Grow Rumford, Rumford, Maine 04276

Consider the franchise option It can be easier to get a business started by buying an existing franchise.  Here are a few franchise options with relatively modest start-up costs and fees, and which could fit well into the retail environment in Rumford, Maine.  Goin Postal is offering $2000 off for anyone starting one of their shops in Rumford.  See the details below.

Convenience store/gas station owner seeks new operator

A BRAND NAME convenience store/gas station just west of Rumford on Rt. 2 is offered for lease by its owner, the gasoline and heating oil distributor, CN Brown.The site, a Mobil Station with a Big Apple convenience store, is offered at $2500 a month, with one month's security, on a one to three year lease.The store is open 6 am to 10 pm weekdays and 7 am to 9 pm Sundays.CN Brown says that the gasoline sales average 36,595 gallons per month and sales of non-gas products run over $52,000 per month. The operator would pay insurance, utilities, and all taxes and fees.For more information, see their website at http://www.cnbrown.com

"We would love to be a partner in the rejuvenation of your community.  We would be willing to give a $2000 discount on a franchise fee for anyone who mentions your website and is looking to locate a store in the Rumford area. If you have any other questions feel free to ask." James Hall,General Manager Goin' Postal Franchise Corporation One of the common parts of the retail economy in most communities is the shipping/mailbox store which offers private mailboxes and shipping/packaging help.  There are no full service shipping/packing/mailbox stores in Rumford or the River Valley at present.  Many of the franchises available for this kind of business require a very large investment.  But Goin Postal is one franchise whose fees and costs are in the affordable range for most businesspeople. After we contacted them, they offered a $2000 discount for anyone starting one of their stores in the Rumford area.  Find out more at http://www.goinpostal.com , and mention Grow Rumford to qualify for your discount.

Rumford could use a convenience store on Congress Street, and 7-11 is one of the country's most famous convenience brands.  Compared to some convenience store franchises, it is also relatively less expensive, but the company does require  $90,000 cash on hand before it will talk with a prospective franchisee.  If that's your level of investment, take a look at the details at http://www.7-eleven.com/franchising/franchising.asp    The car rental agency closest to Rumford is many miles away.  With numerous auto repair businesses in town, if for nothing else, people need rental cars while their own vehicles are being worked on.  This company has minimal franchise fees and a business plan that seems suitable for an area where low prices would be welcome.   See the details at http://www.sensiblecarrental.com THERE IS NO STORE DEDICATED TO SHOES IN RUMFORD.  The Athlete's FootŪ is the world's first franchisor of athletic footwear stores and is recognized today as the world leader in athletic footwear franchising.The Athlete's FootŪ brand has proven to be a very flexible concept as demonstrated by the company's presence in large cities and small towns, and in enclosed malls, strip shopping centers and street front locations across six continents. The Athlete's FootŪ real estate consultants may assist franchisees in evaluating their local market to determine which type of venue is best for their market and identifying the target customer base and an accompanying plan of attack tailored to the local customer demographics. A $39,900 fee accompanies the first store agreement. The fee for additional stores is discounted to motivate growth. A personal net worth of over $200,000 is recommended with $75,000 in cash on hand.  The company helps find financing for its franchisees. See the details at http://www.theathletesfoot.com     A CONSPICUOUS GAP in the business community in Rumford is a dry cleaning operation.  Here's a franchise that will get you up and running in exactly that business.   Lapels Dry Cleaning, a Massachusetts-based firm, requires you have $25,000 to $30,000 in cash, so it sounds affordable.  For more details, see their website at http://www.lapelsdrycleaning.com or call them at 1-866-695-2735