Play n trade

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Play N Trade is a California-based video game store franchise. It is "the fastest-growing video game retailer" in the United States,[1] expecting to have over 100 outlets by the end of 2007 and 1,000 stores by the end of 2008.[2]

Play N Trade stores sell new and used video games and consoles and also accept trade-ins (including of old games). Notable services provided include disk repair, console repair and cleaning, and a pre-purchase trial option, where customers can play any game in the store prior to purchasing it.[3]

As of 2007, Play N Trade has stores in 18 states, Puerto Rico, and Guam:[4]

  • Arizona
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Massachusetts
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • North Carolina
  • South Carolina
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Virginia

In 2007, Play N Trade was ranked Franchise 500 and New Franchise 50 by Entrepreneur Magazine and has been successful in recent years, almost doubling its nationwide stores in 2006.[5][6]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Jim Belanger Named Senior Vice President of Franchise Development for Yakety Yak and Play N Trade", Business Wire, 2007-01-31. Retrieved on 2007-02-11.
  2. ^ About Us. Play N Trade (2007). Retrieved on 2007-02-11.
  3. ^ Cohen, Rachel. "Video gamers get San Lorenzo haunt", InsideBayArea.com, 2007-01-26. Retrieved on 2007-02-11.
  4. ^ Play N' Trade Locations. Play N Trade (2007). Retrieved on 2007-02-11.
  5. ^ Play N Trade Franchise Inc.. Entrepreneur.com (2007). Retrieved on 2007-02-11.
  6. ^ 2007 Top New Franchises Rankings. Entrepreneur.com (2007). Retrieved on 2007-02-11.

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