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About Plato's Closet
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Plato's Closet franchise family. 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 200 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.
To learn more about this exciting franchise business opportunity, simply navigate through these informational pages. If you wish to take the next step in changing your future, contact us and a Franchise Developer will contact you with the next steps in the process.
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