

Holiday Stationstores
Retail Products and Services
General
Industry
Retail Products and ServicesCategory
Convenience StoreSBA Identifier
S2363Year of Founding
1989Fees
Marketing Fee
1%Royalty Fee
VariesFranchise Fee
$25,000-$25,000Investment Range
$848K-$7.57MLocation units
Total U.S. Locations
531U.S. Franchised Units
121U.S. Corporate Units
410Headquarters (City)
MinneapolisOther
Item 19 - Franchise Financials
NoFinancing Availability
-Started Offering Franchises
1989Issuance of FDD Data
11/22/2021What to know about Holiday Stationstores franchise?
The franchise offered is for the operation of a Holiday Stationstore. Holiday Stationstores sell "Automotive Fuels," including gasoline and other motor vehicle fuels, as well as "Groceries, Food Service Items and Merchandise," including foods, groceries, food service items (hot and cold sandwiches, hot dogs, bratwursts, salads, fruit, bakery), convenience store items and general merchandise.
Holiday Stationstores is based in Minneapolis, MN. Scroll down to learn more!
How much does a Holiday Stationstores franchise cost?
Are you wondering how much is a Holiday Stationstores franchise? Before starting a Holiday Stationstores franchise, it is important to know the franchise fee, working capital and other costs required to start the business.
The minimum investment amount required to open a Holiday Stationstores franchise is $847,600 and can go all the way up to $7,569,000. Keep in mind, you should also allocate additional funds to live off of while the Holiday Stationstores business ramps up. This can take as little as 6 months to over 2 years depending on the franchise opportunity. You should speak to at least 5 Holiday Stationstores franchisees to understand the true cost of opening the franchise and how long it takes to: 1) start a Holiday Stationstores business 2) pass break even 3) hit significant income.
After (and if) you pass the point of earning significant income from your Holiday Stationstores franchise, there may be enough margin to hire a day-to-day manager and work less hours in the business.
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Franchise Data
Year | Start of Year | Units Opened | Units Closed | End of Year |
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2016 | 136 | 15 | 4 | 147 |
2017 | 147 | 2 | 6 | 143 |
2018 | 143 | 1 | 1 | 143 |
2019 | 143 | 2 | 5 | 140 |
2020 | 140 | 6 | 0 | 121 |
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How much does a Holiday Stationstores franchise owner make?
Holiday Stationstores franchise earnings and revenue can vary significantly from one franchisee to another.
The Holiday Stationstores franchise owner profits can be influenced by labor costs, lease rates, hours worked as well as other factors.
Holiday Stationstores unfortunately does not disclose financials on how much Holiday Stationstores franchise owners make. This means they do not disclose sales or earnings for franchisees operating in the U.S.
Every franchisor is required by law to disclose income statements and balance sheets for how the franchisor is performing but not for the franchisee level. Unfortunately, Holiday Stationstores does not make it easy to understand franchisee financial performance. This can be seen as a red flag and it is important to be that much more diligent in your conversations with Holiday Stationstores franchisees. Do note that Holiday Stationstores is not alone as about 40% of franchises do not disclose franchisee financial performance.
At Vetted Biz, we suggest you to speak with 5 to 10 Holiday Stationstores franchisees to understand how much money they are making from their Holiday Stationstores business.
You should also speak to former Holiday Stationstores franchisees to understand why they left the system. Did they sell their Holiday Stationstores at a profit? Were they forced to close their Holiday Stationstores franchise down because it kept losing money?
What is the Holiday Stationstores franchise fee?
Owning a Holiday Stationstores franchise requires Varies royalty fee and 1% marketing fee. These two expenses represent the main ongoing costs you can expect to pay the franchisor throughout the franchise relationship. There may be other ongoing fees disclosed in the Holiday Stationstores Franchise Disclosure Document
Keep in mind, there is also an initial Holiday Stationstores franchise fee of $25,000 that is included in the initial investment amount of $847,600 to $7,569,000. Depending on the franchise agreement you sign, you might have to pay the full franchise fee again if you decide to extend the Holiday Stationstores franchise relationship. Consult with a licensed franchise attorney to understand exactly what you receive for paying the Holiday Stationstores franchise fee of $25,000.
Visit the Holiday Stationstores metrics tab to explore the financials for this business, royalty and marketing fees compare to other Retail Products and Services franchises. You can also compare these fees for 2,000+ franchises currently offered in the U.S.
When was Holiday Stationstores founded?
Holiday Stationstores started offering franchises in 1989. Holiday Stationstores was founded 33 years ago in 1989.
At Vetted Biz, we recommend franchises have 3-5 corporate locations and 5+ years of experience before offering a franchise. There needs to be proof that the business model works and is replicable before offering the franchise to other!
How many Holiday Stationstores locations are in the U.S.?
As of 2021, there were 121 locations across the U.S. There are also 410 corporate locations. Most Retail Products and Services franchises like Holiday Stationstores have more franchised locations than corporate locations.
How many Holiday Stationstores franchises opened over the past few years?
Over the prior 3 years we have data for, Holiday Stationstores has opened 9 outlets throughout the U.S. Visit the Holiday Stationstores metrics tab to explore how the openings compare to other Retail Products and Services franchises.
How many Holiday Stationstores franchises closed over the past few years?
Over the prior 3 years we have data for, Holiday Stationstores has closed 6 outlets throughout the U.S
Visit the Holiday Stationstores metrics tab to explore how the openings compare to other Retail Products and Services franchises.
Is Holiday Stationstores growing? Are they opening more locations than they are closing?
The net unit growth rate for Holiday Stationstores over the past 3 years is -15%. Over the last year we have data for, Holiday Stationstores had a net unit growth rate of -14%.
Without a comparison, this number doesn’t mean much. Compare how the Holiday Stationstores growth rate compares to 2,000+ other franchises and Industry franchises like Holiday Stationstores. More info in the Holiday Stationstores metrics tab.
Is Holiday Stationstores franchise eligible for an SBA Loan?
Holiday Stationstores is eligible for SBA loans including the 7(a) loan. To find out more about the SBA loan program for franchising click here.
Holiday Stationstores franchise was assigned the SBA Franchise ID of S2363 on 01/01/2018. This DOES NOT mean the SBA endorses this franchise. The SBA Franchise Directory will only include business models like Holiday Stationstores that are reviewed and found eligible under SBA’s affiliation rules and other eligibility criteria. Currently, there are over 7,000 franchise opportunities that the SBA has deemed eligible for SBA financing.
Is Holiday Stationstores a franchise in the United States?
According to the SBA, Holiday Stationstores meets the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) definition of a franchise. The FTC Franchise Rule requires franchisors to provide all potential franchisees with a disclosure document (FDD) containing 23 items about the franchise, its officers, and other franchisees. Be sure that Holiday Stationstores provides you with an FDD if you are in discussion to buy a Holiday Stationstores.
What is the Holiday Stationstores Franchise for Sale Rate?
The Holiday Stationstores systemwide health and franchisee satisfaction can be measured by the Holiday Stationstoresfranchise for sale rate. The franchise for sale rate is calculated by the percentage of units transferred to new franchisees and reacquired by franchisor.
Holiday Stationstores franchise for sale rate over the past 3 years is 8%. Over the last year we have data for, Holiday Stationstores had a franchise for sale rate of 37%.
Without a comparison, this number doesn’t mean much. Compare how the Holiday Stationstores franchise for sale rate compares to 2,000+ other franchises and Industry franchises like Holiday Stationstores. More info in the Holiday Stationstores metrics tab.
What is the Holiday Stationstores Franchise Failure Rate?
Holiday Stationstores franchise failures comprise franchise terminations, franchise non-renewals, and franchises that ceased operations for other reasons. The failure rate is one of the most important franchise metrics to consider when investing in a franchise!
Holiday Stationstores failure rate over the past 3 years is 5%. Over the last year we have data for, Holiday Stationstores had a franchise failure rate of 0%.
Without a comparison, this number doesn’t mean much. Compare how the Holiday Stationstores franchise for sale rate compares to 2,000+ other franchises and Industry franchises like Holiday Stationstores. More info in the Holiday Stationstores metrics tab.
How can I find out more details on Holiday Stationstores franchise?
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Investment Midpoint
The average of the low and high range of the investment amounts calculated from the most recently available Franchise Disclosure Document
Holiday Stationstores
$4,208,300
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Royalty Fee
The median royalty fee from the Franchise Disclosure Document
Holiday Stationstores
Varies
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Franchise Fee Midpoint
Payment that the franchisee must pay to the franchise owner in order to start a franchise.
Holiday Stationstores
$25,000
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Item 19 – Financial Performance Representations
Historical financial performance representations
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Franchise Financials
Franchisor company financial information and financial performance representations, if disclosed by the franchisor.
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Franchise Disclosure Document
General
Industry
Retail Products and ServicesCategory
Convenience StoreSBA Identifier
S2363Year of Founding
1989Fees
Marketing Fee
1%Royalty Fee
VariesFranchise Fee
$25,000-$25,000Investment Range
$848K-$7.57MLocation units
Total U.S. Locations
531U.S. Franchised Units
121U.S. Corporate Units
410Headquarters (City)
MinneapolisOther
Item 19 - Franchise Financials
NoFinancing Availability
-Started Offering Franchises
1989Issuance of FDD Data
11/22/2021Detailed Franchise metrics for Holiday Stationstores
Detailed Franchise Metrics are metrics calculated and reviewed by Vetted Biz. You can find the available metrics for Holiday Stationstores below. “N/A" or Not Applicable results mean that there is not enough data available to compute a precise rate or that the result is not mathematically computable. When results are not mathematically computable, you should pay attention to the absolute values (#) instead of the percentage rate itself.
Growth Rate
The percentage change of total franchise units from one year to the next by franchisor.
1 year
3 years
Holiday Stationstores
-14%
-15%
Industry median
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Franchise for Sale Rate
The percentage of units transferred to new franchisees and reacquired by franchisor.
1 year
3 years
Holiday Stationstores
37%
8%
Industry median
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Franchise Disclosure Document
Net Unit Growth (most recent year)
Net Unit Growth (3 years)
Failure Rate
Franchise failures comprise franchise terminations, franchise non-renewals, and franchises that ceased operations for other reasons.
1 year
3 years
Holiday Stationstores
0%
5%
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Business details

Company Name
http://www.holidaystationstores.com/Business email
**********@******.comMailing address
4567 American Boulevard WestState headquarters
MinnesotaOwner Name
Holiday StationstoresPhone
+1 (000) 0********00City
MinneapolisZip code
55437
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