Dollar Castle vs Great Canadian Dollar Store Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Dollar Castle Franchise
Great Canadian Dollar Store Franchise
Investment $216,550 - $526,000$194,000 - $350,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$19,880
Royalty Fee 4%4%
Advertising Fee up to 2%-
Year Founded 19921993
Year Franchised 20031993
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Dollar Castle Franchise
Great Canadian Dollar Store Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Dollar Castle Franchise
Great Canadian Dollar Store Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Equipment -/--/-
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Training & Support
 
Dollar Castle Franchise
Great Canadian Dollar Store Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Dollar Castle Franchise
Great Canadian Dollar Store Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Dollar Castle

 Dollar Castle is currently expanding our BRAND name and franchise opportunity both in the United States as well as Internationally. With over 15 years in business and 24 stores operating we are now expanding. The Dollar Castle franchise opportunity represents an opportunity in the fastest growing segment of the retail marketplace.

Our low prices and reliable selection of merchandise tells the story. Unlike most of the other big box $1 or less chains, we are a dollar store and a whole lot more! This will create more customers in your store while increasing your return on investment. At Dollar Castle our management team likes to lay all of the cards on the table. We want you to know what you are getting into prior to going much further.

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.