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The Angels’ Taylor Ward watches the flight of his go-ahead two-run home run during the 10th inning of their game against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson) The celebratory cowboy hat is placed on the Angels’ Taylor Ward by teammate Tyler Wade after Ward’s go-ahead two-run home run against the Red Sox during the 10th inning on Wednesday night at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson) Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers throws to the plate during the second inning of their game against the Red Sox on Wednesday night at...

You probably know that person at the gym who walks in off the street, slaps a few plates on the bar and calls one light set their warm-up. You shouldn’t be that person. It might save time, and skipping your warm-up might seem appealing, but if you want to move, perform, and feel better, the warm-up is non-negotiable. A good warm-up aims to get your blood moving to the working muscles, ligaments, and tendons. This will get your body (and mind) ready for the training ahead. Your warm shouldn’t just consist of a few arm circles and static stretches, but...

Play It Again Sports Franchise Costs: Estimated Initial Investment (Item 7, 2022 FDD) The typical size of a Play It Again Sports Store ranges from 3,500 to 4,000 square feet. For several items discussed below, your cost will increase as the number of square feet increases. Except where otherwise noted, all fees that you pay to Winmark are non-refundable. Third-party lessors, contractors, and suppliers will decide if payments to them are refundable. 1.  Initial Franchise Fee:  $25,000 The Initial Franchise Fee for new Play It Again Sports franchisees is $25,000. The Initial Franchise Fee is $15,000 for a second or...

You probably use your kitchen faucet multiple times a day, but when’s the last time you actually stopped to think about it? We depend on it to be reliable and don’t really notice it until something goes wrong, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are a lot of amazing new features and technologies available that can take this common, everyday plumbing fixture to the next level. When you install the best kitchen faucet, you’ll add a unique blend of convenience and style to your home. For this review, we looked at some of the features that are...

Style Encore Franchise Costs: Estimated Initial Investment (Item 7, 2022 FDD) The typical size of a Style Encore Store ranges from 3,000 to 4,000 square feet. For several items discussed below, your cost will increase as the number of square feet increases. 1.  Initial Franchise Fee:  $25,000 The Initial Franchise Fee for new Style Encore franchisees is $25,000. The Initial Franchise Fee is $15,000 for a second or subsequent Store, or for an existing franchisee of one of Winmark’s other franchised concepts. 2.  Fixtures and Supplies:  $40,000 to $55,000 Your investment in fixtures and supplies necessary to operate the Store...