Gamer Doc Franchise News

First Texas Gamer Doc Will Be in Katy February 08, 2011 // Franchising.com // NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Gamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced that the first Gamer Doc store in Texas will be located in Katy, at 931 Mason Road. Franchise owner Leo Bernard plans to open in mid-March.

"We are very excited to be starting out 2011 with the expansion of Gamer Doc into Texas," said Jim Belanger, president of Gamer Doc. "Leo is a great addition to our team, and we look forward to working with him as we bring the innovative Gamer Doc experience to all of the video game fans in the area."

Gamer Doc features Xbox® 360, PlayStation® and Wii® Gamer Centers, making it easy to find games, consoles and accessories for each platform...

Tulsa-Area Town of Bristow Will Be Location of First Store in the State December 07, 2010 // Franchising.com // NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Gamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced that franchisee Derek Tackett plans to open his store at 117 W. Fifth Street in Bristow, Oklahoma, later this month.

"This is our first store in Oklahoma, and I am very excited to be working with Derek as we introduce Gamer Doc to the many video game fans in Bristow and the entire Tulsa area," said Jim Belanger, president of Gamer Doc.

Gamer Doc features Xbox® 360, PlayStation® and Wii® Gamer Centers, making it easy to find games, consoles and accessories for each platform...

Los Angeles-Area Store Continues to Enjoy Steady Growth and Strong Customer Loyalty LOS ANGELES, Nov. 4, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Gamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, announces that its first U.S. store, located at 5971 N. Figueroa Street in Highland Park, California is celebrating its second anniversary. Jason Renfro is the owner of the Los Angeles-area Gamer Doc, and says that he has enjoyed "two years of steady growth and even stronger customer loyalty."

Renfro continues to grow his customer base by providing a wide range of options and services, from buying, selling, renting and trading new and used games, to repairing consoles and discs, to holding tournaments and renting out the Pro Player room, which features wall-mounted, HD flat-panel monitors optimized for gaming...

Los Angeles-Area Store Continues to Enjoy Steady Growth and Strong Customer Loyalty November 04, 2010 // Franchising.com // LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 4, 2010 – Gamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, announces that its first U.S. store, located at 5971 N. Figueroa Street in Highland Park, California is celebrating its second anniversary. Jason Renfro is the owner of the Los Angeles-area Gamer Doc, and says that he has enjoyed "two years of steady growth and even stronger customer loyalty."

Renfro continues to grow his customer base by providing a wide range of options and services, from buying, selling, renting and trading new and used games, to repairing consoles and discs, to holding tournaments and renting out the Pro Player room, which features wall-mounted, HD flat-panel monitors optimized for gaming...

Popular with Gamers of All Ages October 13, 2010 // Franchising.com // GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Gamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, announces the one-year anniversary of its first store in Michigan. The store has built a loyal customer base that includes gamers of all ages.

"The Pro Player room is very popular, because there is nothing else like it in the area," store owner David Schroeter said. "It's 1,100 square feet, and features nine wall-mounted, HD monitors for play on Xbox®, PlayStation® and Wii® consoles, as well as PC and online games. The Pro Player room can be rented out for birthday parties and other special occasions, or for just a couple of hours after school or work...

Huntsville Store Offers Family Friendly Environment and "Pro Player" Room September 01, 2010 // Franchising.com // Huntsville, Ala. – Gamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced the opening of its first Alabama store. The Huntsville Gamer Doc offers a family friendly environment and a "Pro Player" room. The Pro Player room features 10 wall-mounted, HD flat-panel monitors optimized for gaming, and can accommodate up to 20 players for Xbox 360®, PlayStation 3®, Wii®, PC, or online games.

"Video and computer games are an increasingly popular form of entertainment, according to the Entertainment Software Association, with 67 percent of American households playing, and 48 percent of parents saying they play with their children at least once a week," said store owner Tom Wang...

Cherry Hill Store Features 'Pro Player' Room With 10 HD Screens CHERRY HILL, N.J. /PRNewswire/ -- Gamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced the opening of its first store in New Jersey, located in Cherry Hill. The store's "Pro Player" room features 10 wall-mounted, HD flat-panel monitors optimized for gaming, and can accommodate up to 20 players for Xbox 360®, PlayStation 3®, Wii®, PC, or online games.

"Gamers are really going to enjoy the Pro Player room, because there is nothing else like it in this area," store manager Lawrence Theckston said. "We are very pleased to bring a new and exciting experience to the gaming community, and look forward to hosting tournaments, birthday parties and other events...

Huntsville Will Be Location of First Store in the State June 10, 2010 // Franchising.com // NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Gamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced that franchisee Tom Wang has signed the lease for his store at 4925 University Drive, Suite 166, in Huntsville, Alabama.

"The Gamer Doc in Alabama will be our second store in the Southeast, and we are very pleased to be expanding our presence in that part of the country," said Jim Belanger, president of Gamer Doc. "We have sold 20 stores in the two years since the company was started, and the Huntsville store continues our momentum and strategy of steady, successful growth."

The Huntsville Gamer Doc is expected to open at the end of July or early August...

Gamer Doc Coming to City of Cherry Hill April 13, 2010 // Franchising.com // NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Gamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced the sale of its first store in New Jersey. Rylan Entertainment, LLC is the new owner, which plans to open the store in Cherry Hill at 843 Cooper Landing early this summer.

"We are pleased to welcome Rylan Entertainment to the Gamer Doc team, because they have some very exciting plans for New Jersey," said Jim Belanger, president of Gamer Doc. "The Cherry Hill store is just the beginning. Over the next two to three years, they will be expanding the Gamer Doc footprint north out of Cherry Hill, opening four or five additional stores...

Cliff Brown and Nestor Alvarez Join the Gamer Doc Team March 23, 2010 // Franchising.com // NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Gamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced the addition of two new Area Developers for Virginia. Cliff Brown and Nestor Alvarez will work together to develop the southern and central areas of Virginia, which include the cities of Charlottesville, Richmond, and Virginia Beach.

"We are pleased to welcome Cliff and Nestor to the Gamer Doc team, and there are some very exciting growth opportunities in their area," said Jim Belanger, president of Gamer Doc. "They have a deep understanding of the video game industry and what Gamer Doc is bringing to the market...

Superior Customer Service, Popular Rental Program and Excellent Repairs Are Keys to Success March 09, 2010 // Franchising.com // Bear, Del. – Gamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, announces the one-year anniversary of its first store in Delaware, located at 1132 Pulaski Highway in Bear. Store owner and manager Steve Brehm says that Gamer Doc's success is based on superior customer service, the popular game rental program and excellent repair service.

"Gamer Doc has become the destination of choice for gamers in the area because each customer gets individual attention, and they respond very positively to that," Brehm said. "Our game rental program has really taken off, and is what we are best known for...

Franchises to Open Soon in Huntsville, Alabama and Katy, Texas NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Gamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced the sale of its first stores in two new states. Gamer Doc franchises will open soon in Huntsville, Alabama and Katy, Texas.

"We are starting out 2010 strong, with our expansion into two new states, and we look forward to extending the Gamer Doc footprint across the U.S. throughout the year," said Jim Belanger, president of Gamer Doc. "We have sold 20 stores in the two years since the company was started, and these new stores continue our steady momentum and strategy of stable, successful growth."

Tom Wang is the owner of the first Gamer Doc franchise in Huntsville, and expects to open his store in early March...

Gamer Doc Has Found Successful Niche in Video Game Industry January 04, 2010 // Franchising.com // NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Gamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, finishes the year upbeat, and is looking forward to continuing its winning ways in 2010.

"Gamer Doc has found a successful niche, and our franchisees recognize that video games are still a bright spot in retail," said Jim Belanger, president and CEO of Gamer Doc. "Cash-conscious consumers are spending money on game rentals, used games and console repairs, and Gamer Doc is the only video game retailer that offers all of those services."

Gamer Doc stores feature "Gamer Centers" for Xbox 360®, PlayStation® 3 and Wii®, making it easy for customers to find games, consoles and accessories for each platform...

December 21, 2009 // Franchising.com // Kim and Jim Hamilton, owners of the Raleigh Gamer Doc video games store at 10251 Little Brier Creek Lane, hosted a PTA Family Night on November 18th for Brier Creek Elementary School parents, teachers and students. Activities included playing educational and family-friendly games, as well as the presentation of a Wii console to principal Sandy Chambers for the students' participation in the "Read for a Wii" contest.

The Hamiltons believe that video games can enrich students' critical reading and math skills, and improve test scores. They have a designated Educational Games section in their store, offering free play time incentives for good grades.

Kim Hamilton, a 20-year educator, says that the "introduction of these programs has been met with great enthusiasm by the children, which makes us feel that we are doing something worthwhile for the community...

Entertainment Software Association Survey Says Video Games Top Holiday Gift Lists November 18, 2009 // Franchising.com // NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Gamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, is helping to fill every video gamer's wish list. According to a recent poll conducted by KRC research on behalf of the ESA (Entertainment Software Association), 42% of American adults plan to give or hope to receive a computer or video game this holiday season, so Gamer Doc has put together a list of the hottest games and accessories that will be sure to make the holidays memorable.

"Video games remain the most popular form of entertainment for consumers of all ages, because they offer the best value for the dollar, and are a great way for families to spend time together," said Jim Belanger, president of Gamer Doc...

Store Offers Educational Games, Incentives for Good Grades, And "Read for a Wii" Contest November 03, 2009 // Franchising.com // RALEIGH, N.C., – Gamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, has launched several initiatives with Brier Creek Elementary School, designed to make learning fun. Owners Jim and Kim Hamilton have a designated Educational Games section in their store, are offering free play time incentives for good grades, and are conducting a "Read for a Wii" contest.

Kim, an educator for 20 years, said that she and her husband, Jim, created these programs because "we believe that through the use of entertaining educational video games, students can enrich critical reading and math skills, and improve test scores...

"Awesome" is How Customers Describe the Highland Park, California Store October 13, 2009 // Franchising.com // LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Gamer Doc™, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, announces the one-year anniversary of its first store in the U.S. Jason Renfro is the owner of the Gamer Doc at 5917 N. Figueroa Street, in Highland Park, California, where his customers all use one word to describe the store: "awesome."

"It's been an incredible year, and I want to thank everyone in the community for their loyalty and support," Renfro said. "My business has grown steadily over the past year, because we offer what no other video game store offers. Our customers can buy, rent, sell, trade-in and pre-order games, drop off consoles or discs for repairs, compete in tournaments, play games before they buy them, and can rent our 'Pro Player' room for private parties or a few hours of game play...

Grand Rapids Is Home of First Michigan Store September 29, 2009 // Franchising.com // GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Gamer Doc™, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced the opening of its first store in Michigan, located in Grand Rapids at 5161 Northland Drive, NE. David Schroeter is the store owner.

"We are very pleased to have the opportunity to work with David and bring the Gamer Doc experience to Grand Rapids," said Jim Belanger, president of Gamer Doc. "This is our first store in the Midwest, and we look forward to continuing to expand our footprint in Michigan and throughout the region."

"Gamer Doc is so much more than just a video game store and I couldn't wait to be part of it," Schroeter said...

Gamer Doc Franchise Now Open in Raleigh, North Carolina; Coming Soon to New Jersey and Michigan September 03, 2009 // Franchising.com // NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Gamer Doc™, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, is going strong in 2009. The first Gamer Doc store in Raleigh, North Carolina recently opened for business, and franchises have been sold in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and Grand Rapids, Michigan, which are scheduled to open later this fall.

"The Raleigh and Cherry Hill stores further extend our footprint on the East Coast, and the Grand Rapids store will be our first in the Midwest, which is very exciting," said Jim Belanger, president of Gamer Doc. "Despite the tough economy, our franchisees recognize that the video game industry is a bright spot in retail...

Winning Teams from Bear, Burlington, Highland Park, Miami and Springfield Stores Will Compete on May 30 for the $4,000 USD Cash Grand Prize May 27, 2009 // Franchising.com // Newport Beach, Calif., – Gamer Doc™, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced the store winners of the Open Class International Halo® 3 Tournament. The five winning teams will face off in a double-elimination tournament on Saturday, May 30 at Noon ET for the grand prize of $4,000 USD. A $1,000 USD cash prize will be awarded to the second place team, and the third place team will win $500 USD.

The winning teams are: The BK's from Bear, Delaware; The Burlington Braves from Burlington, Ontario; Team Relentless from Highland Park, California; The Hurricanes from Miami, Florida; and The Sloppy Joes from Springfield, Pennsylvania...