Though much of daily life has become incredibly digital, consumers are reliably returning to physical entertainment, seeking out specific electronics and gaming systems, and leaning into hobbies and collectibles. Disc Replay, the 38-unit specialty resale franchise, addresses this need directly, boasting both incredible value for sellers looking to make money for their old games, cards and devices and a diverse, treasure-hunt experience for shoppers seeking their next favorite item. For franchisees, this represents an attractive investment opportunity anchored by a growing cultural movement and backed by clear system performance across time and space.
“I think the streaming services have gotten expensive, and if you really want to have a big selection of media, you’re probably paying for multiple streaming services, and we now have folks coming in and saying, ‘I want to own this movie, watch it 50 times, then sell it back to you,’” said Alan Jackson, a multi-unit Disc Replay franchisee. “That’s fantastic. It’s a win all around. We’re now buying and selling things that, if you asked me five years ago, I would not have thought we’d be selling, but things come back around. And the business side of it has been amazing. This will be the best year yet for both of my stores.”
Jackson, who has been a Disc Replay franchisee for over 17 years, has seen steady growth in both his store inventory and sales over the years, and things continue to look upward. As he diversifies stock, he’s addressing additional market segments, bringing in and moving more inventory.
No matter the type of media, Jackson is seeing a clear shift toward real ownership, even if someone purchases an item with the intent to resell it later.
“Video gaming itself is enormous, but there’s a very loyal chunk of the market that wants to own physical media,” he said. “They don’t want to be forced to buy games digitally and then never be able to trade them in, but this is the direction the production companies are taking. Disc Replay fills this gap. That’s a huge market, and the consumer electronics market is gigantic. The market isn’t going anywhere. In fact, it’s just getting bigger and bigger. Trading cards are also huge and not going anywhere.”
“We’ve seen strong consumer demand for trading card games, like Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering. The interest has been so high that I’ve rearranged store displays to accommodate the inventory and consumer traffic it drives,” he said. “There’s also been a real resurgence in physical formats like DVDs, CDs and vinyl records. As we address more segments and bring in more inventory at the store level, revenues respond positively.”
According to Disc Replay’s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, average revenues across the system in 2025 were $1.3M*. This is driven by significant growth at the unit level for individual franchisees.
For Jackson, 2026 has been his best year yet, and his stores continue to trend upward.
“One of my stores is up 43% through the first half of the year compared to last year,” he said. “And in May 2026, we had our best month ever — even better than any December or holiday shopping period — since we opened 17 years ago.”
Jackson’s success, like that of other franchisees in the Disc Replay system, is driven by a blend of corporate support, scaffolding and continued growth throughout the physical media industry.
As digital fatigue continues to drive consumers back to ownership and tangible hobbies, Disc Replay proves that physical media isn’t just surviving. It’s addressing a real desire and cultural movement and driving high-performing, profitable businesses.
“We’re tapping into giant, enduring industries,” Leja said. “Whether it’s consumer electronics, video games or trading cards, people want items they can hold, own and trade, and Disc Replay is the perfect solution.”
To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit https://1851franchise.com/disc-replay
*To see full financial disclosure information, please see the 2026 FDD.
Disc Replay
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The specialty resale franchise is capitalizing on the growing cultural movement, buying and reselling anything from consumer electronics to Pokémon cards to yield AUVs exceeding $1.3 million.
Though much of daily life has become incredibly digital, consumers are reliably returning to physical entertainment, seeking out specific electronics and gaming systems, and leaning into hobbies and collectibles. Disc Replay, the 38-unit specialty resale franchise, addresses this need directly, boasting both incredible value for sellers looking to make money for their old games, cards and devices and a diverse, treasure-hunt experience for shoppers seeking their next favorite item. For franchisees, this represents an attractive investment opportunity anchored by a growing cultural movement and backed by clear system performance across time and space.
“I think the streaming services have gotten expensive, and if you really want to have a big selection of media, you’re probably paying for multiple streaming services, and we now have folks coming in and saying, ‘I want to own this movie, watch it 50 times, then sell it back to you,’” said Alan Jackson, a multi-unit Disc Replay franchisee. “That’s fantastic. It’s a win all around. We’re now buying and selling things that, if you asked me five years ago, I would not have thought we’d be selling, but things come back around. And the business side of it has been amazing. This will be the best year yet for both of my stores.”
Jackson, who has been a Disc Replay franchisee for over 17 years, has seen steady growth in both his store inventory and sales over the years, and things continue to look upward. As he diversifies stock, he’s addressing additional market segments, bringing in and moving more inventory.
No matter the type of media, Jackson is seeing a clear shift toward real ownership, even if someone purchases an item with the intent to resell it later.
“Video gaming itself is enormous, but there’s a very loyal chunk of the market that wants to own physical media,” he said. “They don’t want to be forced to buy games digitally and then never be able to trade them in, but this is the direction the production companies are taking. Disc Replay fills this gap. That’s a huge market, and the consumer electronics market is gigantic. The market isn’t going anywhere. In fact, it’s just getting bigger and bigger. Trading cards are also huge and not going anywhere.”
“We’ve seen strong consumer demand for trading card games, like Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering. The interest has been so high that I’ve rearranged store displays to accommodate the inventory and consumer traffic it drives,” he said. “There’s also been a real resurgence in physical formats like DVDs, CDs and vinyl records. As we address more segments and bring in more inventory at the store level, revenues respond positively.”
According to Disc Replay’s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, average revenues across the system in 2025 were $1.3M*. This is driven by significant growth at the unit level for individual franchisees.
For Jackson, 2026 has been his best year yet, and his stores continue to trend upward.
“One of my stores is up 43% through the first half of the year compared to last year,” he said. “And in May 2026, we had our best month ever — even better than any December or holiday shopping period — since we opened 17 years ago.”
Jackson’s success, like that of other franchisees in the Disc Replay system, is driven by a blend of corporate support, scaffolding and continued growth throughout the physical media industry.
As digital fatigue continues to drive consumers back to ownership and tangible hobbies, Disc Replay proves that physical media isn’t just surviving. It’s addressing a real desire and cultural movement and driving high-performing, profitable businesses.
“We’re tapping into giant, enduring industries,” Leja said. “Whether it’s consumer electronics, video games or trading cards, people want items they can hold, own and trade, and Disc Replay is the perfect solution.”
To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit https://1851franchise.com/disc-replay
*To see full financial disclosure information, please see the 2026 FDD.
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