Join the Leader in Sustainable Retail Franchising
Make an Impact in Your Communityand Own a Resale Franchise
Our Numbers Tell a Compelling Story
Invest in Your Future with a Play It Again Sports Resale Franchise- 1.8B+ Items recycled since 2010
- 182M Items recycled per year
- 500K Items recycled per day
- 6 Items recycled per second
What Makes a Winmark Franchise Unique?
Our Brands Positively Impact the Communities They Serve
Winmark Franchising is committed to being a leader in the resale industry and setting the standard for sound business decisions, corporate responsibility, and sustainability practices. Our retail resale franchise is unique in the way that it has brought together two key groups - franchisors and entrepreneurs - to create a mutually beneficial business ecosystem.
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Plato’s Closet is a leader in the twenty-somethings and teen apparel franchise industry. We set the standard for resale franchise opportunities in many communities nationwide. Learn more about the benefits of franchising with Plato’s Closet below!
Revenue Information:
- Top Quartile Average Gross Sales $1,999,194 (2023)*
- Average Gross Sales: $1,300,065 (2023)*
- Average Gross Profit: $821,845 (2023)*
- 500+ Stores in North America & Canada
Investment Range:
$287,300 to $417,300
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Join the number one children's resale franchise with Once Upon A Child. We've raised the bar, setting the standard for resale franchises nationwide. Discover how franchising with us can pave the way for a prosperous future.
Revenue Information:
- Top Quartile Average Gross Sales $1,989,203 (2023)*
- Average Gross Sales: $1,248,773 (2023)*
- Average Gross Profit: $833,058 (2023)*
- 400+ Stores in North America & Canada
Investment Range:
$287,800 to $420,800.
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As a leader in the sporting goods resale industry, we have established ourselves as the gold standard for franchising. From hockey sticks to golf clubs, we offer quality products to communities across the nation. Discover the exciting benefits of owning a Play It Again Sports franchise.
Revenue Information:
- Top Quartile Average Gross Sales $2,072,645 (2023)*
- Average Gross Sales: $1,186,546 (2023)*
- Average Gross Profit: $629,692 (2023)*
- 280+ Stores in North America & Canada
Investment Range:
$314,300 to $420,800
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Interested in joining a powerhouse franchise in the women's and men’s resale industry? Look no further than Style Encore. As industry trailblazers, we've raised the bar for franchise opportunities across the nation. And now, we invite you to discover the endless benefits of franchising with us.
Revenue Information:
- Top Quartile Average Gross Sales: $1,515,801 (2023)*
- Average Gross Sales: $884,938 (2023)*
- Top Quartile Profit: $881,154 (2023)*
- 65+ Stores in North America & Canada
Investment Range:
$274,800 to $415,300
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Looking to join a winning franchise? Look no further than Music Go Round! Our musical instrument franchise sets the gold standard, providing communities across the country with access to high-quality instruments and gear. Discover the many benefits of franchising with us.
Revenue Information:
- Top Quartile Average Gross Sales: $2,452,149 (2023)*
- Average Gross Sales: $1,322,547 (2023)*
- Average Gross Profit: $637,710 (2023)*
- 35+ Stores in North America & Canada
Investment Range: $309,300 to $394,800
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Plato’s Closet is a leader in the twenty-somethings and teen apparel franchise industry. We set the standard for resale franchise opportunities in many communities nationwide. Learn more about the benefits of franchising with Plato’s Closet below!
Revenue Information:
- Top Quartile Average Gross Sales $1,999,194 (2023)*
- Average Gross Sales: $1,300,065 (2023)*
- Average Gross Profit: $821,845 (2023)*
- 500+ Stores in North America & Canada
Investment Range:
$287,300 to $417,300
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Join the number one children's resale franchise with Once Upon A Child. We've raised the bar, setting the standard for resale franchises nationwide. Discover how franchising with us can pave the way for a prosperous future.
Revenue Information:
- Top Quartile Average Gross Sales $1,989,203 (2023)*
- Average Gross Sales: $1,248,773 (2023)*
- Average Gross Profit: $833,058 (2023)*
- 400+ Stores in North America & Canada
Investment Range:
$287,800 to $420,800.
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As a leader in the sporting goods resale industry, we have established ourselves as the gold standard for franchising. From hockey sticks to golf clubs, we offer quality products to communities across the nation. Discover the exciting benefits of owning a Play It Again Sports franchise.
Revenue Information:
- Top Quartile Average Gross Sales $2,072,645 (2023)*
- Average Gross Sales: $1,186,546 (2023)*
- Average Gross Profit: $629,692 (2023)*
- 280+ Stores in North America & Canada
Investment Range:
$314,300 to $420,800
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Interested in joining a powerhouse franchise in the women's and men’s resale industry? Look no further than Style Encore. As industry trailblazers, we've raised the bar for franchise opportunities across the nation. And now, we invite you to discover the endless benefits of franchising with us.
Revenue Information:
- Top Quartile Average Gross Sales: $1,515,801 (2023)*
- Average Gross Sales: $884,938 (2023)*
- Top Quartile Profit: $881,154 (2023)*
- 65+ Stores in North America & Canada
Investment Range:
$274,800 to $415,300
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Looking to join a winning franchise? Look no further than Music Go Round! Our musical instrument franchise sets the gold standard, providing communities across the country with access to high-quality instruments and gear. Discover the many benefits of franchising with us.
Revenue Information:
- Top Quartile Average Gross Sales: $2,452,149 (2023)*
- Average Gross Sales: $1,322,547 (2023)*
- Average Gross Profit: $637,710 (2023)*
- 35+ Stores in North America & Canada
Investment Range: $309,300 to $394,800
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Plato’s Closet is a leader in the twenty-somethings and teen apparel franchise industry. We set the standard for resale franchise opportunities in many communities nationwide. Learn more about the benefits of franchising with Plato’s Closet below!
Revenue Information:
- Top Quartile Average Gross Sales $1,999,194 (2023)*
- Average Gross Sales: $1,300,065 (2023)*
- Average Gross Profit: $821,845 (2023)*
- 500+ Stores in North America & Canada
Investment Range:
$287,300 to $417,300
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Join the number one children's resale franchise with Once Upon A Child. We've raised the bar, setting the standard for resale franchises nationwide. Discover how franchising with us can pave the way for a prosperous future.
Revenue Information:
- Top Quartile Average Gross Sales $1,989,203 (2023)*
- Average Gross Sales: $1,248,773 (2023)*
- Average Gross Profit: $833,058 (2023)*
- 400+ Stores in North America & Canada
Investment Range:
$287,800 to $420,800.
-
As a leader in the sporting goods resale industry, we have established ourselves as the gold standard for franchising. From hockey sticks to golf clubs, we offer quality products to communities across the nation. Discover the exciting benefits of owning a Play It Again Sports franchise.
Revenue Information:
- Top Quartile Average Gross Sales $2,072,645 (2023)*
- Average Gross Sales: $1,186,546 (2023)*
- Average Gross Profit: $629,692 (2023)*
- 280+ Stores in North America & Canada
Investment Range:
$314,300 to $420,800
-
Interested in joining a powerhouse franchise in the women's and men’s resale industry? Look no further than Style Encore. As industry trailblazers, we've raised the bar for franchise opportunities across the nation. And now, we invite you to discover the endless benefits of franchising with us.
Revenue Information:
- Top Quartile Average Gross Sales: $1,515,801 (2023)*
- Average Gross Sales: $884,938 (2023)*
- Top Quartile Profit: $881,154 (2023)*
- 65+ Stores in North America & Canada
Investment Range:
$274,800 to $415,300
-
Looking to join a winning franchise? Look no further than Music Go Round! Our musical instrument franchise sets the gold standard, providing communities across the country with access to high-quality instruments and gear. Discover the many benefits of franchising with us.
Revenue Information:
- Top Quartile Average Gross Sales: $2,452,149 (2023)*
- Average Gross Sales: $1,322,547 (2023)*
- Average Gross Profit: $637,710 (2023)*
- 35+ Stores in North America & Canada
Investment Range: $309,300 to $394,800
People Love Buying & Selling Used Items
Capitalize on a Unique Retail Franchise Opportunity-
Environmentally
FriendlyMore consumers than ever before care about the environment. Rather than disposing of gently used items, people are now choosing to sell their unwanted items to resale shops to promote sustainability. -
Widespread
AppealResale shopping appeals to a wide range of demographics and income levels. Smart consumers are always looking for a good deal and are frequently shopping for high-quality items at a great value. -
High
DemandThe resale business is currently one of the fastest growing segments in the retail industry. On an annual basis, over 59 million Americans will shop at a thrift store and up to 49 million will shop at a resale store. -
Changing the World
For more than 30 years, our resale franchise has been at the forefront of the sustainability movement by supporting entrepreneurs interested in owning a resale franchise.
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Trust
Trust
Mutual trust with our franchisees is crucial. We are the largest and most-recognized resale business franchisor with a proven track record of success with first-time franchisees.
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Communication
Communication
We create open avenues for discussion where our franchisees can share ideas, challenges, and questions about running their businesses.
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Resources
Resources
Your success is our success. We dedicate 100% of our time, resources, and money to our franchisees - not corporate entities.
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Support
Support
We give you the resources, information, tools, and training to be successful throughout our long-term relationship.
Store Owners Love to Franchise with Winmark
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"The best part of owning the Play It Again Sports is easily being the community asset. It's our number one goal."
- Janel & John A. -
"It changed my whole life."
- Marnie M. -
"I love it. It's the best decision I ever made."
- Jess M. -
"Winmark is growing, they come up with new ideas each year; and we grow with them."
- Multiple Winmark Franchise Owners
Steps to
Ownership
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Submit your application and we’ll review some basic information about you, including financials and the location you’re interested in.
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Meet current retail resale franchise owners, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about their experiences.
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We’ll invite you to Discovery Day, where you’ll meet the team that will support you and your new franchise. You’ll get some insight into operations, training, marketing, and more.
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After attending the Discovery Day and receiving final approval, you will officially join Winmark as a franchisee and begin building your new retail resale business.
Steps to
Ownership
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Submit your application and we’ll review some basic information about you, including financials and the location you’re interested in.
-
Meet current retail resale franchise owners, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about their experiences.
-
We’ll invite you to Discovery Day, where you’ll meet the team that will support you and your new franchise. You’ll get some insight into operations, training, marketing, and more.
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After attending the Discovery Day and receiving final approval, you will officially join Winmark as a franchisee and begin building your new retail resale business.
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