Business Description

HomeGamers is a one-of-a-kind, mall based, franchise opportunity that cashes in on two growing industries. These hot industries are home entertainment products and licensed sports products. The products that you will sell include billiard tables and supplies, poker tables, juke boxes, casino games, slot machines, pinball and arcade games, neon signs, home theater furniture, thousands of licensed sports products, and much more! Who said work isn't fun? Please go to www.homegamers.net to see what we mean.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  2006

Franchising Since:  2008

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	0	0%
Company-Owned Units:	1	100%
Total Operating Units:	1	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 1 100% In 0 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 1 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density

Units

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$0
Cash Investment:	$50K
Total Investment:	$250-550K
Average Total Investment:	$400K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 3 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 6000

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	3
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers
Additional Services:	Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. Corporate Headquarters; Westminster, MD	2 weeks
2. On-Site Training	1 week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 4 U.S.: Yes, All Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from HomeGamers.