Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Another Gamer Doc Grand Opening - Springfield, Pennsylvania
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Pat Harriman
Gamer Doc
949.370.2075
pharriman@gamerdoc.com
First Gamer Doc™ Video Game Store in Pennsylvania Celebrates
Grand Opening on April 4
Springfield Store Giving Away Wii® Fit, Wii® System, Xbox® 360 Elite, Guitar Hero®: World Tour Complete Set, Cash Prizes for Street Fighter® IV Tournament, Discounts and Trade-in Premiums
SPRINGFIELD, Penn., March 31, 2009 – Gamer Doc™, the retail video game store that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, celebrates its grand opening on Saturday, April 4th, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Festivities include drawings to win a Wii® Fit, a Wii® System, an Xbox® 360 Elite, and a Guitar Hero®: World Tour complete set, as well as a free t-shirts for the first 100 customers, a Monster drink giveaway and other prizes. Matt from the “Chio in the Morning” show on radio station Wired 96.5 will be broadcasting live from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., and the Street Fighter® IV tournament begins at 4:00 p.m.
“Gamers who want to compete in our Street Fighter tournament can come in now to register. There is a $10 entry fee, and we will be awarding cash prizes for the first, second and third place winners,” said Jeffrey Garrison, Gamer Doc store owner and area developer. “On the day of our grand opening, our customers will receive 20% off any game or accessory in the store, and can get an extra 20% premium on all games they trade in. We’re also inviting everyone to join our club by texting GAMERDOC to 313131, so they can continue to receive special offers and discounts, the latest updates on store tournaments, and other Gamer Doc news.”
Customers will register at the store for the drawings to win a Wii Fit, a Wii System, an Xbox 360 Elite, and a Guitar Hero: World Tour complete set. Winners do not have to be present to win.
The Springfield Gamer Doc store is located at 1001 Baltimore Pike, Unit S-3 next to the Olive Garden restaurant. Store hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday. The telephone number is 484-472-8365 and the website is http://www.gamerdoc.com/locations.aspx.
About Gamer Doc
Gamer Doc is an innovative franchise concept that offers the opportunity to own, develop and operate a retail video game emporium. Launched in December 2007, the Gamer Doc concept is focused on delivering a new and interactive experience to all customers. From dedicated gamers to Mom or Dad who want to try out a game, trade-in some old games or check out the latest titles and consoles from Microsoft®, Nintendo®, and Sony®, all customers will enjoy the ultimate gaming experience. Gamer Doc offices are located in Seattle, Wash., and Newport Beach, Calif. For more information, please visit http://www.gamerdoc.com/ or call 888-426-5576.
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Xbox 360 is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. Wii is a registered trademark of Nintendo Corp. Guitar Hero is a registered trademark of Activision. Street Fighter is a registered trademark of Capcom.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Gamer Doc Expansion Plans Are Big News
The announcement that Gamer Doc franchisees Steve Harrington and Jason Renfro are looking to add more stores generated media interest from coast-to-coast ...
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Gamer Doc Franchisees Ready to Grow
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Pat Harriman
Gamer Doc
949.370.2075
pharriman@gamerdoc.com
Gamer Doc™ Video Games Franchisees Add Stores on East and West Coasts
Jason Renfro, First Franchisee and Steven Harrington, Newest Franchisee, Ready to Expand in Los Angeles and Delaware
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 25, 2009 – Gamer Doc™, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced that two of its franchisees will soon be opening additional stores. Jason Renfro, the first Gamer Doc franchisee, will open another store in Los Angeles, and Steve Harrington, Gamer Doc’s newest franchisee, plans to open three additional locations in Delaware.
“Our growth is being driven by the enthusiastic customer response to the innovative experience we are bringing to retail,” said Jim Belanger, president of Gamer Doc. “We look forward to more of our franchisees opening multiple locations as we extend our footprint across the country. In today’s economy, consumers are being very careful with every dollar they spend, and our sales remain strong because consumers of all ages continue to choose video games as the best value and most fun for their entertainment dollar.”
Gamer Doc features “Gamer Centers” for Xbox 360®, PlayStation3® and Wii®, making it easy for customers to find the games, consoles and accessories they are looking for. Customers who know what they want can come in and buy, rent, sell, pick-up, pre-order or trade-in a game, drop a disc or console off for repair, and be in and out of the store quickly, while those who are new to gaming or want to browse, can take as much time and ask as many questions as they’d like.
“Gamer Doc is more than a video game store; it is an entertainment center,” Belanger said. “Customers can also buy HD flat-panel monitors and cables, and our knowledgeable staff is happy to show them how to hook-up their systems for optimum play, share tips on ways to improve their game scores, let them try out a new game, and answer any questions they might have. We are here to make sure that shopping at Gamer Doc is an enjoyable experience that keeps our customers coming back to see us for all of their gaming needs.”
Gamer Doc News RSS subscription link: http://gamerdoc.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss.
About Gamer Doc
Gamer Doc is an innovative franchise concept that offers the opportunity to own, develop and operate a retail video game emporium. Launched in December 2007, Gamer Doc delivers a new and interactive experience to all customers. From dedicated gamers to Mom or Dad who want to try out a game, trade-in some old games or check out the latest titles and consoles from Microsoft®, Nintendo®, and Sony®, all customers will enjoy the ultimate gaming experience. Gamer Doc offices are located in Newport Beach, Calif. For more information, please visit www.gamerdoc.com or call 888-426-5576.
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Xbox 360 is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Corp. Wii is a registered trademark of Nintendo Corp.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Pat Harriman
Gamer Doc
949.370.2075
pharriman@gamerdoc.com
Gamer Doc™ Video Games Franchisees Add Stores on East and West Coasts
Jason Renfro, First Franchisee and Steven Harrington, Newest Franchisee, Ready to Expand in Los Angeles and Delaware
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 25, 2009 – Gamer Doc™, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced that two of its franchisees will soon be opening additional stores. Jason Renfro, the first Gamer Doc franchisee, will open another store in Los Angeles, and Steve Harrington, Gamer Doc’s newest franchisee, plans to open three additional locations in Delaware.
“Our growth is being driven by the enthusiastic customer response to the innovative experience we are bringing to retail,” said Jim Belanger, president of Gamer Doc. “We look forward to more of our franchisees opening multiple locations as we extend our footprint across the country. In today’s economy, consumers are being very careful with every dollar they spend, and our sales remain strong because consumers of all ages continue to choose video games as the best value and most fun for their entertainment dollar.”
Gamer Doc features “Gamer Centers” for Xbox 360®, PlayStation3® and Wii®, making it easy for customers to find the games, consoles and accessories they are looking for. Customers who know what they want can come in and buy, rent, sell, pick-up, pre-order or trade-in a game, drop a disc or console off for repair, and be in and out of the store quickly, while those who are new to gaming or want to browse, can take as much time and ask as many questions as they’d like.
“Gamer Doc is more than a video game store; it is an entertainment center,” Belanger said. “Customers can also buy HD flat-panel monitors and cables, and our knowledgeable staff is happy to show them how to hook-up their systems for optimum play, share tips on ways to improve their game scores, let them try out a new game, and answer any questions they might have. We are here to make sure that shopping at Gamer Doc is an enjoyable experience that keeps our customers coming back to see us for all of their gaming needs.”
Gamer Doc News RSS subscription link: http://gamerdoc.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss.
About Gamer Doc
Gamer Doc is an innovative franchise concept that offers the opportunity to own, develop and operate a retail video game emporium. Launched in December 2007, Gamer Doc delivers a new and interactive experience to all customers. From dedicated gamers to Mom or Dad who want to try out a game, trade-in some old games or check out the latest titles and consoles from Microsoft®, Nintendo®, and Sony®, all customers will enjoy the ultimate gaming experience. Gamer Doc offices are located in Newport Beach, Calif. For more information, please visit www.gamerdoc.com or call 888-426-5576.
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Xbox 360 is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Corp. Wii is a registered trademark of Nintendo Corp.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Gamer Doc Looks to Expand in Philadelphia Metro Area
The news is out that Jeffrey Garrison, owner of the Gamer Doc store in Springfield, Pennsylvania, is now a member of the Area Developer team....
http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/category/topicarticle.aspx?feed=PR&Date=20090317&ID=9702448&topic=TOPIC_PERSONNEL&isub=1
http://content.usatoday.com/topics/article/Newport+Beach/0bLj0ja4EbaNj/1
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http://www.cosmosgaming.com/index.php?id=17143952&tablespec=march2009
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http://www.cnbc.com/id/29735698/
http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/prnewswire/press_releases/Pennsylvania/2009/03/17/LA84408
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http://www.k5thehometeam.com/Global/story.asp?S=10019811&nav=menu177_7_9_4
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http://finance.minyanville.com/minyanville?GUID=8287635&Page=MediaViewer&ChannelID=3197
http://www.plainvanillashell.com/article.asp?ID=12004
http://www.tectrends.com/tectrends/news/urn:newsml:prnewswire.com:20090317:LA84408:1.html
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Jeffrey Garrison Joins Gamer Doc Area Developer Team
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Pat Harriman
Gamer Doc
949.370.2075
pharriman@gamerdoc.com
Gamer Doc™ Video Game Store Owner Jeffrey Garrison Joins
Area Developer Team
Springfield Store Owner Will Develop Philadelphia Metro Area
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 17, 2009 – Gamer Doc™, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced that Jeffrey Garrison, owner of the Springfield store, has joined the company’s Area Developer team. He is the fifth Area Developer for Gamer Doc, and will direct store development in the metro area surrounding Philadelphia.
“Jeffrey’s decision to join our franchise development team is a strong endorsement of the exciting growth opportunities the video game industry offers, and validation of the Gamer Doc business model as the best way to participate in the market,” said Jim Belanger, president of Gamer Doc. “His experience as a Gamer Doc store owner is a great asset to our franchise development team, and his business consulting background will greatly benefit the franchisees in his area.”
“The video game industry has posted record-breaking sales numbers the past two years, and this year has started out even stronger,” Garrison said. “The upside opportunities in the video game industry are tremendous, and the Gamer Doc franchise model offers the ideal combination of entrepreneurship and proven systems, backed by training and support, purchasing power and brand strength.”
Gamer Doc is more than a video game store; it is an entertainment center, featuring “Gamer Centers” for Xbox 360®, PlayStation3® and Wii®, making it easy for customers to find the games, consoles and accessories they are looking for. Gamer Doc also offers rentals on recently released games, disc and console repairs, and sells cables and flat-panel HD monitors. The knowledgeable staff is happy to show customers how to hook-up their systems for optimum game play.
“All gamers, from hardcore to casual to novice, will enjoy their shopping experience at Gamer Doc,” Garrison said. “Our store design optimizes flow, so that customers who know what they want can come in and buy, rent, sell, pre-order or trade-in games, drop off a console or game for repair, and be in and out of the store quickly, while those who are new to gaming or want to browse, can take their time and have all of their questions answered.”
Gamer Doc News RSS subscription link: http://gamerdoc.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss.
About Gamer Doc
Gamer Doc is an innovative franchise concept that offers the opportunity to own, develop and operate a retail video game emporium. Launched in December 2007, Gamer Doc delivers a new and interactive experience to all customers. From dedicated gamers to Mom or Dad who want to try out a game, trade-in some old games or check out the latest titles and consoles from Microsoft®, Nintendo®, and Sony®, all customers will enjoy the ultimate gaming experience. Gamer Doc offices are located in Newport Beach, Calif. For more information, please visit http://www.gamerdoc.com/ or call 888-426-5576.
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Xbox 360 is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Corp. Wii is a registered trademark of Nintendo Corp.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Looking forward to seeing you at International Franchise Expo
The news is out that Gamer Doc will be in booth #622 at the International Franchise Expo in Washington, D.C., March 20-22 ....
http://www.cnbc.com/id/29613605/
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http://xboxfire.com/2009/03/gamer-doctm-video-games-shows-impressive-growth-at-international-pr-newswire-press-release/
http://www.digitalbattle.com/2009/03/10/gamer-doc-showing-off-success-at-international-franchise-expo/
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Come See Us at the International Franchise Expo in Washington, D.C., March 20-22
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Pat Harriman
Gamer Doc
949.370.2075
pharriman@gamerdoc.com
Gamer Doc™ Video Games Shows Impressive Growth
At International Franchise Expo
Company Starts Out Year Strong, Opening Three Franchises in First Quarter
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 10, 2009 – Gamer Doc™, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, will be exhibiting at the International Franchise Expo, March 20-22 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C., in booth #622. Gamer Doc has started out the year strong, opening three franchises in the first quarter.
“Since we opened our first franchises in Los Angeles and Miami in late 2008, the response to the Gamer Doc concept and the innovative shopping experience we are bringing to retail has been tremendous,” said Jim Belanger, president of Gamer Doc. “Between January 1 and March 1 of 2009, we opened Gamer Doc franchises in Burlington, Ontario; Springfield, Pennsylvania; and Bear, Delaware. This year is going to be an exciting one for us as we continue to extend our footprint across North America.”
Gamer Doc is more than a video game store; it is an entertainment center, featuring “Gamer Centers” for Xbox 360®, PlayStation3® and Wii®, making it easy for customers to find the games, consoles and accessories they are looking for. Gamer Doc also sells flat-panel HD monitors and cables, offers console and disc repairs, and the knowledgeable staff can show customers how to hook-up their systems for optimum game play.
Designed to provide an enjoyable shopping experience for everyone, Gamer Doc customers who know what they want can come in and buy, rent, sell, pre-order or trade-in games, drop off a console or game for repair, and be in and out of the store quickly, while those who are new to gaming or want to browse, can take their time and have all of their questions answered.
“Our franchisees are very excited to be part of the video game industry, which continues to experience robust sales even in this sluggish economy,” Belanger said. “More and more consumers of all ages, from kids to parents to senior citizens, are choosing video games as the best value and the most fun for their entertainment dollar.”
Gamer Doc News RSS subscription link: http://gamerdoc.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss.
About Gamer Doc
Gamer Doc is an innovative franchise concept that offers the opportunity to own, develop and operate a retail video game emporium. Launched in December 2007, Gamer Doc delivers a new and interactive experience to all customers. From dedicated gamers to Mom or Dad who want to try out a game, trade-in some old games or check out the latest titles and consoles from Microsoft®, Nintendo®, and Sony®, all customers will enjoy the ultimate gaming experience. Gamer Doc offices are located in Newport Beach, Calif. For more information, please visit http://www.gamerdoc.com/ or call 888-426-5576.
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Xbox 360 is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Corp. Wii is a registered trademark of Nintendo Corp.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Gamer Doc Opens Third Store in Q1 of 2009
Our announcement that the Bear, Delaware store is the third Gamer Doc to open in the first quarter of this year, following stores in Philadelphia and Toronto, generated quite a bit of media buzz ...
http://www.smartmoney.com/news/pr/?story=PR-20090302-001539-1001
http://www.cnbc.com/id/29464820/
Monday, March 2, 2009
Gamer Doc Opens First Store in Delaware
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Pat Harriman
Gamer Doc
949.370.2075
pharriman@gamerdoc.com
First Gamer Doc™ Video Game Store in Delaware Celebrates Grand Opening
Ting Tings Free Concert Contest, Live WSTW Broadcast, $5 Gift Card Giveaway, Chance to Win a Wii and More
BEAR, Del., March 2, 2009 – Gamer Doc™, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, will be celebrating the grand opening of its first location in Delaware on Saturday, March 7. Festivities include a contest for a local high school to win a free concert by the Ting Tings, a live broadcast by radio station WSTW, a drawing for a Wii console, a $5 gift card giveaway and more.
“Our grand opening is going to be very exciting,” said store owner Steve Harrington. “Mike Rossi from WSTW will be broadcasting live from the store, we’ll hold a drawing for a Wii console, and will be giving away $5 gift cards, t-shirts and bracelets. Gamer Doc and WSTW are sponsoring the contest for one of the local high schools to win a free concert by the Ting Tings, which began February 23rd. Students vote for their school by sending in a text message, and the school with the most votes wins.”
The winner of the Ting Tings concert will be announced on Monday, March 9, and the concert will be held on Thursday, March 19. Later in the month, Gamer Doc will host an appreciation day where 10 percent of the proceeds from all sales made to students of the winning school will be donated to the PTA.
Gamer Doc is more than a video game store; it is an entertainment center, featuring “Gamer Centers” for Xbox 360®, PlayStation3® and Wii®, making it easy for customers to find the games, consoles and accessories they are looking for. Gamer Doc also sells flat-panel HD monitors and cables and offers console and disc repairs. The knowledgeable staff can show customers how to hook-up their systems for optimum game play, share tips on ways to improve their game scores, and answer any questions they might have.
“We are here to make sure that shopping at Gamer Doc is an enjoyable experience that keeps our customers coming back to see us for all of their gaming needs,” Harrington said.
The Bear Gamer Doc store is located at 1132 Pulaski Highway, in the Glendale Plaza. Store hours are 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. The store phone number is 302-836-6952, and the website is http://www.gamerdoc.com/locations.aspx.
About Gamer Doc
Gamer Doc is an innovative franchise concept that offers the opportunity to own, develop and operate a retail video game emporium. Launched in December 2007, Gamer Doc delivers a new and interactive experience to all customers. From dedicated gamers to Mom or Dad who want to try out a game, trade-in some old games or check out the latest titles and consoles from Microsoft®, Nintendo®, and Sony®, all customers will enjoy the ultimate gaming experience. Gamer Doc offices are located in Newport Beach, Calif. For more information, please visit http://www.gamerdoc.com/ or call 888-426-5576.
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Xbox 360 is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Corp. Wii is a registered trademark of Nintendo Corp.
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