Franchising

If you become a BLOCKBUSTER® franchisee, you will be in very good company. Today, we have more than 8,000 corporate and franchise stores in 23 countries. The BLOCKBUSTER franchising initiative is one of the fastest and most exciting ways to grow in attractive new markets and in under-served existing markets. Our franchisees get to associate with a world leader in home entertainment. In return, we're assured high-quality, on-site management to service BLOCKBUSTER customers. Advantages to Affiliating with Blockbuster The power of a brand leader with nearly 100% awareness among active movie renters in the U.S. Blockbuster supplements its national advertising with targeted marketing to millions of active BLOCKBUSTER members. Training, operations and marketing guidance from BLOCKBUSTER. Surprisingly simple store operation that doesn't require the operational nightmare of handling perishables, monitoring food preparation and managing dozens of employees.

Franchise Requirements

Financial requirements are a minimum net worth of $300,000 and a minimum liquidity of $100,000 for the first store.* If you are interested in pursuing a Blockbuster franchise, please download our Request for Consideration document to get started with the approval process.

*Any grant of a Blockbuster LLC franchise would be based, in part, upon meeting these minimum requirements for consideration as a Blockbuster franchisee. No prospective franchisee is assured that they will be granted a franchise. Approval of you as a Blockbuster franchisee shall not constitute approval, recommendation or endorsement by Blockbuster LLC of any aspect of your ability to achieve any level of success, expected revenue or operational performance from a Blockbuster LLC franchise.

Prospective New York Franchisees: THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS NOT AN OFFERING. AN OFFERING CAN ONLY BE MADE BY A PROSPECTUS FILED FIRST WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. SUCH FILING DOES NOT CONSTITUTE APPROVAL BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW.

Prospective California Franchisees: THESE FRANCHISES HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE FRANCHISE INVESTMENT LAW OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. SUCH REGISTRATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE APPROVAL, RECOMMENDATION OR ENDORSEMENT BY THE COMMISSIONER OF CORPORATIONS NOR A FINDING BY THE COMMISSIONER THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS TRUE, COMPLETE AND NOT MISLEADING.

Minnesota State Registration Number: F-3071

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