Play N Trade Franchise Inc.
At a Glance
Products & Services: New & used video games
Number of Locations: 173
Total Investment: $134.5K - 255K
Founded: 2001
Began Franchising: 2003
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 133 | 30 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 146 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 174 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 241 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Middle East, Mexico.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $134,500 - $255,000
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $117,000 - $214,500
Liquid Cash Available: $52,000 - $100,000
Operations
31% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters. Available at franchisee's location. Distance learning
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Lease Negotiation
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, National media,
Franchise Ranking History
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