Play N Trade
Play N Trade is a California-based video game store franchise. It is "the fastest-growing video game retailer" in the United States,[1] expecting to have over 100 outlets by the end of 2007 and 1,000 stores by the end of 2008.[2]
Play N Trade stores sell new and used video games and consoles and also accept trade-ins (including of old games). Notable services provided include disk repair, console repair and cleaning, and a pre-purchase trial option, where customers can play any game in the store prior to purchasing it.[3]
As of June 2007, Play N Trade has stores in 26 U.S. states, Ontario, Puerto Rico, and Guam:[4]
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In 2007, Play N Trade was ranked Franchise 500 and New Franchise 50 by Entrepreneur Magazine and has been successful in recent years, almost doubling its nationwide stores in 2006.[5][6]
References
- ^ "Jim Belanger Named Senior Vice President of Franchise Development for Yakety Yak and Play N Trade". Business Wire. 2007-01-31. Retrieved 2007-02-11.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "About Us". Play N Trade. 2007. Retrieved 2007-02-11.
- ^ Cohen, Rachel (2007-01-26). "Video gamers get San Lorenzo haunt". InsideBayArea.com. Retrieved 2007-02-11.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Play N' Trade Locations". Play N Trade. 2007. Retrieved 2007-02-11.
- ^ "Play N Trade Franchise Inc". Entrepreneur.com. 2007. Retrieved 2007-02-11.
- ^ "2007 Top New Franchises Rankings". Entrepreneur.com. 2007. Retrieved 2007-02-11.