The five things you should know
before you apply

1. Great Canadian Dollar Stores are franchises.

As a franchise system, you will pay a monthly royalty to be granted the right to use our proven operating system. The system is continually being improved upon, with more than 25 years of knowledge and experience as a base.

2. We provide hands-on support – before, during and after your grand opening.

From day 1 we work with you to find the location, provide help with store set up and be at your side for your Grand Opening. Our support doesn’t stop after the Grand Opening, as we work together to grow your business, as your success is our success.

3. You don’t need to have business or retail experience.

We’ve spent more than 25 years gaining experience in retail and business operations, and we’re here to teach you everything you need to know to run your own successful business.

4. You should have an entrepreneurial spirit and the attitude to have fun.

You don’t need to have business experience – but an entrepreneurial spirit is a must! You should be driven to run your business with an attitude to have fun.

5. You should look at it as a hands-on investment.

Our most successful franchise members are hands-on with their businesses. They invest time and effort, working with us to make their stores the best they can be.