Looking for the freedom to shape your own future? With our help, you can!
Is something holding you back from choosing franchising as the best way to grow a successful and profitable business doing something you love?
Perhaps you are concerned that franchising is too restrictive, and you won’t have the room to add your personal experience and preferences to the mix, or to cater to your local community’s unique interests?
Well, with a Geek Retreat franchise, you’ll have the freedom to do just that!
A Proven Model with Personal Freedom
Our franchise model strikes the perfect balance:
We provide a solid foundation of structured support which includes essential elements like a strong brand identity, core retail offering, events and prize support and important operational standards designed to set you up for success. We have learned all the of the pitfalls of running a successful local game store and we will ensure that you will avoid them too.
However, we also strongly encourage to personalise your store to reflect your community and vision. Here’s just some examples of how you can do just that:
- Customisable Menu. While we offer a fantastic core menu, you have the freedom to add local favourites or special dishes that resonate with your customers. Support local food suppliers and tailor your vegan options—the choice is yours!
- Your Pricing Strategy. You know your community best. We make recommendations based on food costs to help you set menu prices that can both make sense for your local market and still offer a good profit margin.
- Unique Store Design. Adhere to our brand guidelines but let your creativity shine. Incorporate local art, design murals, or even transform a room into a themed Dungeons & Dragons room like in our Sunderland store.
- Diverse Product Range. Start with our core products and expand from there. Whether it’s Japanese Manga, niche TCGs, or retro tabletop games, you can offer products that your community will love.
- Community Engagement. Build strong connections with local schools, charities, and organisations. Host events, support local causes, and create a welcoming space where everyone feels they belong.
Why Geek Retreat?
At Geek Retreat, you can benefit from a business model that has already worked for numerous franchisees across the country. We offer comprehensive support — from initial comprehensive set-up training to ongoing daily support — we’re here to help you every step of the way. We also value your ideas and encourage you to bring them to life, giving you the freedom to make your Geek Retreat truly special.
Sounds pretty good, right?
Are you passionate about trading card games, role playing games and geek culture? Dream of owning a business that’s not just successful but also a special place for your community? At Geek Retreat, we offer the opportunity to turn that dream into reality.
An opportunity to do so much more than just open a store – a chance to create a unique destination built around your community. We’re excited to help you combine your passion with a business model that works.
Ready to explore this opportunity further? We’d love to have a chat and answer any questions you might have.
With kind regards,
Cameron Campbell,
Franchise Recruitment Manager