As of May 2009, Family Dollar Stores operated a chain of more than 6,650 general merchandise discount stores across 44 states. The firm provides low-income consumers a variety of apparel, food, cleaning supplies, beauty and health aides, toys, pet products, and seasonal goods, with prices that generally range from under $1 to $10. Stores are often situated in convenient neighborhood locations with an average size of around 8,500 square feet.
