Friday, December 22, 2006

PNT Links - Pacific Daily News

Nintendo will replace faulty Wii game strap

"The Wii has been one of Play N Trade's hottest items, said Jeff Hsiao, owner of the Guam franchise store at Guam Premier Outlets.

Hsiao said Play N Trade hasn't received any complaints from Guam consumers about the controller straps breaking, but said the store is letting customers know of the factory defect and that Nintendo is replacing faulty models."

Thursday, December 21, 2006

Play N Trade Makes Entrepreneur Top 500

Play N Trade Earns Coveted Rankings by Entrepreneur Magazine

December 21, 2006- Newport Beach, CA- We are proud to announce that Play N Trade Franchise Inc. has been ranked in Entrepreneur magazine! Entrepreneur magazine is arguably the most coveted publication in the franchise industry.

Play N Trade has been ranked #49 in the "Top New Franchises of 2007". As compared to thousands of other Franchises around the globe, Play N Trade has also been included in the overall "Franchise 500" rankings.

Entrepreneur's " Franchise 500" is the most comprehensive franchise ranking in the world and considers many factors, including financial strength and stability, growth rate, the size of the system and start-up costs.

Our CEO, Yuvi Shmul, comments, "Play N Trade is extremely excited about the recent ranking and recognition from such a reputable national magazine. Receiving accolades of this sort is only surpassed by the success stories we hear every day from our franchisees. The recent growth and success of the company brings Play N Trade one step closer to its goals for 2007. Next year, Play N Trade will continue to assist each store owner to realize their own entrepreneurial vision. Next year, Play N Trade will quadruple the number of stores nationwide, and expand internationally. Play N Trade is extremely thankful to all of its franchisees who provide superb customer service and an excellent shopping environment. Our commitment to the needs of the gaming community is our primary competitive differentiator. Our unprecedented growth is a testament to this point".

For more information please check out the links below:

Play N Trade was ranked #460 in "2007 500 Rankings" http://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/rankings/franchise500-115608/2007,-16.html

Link to "2007 Top New Franchises" is http://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/rankings/topnewfranchises-115520/2007,-2.html

About Play N Trade

Play N Trade Franchise Inc. was founded in 2000 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Our growing national footprint has earned us the recognition as the largest and fastest growing video game franchise in the country. As of December 1st, 2006, we have sold the rights to open 120 Play N Trade video game stores nationwide. We provide an atmosphere that is inviting to everyone from the amateur gamer to the hard core gaming enthusiast. Our stores define "the ultimate gaming experience" by delivering uncommon customer service and interactivity. Our diverse product lineup includes new and used video games, accessories and consoles from leading manufacturers. We have developed a first-rate reputation selling everything from cool retro gaming products, such as the original Nintendo, to the latest state of the art systems, such as the Xbox 360. Whether you label yourself as a hard core gamer salivating for the latest titles, a parent looking for sound advice, or you simply want to "get in the game" by opening your own Play N Trade, we have a solution for you. With in-house tournaments, a "try before you buy" policy, console repairs, contests, and one of the widest selection of used games in the industry, Play N Trade is the "Only Game in Town!" Please visit www.playntrade.com or contact 888-.PNT.GAME for more information.