Remote Control Hobbies vs Game X Change Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Remote Control Hobbies vs Game X Change including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Remote Control Hobbies Franchise
Game X Change Franchise
Investment $98,500 - $250,000$150,000 - $200,000
Franchise Fee $15,000N/A
Royalty Fee 2.5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20031992
Year Franchised 20041994
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Remote Control Hobbies Franchise
Game X Change Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Remote Control Hobbies Franchise
Game X Change Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory Yes/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Remote Control Hobbies Franchise
Game X Change Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Remote Control Hobbies Franchise
Game X Change Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Remote Control Hobbies

NO LONGER FRANCHISING

About Game X Change

GAME X CHANGE is one of the longest running video game operations in the U.S. Our stores meet the expectations of today's value-conscious consumers to provide a unique, upscale opportunity to buy, sell and trade their Video Games, Movies, Skate Equipment and Small Electronics. We offer the customer a diverse product mix of new and used games, movies, hard skate goods and accessories from the venerable Nintendo and Atari to the latest cutting edge machines such as the Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and Sony Playstation 3 in a customer friendly atmosphere. We are dedicated to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate your franchise store. Our comprehensive selection of preferred vendors help make the Game X Change family member uniquely well supported. We strive to provide you unrivaled franchise support. We work hand in hand with you throughout the process to:

  •  select and secure your location
  •  assist in lease negotiations
  •  design your store layout
  •  set your initial inventory and fixtures
  •  train you to operate your store
  •  attend your grand opening
  •  provide follow-up assistance and coaching 
  • Our gaming specific easy-to-use state of the art Point of Sale software, comprehensive training program, and ongoing coaching and support allow you to launch and operate your business with confidence. Whether it's one store or multiple stores throughout a territory, we have proven operational models. Take the first step toward owning your video game franchise by contacting us.