Plato's Closet
Retail → Apparel & Accessories
Own the #1 Teen Resale Franchise
Turn your passion for fashion and sustainability into a thriving business.
Top Quartile Average Gross Sales$2,033,682from the brand’s own disclosures
Total units526from the brand’s own disclosures
Brand overview
Plato's Closet is the leading national retail resale destination for teen and young adult fashions. Operating over 500 locations across North America, the brand buys and sells gently used clothes, shoes, and accessories. This sustainable, community-focused model keeps trendy looks affordable for customers while providing steady retail demand. The concept continues to rapidly expand into untapped markets across the United States and Canada.
Availability
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Why choose
The brand offers a recession-proof, sustainable business model that blends fashion with environmental responsibility. It dominates the teen resale space with over 520 store locations and strong financial performance. Additionally, over 30 percent of franchisees own multiple locations, demonstrating a proven and highly scalable model.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
Top Quartile Average Gross Sales
$2,033,682
*The Average Store numbers are the 2025 Average Gross Sales and Average Gross Profit amounts stated in Item 19 of the 2026 Plato’s Closet® Franchise Disclosure Documents (as reported by the 492 stores that had been in operation at least one year as of December 27, 2025). Of the 492 stores, 195 or 40% of the stores attained or exceeded the Average Gross Sales and 198 or 40% of the stores attained or exceeded the Average Gross Profit. The top quartile Average Gross Sales and Average Gross Profit only relates to the 123 Plato’s Closet® Stores that ranked in the top 25% of the gross sales range. Of the 123 stores in the top quartile, 50 or 41% of the stores attained or exceeded the top quartile Average Gross Sales and 52 or 42% of the stores attained or exceeded the top quartile Average Gross Profit. A new franchisee’s results will likely differ from these results.
- Total investment
- $355,700–$467,900
- Franchise fee
- $25,000
- Cash Required
- $150,000
Growth Trends
Ideal candidate
Plato's Closet is seeking passionate entrepreneurs who love fashion and retail. Ideal candidates want to make a positive impact on their community and the environment while running a resilient and scalable business.