Start a Dollar Store - Affordable Franchising

The estimated initial investment for establishing a Dollar Discount store is very affordable. If you have just $20,000 - $30,000 in cash, good credit and collateral, we can assist you in attempting to secure a loan through the Small Business Administration or your local lending institution.

Estimated Fixed Costs	Low	High
Inventory	$40,000.00	$85,000.00
Fixtures	$10,000.00	$22,500.00
Signs	$1,000.00	$7,000.00
Office Equipment and Supplies	$3,000.00	$11,500.00
Grand Opening Advertising	$1,000.00	$2,000.00
Initial License Fee	$18,000.00	$18,000.00
	$73,000.00	$146,000.00

Estimated Variable Costs	Low	High
Back Stock and Follow up Inventory	$10,000.00	$10,000.00
Rent (1st month + security)	$4,000.00	$10,000.00
Leasehold Improvements	$4,000.00	$10,000.00
Insurance Premium	$500.00	$2,000.00
Expenses During Training	$500.00	$3,000.00
Miscellaneous Operating Costs	$2,000.00	$4,000.00
Working Capital	$5,000.00	$10,000.00
	$26,000.00	$49,000.00

TOTAL	$99,000.00	$195,000.00

Your investment will vary according to these costs, costs of build-out, size of store and initial inventory.

Dollar Discount Stores of America, Inc. is registered with the Small Business Administrator's (SBA) franchise registry to help expedite your loan processing.