Why is it a good time to get into this business?

While the timing may not be right for many businesses due to the global recession, the counter-cyclical nature of inexpensive entertainment to the economy has created the perfect environment for starting a rental kiosk business. Not only is the DVD rental industry recession-proof, but most experts agree that rental volume with continue to increase throughout the recession.

Consumers have more options in how they are able to access movies in their homes than ever before. So why is it with video-on-demand, pay-per-view, Redbox, streaming and downloading all available in many areas that movie lovers are choosing to rent from our kiosks in record numbers? The answer is simple ‒ Selection, Price and Convenience. There is no other company or service that can offer easier or less expensive access to all the Hollywood blockbusters on the date of release than our DVDNow kiosk operators.

DVDNow offers a complete selection of the most popular new releases on the day of their DVD release for a price that is typically between $1 and $1.50 per day. There is no better value in home entertainment.

Compare that to some of the most well-known alternatives

Redbox

• Minimum 28-day delay on most new releases, that is soon to be pushed to a 56-day delay

Netflix DVD delivery

• Minimum 28-delivery delay on new releases
• Requires that users plan ahead to order movies for viewing three or four days in advance to allow for shipping time

Netflix Streaming

• Movies typically available a minimum of one year after their DVD release
• Requires quality high-speed Internet service
• Requires a Netflix-compatible device to be connected to the TV
• Potential for playback hiccups
• Not true HD

Apple TV

• Premium price of $5 for an HD movie
• Requires quality high-speed Internet service
• Limited selection of new release movies
• Have to watch movie before it expires
• Requires separate device to be purchased and connected to the TV
• Potential for playback hiccups
• Not true HD

Video on Demand/Pay-Per-View

• Limited selection
• Have to watch movie before it expires
• Premium price – typically $5.99 for HD