Clothing resale franchisor Winmark has announced the 500th store opening of its teen and young adult resale concept, Plato’s Closet.
The brand celebrated the record with a grand opening on Dec. 1, 2022, in Windsor, Ont.,
Multi-unit franchise owners Scott and Lisa Doerr have been involved with Winmark brands since 1999 when Scott’s parents opened their first Once Upon A Child in London, Ont. The new Windsor store marks the couple’s first foray into the Plato’s Closet brand. Carrying on the legacy, Scott and Lisa’s son Terry Doerr, and their long-time manager Tara Organ, will also soon open their first Plato’s Closet together in London in 2023.
“Five hundred locations is a huge accomplishment and a testament to our collective efforts with our franchise partners, their employees, and the team at Winmark to achieve this milestone. To see the impact that this brand has had on our franchise partners and their communities is inspiring,” says Renae Gaudette, chief operating officer. “It is especially rewarding to share this experience with Scott and Lisa who are great franchise partners and passionate about serving their communities, their employees, and who understand the impact that our brands bring to their customers.”
Plato’s Closet is franchised by Winmark, which also franchises Play It Again Sports, Once Upon A Child, Style Encore, and Music Go Round.
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