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Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Franchise Application
If partners will be involved, please submit an application for each.
NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.
Please contact your local store to apply for employment.
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Step 1 of 4
Brand of Interest
Please select a brand of interest?*
Once Upon A Child
Plato's Closet
Style Encore
Play It Again Sports
Music Go Round
Personal Data
First Name*
Last Name*
Age*
Primary Email*
Home Address*
City*
State / Province*
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Guam
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Washington, DC
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Other
Zip Code / Postal Code*
How Long Have You Lived There?
Education / Degree
Phone Number*
Best Time To Call?
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Spouse's Name (Required, if married)
Spouse's Age
Spouse's Email
Spouse's Education Degree
Number of Children / Dependents
Ages (if under 18)
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Step 2 of 4
Employment and Business Data
Your Employer
Position/Title
Address
City
State / Province
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Guam
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
International
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Washington, DC
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Other
Zip Code/Postal Code
From/To
Current Salary*
Spouses Employer
Position/Title
Address
City
State / Province
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Guam
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
International
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Washington, DC
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Other
Zip Code/ Postal Code
From/To
Current Salary
What skills and experience do you have that will help you be successful in this business?
How long have you been looking for a business?
What other businesses have you explored?
How did you hear about Winmark Corporation brands?
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Step 3 of 4
Financial Data
(Put zero for any answers that have no balance or do not apply. Please do not use ‘$’ or a ‘,’ in your answers below as it will not calculate properly (Correct format: 10000 Incorrect format: $10,000).)
Assets
Cash*
Real Estate - Home Market Value*
Real Estate Other - Market Value *
Autos*
Stocks/bonds*
Retirement accounts*
Value of any personal business owned
(Most recent financials will be required)
*
Total Assets:
Liabilities
Real Estate Mortgage - Home*
Real Estate Mortgage - Other*
Auto Loans*
Credit Card Debt*
Business loans/debt*
Debt - Other*
Total Liabilities:
Current Monthly Income
FG
Monthly Salaries
(wages, bonuses, commissions)
*
Monthly Dividends and Interest*
Monthly Income - Other*
Current Monthly Expenses
Monthly Home Mortgage Payment*
Monthly Real Estate - Other Payment*
Monthly Expenses - Other (auto, credit card, household, etc.)*
Net Income Monthly:
Total Net Worth:
Liquid Assets:
Cash available for investment in this business?
If additional funds are required, are they available? Explain source.
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Business Operation
Who will be responsible for the daily operation of the business?*
Do you plan to have an operational partner?*
Yes
No
Operational Partner's Name (Partner must complete separate application)
Do you plan to have a financial partner?*
Yes
No
Financial Partner's Name (Partner must complete separate application)
Will this business be your primary source of household income?*
Yes
No
Have you ever owned your own business?*
Yes
No
If yes, what type?
Are there any felony or misdemeanor charges pending against you?
Yes
No
If yes, please clarify Felony or Misdemeanor, provide types of charges and additional details:
Have you, or any person listed on this application, ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor (other than traffic violations)?*
Yes
No
If yes, please clarify Felony or Misdemeanor, provide types of charges and additional details including date:
Have you, or any person listed on this application, ever been involved with a personal or business bankruptcy?*
Yes
No
If yes, when was it?
Preferred Locations
Preferred locations 1 City
Preferred locations 1 State
Preferred locations 2 City
Preferred locations 2 State
Preferred locations 3 City
Preferred locations 3 State
What is your target date to open your store?
What are your reasons for wanting your own business?
What are the 3 main questions you have about the business?
Notes Or Comments
Winmark’s acceptance of this application should not be considered as a grant of a franchise. We grant franchises ONLY by executing a written franchise agreement.
Everything I have stated in this application is true and accurate. By clicking below to submit, this is my authorization to credit reporting agencies, bank(s), creditors and suppliers to release to Winmark, and to Winmark to release to such parties, all information requested regarding my depository, loan or other credit information including, without limitation, financial information, by telephone or in writing as part of the normal credit evaluation process. I release my bank(s), creditors, suppliers and Winmark from all liability with respect to the release of any such requested information. Authorization is granted to use fax copies of my signature to obtain information. I understand that Winmark may, at any time, require that I sign an updated application or provide updated information.
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