Save-A-Lot provides on-going services including supply chain, distribution, training, retail accounting, advertising and retail consultation.

Licensor’s do not typically collect upfront fees or offer exclusive territory. Once a licensee launches the operation, the relationship with the licensing company is frequently limited to optional purchases of products and / or services, whereas franchisees can typically expect to pay upfront fees and pay royalties on a go-forward basis.

Each licensee is responsible for acquiring real estate as well as contracting the construction of their store. However, Save-A-Lot will provide assistance for site selection and store layout and décor recommendations.

No. However, Save-A-Lot will work closely with the licensee in determining target market availability and identifying future development opportunities.

Many areas of the country are open and available for development. Please see the “Hot Markets” section of the site for more information regarding territory availability or fill out our inquiry form to determine site availability.

We share mapping, competition and demographic data with our licensee. We also provide prototypical construction plans and store design recommendations to each developing licensee. Once you have a potential site on which to develop, you will be required to complete a Site Application package. Once the Development Manager receives the completed site package, it will be reviewed to determine acceptability of the site for a new location. Save-A-Lot will provide recommendations to licensees with building requirements, design and can make recommendations on potential contractors in your area.

As a Save-A-Lot licensee you are expected to purchase your groceries and general merchandise from Save-A-Lot and its affiliates. Any supplies purchased from vendors outside of Save-A-Lot and its affiliates must be preapproved.

Save-A-Lot offers the Operating Principal and up to three employees to attend a 2-week management training program. The management training program is scheduled so that it is completed sufficiently in advance of your store opening. Prior to the opening of your first store, we provide on-site training assistance via a team of Save-A-Lot trainers.

Although we do not finance store development, we do have relationships with lenders who will welcome your call. Save-A-Lot does provide financial incentives to qualified retailers for the development of new Save-A-Lot stores. Please visit current incentives to learn more.

There are no fees associated with the signing of a license agreement. However, each licensee will enter into a supplier agreement where a security deposit of $40,000 to $60,000 is required per store. Security deposits are determined by estimated total weekly statement charges; including inventory purchases by Licensee from Save-A-Lot on open account, together with service fees, transportation and basic charges and payroll amounts, if any, advanced by Save-A-Lot. The deposit amount is subject to change and revaluated periodically at Save-A-Lot’s discretion. Optional services including accounting, training, information systems, freight and distribution will require additional fees.

If you feel that you meet the initial requirements and are eager to becoming a Save-A-Lot licensee, we encourage you to begin your application process using the Application Tab

We encourage prospective licensees to conduct significant due diligence prior to committing to any new business venture. Existing Save-A-Lot licensees are an excellent source for answering questions about operations, marketing, finances, etc. The amount of profit or loss is dependent on a number of factors including the ability of the licensee to manage the business, drive sales volume and control operating costs. Names and phone numbers of existing licensees are available by request.