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![]() | CD WarehouseCDs. DVDs. Games. |

Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$40,000 to $60,000Total Investment
$122,000 to $162,000Required Net Worth
$150,000Number of Units
280In Business Since
1992* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document

Overview
Just the fact that you're reading this means you aren't one to follow the crowd. You make your own way. And you know that to succeed you have to align yourself with people who can give you an edge. Choosing the right franchise is a tremendously important decision and that's why we encourage you to do a lot of investigating. Take a look around. We think you'll find out pretty quickly why Entrepreneur magazine listed us as a top franchise worldwide and ranked us #1 in our category. It's simple really. We're not reinventing the wheel here; we're just making it a whole lot better.
Products & Services

CD Warehouse is actively engaged in the franchising and ownership of entertainment stores all across the United States. With stores from London to Bangkok to San Diego to Orlando, CD Warehouse continues to be a driving force in the entertainment business. Let’s face it, everyone loves to be entertained. Our philosophy is simple: we provide quality entertainment to the masses at an affordable cost.
CD Warehouse is owned and operated by Magnolia Entertainment, LLC and is headquartered in Oklahoma City. The franchise system operates under the names CD Warehouse, Disc Go Round, CD Exchange and Music Trader and there are currently over 150 retail stores in the United States alone.
Our stores are actively engaged in buying, selling and trading new and pre-owned CD’s, DVD’s, VHS tapes, games and vinyl records and we are recognized as one of the leaders in the marketplace. We have completely changed the way consumers shop with our buy back policy. While most stores are taking consumers’ money we are giving it back. Bring in your old CDs or DVDs and we will pay you cash. It’s that simple.
CD Warehouse is owned and operated by Magnolia Entertainment, LLC and is headquartered in Oklahoma City. The franchise system operates under the names CD Warehouse, Disc Go Round, CD Exchange and Music Trader and there are currently over 150 retail stores in the United States alone.
Our stores are actively engaged in buying, selling and trading new and pre-owned CD’s, DVD’s, VHS tapes, games and vinyl records and we are recognized as one of the leaders in the marketplace. We have completely changed the way consumers shop with our buy back policy. While most stores are taking consumers’ money we are giving it back. Bring in your old CDs or DVDs and we will pay you cash. It’s that simple.
Training & Support
All franchisees attend a corporate training program and are provided with comprehensive training manuals that detail all aspects of opening and operating a CD Warehouse store. A representative will assist you with your opening and continued assistance is only a telephone call away.
CD Warehouse provides the franchisee with a support staff that can assist in many ways including site selection, lease negotiations, the development of a floor plan, ordering equipment, fixtures, inventory, and supplies to open the store and start the business.
CD Warehouse's macro to micro approach to site selection is based on multiple demographic parameters and extensive experience in the franchising arena. We will show you how to investigate potential sites and will travel to your market and personally evaluate your sites and offer lease negotiation advice.
CD Warehouse provides the franchisee with a support staff that can assist in many ways including site selection, lease negotiations, the development of a floor plan, ordering equipment, fixtures, inventory, and supplies to open the store and start the business.
CD Warehouse's macro to micro approach to site selection is based on multiple demographic parameters and extensive experience in the franchising arena. We will show you how to investigate potential sites and will travel to your market and personally evaluate your sites and offer lease negotiation advice.
Why CD Warehouse?
The advantages are endless with CD Warehouse. But here's the simple
version: we set you up with the tools you will need to operate the
business, teach you how to run it effectively, inform you of new and
creative sales techniques as they develop and support you in your day
to day business.
At CD Warehouse we believe a growing number of consumers still prefer to purchase their entertainment in a real store. They want to hold a tangible product in their hands, admire the cover art work and check out the lyrics—and they appreciate the value that having that piece of entertainment brings. We are moving upward and onward and the sky is the limit. CD Warehouse is growing every day. Get on board before the movement passes you by.
At CD Warehouse we believe a growing number of consumers still prefer to purchase their entertainment in a real store. They want to hold a tangible product in their hands, admire the cover art work and check out the lyrics—and they appreciate the value that having that piece of entertainment brings. We are moving upward and onward and the sky is the limit. CD Warehouse is growing every day. Get on board before the movement passes you by.