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DaaBIN Store

DaaBIN Store

DaaBIN Store franchises operate unique discount stores selling overstock, damaged items, end-of-lot products, returns, and open-box items at significantly reduced prices, with a diverse mix of SKUs, weekly new shipments, and flash sales. The business model focuses on bin-style retail attracting bargain hunters. Target customers are price-conscious shoppers seeking deals on various goods year-round.

3locations
$162K–$276K
Since 2022
RetailCedar Falls, IADaaBIN Store, Inc.daabinstore.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$35,000
Initial Investment
$161,750 – $276,000
Royalty Rate
5.00%
Brand Fund
1.00%

5% royalty + 1% brand fund (both weekly on net sales). No fixed monthly fees.

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$905,098.39
Median Gross Revenue
$905,098.39
Top Quartile Revenue
$1,165,794.01
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$644,402.76

Data Based On: Data for 2 franchised outlets and 4 company-owned outlets open for the entire period 1/01/2023 – 12/31/2023.

* Calculated average gross revenue from 2 franchised outlets (RL: $1,165,794.01, MC: $644,402.76) for 2023: ($1,165,794.01 + $644,402.76) / 2 = $905,098.39. Median gross revenue is the same as the average for two data points. Revenue top quartile is the highest reported franchise sales, and revenue bottom quartile is the lowest reported franchise sales.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $905,098

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DaaBIN Store Franchise Analysis

Bin-style discount stores like DaaBIN Store thrive on bargain hunters chasing overstock and returns, but this young franchisor's Item 19 disclosure uncovers gross revenue figures that punch above its weight class for a system this small. With franchising barely off the ground since 2022, the financials hint at high-volume potential in a treasure-hunt retail niche. Yet a sharp dip in total locations sparks the big question: is explosive early sales power sustainable, or does contraction signal deeper challenges?

Item 7 lays out the startup costs at $161,750-$276,000, including a $35,000 franchise fee, making it accessible compared to traditional retail but still substantial for bin merchandisers. Ongoing fees from Item 6 hit 5% royalty plus 1% brand fund on weekly net sales—no flat fees ease cash flow early on. Item 19 shines brightest: average and median gross revenue both clock $905,098 across its three franchise units, suggesting strong per-store performance without outliers skewing the data. No net profit figures are provided, but gross sales imply healthy top-line potential if expenses stay lean on closeout inventory.

System health metrics from Item 20 paint a mixed picture: total locations fell from 6 in 2022 to 4 in 2023 (-33% growth), with 8 corporate-owned masking just 3 franchises. Zero terminations or transfers so far is a plus for stability, and 4 projected new units signal franchisor optimism. For investors, $900K+ sales tempt in a low-barrier retail play, but the tiny footprint and shrinkage urge scrutiny—can this bin store scale beyond Iowa roots without diluting the deal-hunting magic? Weigh the revenue allure against expansion risks before committing.

Analysis based on the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How DaaBIN Store Compares

FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
DaaBIN Store
Current
$162K – $276K$35K5.0%3
ACE HARDWARE$604K – $2.0M$5KN/A4,885
DO IT BEST CORP.$853K – $1.6M$9KN/A3,555
WINDOW WORLD, WORLD OF WINDOWS$123K – $363K$45KN/A211
FLEET FEET, FLEET FEET TRIATHLETE$352K – $652K$45K4.0%197
PRETZELMAKER$392K – $573K$25K7.0%129
General Retail Average
14 franchises
$530K – $1.0M$108K5.7%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 14 General Retail franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth


Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2023)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States
1IA
1
2NC
1
3VA
1
4WI
1
5MN
0
6SD
0

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Franchisee Contacts

17 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
5
Transfers
0
Sold to Franchisees
2
Projected New
4

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a DaaBIN Store franchise ranges from $161,750 to $276,000. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.