In a corporate model, the parent company retains full ownership and control over every store's management, products, and employee hiring. This differs from a franchise, where an individual (the franchisee) pays a fee to operate a branch using the company’s brand and systems.

Small and medium-sized businesses can open a Best Buy Business account for exclusive savings, dedicated account managers, and business-focused financing.

Individual vendors can apply to sell their own merchandise through Best Buy's online marketplace.

While you cannot buy a Best Buy franchise, there are several ways to partner with the brand: