Ideal Candidate
What We Look for in New Resale Franchise Owners
At Winmark – the Resale Company®, finding the perfect candidate is crucial for the success of our resale franchises. That's why we're searching for enthusiastic, motivated individuals who share our values and understand that it's not just about selling products—it's about providing a memorable experience. We also want you to be properly capitalized, hard-working, process-oriented, and equipped with great people skills. Retail isn't for everyone, so we encourage you to talk to other franchisees so you can get a well-rounded sense of the business's day-to-day operations.
Transparency is important to us, so we'll give you all the necessary information right from the start. We believe that the evaluation process is a two-way street: a chance for us to learn about you and for you to see if our franchise is a good fit for your ambitions. After all, mutual success is the key to our future.
Although having prior knowledge of the brand you're interested in is useful, our training program will provide all the necessary tools and skills to help you succeed—so experience is not necessary. If you are motivated, organized, enjoy working with the public, and are willing to follow our proven system, you would make a great addition to one of Winmark's franchise brands.
If you’re ready to get started, check out our available territories to find an opportunity near you.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQsOur Numbers Tell a Compelling Story
Invest in a Sustainable Future with a Winmark Franchise-
1.8B+
Items recycled since 2010
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182M
Items recycled per year
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500K
Items recycled per day
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6
Items recycled per second
Store Owners Love to Franchise with Winmark
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"The grand opening was amazing. We ended up breaking the grand opening sales record for all of Play It Again Sports franchises; and having Winmark come out to the store for the grand opening to be there with us was invaluable."
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"Winmark gave us all the tools we really needed in order to make sure we were ready to take on this endeavor."
- Jocelyn & Chris M. -
"It's still just surreal to be a small business owner. It's very rewarding and I, and I'm very thankful."
- Rena M. -
"I’ve always wanted to open a business and I didn’t really have the courage. I had no business training.We did a lot of research and were impressed so we went for it and I’ve never looked back."
- Shawna N. -
"We get a lot of support. There's always somebody to call, and we always know that there's somebody to contact and who will find out what we can do to fix the situation."
- Simon S. & Henna H. -
"The flexibility for us is huge, and then there's a great financial reward as well."
- Lindsey & George J. -
"We enjoy the freedom of working for ourselves, setting our schedule, and knowing that all the effort and energy we’re putting into this is directly benefitting us and our family."
- Iain & Colleen C. -
"The best part of owning the Play It Again Sports is easily being the community asset. It's our number one goal."
- Janelle & John A.
Common Traits Among Our Owners
If you are interested in becoming a successful franchisee with a Winmark brand, here are three key traits we look for:
The drive to own your own business
Our resale franchise owners are powered by their entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering tenacity to reach their goals. Owning a Winmark franchise is more than just owning a business. It's an incredibly rewarding experience that puts you in control of your own success and financial future.
A passion for sustainability and giving back to your community
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