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Not only is it illegal for Dollar General and similar chains to open additional stores in Wallowa County, but a recent town-wide prohibition on formula businesses has effectively forced the closure of all current outlets.
Just to give you an idea, here’s the most recent Dollar General shop location count from ScrapeHero.com: As of June 4, 2024, the United States is home to 19,981 Dollar General establishments.
With 1,851 stores—equivalent to over 9 percent of all Dollar General sites in the US—Texas ranks first among US states and territories for the number of Dollar General locations.
In the past six months alone, this company’s nationwide expansion has seen the opening of more than 500 new outlets.
General Dollar, 2024
Wallowa County has a comprehensive formula business prohibition, as reported on June 24th by SupermarketNews.
An example of a formula business would be a storefront that follows strict guidelines for things like outside color schemes, signage, and architectural design, according to the research.
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Certain kinds of businesses, including petrol stations and banks, are exempt. Chain retailers and eateries are the objectives of the prohibition.
Reportedly, the measure’s passage was prompted by the considerable community outcry over the expansion of dollar stores in Wallowa County and Eastern Oregon.
Speaking for the town, Joseph Mayor Lisa Collier expressed the city’s desire for locally owned and smaller companies to take center stage.
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