Franchise: Plato's Closet

Plato's Closet offers a truly unique retail franchise opportunity, as it is the only national teen retail store of its kind -- focusing on the buying and selling of gently used, brand-name apparel and accessories for girls and guys! We already have over 300 store locations throughout North America, and that number continues to grow.

Our stores fill a distinct niche in the retail marketplace. We are the only national resale business that specializes in the teen and twenty something market group. The wish list for trendy, brand-name apparel and the availability of it in virtually every teen's closet presents fantastic opportunities for both franchise owners and customers alike.

Making the decision to be your own boss and be in control of your future is an exciting adventure, and we appreciate being considered in your business search. A Plato's Closet franchise offers franchisees a very unique opportunity, based on a sound business model and the support of the parent company, Winmark Corporation.

Plato's Closet^® is part of a franchise system that has been supporting unique retail franchise businesses since 1987. Winmark Corporation's years of experience and small business services combined give you a great head start with extensive training and support that includes:

	Business planning assistance including development of a three-year business plan, Retail site selection, demographic studies and area market analysis.		Ongoing small business consultation support from regional field operations staff who work as an analyst, advisor and liaison between the franchise system and the corporate office team.
	Proprietary computer system specifically designed to meet the needs of our unique buying and selling business model.		Professionally produced advertising and marketing resources including television and radio commercials, direct mail materials, print advertisements, local store marketing programs and much more.
	Over 75 hours of classroom instruction and in-store training; On-site pre-opening and opening support including employee training, merchandising, store operations and service procedures.		Toll-free computer support center staffed by technicians that provide assistance with hardware, software and operational questions seven days a week.