Wardrobes Across America Are Getting "Restyled"

Posted on May 15, 2007 by

Restyle Consignment Store Announces Plans for Nationwide Expansion

FRISCO, TX – Out with the old, in with the (partially) new. Clothing resale has flourished into a multi-billion dollar industry and Restyle, an upscale consignment clothing store, is providing women the opportunity to make their fashion dreams come true.  Setting the standard for the resale industry, the concept has plans to expand throughout the United States– offering the sophisticated woman a new option in fashion – and business.

Restyle owner and founder Valerie McKenzie, is no stranger to the fashion and resale business. With 15 years of experience in the retail industry, McKenzie has teamed with Gary Findley, former president and franchise-builder of Curves International, who now leads the Findley Group, a franchise consulting and development company. Working together with the Findley Group, McKenzie is set to franchise Restyle nationwide.

The franchise currently has three locations in Texas – Frisco, Austin and Pearland. Four additional locations, two in the Houston area and two in San Antonio, are scheduled to open this spring and summer. Restyle and the Findley Group are taking a strategic, gradual approach to growth, projecting to open 15 stores in Texas by the end of this year, and have 20 units operating nationwide by the end of 2009. In addition Restyle is calling to have a total of 100 stores open nationally by 2010.

“As a franchise, we’re looking forward to opening our doors by way of expanding our brand outside of Texas,” McKenzie said. “Restyle is an affordable opportunity to own your own business, help customers make money and update their wardrobe without the high department store prices.”

Restyle is an entirely new kind of shopping experience – an upscale boutique environment offering gently used and new name-brand clothing and accessories. The store offers a warm, classy atmosphere filled with quality products.

“This concept has a proven business model that offers franchisees the opportunity to own and operate a business with a high quality product and reputable brand name,” Findley said.  “Fashion is ever-changing and new clothes will always be in-demand with consumers. Restyle has countless benefits for owning a resale franchise; including low overhead, an endless amount of inventory and a returning clientele.” 

Restyle is looking for franchisees that have the drive and energy to own and operate their own business. The average startup cost to open a Restyle franchise ranges between $35,000 and $45,000, which is all inclusive. Before opening, a franchisee can easily obtain starting inventory through friends and family. Stores operate out of leased space in shopping centers/strip malls and typically range between 1,800-2,500 square feet. Store hours vary from market to market, but usually are open six days a week from 10 a.m. through early evening.

While some Restyle franchisees own and operate their store themselves, they can also choose to hire one or two part-time employees to work in the store, allowing the franchisee to focus on other aspects of the business, such as marketing in the community.

“We offer an affordable investment opportunity for entrepreneurs who are interested in fashion and retail,” McKenzie said. “Restyle offers franchisees a proven business model as well as initial and ongoing franchisee support. Being surrounded by trendy clothes at an affordable cost – for me that’s an ideal way to make a living.”

About Restyle

Founded in 2004, Restyle is an upscale consignment store that sells and purchases gently used name brand clothing and accessories. Restyle provides a large selection of women’s fashion at an affordable price. Plans call for 15 locations in Texas by the end of 2007 and 40 locations within the state by 2009. In addition, the company is calling for 100 locations nationally by 2010. For more information, visit www.restylestores.com or call 877-757-1445.

About The Findley Group

Founded in 2004, the Findley Group is a franchise consulting and development company led by the former president and franchise-builder of Curves International, Gary Findley.  Under Findley’s direction as president, Curves International experienced growth in franchises from 50 locations in 1996 to more than 8,000 in 2006.  Currently, the Findley Group is working with eight innovative and exciting companies who have unique offerings for today’s marketplace.  The Findley Group specializes in bringing new business concepts to the market and developing them into complete franchise offerings.