Your Dollar Store with More
Your Dollar Store with More Inc. is a Canadian chain of variety stores based in Kelowna, British Columbia.
| Industry | Retail, variety, discount |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 in Merritt, British Columbia, Canada |
| Founders | Russ Meszaros Sherry Meszaros |
| Headquarters | , Canada |
Number of locations | 163 (2003) 175 (2004) |
Area served | Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Saskatchewan) |
| Website | dollarstore |
History
The chain began with a single store in 1998, founded by Russ and Sherry Meszaros.[1] The chain expanded quickly in the early 2000s, and by 2003 it had grown to 140 stores in Canada and 23 in the United States.[2] The chain's expansion was fueled by a combination of a low franchise fee ($15,000 CAD), and a wide selection of products, including those above $1, which the company claims is part of what makes it a "higher-end concept".[2] By 2004, the chain had grown to 175 stores, becoming the second-largest franchised dollar store in the country, then behind the Ontario-based A Buck or Two.[3] The chain is now considered the largest franchised dollar store in Canada.[4]
References
- "History | Your Dollar Store With More Inc". Retrieved 2019-04-19.
- Frasz, Kip (March 17, 2003). "Dollar store trade booming". National Post. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- Constantineau, Bruce (January 16, 2004). "Value is the watchword at B.C.'s dollar stores". The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- "HOME - Your Dollar Store With More Inc". Your Dollar Store With More. Retrieved March 2, 2020.