Dollar Discount Stores

Retail store selling paper products, snacks, toys, school supplies, household supplies and other products for $1

Paul Cohen opened the first Dollar Discount Store in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, in 1982. With the help of his family, who had about 40 years of retail experience, he expanded the company into a chain, then began franchising in 1987. Each Dollar Discount Store offers a variety of products, including toys, paper goods, snacks and school supplies, for $1. Stores can also sell more expensive items ranging in price from $1 to $15.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Dollar Discount Stores Franchises?

Total Investment: $99,000-$195,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $18,000
Royalty Fee: 3%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: 33% of current franchise fee

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Dollar Discount Stores News

"Dollar Day$ Of Franchi$ing"
A dollar can go a long way if you know the best place to spend it. That means as a consumer, a merchant or as an investor. Today more and more people are venturing to the thought of investing their time and money into themselves. Faced with the uncertainty of job security and carrying an unfulfilled... more

What Is Paul Cohen's Secret To Success?
One fact about Dollar Discount Stores and Paul Cohen himself that is both impressive to see and impossible to overlook; he has turned encouragement and coaching into a multimillion dollar product. The secret to the successful franchising is his involvement. It enables these franchise owners to conti... more

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YOU'VE probably experienced the thrill of shopping at dollar stores, but did you know you could own one? Dollar stores are more than just bargain shopper's utopias; they're also entrepreneurial opportunities, thanks to franchises like Dollar Discount Stores of America Inc. , the fastest-... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Dollar Discount Stores open? 1982
When did Dollar Discount Stores start Franching? 1987

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2004	149	0	0	0
2003	160	0	0	0
2002	154	0	0	0
2001	138	0	0	0
2000	112	0	0	0

Expansion Plans

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Ad slicks

Business Operations

10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 7

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (99% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Related Franchise Categories

• Dollar Stores Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $50K to $100K

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