Save A Lot Supermarket Investment Costs

The cost to open a small grocery store with Save A Lot covers virtually everything it takes to get started. The exact amount you’ll spend will vary depending on factors like the size of your store, the lease agreement you sign, your store’s location, and so forth.

Here’s a sneak peek at some key costs associated with the Save A Lot supermarket investment.

How Much Capital Does it Take to Open a Save A Lot?

We’re looking for licensees with a net worth of around $1 million and liquid assets totaling $300K. We’ve found that the investment to open a grocery store is easier to manage with this level of capital to leverage. (We are willing to work with outside financing.)

We welcome licensees who have formed business partnerships to help share the initial investment costs. We also encourage licensees to seek out third-party financing such as SBA loans.

What Does My Initial Investment Cover?

Your initial investment goes towards preparing your location to operate as a Save A Lot grocery store. Some of these costs include:

Our team supports you every step of the way, ensuring that you build out a store that's ready to operate efficiently.

What About the Fees?

We’ve worked to develop a model that eliminates unnecessary fees, freeing you up to spend more resources on growing your business.

We do offer a number of services, such as:

We’ve developed highly effective systems that have shown themselves to be cost effective. Licensees can choose to take advantage of these services.

Contact us directly for more details on Save A Lot’s fees.

What Resources Will I Enjoy as a Licensee?

Too many to list here! Whether you have grocery industry experience or are looking to break into the business for the first time, Save A Lot has built up a highly efficient system.

In-house distribution to keep inventory costs low for you and your customers
Streamlined ordering so you can keep your shelves stocked with the products your neighborhood loves
Marketing support to help you build a strong reputation in your community
Store development, including comprehensive market and site analytics
Merchandising support, including assortment and store layout optimization
Comprehensive initial and ongoing training on our business model to help you start your business on the right track

Check out our Ongoing Support page for more details.