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HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES

Holiday Stationstores franchises operate convenience stores that primarily sell automotive fuels including gasoline and other motor vehicle fuels, as well as groceries, food service items such as hot and cold sandwiches, hot dogs, bratwursts, salads, fruit, bakery items, convenience store products, and general merchandise. The business model involves franchisees paying an initial fee and ongoing royalties based on fuel gallons and gross sales, with required purchases from the franchisor or designated suppliers to maintain brand uniformity. They target motorists, commuters, and local consumers seeking quick fuel stops and convenience shopping.

83locations
$3356K–$7743K
RetailMinnetonka, MNAlimentation Couche-Tard Inc.www.holidaystationstores.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$25,000
Initial Investment
$3,356,200 – $7,742,500
Royalty Rate
3.50%
Brand Fund
1.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$150 – $446

Hybrid royalty (greater of $500 or $0.0075/gal fuel + 3.5% non-fuel gross sales) per accounting period + 1% ad fund + $150-$446 sign rental per period

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES Franchise Analysis

Backing one of the largest convenience chains under Alimentation Couche-Tard, Holiday Stationstores beckons with fuel and quick-grab appeal for motorists. Yet with a sparse franchise footprint amid hundreds of corporate outlets and no Item 19 financial disclosures, hidden pressures emerge from termination stats and loan records. What do these signals reveal about scaling in a capital-heavy fuel game—stability or a steep barrier? Unlock to see if the numbers align for your portfolio.

Item 7 in the 2025 FDD pegs initial investment at $3,356,200 to $7,742,500, driven by real estate, underground tanks, and buildouts typical for gas station convenience plays—far above category norms where many hover under $2M. Franchise fee sits at $25,000, but ongoing royalties hybridize unusually: the greater of $500 or $0.0075 per fuel gallon plus 3.5% of non-fuel gross sales, plus 1% ad fund and $150-$446 sign rental per period. No Item 19 means zero official revenue or profit benchmarks, a red flag forcing reliance on anecdotes or benchmarks; peers like Circle K disclose averages around $1.5M-$2M sales but with proven scalability Holiday lacks in franchising.

System maturity shows 83 franchised locations dwarfed by 455 corporate, signaling franchisor control over prime spots—projected 10 new units hints modest expansion, but 14 terminations and 1 non-renewal over the year raise execution risks amid fuel volatility. SBA data logs just 5 loans averaging $1,201,620, low volume implying limited franchisee financing traction versus busier concepts. For deep-pocketed investors eyeing passive fuel income, the parent muscle offers supply chain edge, but sky-high entry and opacity scream caution—better suited to oil pros than retail novices chasing quick convenience wins.

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Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES Compares

Key Insights

  • Higher investment than 100% of Convenience Stores franchises
  • #2 largest franchise system in Convenience Stores
  • One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Convenience Stores
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES
Current
$3.4M – $7.7M$25K3.5%83
APLUS SUNOCO$240K – $727K$15K6.0%246
CIRCLE K (STANDARD)$2.6M – $8.0M$25K3.5%54
STREET CORNER$128K – $596K$30K5.0%24
Convenience Stores Average
4 franchises
$1.6M – $4.3M$24K4.5%–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES franchisees (2017 – 2022)

Total Loans
5
Average Loan
$1,201,620
Total Volume
$6.0M
Default Rate
0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

5 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

86 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee CasesN/A

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryN/A

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
14
Non-Renewals
1
Reacquired
2
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
0
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
10

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES franchise ranges from $3,356,200 to $7,742,500. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 3.5% of gross sales.