HomeGamers vs Bricks & Minifigs Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of HomeGamers vs Bricks & Minifigs including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
HomeGamers Franchise
Bricks & Minifigs Franchise
Investment $250,000 - $550,000$108,500 - $276,400
Franchise Fee N/A$25,000
Royalty Fee -6%
Advertising Fee -$50/mo
Year Founded -2010
Year Franchised -2011
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
HomeGamers Franchise
Bricks & Minifigs Franchise
Experience - Are you a LEGO® enthusiast? Do you have an outstanding work ethic with a passion to succeed? Do you want to “love what you do?” Do you love seeing smiles on customers’ faces? Would you enjoy working with a customer base that ranges from small children to adult collectors? If you answered yes to ANY of these questions, then this franchise opportunity may be for you.

Financing Options
 
HomeGamers Franchise
Bricks & Minifigs Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/Yes
Payroll -/--/Yes

Training & Support
 
HomeGamers Franchise
Bricks & Minifigs Franchise
Training - On-The-Job Training: 24 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours
Support -Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection
Marketing -Franchisee Intranet Platform Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
HomeGamers Franchise
Bricks & Minifigs Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

Company Overviews

About HomeGamers

When you join a franchise system, you own your own business, but you are never on your own. You can count on us to be there to help you with everything: from professional store layout and design, to the ultimate product selection, to start-up and ongoing training we've got you covered! We provide the support you need to open and operate your HomeGamers business: * Complete training at headquarters, plus start-up and ongoing assistance at your location. * Established procedures and standards for running your retail business. * Guidance with securing your location and designing your store. * Unbeatable product knowledge and approved suppliers to ensure you carry the best * selection and most desirable inventory for your customers. * Creative marketing assistance, including already developed fliers, postcards, and other materials, to help build your business right from the start. * Presence on the HomeGamers comprehensive website. * …and much more!

About Bricks & Minifigs

Bricks & Minifigs started as a dream in 2003 when David Ortiz thought there should be a better way to buy, sell, and trade LEGO® items while being a stay-at-home father of twin boys. He knew that if there was a safe place for families to buy, sell and trade LEGO® product that it would be a success. In 2009 he met John Masek, who had spent most of his life working in and running stores for some of the largest names in retail. John had recently started selling LEGO® online, and as it happened the two men stumbled into a bidding war with each other over a large LEGO® collection for sale. Instead of fighting, they decided to begin working together to split the collection. Shortly afterwards they started drafting plans for the future, combining David’s knowledge and John’s retail experience to create what is now Bricks & Minifigs. They opened their first store in 2010. The company began franchising in 2011, and by 2018 had over 41 stores in operation in the US and Canada.


Veteran Incentives   20% off franchise fee

#317 in Franchise 500 for 2021.   Not in Franchise 500 for 2020.