CD Warehouse Franchise

Retailer specializing in buying, selling and trading used compact discs

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Mark Kane began selling compact discs at a Texas flea market in 1992. The $3,000 he made that first weekend inspired Kane to expand his concept into the CD Warehouse retail chain. From that initial flea market booth, the company has opened locations throughout the U.S. as well as in Canada, England, France, Guatemala and Venezuela.

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How much does it cost to open a CD Warehouse Franchise ?

The investment required to open a CD Warehouse Franchise is between $127,100 - $164,300 . There is an initial franchise fee of $20,000 which grants you the license to run a business under the CD Warehouse name.

Individual Franchise Costs

  • Initial Investment:
    $127,100 -
  • Initial Franchise Fee:
    $20,000
  • Royalty Fee:
    4-5%
  • Term of Agreement:
    10 years

Expense In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee No Yes
Startup Costs No Yes
Equipment No Yes
Inventory No Yes
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Ad slicks

CD Warehouse Growth History

When did the first CD Warehouse open? 1992
When did CD Warehouse start Franchising ? 1992

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate
2005 159 3 11 27
2004 0 0 0 0
2003 157 4 13 30
2002 190 7 5 62
2001 218 8 12 65

50% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 4 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (60% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

General business experience Marketing skills


How much does a CD Warehouse Franchise owner make?

How much money you could make as a CD Warehouse Franchise owner depends on a wide variety of factors. As a business owner, your primary goals are to strive for high sales while keeping your oper_ating costs as low as possible while still maintaining quality products and service. The monthly oper_ating costs that you will incur as a CD Warehouse Franchise owner may include royalty fees, rent or mortgage, staffing, products, supplies, utilities, administrative costs and other things. Although your monthly oper_ating costs may vary from month to month, your start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover the majority of your initial oper_ating equipment, signage, and renovations.

Initial Investment
$20,000 - $164,300
Initial Franchise Fee
$20,000
Royalty Fee
4-5%
Term of Agreement
10 years
Latest News
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