Overview
We Built This Company on Rock and Roll
We’d hate to give any more airtime to Starship’s Built This City, the song VH1 labeled the worst rock and roll song ever, but We Built This Company on Rock and Roll.
In the beginning, over 30 years ago, it was all about the music…in a time when Jefferson Airplane ruled the airwaves; just two brothers selling records out of the back of a van. And so The Exchange was born in Cleveland, Ohio - now home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
What began as a love for music and a means to keep a roof over our heads has transformed to an even bigger roof provided by all forms of entertainment. We have seen our company grow every year since the days of our first mobile store, albeit the back of a conversion van, to over 20 locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania and new franchises opening soon in Toledo and Chicago. Given our humble beginning, we're also very proud of our many local opinion awards, including Best Record Store, Best Indie Record Store, Best Place to Buy Used Video Games and Best Place to Buy Used CDs. Guess you could say, "we're all grown up."
The Exchange philosophy has always been to give our customers the best selection at great prices. We now sell both new and used music, movies, games, electronics and accessories - truly making us "A Great Deal of Entertainment!”
It was our love for business, not music, music, that drove us to launch The Exchange Franchise System in 2006 to allow entrepreneurs, small business owners, and entertainment lovers to have the opportunity to build their own company.
We’d hate to give any more airtime to Starship’s Built This City, the song VH1 labeled the worst rock and roll song ever, but We Built This Company on Rock and Roll.
In the beginning, over 30 years ago, it was all about the music…in a time when Jefferson Airplane ruled the airwaves; just two brothers selling records out of the back of a van. And so The Exchange was born in Cleveland, Ohio - now home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
What began as a love for music and a means to keep a roof over our heads has transformed to an even bigger roof provided by all forms of entertainment. We have seen our company grow every year since the days of our first mobile store, albeit the back of a conversion van, to over 20 locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania and new franchises opening soon in Toledo and Chicago. Given our humble beginning, we're also very proud of our many local opinion awards, including Best Record Store, Best Indie Record Store, Best Place to Buy Used Video Games and Best Place to Buy Used CDs. Guess you could say, "we're all grown up."
The Exchange philosophy has always been to give our customers the best selection at great prices. We now sell both new and used music, movies, games, electronics and accessories - truly making us "A Great Deal of Entertainment!”
It was our love for business, not music, music, that drove us to launch The Exchange Franchise System in 2006 to allow entrepreneurs, small business owners, and entertainment lovers to have the opportunity to build their own company.
Products & Services
Shopping at The Exchange is easy and fun. You can buy, sell or trade any combination of new and used movies, music, games, accessories and more. Bring in your old movies and music and get new titles or other used titles. Exchange your used games for that brand new game you’ve been waiting to be released. Here’s how it works:
For the best value, trade frequently and “Exchange” your old stuff for new stuff at the higher trade value. You can take home movies and games and bring them back whenever you want for a trade value up to 75% of what you paid.
It’s better than the video store or and better than home delivery – because it’s more convenient for you and we have everything you want under one roof – new and used – movies, music, games and more. A Great Deal of Entertainment!
- Buy
- Any new or used music, movie, game, or accessory. Purchase new releases or any of our used product that’s guaranteed to be in good working condition.
- Sell
- Your music, movies, games or accessories for instant cash.
- Trade
- "Exchange” your used entertainment properties for even more value in store credit towards brand new games, music, videos or accessories or all of our guaranteed pre-owned titles.
- You can also receive trade credit in the form of a trade credit card.
For the best value, trade frequently and “Exchange” your old stuff for new stuff at the higher trade value. You can take home movies and games and bring them back whenever you want for a trade value up to 75% of what you paid.
It’s better than the video store or and better than home delivery – because it’s more convenient for you and we have everything you want under one roof – new and used – movies, music, games and more. A Great Deal of Entertainment!
Training & Support
The Exchange franchise system is comprehensive – so comprehensive that you can own and operate your own Exchange franchise by utilizing our vast entertainment knowledge and retail experience. Our franchise system has been developed and refined for over 30 years, and offers franchisees all the necessary elements.
Franchise Site Selection
Using innovative location mapping technology combined with demographic knowledge, we are able to determine the most promising location for your franchise.
Franchise Floor Planning
Our franchise system assists with planning the layout and organization of your store, along with helping you purchase or lease your store cases and fixtures.
Franchise Training
We offer a two-week, intensive training seminar at our location in Cleveland, Ohio. This seminar, along with our extranet training package, provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to own and operate your location. As part of your training experience, you will also visit The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
Franchise Grand Opening Support
In developing our franchise system, we have developed a grand opening checklist to ensure that you will have everything you need on opening day and beyond. Corporate on-site support is also available.
Ongoing Franchise Support
Through our franchisee extranet, we provide updated resources including our operation manual, Exchangeware POS system updates and training materials. Through our extranet, we are also able to provide a unique communication method for support and online seminars.
Franchise POS System
In addition to sales transactions and inventory management, Exchangeware, our proprietary POS system, calculates the market value of consumer goods to take the guesswork out of your buy-sell-trade transactions.
Marketable Inventory and Support
You can feel comfortable getting into a line of business that provides you with a safety net of marketable inventory. Our inventory support system ensures that you will be equipped with the new and used inventory that your customers demand. When you open your doors, you will be opening with select inventory to help optimize your location We offer inventory lease options to qualified candidates.
Franchise Site Selection
Using innovative location mapping technology combined with demographic knowledge, we are able to determine the most promising location for your franchise.
Franchise Floor Planning
Our franchise system assists with planning the layout and organization of your store, along with helping you purchase or lease your store cases and fixtures.
Franchise Training
We offer a two-week, intensive training seminar at our location in Cleveland, Ohio. This seminar, along with our extranet training package, provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to own and operate your location. As part of your training experience, you will also visit The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
Franchise Grand Opening Support
In developing our franchise system, we have developed a grand opening checklist to ensure that you will have everything you need on opening day and beyond. Corporate on-site support is also available.
Ongoing Franchise Support
Through our franchisee extranet, we provide updated resources including our operation manual, Exchangeware POS system updates and training materials. Through our extranet, we are also able to provide a unique communication method for support and online seminars.
Franchise POS System
In addition to sales transactions and inventory management, Exchangeware, our proprietary POS system, calculates the market value of consumer goods to take the guesswork out of your buy-sell-trade transactions.
Marketable Inventory and Support
You can feel comfortable getting into a line of business that provides you with a safety net of marketable inventory. Our inventory support system ensures that you will be equipped with the new and used inventory that your customers demand. When you open your doors, you will be opening with select inventory to help optimize your location We offer inventory lease options to qualified candidates.
Why The Exchange?
For over 30 years, The Exchange® retail concept has been a consistent performer. The Exchange Franchise System has been developed by experts in the retail entertainment industry. If you are looking for the best franchise opportunity, you’ve come to the right place. A franchise with The Exchange offers many advantages:
We have everything you need to get started with the best franchise opportunity. Our checklist provides you with your next steps to owning and operating the best franchise opportunity!
The International Franchise Association is an excellent place to start when researching franchising, for new and veteran franchisees alike. IFA resources include:
- Our vast knowledge of the buy-sell-trade transaction
- Exemplary customer service
- Hands-on training that creates the most skillful product traders
- Exchangeware, our proprietary POS system
- Exchangewarehouse, our complete support package
- New and used, marketable inventory and inventory support
- Loyal customers who promote our brand through word-of-mouth marketing
We have everything you need to get started with the best franchise opportunity. Our checklist provides you with your next steps to owning and operating the best franchise opportunity!
The International Franchise Association is an excellent place to start when researching franchising, for new and veteran franchisees alike. IFA resources include:
- Courses on franchising, including a free Franchising Basics Course
- The FTC Guide to Buying a Franchise and other research materials
- A comprehensive directory of franchise opportunities
