Resale Opportunities

Invest In an Existing Plato’s Closet Franchise
Looking to own your own business? Occasionally, a rare and incredible opportunity arises with existing Plato's Closet franchise locations becoming available for purchase. These locations have already established themselves within the local community, providing a loyal customer base, and have built-in national and local brand recognition—all that's missing is you! With everything set up for success, you can start running toward your entrepreneurial dreams. If you don't see a location available, don't worry! Check out our Available Territories to see where your future business could thrive.
Below are our current resale opportunities:
US Territories
Canadian Territories



Our Franchisee Training
Once you sign our franchise agreement, we'll enroll you in our training program. With more than 65 hours of classroom and in-store training on topics such as employee management, merchandising, store operations, buying used merchandise and customer service, you’ll gain the knowledge you’ll need to start your own business.
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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
Plato's Closet Store Owners Love to Franchise with Winmark
"I needed that support. I was young, I didn't have a lot of background or, classes in college, in business, on the business side of things."- Jordan P.