Allied Systems Dollar Stores vs Great Canadian Dollar Store Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Allied Systems Dollar Stores vs Great Canadian Dollar Store including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Allied Systems Dollar Stores Franchise
Great Canadian Dollar Store Franchise
Investment $65,000 - $199,000$194,000 - $350,000
Franchise Fee N/A$19,880
Royalty Fee -4%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19871993
Year Franchised 19871993
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Allied Systems Dollar Stores Franchise
Great Canadian Dollar Store Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Allied Systems Dollar Stores Franchise
Great Canadian Dollar Store Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/Yes-/-
Payroll No/Yes-/-

Training & Support

 
Allied Systems Dollar Stores Franchise
Great Canadian Dollar Store Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Allied Systems Dollar Stores Franchise
Great Canadian Dollar Store Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Allied Systems Dollar Stores

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.

About Great Canadian Dollar Store

With over 125 locations across Canada, Great Canadian Dollar Store has experienced tremendous growth since its founding in 1993 by Bud Walker and Vivian Walker of British Columbia. The business focuses on the retail of low-cost merchandise. Eyes are on expansion for the business, particularly in Ontario. There are only five locations in that province.

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#77 in Canada's Top franchises.