About Farm Stores
Farm Stores provides a unique neighborhood market experience. A combination of grocery store, bakery, and restaurant, they serve their customers the freshest products in the most convenient manner: the equivalent of a drive-thru supermarket express lane. They have been around nearly 60 years and are proud to be the first and longest running drive-thru grocery store and neighborhood market.
As a franchisee, you are running a small, easy to manage store that will be the center of your neighborhood. Farm Stores is a drive-thru only neighborhood market that sells staple groceries, breakfast on-the-go, fresh-baked breads and pastries, and afternoon snacks kids of all ages love. It's about making life easier and more pleasant for busy families when they need it NOW, on the way to work, on the way home, or on the way around town. Key Points:
- Simple operation
- Low employee count
- Low liability (customers do not enter store)
- Not a fad, stable concept with a 60 year track record
- Pandemic proof
- Gaining popularity
- Relatively low initial investment for a brick & mortar concept
- New markets available - ground floor opportunity
2015 (10 years)
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$823,732
Franchise Fees
$25,000
6.0%
Gross Sales
1.0%
Gross Sales
Why Farm Stores?
Farm Stores are fast, friendly, neighborhood drive-thru stores that sell groceries, coffee, and fresh-baked breads and pastries. We’re the drive-thru version of the “10 Items or Less” checkout lane of your supermarket, plus the drive-thru version of your favorite coffee shop or convenience store. Our customers love the convenience of driving through on their way to work for coffee and a breakfast sandwich or fresh pastry, and coming by again on the way home for a gallon of milk, eggs, and cereal. Our best products are fresh-baked bread, fresh-squeezed OJ, and milk for home, and coffee on the go. And kids love coming by after school for a shake or smoothie, or a quick snack. GROWING INTO THE FUTURE WITH A LOCALIZED, ADAPTABLE MODEL. As our customers’ needs continue to evolve, Farm Stores will evolve with them.
Our model is built around convenience, quality, and service, not a locked down product that may go out of fashion. In fact, that’s one of the great things about being a Farm Stores franchisee: you have a corporate team working for you to evaluate new products and services to maximize sales and margins. Here are just a few of the advances we’re making to help our franchisees succeed well into the future:
- Loyalty & Rewards Programs
- Digital Marketing Services
- Partnering with national delivery services like Uber Eats and PostMates
- Online Ordering & Mobile Payment
- “Green” Technology and Best Practices
- Fully Integrated Cloud-based POS System
- National Distribution & Purchasing Power
Ideal Candidate
IS FARM STORES RIGHT FOR YOU? What does it mean to be the perfect “fit” for a Farm Stores franchise? A desire to bring good, old-fashioned customer service to your community is a great place to start. Within the Farm Stores family, honesty and integrity are the foundations and the mission. Although franchisees operate their locations independently, we like to think of ourselves as one big team. We bounce ideas off of each other, and share with one another what works well and what works even better. Not only do we treat our franchisees like family, we believe it’s important to treat our employees and our customers the same way. Professional excellence is at the heart of what we do – from the quality products we buy, to the successful marketing strategies we share, to the customer service best practices we employ. Honesty, integrity, and genuine customer service are the first qualifications. Here are some more qualities we look for:
PREVIOUS BUSINESS OR MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE
We’re looking for leaders who have experience running a business or managing people – those who are well-acquainted with the business world.GOOD PEOPLE SKILLS
Farm Stores puts customers first, that’s why we’re recognized for our topnotch customer service. If you’re interested in owning a Farm Stores, you’ve got to love talking to people.
SERVICE OR RETAIL EXPERIENCE
While this is not a requirement, if you’ve worked in a restaurant, bakery, grocery store, or convenience store, you’ve got applicable experience.
AN APTITUDE FOR PROMOTION
We do most of the heavy lifting when it comes to marketing the Farm Stores brand. But, like any small business, your ability to promote your store in your local market will make a big impact on your success.
ABILITY TO FOLLOW A PROVEN SYSTEM
Your willingness to follow a proven system is very important to us and to the success of your business.
YOUR FUNDABILITY FACTOR
This refers to your ability to financially qualify for the Farm Stores franchise opportunity. OUR GOAL IS FOR YOU TO SUCCEED.
$150,000 - $200,000
$150,000
$350,000
