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Winmark
AddedFeb 19, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Winmark

Winmark

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Windmark Corp: A franchise business opportunity provider, also offering equipment leasing services.

HQ
Minneapolis, MN, US
Founded
1988
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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.

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Winmark - Quick Facts

Who are Winmark's competitors?

Companies similar to Winmark include Recurate, Archive., Treet and Retykle.

When was Winmark founded?

Winmark was founded in 1988.

Where is Winmark's headquarters located?

Winmark's headquarters is located in Minneapolis, MN, US.

How many employees does Winmark have?

Winmark has 85 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Winmark - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Model
  • Franchise
Revenue
  • Recurring
Main Product
  • Franchising
  • Resale
Tags
  • Franchise
  • Retail
Unique IDs
  • secCik: 0000908315
  • ticker: WINA
NAICS
  • 440000Retail Trade
SIC
  • 5900Miscellaneous Retail
ISIC
  • 7740Leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except copyrighted works
Show 8 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 530000Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
  • 533000Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works)
  • 533100Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works)
  • 533110Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works)
SIC
  • 6794Patent Owners And Lessors
  • 5000Wholesale Trade-durable Goods
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing