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Plato’s Closet® vs The UPS Store

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Plato’s Closet® and The UPS Store are retail franchises. Plato’s Closet® requires an investment of $356K – $468K while The UPS Store requires $222K – $606K. In terms of revenue, Plato’s Closet® reports higher average unit revenue at $1.3M. On SBA loan performance, Plato’s Closet® has a lower charge-off rate (2.1%) compared to The UPS Store (9.9%). FranchiseVerdict rates Plato’s Closet® A (Strongest tier) and The UPS Store A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$356K – $468K
$222K – $606K
Franchise Fee
$25K
$40K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.3M
$724K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
2.1% (229 loans)
9.9% (3051 loans)
Total Units
526
5,503
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1999
1980
FDD Year
2026
2026