Rick Mansel, president of HGS Franchise, LLC, announced the availability of Howie’s Game Shack® franchises. “We are pleased to offer entrepreneurs an exciting new form of interactive entertainment business,†said Mansel. Gary Daichendt, HGS Franchise’s chairman of the board, added, “We believe the owner/operator model is vital to building a successful gaming business and franchising is the best way to implement that strategy.â€
At Howie’s Game Shack young people can pursue their love of gaming in a family friendly environment at an affordable price. Each center provides a unique social venue that brings people together in fun competition by combining the popularity of video games with the competitive nature of sports. Howie’s centers are among the largest PC and Xbox game centers in North America and each is designed to satisfy the gaming community’s desire for large permanent gaming arenas where “gamers†can “meet and compete†in person, or over the Internet. Centers are open 7 days a week, 12 hours a day (even longer on weekends). All of the centers emphasize state-of-the-art gaming PCs, Xboxes with high-def LCD displays and sound chairs, world premier game releases (analogous to new movie premiers), and tournaments and competitions to win valuable prizes. Fresh-baked pizza, snacks and beverages are available and can be consumed while playing.