Dollar Discount Stores of America
Dollar Discount Stores of America
1362 Naamans Creek Rd.
Boothwyn, PA 19061
800#: (800) 227-5314
Tel: (610) 497-1991
Fax: (610) 485-6439
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.dollardiscount.com
Contact: Mr. Mitchel Insel, Franchise Director
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Franchisor Background
Established: 1982
First Franchise: 1987
Franchise Units: 165
Company-Owned Units:
Total Units: 165
Distribution:
U.S. -- 165;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
�North America -- Operations in NR
�States/Provinces with Greatest Density: PA, NJ, FL
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:40
Franchisee Qualifications:3, 2, 2, 3, 3, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States Except HI
Average Number of Employees: 1-2 FT, 5-6 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,000-4,000 SF; FS, SF, SC, RM
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Encourage Conversion: N/A
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $20-30K
Total Investment: $199K
Average Total Investment: $199.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $100K
Fees
�Franchise: $18K;
�Average Franchise Fee: $18.0K
�Royalty: 3%
�Average Royalty: 3.0%
�Advertising: 1%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/15
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: No
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 19
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 5 Days in Boothwyn, PA.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: No
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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