Plato's Closet

Franchise Overview

Children's Health Beauty & Fitness Retail Product & Service

Plato's Closet operates independently owned storefront retail locations that buy gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories from teens and young adults, then resell them at affordable prices — creating a dual-revenue model that serves both sellers seeking instant cash and shoppers hunting on-trend fashion.

Key Highlights

Dominant national resale retailer in the teen and young adult category
Dual revenue stream from buying and reselling pre-owned merchandise
Comprehensive franchisor training, operational systems, and ongoing support included
Ranked in Entrepreneur Franchise 500 consistently for over a decade

Plato's Closet taps into enduring demand for sustainable, budget-friendly fashion, giving franchisees a proven retail model with strong community relevance and a growing North American footprint.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since1988

Number of Units526

Min Liquid Capital—

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$356K – $468K

Plato's Closet Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Plato's Closet FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

Available Documents

Plato's Closet FDD 2026

March 2026

$99.00

Plato's Closet FDD 2025

March 2025

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Plato's Closet FDD 2024

March 2024

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Plato's Closet FDD 2022

March 2022

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Plato's Closet FDD 2021

March 2021

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Plato's Closet FDD 2020

March 2020

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Plato's Closet FDD 2019

March 2019

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Plato's Closet FDD 2018

March 2018

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Platos Closet FDD 2017

March 2017

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Plato's Closet FDD 2016

March 2016

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Plato's Closet FDD 2015

March 2015

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