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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Just-A-Buck vs Allied Systems Dollar Stores including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $140,000 - $250,000 | $65,000 - $199,000 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 4% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1988 | 1987 |
Year Franchised | 1992 | 1987 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Receivables | No/No | No/Yes |
Payroll | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Ad slicks | - |
Operations |
20% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | No |
Based in New Windsor,, New York, Just A Buck started in 1988 and began franchising in 1992. Just-A-Buck sells children's games and toys, gifts, packaged goods, hardware, housewares, books, candy, collectibles, baskets, personal care products, greeting cards and costume jewelry, all priced at $1.
WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT ALLIED SYSTEMS NO LONGER OPERATES Allied System's Dollar Stores is the USA's largest and oldest developer of the Dollar Stores. We develop the premier Dollar Stores in our industry. Superior merchandise, fixtures and store design are our trademarks. Allied Systems Dollar Store owners can choose any name they like.