Carts Across America, Winter 2010

Terrell Downing's The Key Stop in North Point Mall, Alpharetta, GA

by Starr Cumming

After recently leaving a corporate position, Terrell Downing was on the lookout for a franchise opportunity. He found just the right fit with The Key Stop and opened an RMU at the North Point Mall in Alpharetta, GA.

The Key Stop sells decorative key blanks.

Top-sellers include guitars, Disney characters, Hello Kitty, NFL and Collegiate logos. Keys can also be personalized with a photo. Painted keys range in price from $5.99-$7.99 and the personalized photo keys sell for $14.95. The keys are cut at the RMU in minutes.

Downing says his experience with mall management and The Key Stop team have been great. He plans on opening a few more RMUs in the metro Atlanta market before the beginning of this year's holiday season.