Clothes Mentor®

Training and Support

As a business owner you may be investing your life savings. Why not do it with the support and expertise behind you that ensures your success? We help you in each step of the way – from finding the right location to securing good financing to helping you with a proven store-in-a-box concept to the grand opening to following you after you open.

Our support is unmatched in the industry because your success is our success – and there is nothing we want more than to see your business soar to new heights in half the time it takes most franchises to make a profit.

Consider a franchise with Clothes Mentor and receive full training & support from the resale industry's most experienced team – we have been perfecting resale business models for over 35 years!

Proven Systems
Our robust management tools and extensive training are effective, comprehensive, and streamlined. We have combined the best practices of our top stores into a complete store management package making for easier multi-store management, improved staff training and engagement, and dramatically improved operations.

Results-Driven Marketing
From social media, web and email marketing to in-store graphics, public relations and car wraps, our upscale marketing materials are uniquely designed to speak to our shoppers. Our marketing stays current with today’s trends in design, social media and more.

E-Commerce
Not only do we sell products within our four walls, but we also cater to the digital shopper. Selling online is becoming mainstream in the resale industry, and we assist with setting up your E-Commerce store, training you, and teaching you best practices.

Beautifully designed Stores
Just because we sell second-hand merchandise does not mean our stores look second-rate. Our stores are designed to promote a fun and friendly atmosphere. From our modern fixtures and lighting to our upscale signage and displays, we believe in creating an extraordinary brand experience.

Inventory Management Program
To empower franchisees to be efficient and accurate in managing their inventory, Clothes Mentor offers Needs-Based Buying; a data-based program that assists franchisees in their decisions on what to buy, when to buy it, and how to price it.

Real-time Reporting
With our cloud-based reports, franchise owners can efficiently manage inventory levels, product costs and pricing. These tools can also be accessed remotely, paving the way for store owners to manage multiple stores simultaneously.

Extensive Training
We conduct two separate, comprehensive training programs that provide our new owners with both pre-opening and post-opening classes ranging from business planning, fiscal management, and real-estate selection to store operations, merchandising, inventory management and POS system training as well as a full week of in-store training.

Territory Availability
The flexibility to put stores in the best locations in a market is a huge advantage as you are considering joining a franchise. Because we are a growing franchise, there are several great locations available in most areas for a Clothes Mentor store. This is especially important if you are looking at owning multiple stores over time to increase your market share or simply make more money. You will receive demographic analysis, area mapping, and site selection assistance from our headquarters to help you choose the location that is right for you.

Continuous Support
From site selection and store set up to grand opening and growing profits, you will have continuous support every step of the way. Based in Plymouth, Minnesota, our dedicated team offers computer, operational, marketing, and financial support. Plus, our Franchise Business Consultants visit each store at least once a year to offer guidance and support where needed for success. Our owners also build and maintain strong friendships and mentorships with other store owners.