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Play It Again Sports
- Winmark Corporation
- WINA
Minneapolis, MN 55441
- (800) 592-8049 / (763) 520-8480
- (763) 520-8501 (Fax)
- Ms. Becky Geyer, Franchise Development
Our retail stores blend the sale of used and new, name-brand sports equipment along with promoting trade-in discounts. This sales mix creates ultra-high value for the customer while providing significantly higher gross profit margins than traditional retailers.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1983
Franchising Since: 1988
Operating Units
| Franchised Units | 324 | 100.0% |
|---|---|---|
| Company-Owned Units | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Operating Units | 324 | 100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA | 297 | 87.1% | In 47 States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 44 | 12.9% | In 8 Provinces |
| International | 0 | 0.0% | In 0 Foreign Countries |
| Total | 341 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
|---|---|
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density | Units |
|---|---|
| California | 40 |
| Florida | 40 |
| Ontario | 25 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia, Alberta
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General Information
| IFA Member | Yes |
|---|---|
| CFA Member | Yes |
| Franchisee Association? | No |
| Size of Corporate Staff | 97 |
| Site Selection Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance | Yes |
| Financial Assistance | No |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising | No |
|---|---|
| National Advertising | No |
| Regional Advertising | No |
| Local Advertising | No |
| Marketing Materials | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/Rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos |
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, In-House Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing | N/A |
|---|---|
| Central Purchasing | N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation | Included |
| Field Training | Included |
| Initial Store Opening | Included |
| Inventory Control | Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter | Included |
| Regional or National Meetings | Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline | Included |
Training
| Minneapolis, MN | 4 Days |
| Minneapolis, MN | 5 Days |
Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth | $350K |
|---|---|
| Cash Investment | $68.7-127.6K |
| Total Investment | $240.5-390.7K |
| Average Total Investment | $316K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee | $20K |
|---|---|
| Average Franchise Fee | $20K |
| On-Going Royalty | 5% |
| Average Royalty | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | N/A |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees | 2 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) | 2,500-3,000 |
| Preferred Site Types | Strip Center |
| Encourages Conversions | No |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? | Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? | No |
Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth | 5 |
|---|---|
| General Business Experience | 4 |
| Specific Industry Experience | 2 |
| Formal Education | 2 |
| Psychological Profile | 1 |
| Personal Interviews | 4 |
Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract | 10 |
|---|---|
| Term of Renewal Period | 10 |
| Passive Ownership? | Allowed |
| Area Development Agreements? |
No |
| Sub-Franchisor Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | No |
Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months | 15 |
|---|---|
| USA | Yes, All United States |
| Canada | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas | No |
