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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
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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. 

  • Plato's Closet logo

    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

    Plato's Closet
  • Once Upon A Child logo

    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.

    Once Upon A Child
  • Play It Again Sports logo

    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

    Play It Again Sports
  • Style Encore logo

    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

    Style Encore
  • Music Go Round logo

    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

    Music Go Round
  • Plato's Closet logo

    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

    Plato's Closet
  • Once Upon A Child logo

    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.

    Once Upon A Child
  • Play It Again Sports logo

    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

    Play It Again Sports
  • Style Encore logo

    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

    Style Encore
  • Music Go Round logo

    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

    Music Go Round

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.

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

  • Communication

    Communication

    We create open avenues for discussion where our franchisees can share ideas, challenges, and questions about running their businesses.

  • Resources

    Resources

    Your success is our success. We dedicate 100% of our time, resources, and money to our franchisees - not corporate entities.

  • Support

    Support

    We give you the resources, information, tools, and training to be successful throughout our long-term relationship.

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"It changed my whole life."
- Marnie M.
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