Farm Stores vs Family Fare Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Farm Stores vs Family Fare including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Company Overviews

About Farm Stores

Even if you didn't grow up loving the iconic Farm Stores brand, we'll show you how much there is to love about the ground-floor Farm Stores franchise opportunity. We say "ground-floor" because although Farm Stores has been around since 1957, this is the first time the franchise opportunity is being offered. In other words, your timing is fantastic! If you're intrigued by the customer loyalty, brand recognition, quality and convenience of this ground-floor franchise opportunity, let us tell you more about what makes our franchise different. At the end of the day, Farm Stores sells something that no one in the world has enough of: TIME.
We make life easier and more convenient for busy families and that's something that will never go out of style. In fact, our model has been relevant for more than 60 years - and we're just getting started. Here are just a few of the advances we're making to help our franchisees succeed well into the future:
 *Video Wall Marketing Technology
 *Loyalty & Rewards Programs
 *Text & Email Marketing Services
 *Online Ordering & Mobile Payment
 *iPhone and Android Apps
 *"Green" Technology and Best Practices
 *Fully Integrated Cloud-based POS System
 *Local Support (Area Developer)
 *National Distribution & Purchasing Power
 *Upgraded Equipment for Fast, Quality Production
 As our customers' needs continue to evolve, so too will we. You can guarantee that if something comes along that makes our process easier or more efficient, we will make the investment. In fact, that's one of the great things about being a Farm Stores franchisee:
you have a built-in R&D department working for you year-round.

Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee

About Family Fare

Family Fare is the leading convenience store franchise-retailer in North Carolina. We rely on the entrepreneurship and energy of our Franchisees to operate Family Fare stores. As a 100% Franchised organization, the assistance and support we provide is completely dedicated to making our franchisees a success.  You will not compete for CORPORATE-FRANCHISOR SUPPORT with a company-operated network of stores. Our support will help you be in business for yourself without you being by yourself!  Our retail consulting leadership team has over 200 years of combined experience to help you live our mission, vision, motto, and tag line all rolled in to one: Family Fare…Helping You Get There!   

If you enjoy working hard in a fast-paced retail environment, let us show you how Family Fare can Help You Get There!  Started with a spirit of entrepreneurship by the same family that continues to lead the franchise today, Family Fare is positioned to share with our Franchisees the expertise we've built over more than 80 years in the retail business.  This extended track record provides Family Fare a special ability to serve our franchisees. 

Franchisees will receive extensive training in customer service, merchandising, vendor relations, marketing, operations, and administration. Our training has been compared to entry-level business college courses. Instructors have combined over 200 years of experience in retail. Come see our state of the art MBA style classroom and experience the Family Fare difference! 

Our Franchisees want the freedom and independence to run their own business with the extensive help, support and loyalty of a franchisor that cares about your long-term success. Most of our Franchisees have retail experience leading teams of people. It is helpful to have management experience in a retail setting, but not necessarily in the convenience store industry. Enjoying working with the public, and working hard, in a fast paced retail environment is critical to your success as a Family Fare Franchisee. 

Veterans discount of 20% off the initial franchise fee.