Gateway Newstands

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What to know about Gateway Newstands franchise? Gateway Newstands is a convenience retail franchisor that operates in highly trafficked urban locations. It offers a wide variety of products and services, including food, drinks, magazines, newspapers, lottery tickets, and cigarettes. Gateway Newstands is a subsidiary of Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., the largest convenience store operator in Canada. Gateway Newstands was founded in 1983. The company began as a newsstand operation in Toronto's Union Station. In its early years, Gateway Newstands focused on providing newspapers and magazines to commuters. The company soon expanded its operations to include other types of convenience items, such as snacks and beverages. Gateway Newstands now operates over 500 locations across Canada and United States. Gateway Newstands is based in Woodbridge, N/A. Scroll down to learn more!How much does a Gateway Newstands franchise cost?Are you wondering how much is a Gateway Newstands franchise? Before starting a Gateway Newstands 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 Gateway Newstands franchise is $55,875 and can go all the way up to $501,750. Keep in mind, you should also allocate additional funds to live off of while the Gateway Newstands 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 Gateway Newstands franchisees to understand the true cost of opening the franchise and how long it takes to: 1) start a Gateway Newstands business 2) pass break even 3) hit significant income.After (and if) you pass the point of earning significant income from your Gateway Newstands franchise, there may be enough margin to hire a day-to-day manager and work less hours in the business.