The gaming industry has never been thriving more than it is now – in 2018, games accounted for more than half of the entire UK entertainment industry. If you're passionate about all things gaming, why not channel your hobby into a lucrative career? Running a video game franchise has never been easier with the support and guidance of your franchisor. Share your love of video games with the masses and see where your career could take you! Be the entrepreneur that you've always dreamed of by managing your very own video game franchise. Offer a wide variety of games to your local community and develop a regular stream of loyal customers. Be true to yourself by becoming a video game franchisee TODAY.
Have a read of some interesting facts about the UK video game industry:
- Almost every sector in the UK gaming industry is growing – the UK video game sector is currently the largest in Europe with a net worth of £3.86 billion.
- By the year 2020, the video game industry is expected to be worth $20.2 billion.
- There are different types of video game franchises that you can get into. One option is to sell games and consoles and accept trade ins for used equipment and games. Another option is to offer repair services for equipment through your very own video game franchise.
- In 2017, women accounted for an estimated 42% of all gamers in the United States.
- More than 20,000 full time jobs exist in the gaming industry.
- Since 2014, schools across the UK increased the number of computer classes available to students, including classes on coding.