Play It Again Sports Franchise For Sale – Cost & Investment

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Play It Again Sports Franchise For Sale – Cost & Investment
Play It Again Sports Franchise For Sale – Cost & Investment Play It Again Sports Franchise For Sale – Cost & Investment Play It Again Sports Franchise For Sale – Cost & Investment Play It Again Sports Franchise For Sale – Cost & Investment

Established

1983

Franchise Units

280

dollar

Minimum Investment

$282,900

dollar

Franchise Fee

$25,000

dollar

Total Investment Range

$393,900

Home Based

No

Description

Play It Again Sports is a leading sports and fitness retail franchise that specializes in buying, selling, and trading new and quality used sporting goods and fitness equipment. With a strong focus on sustainability and affordability, the brand serves athletes of all ages by offering equipment for a wide variety of sports including baseball, hockey, football, fitness, and winter sports. This business model promotes reuse, affordability, and local community engagement.



Background

Steps to Ownership – Play It Again Sports

Owning a Play It Again Sports franchise means joining a proven retail concept supported by Winmark, a leader with nearly 30 years of franchising success. The process is designed to ensure a strong mutual fit while giving candidates meaningful insight into the brand, its culture, and its operational model.

1. Meeting the Requirements

The first step toward ownership begins with submitting the Qualification Form, which captures your background and the market you’re interested in. At this stage, candidates should review the financial requirements:

  • Cash / Liquid Assets: $105,000
  • Approximate Initial Investment: $350,000

Not meeting these numbers does not automatically disqualify you. Many franchisees leverage support or capital from family, partners, or business associates. Thanks to Winmark’s long-standing reputation, many candidates successfully secure financing through lenders familiar with the brand.

2. Get to Know Us Better

After financial approval, candidates begin exploring what day-to-day franchise ownership looks like.

Franchisee Store Visits

Winmark will help you arrange visits with existing Play It Again Sports franchisees, giving you direct insight into:

  • Store operations
  • Customer interactions
  • Inventory model
  • Ownership lifestyle

These visits allow candidates to ask questions, observe best practices, and validate their interest.

Discovery Day in Minneapolis

Following your visits, you're invited to Discovery Day at Winmark’s headquarters. During this in-depth session, you will meet the teams who support franchise locations, including:

  • Operations
  • Training
  • Marketing
  • Real Estate
  • Store development

This gives candidates full transparency into the systems, tools, and support that power successful stores.

3. Joining the Team

After Discovery Day, Winmark makes its final approval decision. Once approved:

  1. You become an official Play It Again Sports franchise partner.
  2. Franchise agreements are reviewed and finalized.
  3. The onboarding and training process begins.

Although it takes several months to reach your Grand Opening, the Winmark team will guide you through:

  • Store buildout
  • Inventory planning
  • Operational training
  • Marketing & launch preparation

By the time your store opens, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge, systems, and support needed to build a strong, community-focused retail business.


Established: 1983
First Unit Franchised: 1988
Franchised Units: 280
Company-Owned Units: 0
States Registered In: All
Canada Franchises: Yes
International Franchises: No



Support Training

Additional Franchise Details — Play It Again Sports

Financial & Operational Support

  • Financial Assistance Provided: Yes
  • Site Selection Assistance: No
  • Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
  • Recruiting Assistance: N/A
  • Co-Operative Advertising: Yes

Training Program (Winmark – Minneapolis Training Center)

1️⃣ New Franchisee Orientation Training (NFOT) — 5 Days

Covers core franchise business operations:

  • Real estate fundamentals
  • Business plan development
  • Buying used & new sporting goods
  • Winmark vendor programs
  • Additional operations and retail topics

Includes:
✔ Mandatory online financial management course (via third-party vendor)
✔ Training to interpret and use financial statements effectively

2️⃣ Concept Training — Minimum 5 Days

Attended only after:

  • Financing completed
  • Lease finalized
  • Online financial training completed

Topics include:

  • Sales training
  • Customer service operations
  • Marketing & advertising
  • Computer & POS operation
  • Inventory management
  • Staff & financial management

Winmark typically offers the two-part training 11 times per year.

Performance & Rankings

  • Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Ranking: #381
  • Top Quartile (2019):
    • Average Gross Sales: $1,437,060
    • Average Gross Profit: $735,693

Average Gross Sales (Across Years)

YearAverage Gross Sales
2002$581,590
2006$685,672
2010$733,299
2014$769,008
2019$814,812

Real Estate Requirements

  • Store Size: 3,000–3,500 sq. ft

Competitive Advantages

  • Buyers Certification Program for quality used sports & fitness equipment
  • Daily-changing used + new inventory mix
  • Strong third-party vendor partnerships
  • Unique niche in sports resale retail
  • Proprietary POS that determines resale pricing
  • Cloud-based reporting system (remote access enabled)
  • 100% franchised model ensuring focus on franchisee success
  • Robust operational and business-coaching support
  • Ideal for first-time franchisees & family-run team

Legal Footnote (As Provided)

*Performance figures come from Item 19 of the 2020 Music Go Round FDD, based on 33 stores operating at least 1 year as of Dec 28, 2019. Percentages reflect how many stores met or exceeded reported averages. Results may vary for new franchisees.



Ideal Candidate

Play It Again Sports is ideal for individuals who are:

  • Passionate about sports and active lifestyles.

  • Business-minded with leadership and management skills.

  • Interested in sustainability and community impact.

  • Willing to be hands-on with daily operations.

  • Motivated to grow a scalable and profitable business.

Retail or sales experience is helpful but not mandatory thanks to the thorough training and support provided.


Financial Detail

Investment Requirements

  • Cash Investment: $90,000–$105,000
  • Total Investment: $282,900–$393,900
  • Minimum Net Worth: $400,000
  • Franchise Fee: $25,000

Royalty & Fees

  • Royalty: 5%
  • Ad Fund: 0%

Operational Structure

  • Average Number of Employees: 6–8
  • Home-Based: No
  • B2B: No
  • Passive Ownership Allowed: No
  • Master Franchise Opportunities: No

Compliance & Eligibility

  • Item 19 Financial Performance Representations: Yes
  • Visa-Candidates Accepted: No
  • Veteran Discount: No



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