Are you looking for a lucrative business opportunity in a booming industry? Look no further than Plato's Closet Asheville, a well-established resale store business for sale in North Carolina, United States! Plato's Closet Asheville has been the go-to destination for teen and young adult styles and brands for over 15 years, making it a trusted name in the recycled clothing market in Asheville. With a solid foundation built by the original owners who successfully operated the business for 8 years, the current owner has taken this thriving business to new heights of success. One of the key strengths of Plato's Closet Asheville is its commitment to excellent customer service and community engagement. The store not only sells gently-used clothes and shoes but also buys items daily from local community members, providing over $450,000 in cash payments each year "on-the-spot". This not only benefits the sellers but also drives repeat business and loyalty from customers. Since taking over the business in 2017, the current owner has significantly grown the business, with sales surpassing $1.2 million annually. This growth can be attributed to the owner's hands-on approach, effective management team, and focus on key business areas such as attentive customer service, daily inventory management, expanded advertising efforts, and employee development. But the exciting part? The potential for even further growth is immense! The resale apparel market is ripe with opportunities, especially in strategically targeting the youth demographic (students) and high-growth diverse communities (Latino/Hispanic). By tapping into these customer segments and focusing on common values such as affordability, authenticity, and digital connection, the sky's the limit for this business. If you're a savvy entrepreneur looking to capitalize on a well-established business with loyal clients and significant growth potential, Plato's Closet Asheville is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Don't miss out on this chance to own a thriving resale store business in a prime location! Take the next step towards owning your own successful business with Plato's Closet Asheville!
- Asking Price:
- $599,900 Furniture / Fixtures and Inventory / Stock included
- Sales Revenue:
- $1,202,965
- Cash Flow:
- $233,000
Property Information
- Real Estate:
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Lease
- Location:
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Plato's Closet Asheville, the place to shop for teen and young adult styles and brands, has been the leader in the recycled clothing market in Asheville for over 15 years! The original owners opened Plato's Closet and operated
the business for 8 years before selling it to the current owner, who built upon the previous owner's success and took it to the next level through delivering excellent customer service and developing awareness for the business throughout the community. Aside from selling gently-used clothes and shoes, Plato's Closet buys items daily from
it's local community members. Plato's Closet pays customers over $450,000 each year with cash "on-the-spot" for
the items they sell to the store. This provides community members with money to buy the necessities they need
such as gas, food, meds, etc. When the current owner bought the business in 2017 it was producing
approximately $850k in sales. Today, Plato's Closet Asheville grosses over $1.2m in sales which speaks to the growth driven by the active involvement of the owner and effective management team. Attentive customer service,
daily inventory management, expanded advertising efforts, and employee development are key areas of this
business that the owner and management team focus on to continue to maintain and grow the business.
Business Operation
- Expansion Potential:
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The biggest growth opportunities for a resale apparel store like this one lie in strategically dominating the two core
demographic drivers of the secondhand market: the youth (students) and high-growth diverse communities (Latino/Hispanic).These are not separate customer segments but often overlap, and a generalized strategy should focus on the common values that attract both groups: affordability, authenticity, and digital connection.
- Competition / Market:
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Our excellent customer service, consistently organized racks of clothes, and the ongoing building of relationships with new and repeat customers. Plato's Closet's advantage is immediate cash-on-the-spot for gently used, trendy
teen/young adult apparel, offering a faster and cleaner experience than consignment.
Current Industry Overview:
Thrifting is an increasingly popular way to shop for teens and young adults (as well as more mature customers!). Retailers are trying to figure out how to compete against the thrifting world. The global secondhand apparel
market is experiencing unprecedented, high-speed growth, with projections showing it will continue to
significantly outpace the traditional retail clothing market by a factor of 3 to 5X over the next five years.
- Reasons for selling:
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Other interest
- Trading hours:
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M-Th 10-8 F,Sa 10-9, Su 11-6
- Employees:
- 15
- Years established:
- 2009
Franchise Information
- Franchise opportunity:
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Franchise Resale
Other Information
- Support & training:
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2 weeks
- Financing available:
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Owner Financing Amount
$59,900.00
Owner Financing Interest
10%
Owner Financing Terms Months
360
Owner Financing Monthly Payment
$791.58
- Furniture / Fixtures value:
- $87,000 - included in the asking price
- Inventory / Stock value:
- $100,000 - included in the asking price
