The Resale Industry
Interest in the Retail Resale Industry Continues to Grow
There are many reasons why choosing a retail resale franchise over another industry in franchising is a great idea. Simply put, the retail resale segment is growing rapidly and will continue to lead the growth in the retail industry, both online and in traditional brick and mortar locations. According to the National Association of Thrift and Retail Stores (NARTS), the retail resale segment has been growing at strong single digits over the past decade and will continue to grow from $18B today to over $24B by 2024.
Winmark - the Resale Company® is proud to be ahead of the curve. We have five successful resale brands that have helped to redefine each of their industries. Each brand is the leader in its respective category, with three making the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list of top franchises. Whether it’s clothes, sports equipment, toys, or musical instruments, there is a large appetite among consumers for gently used items that offer both quality and affordability.
GlobalData retail analytics shows that the resale market is set to increase by $155.9 billion between 2022 and 2026. Now’s the time to become a resale franchise owner with Winmark®. Visit our Become a Franchisee page to learn more.
What Does it Take to Franchise?
Investment InformationPeople Love Buying & Selling Used Items
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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. -
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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.
The Environmental Impacts of Resale
In today’s environmentally-conscious world, consumers are drawn to businesses and industries that offer business practices and products that take into consideration their environmental impacts and carbon footprints. The quick rise of fast fashion over the past decade has also highlighted the negative impacts these processes and products have on our environment. From their manufacturing process to the materials they use to the disposal of their products, they are extremely harmful to the environment and the future of our planet every step of the way.
To learn more about our current franchise opportunities, visit our available territories page or reach out to our franchise development team to learn more!
Store Owners Love to Franchise with Winmark
"It changed my whole life."- Marnie M.
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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.