Game X Change vs Bricks & Minifigs Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Game X Change Franchise
Bricks & Minifigs Franchise
Investment $150,000 - $200,000$108,500 - $276,400
Franchise Fee N/A$25,000
Royalty Fee -6%
Advertising Fee -$50/mo
Year Founded 19922010
Year Franchised 19942011
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Game X Change 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 X Change 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 X Change 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 X Change Franchise
Bricks & Minifigs Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

Company Overviews

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.

    • 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.