Posts from July, 2021

Jul 28, 2021 How One Franchisee Went from Playing Pro Hockey to Lacing the Skates of the Next Generation It's no secret Canadians love hockey, and Dominique Laroche, owner of a Play It Again Sports® franchise in Cornwall, Ontario, is no exception. Starting to play at just eight years old, Dominique participated in youth hockey leagues throughout her childhood before she joined ... Continue Reading
Jul 26, 2021 How Resale Franchise Owners Can Capitalize on Back-to-School Season After almost a year-and-a-half of virtual learning, students across the country are gearing up to head back to school this fall. With in-person classes, events and sports resuming, many retailers are restocking their shelves to meet consumer demand. With extra money in ... Continue Reading
Jul 21, 2021 3 Strategies that Help Resale Franchise Owners Stock On-Trend Apparel Over the past several years, the resale retail industry has been booming . Winmark, The Resale Company ™, the parent company to our resale retail brands like Plato’s Closet® and Style Encore®, continues to cater to local communities by providing them with high-quality, ... Continue Reading
Jul 16, 2021 What Can You Learn from Item 19 in a Franchise Disclosure Document? If you're looking for a franchise opportunity, it's critical to do your due diligence and take the necessary time to research, evaluate your options and assess whether or not it's a viable venture. After carefully exploring your options and identifying franchise ... Continue Reading
Jul 01, 2021 How to Open a Music Store Franchise Entrepreneurial musicians have a unique opportunity to turn their passion into profits within the music resale industry. Currently, used goods stores in the US make up a $13 billion industry . Not to mention, the music instrument industry is currently sitting at $6 billion . ... Continue Reading