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R E TA I L & S E R V I C E S
Site Location
Assistance
Each licensee is responsible
for leasing or acquiring real
estate as well as contracting
the construction of their store.
However, Save-A‑Lot will provide
assistance for site selection,
market analysis, store layout,
project management and décor/
equipment recommendations.
Opportunity
Description
Save-A-Lot is the nation’s leading
hard discount grocery chain with
over 1,300 stores across the
U.S. and Caribbean. Our business model is designed to help
retailers succeed and compete
effectively in the grocery industry
by offering smaller efficient
stores, our exclusive private label
brands, the buying power of over
1,300 stores and an efficient,
low operating cost operation.
Save‑A-Lot is offering significant
capital incentives - a minimum
of $200,000 cash - to qualified
candidates.
FAST FRANCHISE FACTS
Franchising Since: 1978
Multi-Unit Franchisee Operating Units: 70
Total Franchise Operating Units: 901
Company Operating Units: 441
Capital Investment: $500,000
Franchise Fee (per unit): $37,500
Royalty Fee (per unit): 0%
Advertising Fee (per unit): .5%
Earnings Claims: Yes
Build-Out Options: Inline and Free Standing
Rankings
Save-A-Lot is the third largest grocery store banner in the U.S. and
the nation’s leading hard discount
grocery retailer.
Available Territories: 38 States and Caribbean
CONTACT
Mike Stout|Director, License Business Development
314-592-9127
[email protected]
http://save-a-lot.com/own
Qualifications
Previous business experience
(grocery or retail preferred but not
required). Ability to follow the
Save-A-Lot program. Solid
personal financial history. Net
worth of at least $1 million. Cash
liquidity of $300k. Local knowledge, relationships, and expertise
in consumer preferences, real
estate, government regulations and
labor. Plans and ability for multi‑unit
development are encouraged.
Demographics:
Population of at least 35,000 in
the primary trade area; 20,000
in rural areas. High percentage of
families with children. Total building
size of approximately 12,000
to 18,000 square feet. Excellent line of sight for visibility with
good ingress/egress. Co‑tenancy
with other value-oriented retailers desired; expansion market
nationwide.
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