April 12, 2021 // Franchising.com // Santa Barbara, Calif. - The Closet Trading Company®, which operates four high-end women’s consignment boutiques in Southern California, today announced the grand opening of its first East Coast boutique will take place on April 22, 2021 in Plantation, Florida. The company began franchising in 2019, and the new South Florida store will be the company’s first franchise location to open.
The Closet Trading Company sells pre-loved contemporary designer clothing, shoes, and accessories for women, and specializes in current, on-trend styles from designer and premium labels. The company’s existing locations include Santa Monica, Agoura Hills, Santa Barbara, and Woodland Hills, California.
New owner Gabriela Hernandez will operate the first franchise location at 10097 Cleary Blvd., Plantation, Florida 33324. She plans to celebrate the shop’s Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at noon on April 22, 2021 - deliberately scheduled for Earth Day to highlight the environmental benefits of shopping for and consigning pre-loved clothing. Representatives from the Greater Plantation Chamber of Commerce and Dan Marino Foundation are expected to be in attendance.
“I’m thrilled to be launching this new business that combines my love of fashion with my drive to contribute positively to the environment, by giving pre-loved, high-end garments a new life. I’m looking forward to bringing my passion to the South Florida community and welcoming shoppers to my boutique for an exciting and potentially habit-forming shopping experience,” said Hernandez.
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