Winmark Corporation, the company behind Plato’s Closet®, Once Upon A Child®, and Play It Again Sports®, will be announcing it has recycled more than 2 billion items through its franchise stores – reflecting the booming resale economy, evolving consumer habits around sustainability, and the staying power of Winmark’s franchise business model.
Winmark is rewriting the playbook on resale:
- Over 1,360 franchises across North America
- System-wide sales of $1.6 billion
- Surpassing 2 billion items recycled since 2010 across its franchise network – including Plato’s Closet®, Once Upon A Child®, Play It Again Sports®, Style Encore®, and Music Go Round®
Where others rely on digital marketplaces, Winmark empowers local businesses, driving real economic impact. This isn’t just resale – it’s a movement proving that physical retail and sustainable practices deliver long-term value.