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CD Tradepost Franchise

Used CDs, videos & video games

CD Tradepost is a retail store combining a pre-owned entertainment product line with an innovative marketing approach to maximize your investment and create a fun environment for customers.

CD Tradepost provides an upscale and entertaining environment to not only buy CD's, movies, and video games at about half the cost of new, but also sell, or "trade-in," the items customers are no longer using.

Because our merchandise is completely pre-owned, our prices are 40-60% less than traditional retail, while our gross margins are generally much higher. Our unique philosophy on grassroots marketing ensures a solid foundation for your future customer base. We love supporting and interacting with the communities in which we do business. We don't just talk about supporting other local businesses, we DO it, and on a regular basis. Outdoor concerts, videogame tournaments, and other creative promotions are not unusual antics for a CD Tradepost owner. With this creative strategy, you will stand out from the competition.

The CD Tradepost support team works hand in hand with you throughout the process of creating your new store. From securing a location and negotiating your lease to obtaining your initial inventory and launching your grand opening. We are there to help. With our comprehensive training program and ongoing support and guidance, we offer the perfect opportunity for you to be in business for yourself - not by yourself.

Please Note: The operators of CD Tradepost, may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official CD Tradepost website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a CD Tradepost franchise?

Total Investment: $98,000-$159,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $30,000
Royalty Fee: 5-6%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: 50% of current franchise fee

How to contact CD Tradepost

CD Tradepost News

Cd Tradepost Awarded 2005 Existing Business Of The Year Award
Dennis Strobel recognized an entrepreneurial opportunity in the adage that one person's noise is another person's music. In 1998, he was looking for a retail concept with broad demand. He saw the growing popularity of pre-owned music and movie products, and founded CD Tradepost, Inc., ... more

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Franchise History

When did the first CD Tradepost open? 1998
When did CD Tradepost start franchising? 2002

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	5	0	0	14
2004	5	0	0	14
2003	2	0	0	5
2002	0	0	0	5
2001	N/A	N/A	N/A	4

Expansion Plans

United States: Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas,

Financing Options

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

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Ad slicks, Regional advertising

Business Operations

0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (60% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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