Description:
You love video games and want to turn your passion into a successful retail business. We invite you to discover why our video games franchise could be just the business opportunity you've been looking for!
Opportunities:
Franchises for new store owners and licenses for existing video store owners available througout Canada.
Business Type:
Franchise.
Minimum Investment:
$135,000.
Training Provided:
Yes.
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Game On is the video game store model of the future
You want to own your own business and be in control of your future. You love video games and want to turn your passion into a successful retail business. We invite you to discover why a Game On Video Games retail franchise could be just the business opportunity you've been looking for. Game On Video Games is the only Canadian video game retail franchisor.
Why video games?
- Video games are the fastest growing segment of the entertainment retail industry.
- Annual sales in Canada were up 56% in 2007, and Canadian industry sales surpassed $1.5 billion.
- Video and computer game enthusiasts are spending an average of $700 a year on game software. Seventy-five percent of heads of households and 84% of teens play video and computer games.
Game On's unique retail presentation
Game On models itself on record stores of the past. Our stores sell all formats of video games and consoles, including retro, divided into dedicated game sections by category. Customers benefit from a higher value for trade-ins, a Game On client bonus card and optional weekly email blasts. Our store owners hire employees who are themselves passionate gamers and contribute to our reputation for being interested, helpful and knowledgeable with our customers. Stores have a retreat area for parents to relax in while younger customers try out games on our interactive game stations. Our daily goal is to gain customer trust by providing great service, low prices, large selection, and a positive, interactive retail experience. Other key features that set us apart are:
- $5 game rentals and unlimited monthly rental program.
- Professional disc cleaning service.
- Birthday parties and team windups.
- Game Off tournaments.
- Spin-the-Wheel Saturdays.
- Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh trading cards.
- Combine & save sales programs.
- Bulk trade bonuses.
- High school rep program.
Outstanding support for our franchisees
We are committed to finding franchise partners who share our vision. We believe our franchisees should have complete operational support to achieve a profitable video game store, while maintaining the core retail values inherent in our brand - fair pricing, great customer service and a passion for video gaming, all within a community-minded, interactive retail environment. We provide full training and daily on-going support. Our POS system allows us to remain competitive in both new and pre-played pricing of games.
We are currently offering franchises for new Game On Video Games stores in all areas of Canada.
We are also interested in hearing from existing video store owners in Canada who want to expand into the gaming market and provide a one-stop-shop for their customers. The large video rental chains are increasingly offering video game sales and rentals. Now you can too, with a Game On license that will give you immediate access to reliable retail and trade-in values of pre-played video games, accessories and consoles. Our database has over 10,000 titles.


