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 | Great Canadian Dollar StoreExtreme Value |
Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$75,000 to $100,000Total Investment
$194,000 to $350,000Number of Units
120In Business Since
1993* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
Great Canadian Dollar Store was established in 1993 by founders Bud and
Vivian Walker. Their vision was a network of bright, clean, friendly
dollar stores - a place where you would want to take your mother or
your grandchildren. Together with their family and energetic
representatives across Canada, they succeeded in building a successful
network of franchised stores.
When Bud decided it was time to retire, he looked to his son Kevin to take his place at the helm of Great Canadian Dollar Store. Kevin was already actively involved in the business and shared the values and ethics that his parents had always used to guide the company. The succession has been seamless and Great Canadian Dollar Store still focuses on the value of family and the Prairie ethics of hard work, neighbourliness, and honesty.
With stores across Canada from Victoria BC to St. John's NL to Whitehorse YK, our new Franchise Members receive: site selection assistance; our specialized 3P's® training; store format and initial inventory consultations; access to our negotiated supplier discounts; access to opportunity and group buys; and ongoing regional and home office support.
We have provided support and purchasing power without diminishing the initiative and entrepreneurial spirit of our franchise members since 1993. We have a strong network to help you succeed: our home office team in Victoria BC and regional representatives in Alberta, Ontario and Atlantic Canada.
When Bud decided it was time to retire, he looked to his son Kevin to take his place at the helm of Great Canadian Dollar Store. Kevin was already actively involved in the business and shared the values and ethics that his parents had always used to guide the company. The succession has been seamless and Great Canadian Dollar Store still focuses on the value of family and the Prairie ethics of hard work, neighbourliness, and honesty.
With stores across Canada from Victoria BC to St. John's NL to Whitehorse YK, our new Franchise Members receive: site selection assistance; our specialized 3P's® training; store format and initial inventory consultations; access to our negotiated supplier discounts; access to opportunity and group buys; and ongoing regional and home office support.
We have provided support and purchasing power without diminishing the initiative and entrepreneurial spirit of our franchise members since 1993. We have a strong network to help you succeed: our home office team in Victoria BC and regional representatives in Alberta, Ontario and Atlantic Canada.
Products & Services
Great Canadian Dollar Stores sell a variety of products at really
(really) good prices. We've carved out a market niche pricing most
products between $1.00 and $3.00 and providing customers with Extreme
Value®. Great Canadian Dollar Stores offer these great prices in bright, clean, tidy stores with a focus on customer service.
Training & Support
Getting StartedGetting started is exciting, and a little daunting. We are here to support you and help you develop a successful Great Canadian Dollar Store. When you sign on with us, you will receive:
- Location & leasing assistance;
- Initial inventory ordering assistance;
- Store layout & design specifications;
- Construction consultation;
- Opening assistance: we will be there as you get ready to open your doors for the first time.
3P's® Training
It all starts with our in-house proprietary initial training program, developed to help you focus on the most important elements of your business:
- Planning
- People
- Products
- Sound simple? Experienced franchise members will tell you that the 3P system has helped them work on their store, not just in their store.
- Dedicated product ordering website
- Group buy advantages
- Unique product opportunities
- Preferred Supplier® Program
- Contract pricing
- Group discounts & rebates
- Print advertising templates
- Radio advertising templates
- In-store signage
- Home office support
Field & Home Office Support
We have field representatives across Canada who will work with you to develop your successful store. Our exclusive Franchise Member tradeshows give you a chance to exchange ideas with other Franchise Members. The Home Office is always available to help you and our intranet is available 24 hours a day.
Are You a Good Fit for Great Canadian Dollar Store?
Based upon previous experience, it is estimated that the required
investment is likely to range from approximately $194,000 to $350,000
depending on the size of store and your location in Canada. This is only a guideline and should not be relied upon to determine the investment required in specific cases.
