Founded in 1988 by Ron Olson and Jeffrey Dahlberg, Winmark Corporation is a public company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its core mission is to promote sustainability through franchising opportunities in the resale retail market. Winmark operates several well-known franchise brands, including Plato’s Closet, Once Upon a Child, Play It Again Sports, Music Go Round, and Style Encore. These brands focus on buying and selling locally sourced used goods, catering to a market that values both economic and environmental benefits.
Notable figures associated with Winmark include CEO Brett Heffes. The company is traded on Nasdaq under the ticker WINA and is a component of the Russell 2000. Winmark has achieved significant milestones in promoting the resale retail model, recycling millions of items and supporting entrepreneurs nationwide. Its impact on sustainability and local economies underscores its role as a leader in the resale industry.
