Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores - Business Opportunity
Quick Summary
Sears is one of the most trusted and preferred brands in retail and has served generations for more than 125 years. Today Sears Hometown Stores is expanding in a market near you. We are looking for owners/entrepreneurs to set up a Sears Hometown store that will serve your community.
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Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores
Business Cost, Fees & Facts for 2026
| Minimum Cash Required | $40,000 | |
| Year Founded | 1993 | |
| # of Existing Units | 980 | |
| Training & Support | Yes | |
| Home Office Location | Hoffman Estates, IL |
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- Overview
Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores - Business Opportunity
- Home appliances: Top 10 appliance brands including Kenmore®
- Lawn and garden equipment
- Tools
- Exercise Equipment
- Mattresses
- 98% are owner operated; with over 900 stores
- Average 6,000 selling square feet
- 60% of sales are home appliances, 23% of sales are lawn and garden
- Initial training in a Certified Training Store
- An in-depth week of training at our Training Store in Dekalb, IL and our Headquarters in Hoffman Estates, IL
- Field Trainer visits to your store prior to and during your Opening
- Continuing training through online curriculum
- Intermediate owner training at our Headquarters 6-12 months after you open
- In- store training with our Field Trainers and Vendor Partners
- Annual Hometown Celebration: training on new products, sharing of best practices, motivational speakers, and an opportunity to connect with other owners and enjoy world class entertainment
- Your store will be assigned a District Sales Manager, who will partner with you to coach you on the skills needed to drive sales and profits for your business.
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