‘We Build It – You Own It’ is our tag line.
The process of store ownership typically requires between eight and twelve weeks. Throughout this period, we will provide you with a comprehensive business plan and guidance on the various tasks essential for a successful store opening. These tasks will be discussed in detail during your initial meeting at our corporate office, located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Location and Design are critical considerations in both business and real estate, as they significantly influence consumer preferences and the overall customer experience in a brick-and-mortar environment. We assess numerous factors to assist you in selecting an optimal site for your store, focusing on elements that contribute to a positive customer experience.
Things we consider for a positive customer experience:
- Can a new potential customer easily find you?
- Is there easy access and parking at your store?
- Can customers easily run other errands from your store?
A ‘Yes’ answer to these questions helps increase a positive customer experience, which is what a store needs to be successful.
Design is the other factor we consider equally important for a successful store. We look at retail consumer purchasing patterns and optimize the layout of your store to achieve the desirable customer experience.
The first step to owning your very own ShipOnSite store starts with your initial contact. We’ll take the time to discuss your interest in owning a ShipOnSite store and provide you with an overview of the steps and process towards store ownership. We’ll then send you additional information in preparation for the second step.
The second step is an initial meeting at our corporate location in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. During this meeting, we’ll go over the details and process regarding store ownership.
The Roadmap to Store Ownership Includes:
1. Business Plan:
We provide you with a business plan for your store.
2. Purchase Price:
We’ll review what’s included in your store purchase price and provide you with information on other startup costs that are non-related to the purchase price of your store. We’ll also discuss the payment schedule of your store purchase.
3. Tour:
You’ll receive a tour of the existing store location to show you what would be included in your Store Package.
4. Store Visits:
We’ll recommend and schedule a visit to approximately three ShipOnSite locations, so that you can see different store layouts and sizes.
We’ll discuss the following in further detail.
- Timeline of your store opening.
- Review your store project schedule and store owner’s checklist.
- Selecting a retail space that would be optimal for a ShipOnSite store.
6. Store Design:
Once a site is selected, we’ll create a store floor plan, which includes a virtual walkthrough of the store.
7. Training:
We have a one-week training program that can be attended by up to four people at our ShipOnSite Myrtle Beach store. This training takes place two weeks before your actual store opening. Here you will be trained in the operations of your business including hands-on training in real time with the ShipOnSite Myrtle Beach customers.
8. Opening Day:
A crew from ShipOnSite will come to your location for one week to completely set up your store with signage, furniture, supplies, and all necessary equipment (down to your staplers). We will also be with you on opening day. After that, we remain available to you for the first 90 days of your opening for on-going training and support.
Recent Store Layout Examples:
Click below to view one of our virtual walkthroughs:
