Game On Video games vs Bricks & Minifigs Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Game On Video games Franchise
Bricks & Minifigs Franchise
Investment $13,000 - $25,000$108,500 - $276,400
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 4%6%
Advertising Fee -$50/mo
Year Founded 20052010
Year Franchised 20082011
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Game On Video games 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
 
Game On Video games 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
 
Game On Video games 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
 
Game On Video games Franchise
Bricks & Minifigs Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

Company Overviews

About Game On Video games

Game On Video games is a retail operation that sells new and pre-played video games, consoles, and accessories. Video games are the fastest growing segment of the entertainment industry in Canada. Game On offers competitive pricing, great trade values and multiple interactive game stations. We return to community-minded retail where customers are known by name. Game On is the only Canadian video game retail franchisor. You want to own your own business and be in control of your future. You love video games and want to run a successful and passionate retail store. We invite you to discover why Game On Video Games could be just the franchise opportunity you have been looking for.

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.