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Chief Development Officer

Looking for franchise information? Winmark Corporation develops franchise business opportunities and operates proven retail franchise concepts including Play It Again Sports, Once Upon a Child, Music Go Round and Plato's Closet. Winmark Corporation makes buying a franchise easy with our extensive training and support therefore creating a profitable business opportunity.

Awarding New Franchises - With 5 retail brands I work with our internal sales team as they navigate dozens of candidates each month from initial inquiry, through Discovery Day to ultimately awarding the franchise. Real Estate - Site Selection - Leasing - Once the franchise is awarded I lead the franchisees through initial Real Estate training, connect them with an outside Tenant Representative and monitor the site selection process. Once the site is identified we assist with the Letter of Intent and lease review and will complete the process.Franchise Resales - With a franchise system that has been in place for nearly 30 years and over 1,186 locations franchisees will ultimately reach a point where they are ready to retire or move on to their next venture. The sale of existing franchise locations to new owners is a focus with mature brands such as ours. Over 70 existing store sales have been completed in the last two years. Maintaining continuity in the market has been a key component to the success of our brands and our franchise business.