About Music Go Round®
Leading the Musical Instrument Resale Industry
Consumers spend roughly $8 billion a year on musical instruments and equipment. With our Music Go Round brand, Winmark® has proven that there is a substantial appetite in that marketplace for quality, affordable used instruments that keep musicians of every skill level practicing and performing their craft. Our company has spent decades pioneering the "ultra-high-value" retailing niche and now brings a robust, high-quality retail resale experience to music communities all over North America.
Interested in learning more about our Music Go Round brand? Contact our Winmark franchising team at (866) 595-0053 today.
The training we provide
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Business
PlanningBusiness Planning• Banks today want to see a solid business plan with a strong financial plan and committed ownership.
• Winmark will help you build that plan based on our years of experience.
• One full day of training is dedicated to building a detailed three-year plan and written narrative.
• Together, these tools create a financial strategy for you to share with the bank to obtain financing.
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Retail Site
SelectionRetail Site Selection• Training on site criteria such as economics, size, visibility, parking and co-tenants
• Lease information training including retail terminology, lease basics and hiring a broker
• Provide necessary information to landlord
• Monitor the progress from letter of intent to lease signing
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Style and Trend TrainingStyle and Trend Training
• Monthly What's Hot communication in fashion trends product training
• Detailed hands-on training of what to buy and how to buy it
• Hands-on mall training to see the latest styles
What Makes Music Go Round Different?
Beginner and veteran musicians alike seek the in-store customer experience we provide featuring knowledgeable employees, fresh gear added daily and value on quality used gear. At Winmark, we've discovered that this demographic of consumers is enormously receptive to our mixture of new merchandise and used gear that still has plenty of play left in it.
At Music Go Round, customers can:
- Get paid on the spot for their quality used gear
- Access affordably priced new and used instruments, pro sound equipment, and more
- Enjoy remarkable discounts on vintage and like-new items
- Shop our online catalog that encompasses our entire network of stores
- Sell us items and immediately turn their cash around toward a purchase
- Experience a clean, highly curated retail/resale space
- Rely on staff and managers who are knowledgeable and passionate about music and are musicians themselves
Does Music Go Round sound like a franchise brand your community is missing? Interested in owning one yourself? If so, submit our qualification form to our franchise team today!
Reuse. Recycle. Rock.
Roughly speaking, about 60% of our inventory is guitar-focused. However, because we're buying new music gear every day, our inventory continues to excite and accommodate musicians and sound professionals of every stripe. When customers can't find what they're looking for at their local store, they can check the 50,000+ items on our e-commerce storefront and enjoy the same incredible quality and prices.
Music Go Round Store Owners Love to Franchise with Winmark
"We have been musicians most of our lives and Music Go Round offered an opportunity to start a new career in that field. Everyday we get to interact with other musicians."- Melinda & David S.
What Sets Us Apart
Explore why Music Go Round is one of the top choices for resale franchise opportunities. Learn about our industry-leading brand, proven track record, and commitment to sustainability.
