selling, new and innovative products.
The end result? All the tools you need to keep your store fully stocked with bargains. You'll pile it high and watch it fly.
Dollar Store Merchandise:
- Party Goods
- Gift Bags
- Greeting Cards
- Mylar & Latex Balloons
- Health & Beauty Aids
- Toys
- Household Items
- Gifts & Novelties
- Candy & Snacks
Training & Support
As part of the Dollar Discount Franchise Family we help you every step of
the way, offering expert guidance with:- Obtaining a loan (if necessary) - We will help you prepare a business plan and guide you through all the steps to help you obtain funding.
- Site Selection- Our real estate department helps you in selecting a site for your Dollar Discount store.
- Training- Conducted in our suburban Philadelphia, PA corporate offices, the Dollar Discount training program provides each franchisee with the necessary information to open and operate a successful business. From computer-aided drawings featuring fixture and merchandise layouts to buying trips which will allow you to view firsthand the merchandise along with assisting you with your grand opening advertising, we cover it all.
- Opening your store- The Dollar Discount operations staff provides store opening assistance to help you get open quickly and efficiently.
Why Dollar Discount?
Dollar Discount helps you through every step of setting up and running
your franchise. We'll show you how to:- Buy merchandise from the nation's leading suppliers
- Keep prices low and value high
- Merchandise your store to turn inventory quickly
- Capitalize on fast turning seasonal merchandise
- Deliver the most personalized service in the industry
- Turn every customer into a fan of Dollar Discount
National Presence
With over 140 stores nationwide, Dollar Discount is the largest franchised chain of dollar stores in America. Our stores are located in high-traffic strip malls, small plazas and free-standing locations near grocery and department stores. All of America is our target market and we locate our stores anywhere consumers love a bargain and can afford to spend a buck!
Dollar Discount Stores Technology
Dollar Discount offers a wide array of information technology solutions to help you manage your Dollar Discount franchise. These range from our website offerings, including online vendor purchase orders and merchandise pictures, to daily e-mails sent to you from our corporate office
