Style Encore® Training & On-Going Support
A Proactive Approach to Franchise Business Success
Style Encore is the newest franchised brand of Winmark Corporation, a company that has been a leader in the resale retail industry for over three decades. If you don’t have a retail background—don’t worry! Most of our franchisees are just like you—they have a passion for serving their community, doing something that makes them feel good about their work, and helping their customers make and save money every day! And this passion and excitement for our brand, what we do, and how we serve our community starts with your training team. You will see from the very first day the passion and pride we take in our Style Encore brand and in ensuring our franchisees are prepared for success!
Have questions about our training and support programs? Call (866) 816-6044 or submit a qualification form today.
Our Training for
Franchisees
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Business
PlanningBusiness Planning• Banks today want to see a solid business plan with a strong financial plan and committed ownership.
• Winmark will help you build that plan based on our years of experience.
• One full day of training is dedicated to building a detailed three-year plan and written narrative.
• Together, these tools create a financial strategy for you to share with the bank to obtain financing.
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Retail Site
SelectionRetail Site Selection• Training on site criteria such as economics, size, visibility, parking and co-tenants
• Lease information training including retail terminology, lease basics and hiring a broker
• Provide necessary information to landlord
• Monitor the progress from letter of intent to lease signing
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Style and Trend TrainingStyle and Trend Training
• Monthly What's Hot communication in fashion trends product training
• Detailed hands-on training of what to buy and how to buy it
• Hands-on mall training to see the latest styles
At Winmark, our franchisees are never without the support they need to face the changing landscape of marketplace challenges. Our franchise partners always have access to the resources and insight they need to help grow their business and ensure that it is doing what it can to connect with customers.
Field Operations
We have the best field operations staff in resale retail! They are uniquely qualified for what they do and they are here to provide you with the best support possible to help you succeed. Winmark’s Field Operations Managers are retail and operational experts with years of experience with some of the top retailers like, Target®, JC Penney®, Best Buy®, Old Navy®, Saks Fifth Avenue® and more. They’re your front line partner and liaison to the rest of the home office team.
Marketing and Advertising
The Style Encore marketing team delivers professionally produced television and radio commercials, digital and social marketing assets, event marketing materials, local store marketing programs and much more. In addition, as a Winmark franchisee, you will also have access to a preferred marketing vendor experienced in working with the brand. They’ll work with you to lay out a marketing plan, ensuring your marketing dollars are spent in the right places to generate the best return on your investment.
Are you ready to take your first step toward owning and operating your own Style Encore location? Submit our qualification form to our team to get started!
Style Encore Store Owners Love to Franchise with Winmark
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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."
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"I love the aspect of all the different store dynamics of being in a teen store or a children's store or women's store and being able to also enjoy work."
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"It changed my whole life."
- Marnie M.
Learn About The Process
Discover the step-by-step journey to becoming a franchise owner. From meeting requirements to joining the brand, we'll guide you through the process. Start your exciting entrepreneurial journey today!
