Join the UK’s leading trader of second-hand electronic goods

Established in London in 1992, CeX now has over 350 stores in the UK – 259 of which are franchised - and 100 abroad in countries such as Spain, the US, Mexico and Australia. We continue to expand rapidly, with a new store opening every 3.5 days on average.

CeX is a leader of the used digital goods market and buys and sells various products including mobile phones, video games and consoles, and DVDs.

At present there are 38 stores in the Republic of Ireland and CeX’s franchising success in the country was recognised in 2012 when we won the Best Newcomer International Franchise into Ireland. We are currently seeking franchisees to expand the brand’s presence throughout Ireland.

CeX is a FULL member of the British Franchise Association.

Why become a CeX franchisee?
The benefits of purchasing a CeX franchise include, but are not limited to:

• Huge potential market: With a huge variety of products and a particular focus on popular items, CeX appeals to a wide range of customers and has something for everyone
• Limited competition: CeX has few rivals and stands out among those it does have thanks to our bespoke computer systems, goods testing, 24 month warranty on products, and more
• Excellent training and support: Each franchisee is given a minimum of 12 weeks’ initial training which will provide you with valuable in-store experience covering a range of areas from sales principles to bespoke point of sale systems. Franchisees are also supported after their initial training with ongoing procedure updates
• Unrivalled returns: A new CeX store typically generates a return on investment within 2 years of opening and an average turnover in excess of £1 million
• Buyback guarantee: We are confident that you will be satisfied with your CeX franchise, but we will buy it back from you if you are not

Is a CeX franchise right for you?
The skills and attributes you must have to succeed as a franchisee with CeX include:

• Retail and/or managerial experience
• Energy and enthusiasm to manage a busy store
• A passion for and knowledge of the products on sale
• Willingness to get involved with all aspects of store operation including building relationships with customers and motivating your staff

Financial information
Depending on the size of the store, a single CeX unit will cost between €200,000 and €250,000.

You must have at least €50,000 in liquid capital and have the ability to raise the rest of the investment.

*CeX has an excellent relationship with all major banks, which can lend up to 70% of the initial investment

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