Gateway Newstands

- Ownership Requirement
- Full-time
- Business Type
- Franchise
Your Trusted Franchisor for Urban Convenience
Join a community-focused convenience retail brand with over 120 locations across Canada in high-traffic urban areas.

Brand overview
Gateway Market has been creating successful franchise partnerships since 1994. With over 120 locations across Canada, the brand serves customers in office towers, shopping malls, university campuses, condominium buildings, and lively urban neighborhoods. Gateway delivers quality products, great customer service, and a convenient shopping experience that keeps communities coming back.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose Gateway Newstands
Gateway Market brings 30+ years of established franchise success with excellent real estate locations in high-traffic urban areas. Franchisees benefit from an affordable investment with flexibility in inventory, purchasing, and pricing. The Gateway management team offers 60+ years of combined knowledge, backed by comprehensive training and ongoing expert guidance in franchise management and retail operations. Each store features custom design that maximizes space, functionality, and customer shopping flow. Strategic marketing and merchandising initiatives are driven through strong vendor partnerships, and the brand maintains excellent relationships with both vendors and landlords.
Investment Requirements
Total investment
$55,875–$501,750
Cash Required
$75,000
Net worth
$200,000
Franchise fee
$15,000
Royalty fee
Typically, your monthly franchise fee is 3.5% of Gross Sales and 10% of Commissions.
Total units
116
Financing available
Tobmar may finance up to 50% of the initial franchise fee under certain circumstances.
Real estate required
Yes
Training & support
Gateway Market provides comprehensive training along with ongoing expert guidance and support, equipping franchisees with the knowledge and tools to unlock their store's full potential. From day one, owners receive hands-on instruction in retail operations, franchise management, and merchandising strategies designed to drive store performance.
Ideal candidate
Gateway Market is suited for local owner-operators and community-focused entrepreneurs looking to build a successful convenience retail business in urban markets. Ideal candidates value customer service, want to be active in their store operations, and are passionate about serving their local community.
Gateway Market offers a proven path into Canada's convenience retail sector with decades of franchise success and a support system built around your growth. If you are ready to explore ownership in a high-traffic urban location, reach out to the Gateway team to learn more about available opportunities and next steps.
