RETAIL &
SERVICES
MULTI-UNIT
Buyer’s Guide
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 10,000 to
20,000 square feet. Excellent
line of sight for visibility with
good ingress/egress. Co-tenancy with other value-oriented
retailers desired; Expansion
market nationwide.
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.
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.
Fast Franchise Facts
Franchising Since: 1978
Multi-Unit Franchisee Operating Units: 70%
Total Franchise Operating Units: 946
Company Operating Units: 381
Capital Investment: minimum $300,000 per store
Franchise Fee (per unit): $0
Royalty Fee (per unit): 0%
Advertising Fee (per unit): 0%
Earnings Claims: Yes
Build-Out Options: Inline and free standing
Available Territories: 37 States and Caribbean
SITE LOCATION
Contact
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.
Kristen Gray | License Development
314-592-9446
[email protected]
save-a-lot.com/own
Assistance
Rankings
Save-A-Lot is the second largest grocery store banner in the
U.S. and the nation’s leading
hard discount grocery retailer.
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MULTI-UNIT BUYER’S GUIDE 2013