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Our Numbers Tell a Compelling Story

Invest in a Sustainable Future with a Winmark 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 - the Resale Company is a leader in sustainability, focusing on small business ownership and serving local communities across North America on our mission to Provide Resale for Everyone®. We are committed to 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. We believe in adding value to franchisees’ businesses, their local communities, and the environment.

With more than 1,300 franchise locations across North America, our brands are uniquely positioned to positively impact people in communities throughout the U.S. and Canada. Adding one of our retail franchise stores to your community not only adds convenience and choice for local customers but also provides job openings and opportunities to cultivate strong bonds between business owners and residents.

Winmark Franchising offers an unbeatable opportunity for business owners looking to start a new retail franchise venture or expand their existing portfolio. Our proven process and expertise in marketing, training, and operational support ensures our franchisees can succeed. Ultimately, our goal is to get entrepreneurs on the fast track – by equipping them with our industry-leading resources and expertise – so they can achieve success quickly and build a thriving business. At Winmark, we believe that together we can power your environmentally friendly dreams into reality!

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Learn About Winmark

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
How Much Can I Make?
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.
How Much Can I Make?
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
How Much Can I Make?
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
How Much Can I Make?
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
How Much Can I Make?

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
How Much Can I Make?
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.
How Much Can I Make?
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
How Much Can I Make?
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
How Much Can I Make?
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
How Much Can I Make?

People Love Buying & Selling Used Items

Capitalize on a Unique Retail Franchise Opportunity

Environmentally
Friendly

More 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
Appeal

Resale 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
Demand

The 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 Resale Industry

Why Franchise with Winmark? You Get to Operate a Successful Business; We Handle the Rest

Why Winmark?

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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
We create open avenues for discussion where our franchisees can share ideas, challenges, and questions about running their businesses.
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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
We give you the resources, information, tools, and training to be successful throughout our long-term relationship.

Hear From Our
Franchisees

"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.
"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

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.
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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People Love Buying & Selling Used Items

Environmentally Friendly

Widespread Appeal

High Demand

Changing the World

Trust

Communication

Resources

Support

Hear From Our Franchisees

Steps to Ownership

1. Apply & Meet Requirements + Submit your application and we’ll review some basic information about you, including financials and the location you’re interested in.

2. Get to Know Franchisees + Meet current retail resale franchise owners, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about their experiences.

3. Discovery Day + 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.

4. Join the Team + 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.

Ready to Take the First Step?

Invest in an Award-Winning Resale Franchise

Environmentally
Friendly

Widespread
Appeal

High
Demand

Hear From Our
Franchisees

Steps to
Ownership

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.

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.

Invest in an Award-Winning
Resale Franchise