Dollar World Franchise

Dollar stores

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Dollar World Franchises?

Total Cost: $99,000 USD -$150,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $15,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 3%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 5 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: $500

Contact Information for Dollar World

Dollar World 5224 Rich St. Allendale, MI 49401

Phone Number: (616)895-9980 Fax Number: (616)895-9982 Franchise Homepage:

Historical Expansion

In what year did Dollar World begin operations? 1997
When did Dollar World begin selling franchises? 2003

Year	United States	Canada	International	Corporate
2004	18	0	0	0
2003	10	0	0	2
2002	0	0	0	10
2001	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	8
2000	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	5

Future Expansion

United States: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin,

Franchise Financing Information

Cost	In House Financing Available?	3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Initial Start-up Capital	No	Yes
Plant, Property, and Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Grand opening support, Internet referrals, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Cooperative advertising, Ad slicks

Franchise Operation Restrictions

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information

Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes

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