Style Encore^®

Retail • Year: 2026

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What Is Style Encore?

Style Encore is a retail franchise of brick-and-mortar stores that sell quality used women’s and men’s clothing and new and used accessories. It operates through physical retail Stores and its business system emphasizes purchasing customers’ used products and reselling quality brand-name used merchandise supplemented by new accessories. The primary customers are individual consumers (B2C) seeking affordable, brand-name used apparel and accessories.

Style Encore Franchise: Pros and Cons

A major strength is the low $15,000 initial franchise fee (bottom 10%), which preserves cash for build-out, but there have been four outlet terminations-well above typical for Retail (top 10%)-suggesting some operators have exited the system and you should investigate why.

Pros

The $15,000 initial franchise fee is well below typical for all franchises (bottom 10%), leaving you with more cash on hand for build-out and early operating costs.

There are zero disclosed lawsuits, franchisee-initiated judgments or settlements, government penalties, or franchisor enforcement actions - a clean legal record that reduces legal risk and suggests few major disputes within the system.

Item 7 training costs are $0 (min and max), so you won’t face required upfront training fees from the franchisor.

Cons

Company-owned units: 0 - the franchisor does not operate any locations itself, which limits their ability to field-test changes and maintain firsthand operational experience.

Outlet terminations: 4 - this is well above typical for Retail (top 10%) and suggests some operators have exited the system; you should dig into why those closures occurred.

Ongoing training is not offered or required (an unusual absence) - most franchises provide continuing training, so you may receive less structured long-term support and fewer updates on evolving best practices.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

Style Encore reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

51/100

Good

Style Encore grants an Exclusive Territory-typically a computer‑modeled 3–5 mile radius-with a development area; urban territories target 75–100k population, other areas about 50k. Winmark retains the right to develop additional units nearby and to sell via e‑commerce/other channels; franchisees may relocate with consent and face no sales‑volume contingency.

Training & Support

40/100

NORMAL

Style Encore provides a Focused 64-hour training curriculum and does not include any individuals in the initial franchise fee, designed to prepare franchise operators for launch. The program includes on-site launch assistance for operational readiness; franchisees are responsible for travel and living expenses, on-site support is provided without an additional franchisor charge, and the durations of pre- and post-launch visits are not specified in the disclosed sections.

Franchisee Stability

54/100

NORMAL

Style Encore receives a Normal Stability Score. Three-year turnover of 5.56% sits above the typical Retail franchise (around 5%) and is close to the middle of the Retail range. Out of 9 total exits, terminations dominated with 8, alongside 1 non-renewal, no franchisor buybacks, and no ceased operations.

This dominance of terminations points to franchisor-initiated exits, which can mean operators struggled with the model or that the franchisor enforces standards aggressively. Given that pattern, probe franchisee support, the common triggers for termination, and how underperforming locations are handled by speaking with current and former owners. For prospective franchisees, retention is in line with industry peers.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Style Encore Franchise?

Opening a Style Encore franchise requires a total initial investment of $339,200 to $458,900, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$339,200

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$458,900

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$25,000

Real Estate$65,500

Equipment & Assets$131,000

Reserves$40,000

Training$0

Other$77,700

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$25,000

Real Estate$105,000

Equipment & Assets$161,000

Reserves$50,000

Training$0

Other$117,900

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Style Encore Franchise Owners Make?

Style Encore franchise locations reported average gross sales of $959,541 and median gross sales of $873,963 in 2026, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$959,541

Median Gross Sales:

$873,963

High Gross Sales:

$2,786,831

Low Gross Sales:

$233,521

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

47.0%

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: For fiscal year 2025 the Item 19 sample comprises 62 franchised Style Encore stores. The average gross sales across those 62 stores were $959,541 with a median of $873,963. Average gross profit reported for 2025 was $570,465, which implies an average gross profit percentage of 59.45% (as reported). The computed average cost of goods sold for 2025 (average gross sales less average gross profit) is $389,076. Winmark did not audit the performance data; company-owned stores are not included in these figures (the dataset is franchise stores only).

Performance Variability Analysis: There is substantial dispersion in store performance in 2025: the lowest reported average gross sales by store was $233,521 and the highest was $2,786,831. Quartile data show a pronounced skew - the top quartile average gross sales are ~$1.63M while the bottom quartile average is ~$434k - indicating outcomes are concentrated among higher-performing stores. Only 29 of 62 stores (47%) attained or exceeded the overall average gross sales, which reinforces that the mean is pulled upward by higher-performing locations.

Data Scope and Limitations: Section 1 (2025) reports average gross sales and gross profit for 62 stores but does not present operating expense or net income detail for those 62 stores. Section 2 contains expense and operating income detail but is based on a smaller subset (40 stores for fiscal 2024), and Winmark states it has not audited or independently verified the submitted P&L data. The computed average COGS for 2025 above is derived (Average Sales − Average Gross Profit) because Section 1 reports gross profit but not COGS. Results reflect historic performance of these specific franchised stores and may not be representative of a new franchisee’s prospective results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Style Encore a good franchise to own?

Whether Style Encore is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2026 FDD: Style Encore operates 67 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 40/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is a Style Encore franchise worth the investment?

The value of a Style Encore franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $339,200 to $458,900. Style Encore disclosed average gross sales of $959,541 in 2026. The system reported 4 terminated units in 2026. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

What is the failure rate of Style Encore franchises?

In the 2026 FDD, Style Encore reported 4 terminated franchises and 0 non-renewals out of 67 total locations. Franchise closures can result from many factors including market conditions, operator decisions, lease expirations, and franchisor enforcement actions. The FDD's Item 20 provides the most detailed unit turnover data.

How long does it take to break even with a Style Encore franchise?

Break-even timelines for Style Encore franchises are not disclosed in the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Style Encore a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2026 FDD, Style Encore operates 67 franchised locations and 0 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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