10 Steps to Owning Your Own DVD Movie Rental Business
Step 1: Complete the Application Form
Complete our application form or call us at 1.866.589.9798 anytime. The information you provide will be kept strictly confidential.
Step 2: Telephone Conference
A Zone 3 representative will speak with you by telephone to discuss the opportunity of owning your own video store. Some of the discussion points will include possible locations, competition, financing, store design and the benefits we offer. After this conversation, you will understand more about the video entertainment industry and why Zone 3 is an industry leader.
Step 3: Further Information and Consideration
You and your Zone 3 representative will collectively work to gather and exchange more information on the market and potential locations. Zone 3 will then forward you additional information based on your discussions and specific requirements.
Step 4: Complete Application
If, after receiving the information, you are still interested in proceeding with a personal visit by our representative, you then fill out the personal financial application provided and submit by email, fax or mail.
Step 5: Meet in Person
Travel arrangements will be made for us to meet with you and to visit potential locations. A comprehensive study of the location, competitors, population by age group and a traffic analysis will be conducted of the proposed area. At this time, we may also meet with the landlord or sales representative of the location to get you the best lease rate and build out possible.
Step 6: Conditional Acceptance
After our meeting and performing the due diligence to ascertain the feasibility of opening a Family Entertainment Video Store at the desired location, a decision would be made to proceed. You will then be required to deposit $5000.00 in trust with Zone 3. This deposit is fully refundable should you not be able to receive approval on your financing or building lease arrangements.
Step 7: Business Plan
We will then assist you with your business plan to be submitted to your choice of financial institution. An average store price is between $100,000 and $189,000 based on the square footage of the retail outlet.
Step 8: Financial Approval Lease Agreement
Once you have received financial approval from your bank and the lease has been completed, Zone 3 will begin the process of acquiring all the assets to build you a first class video store. We refer to this as a full turn-key set-up.
Step 9: Store Design and Construction
Our experienced team will then design your store and work with you and your landlord to select your color scheme and optimal layout. Our crew will arrive on site, as per our agreed upon schedule, to set up the store and prepare it for opening.
Step 10: Training and Opening
To complete your new turnkey business, you and your staff will be trained on site or at our training facility to ensure the best customer service and operational efficiency. You will also receive a comprehensive operational binder that will give you a good understanding of all facets of the video business. Prior to opening, Zone 3 will assist with your advertising and promotion in order to build your new customer base. Final preparations are made and "you are open for business".
Remember Step 1? Fill out an application form today!