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Gateway Newstands Canada Franchise Opportunity

CAN
Minimum Investment

$75,000

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Established

1983

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Franchise Units

120

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Minimum Investment

$75,000

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Franchise Fee

$25,000

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Total Investment Range

$150,000

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Home Based

No

Description

Gateway Newstands is a well-established Canadian retail brand offering a convenient shopping experience with a focus on newspapers, magazines, snacks, beverages, lottery, and everyday essentials. With a dominant presence in transit hubs, office buildings, shopping centres, and hospitals, Gateway Newstands provides franchisees with high-traffic locations and a strong brand reputation that spans decades.


Background

Founded in 1983, Gateway Newstands is a family-owned company that has grown into one of North America’s most recognizable convenience retail chains. With hundreds of locations across Canada and the U.S., it has built a business model around convenience, consistency, and customer service. The brand’s focus on commuter and high-footfall environments gives franchisees access to a built-in customer base.


Support Training

Gateway Newstands offers comprehensive support and training for new franchisees:

  • Initial Training Program: Covers operations, inventory management, POS systems, customer service, and compliance.

  • Site Selection & Lease Negotiation: Assistance in securing and negotiating premium high-traffic locations.

  • Ongoing Support: Continuous operational guidance, marketing support, and field visits from the franchise team.

  • Inventory & Vendor Support: Access to national supply chain and pre-approved vendor programs.


Ideal Candidate

The ideal Gateway Newstands franchisee:

  • Has strong customer service skills and a passion for retail.

  • Is hands-on and motivated to run daily operations.

  • Has prior business or management experience (retail experience is a plus but not mandatory).

  • Is financially capable and committed to maintaining Gateway’s brand standards.


Financial Detail

  • Franchise Fee: CAD $25,000

  • Minimum Investment: CAD $75,000

  • Total Investment Range: CAD $75,000 – $150,000

  • Franchise Units in Canada: Over 120+ locations

  • Royalty Fee: Typically 5% of gross sales

  • Marketing/Ad Fund: Typically 1–2% of gross sales (varies by location)



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