I’d always wanted to work for myself in a retail environment, and being an avid gamer, a video games store was the best fit for my interests. I wanted to be in business in something I know and enjoy. I knew that if I’d set up on my own as a solo site independent I would struggle to survive, so decided franchising was the best avenue to take as I could rely on support of the franchisors and their experience and buying power.
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Steve is just chipper
Steve Morton’s career has taken a U-turn. The former CHIPS Group Area Manager, once responsible for the day-to-day operations of all the video games chain’s company stores has found himself at the sharp end again – back behind the counter. For Steve, 32, has opened his own CHIPS franchise and is now his own boss.
CHIPS great offer to charities
CHIPS Hartlepool, is offering local charities the chance to scoop a top games machine.
Ste Morton, who owns CHIPS Hartlepool in Park Road, wants to donate his Playstation 2 pod, complete with TV monitor and games to a deserving local group.
JACKSONS & CHIPS JOIN FORCES
CHIPS, the UK’s biggest independent video games retailer, has appointed Jacksons Solicitors’ commercial property team to steer it through its expansion.
CHIPS IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS
PLUMBER Stephen Osborne has hung up his wrench to open his very own video games store at one of the most exciting times in the industry.
THIRD TIME LUCKY FOR DAVID
CHIPS Bishop Auckland’s manager David Hunt has struck it rich after two near-misses for a top company award.
TOP AWARD FOR NEWCOMER GAV
Gav Pearson is flying high after scooping a top award.
DAD & DAUGHTER SCORE A DOUBLE
Nottinghamshire father and daughter Mike & Jenny Smith have scooped a top award for the second time in four years.
CHIPS GOES CRACKERS
Fun was the order of the day when CHIPS held its sixth annual Christmas Conference.

