Just-A-Buck Licensing, Inc., headquartered in Goshen, New York, support a chain of franchised and company-owned dollar stores with locations throughout the eastern United States. The first store opened in Poughkeepsie in 1988. The company became eligible to sell franchises in 1992.

While many dollar stores have closed, Just-A-Buck is growing. Why?

Merchandising, display, and the fact that so many of our stores are owned by franchisees eager to make their businesses grow. Through the years, Just-A-Buck has controlled its growth. We are just the right size - large enough for volume discounts, yet small enough to purchase smaller lot sizes, which often contain items of the greatest value.

Pre-Opening Dollar Store Franchise Support

• Site selection and lease negotiation assistance.
• Store design and layout assistance.
• Fixture and material specifications.
• Signage
• Inventory and display planning.
• Merchandising

Training

• Classroom and on-the-job training.
• On-site management and staff instructions prior to opening.
• Records management.
• Ongoing communications.
• Special programs.

Marketing Expertise

• Grand opening and seasonal advertising programs.
• Customer awareness marketing programs.
• Volume building programs.

Start-Up and Ongoing Support

• Opening assistance.
• Consultation in establishing operating budgets.
• Sales forecasts and merchandise planning.
• Financial management systems.
• Comprehensive operations manuals
• Periodic visits.

Why Franchise?

When you buy a franchise, you can be sure of getting valuable information that a business opportunity may not give you. A franchise must adhere to strict government regulations. This means we are required by law to present you with a detailed disclosure document called a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) which a business opportunity is not. It includes detailed information about the company's and the principals' background. It also contains the answers to just about any question a prospective franchisee may have…and a few you might not even think to ask.

As a franchisee, you buy the right to use an established name and take advantage of ongoing support. People who purchase a business opportunity are usually helped only at the onset. At Just A Buck we are very concerned about our name, the value and quality of the merchandise we sell for a dollar, and how the store is kept. As a franchisee you will become part of a purchasing network. You will be in business for yourself but not completely by yourself. As a business licensee, on the other hand, you may be directed to catalogues and expected to order items on your own.

Many of our franchisees researched business opportunities before they decided to become franchisees. They will happily tell you they wouldn't be as successful today if it hadn't been for the expertise and advice they received from the Just-A-Buck staff of experienced professionals. Talk to existing store owners and you may find that you get what you pay for. We believe that the closer you look, the better we will look.

It's Wise to Franchise
The name we've made for ourselves in the marketplace is our most valuable asset. And it can be yours too. In exchange for your franchise and royalty fee, you buy the rights to cash in on our experience, reputation - and our contacts.

As a Just-A-Buck franchisee, you'll be presented with a complete package designed to enable you to start making money right away. With experienced Just-A-Buck staff members behind you, you'll be free from many time-consuming details…and have more time to focus on running your store.