Dollar Discount Stores vs Allied Systems Dollar Stores Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Dollar Discount Stores Franchise
Allied Systems Dollar Stores Franchise
Investment $99,000 - $195,000$65,000 - $199,000
Franchise Fee $18,000N/A
Royalty Fee 3%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19821987
Year Franchised 19871987
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 33% of current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Dollar Discount Stores Franchise
Allied Systems Dollar Stores Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

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

Training & Support

 
Dollar Discount Stores Franchise
Allied Systems Dollar Stores Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
Marketing Ad slicks-
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)

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Expansion Plans

 
Dollar Discount Stores Franchise
Allied Systems Dollar Stores Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoNo

Company Overviews

About Dollar Discount Stores

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.

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.