Company Description
Winmark Corporation, a resale company, operates as a franchisor in the United States and Canada.
It is involved in the operation of Plato’s Closet, which franchisees buy and sell gently used clothing and accessories for the teenage and young adult market; Once Upon A Child, which franchisees buy and sell gently used and, to a lesser extent, new children’s clothing, toys, furniture, equipment, and accessories; and Style Encore, which franchisees buy and sell gently used women’s and men’s apparel, shoes, and accessories.
The company also operates Play It Again Sports, which franchisees buy, sell and trade gently used and new sporting goods, equipment, and accessories for various athletic activities, including team sports, fitness, ski and snowboard, and golf; Music Go Round, which franchisees buy, sell, and trade gently used and, to a lesser extent, new musical instruments, speakers, amplifiers, music-related electronics, and related accessories.
In addition, it engages in the operation of a middle-market equipment leasing business under the Winmark Capital brand; and provision of point-of-sale system hardware to its franchisees and certain merchandise to its Play It Again Sports franchisees.
The company was formerly known as Grow Biz International, Inc. and changed its name to Winmark Corporation in November 2001.
Winmark Corporation was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
| Country | United States |
| Founded | 1988 |
| IPO Date | Aug 24, 1993 |
| Industry | Specialty Retail |
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Employees | 87 |
| CEO | Brett Heffes |
Contact Details
Address: 605 Highway 169 North, Suite 400 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55441 United States | |
| Phone | 763 520 8500 |
| Website | winmarkcorporation.com |
Stock Details
| Ticker Symbol | WINA |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Stock Type | Common Stock |
| Fiscal Year | January - December |
| Reporting Currency | USD |
| CIK Code | 0000908315 |
| CUSIP Number | 974250102 |
| ISIN Number | US9742501029 |
| Employer ID | 41-1622691 |
| SIC Code | 5900 |
Key Executives
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Brett D. Heffes | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
| Anthony D. Ishaug | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
| Renae M. Gaudette | Chief Operating Officer |
| Lisa Hake | Chief Marketing Officer |
Latest SEC Filings
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Mar 4, 2026 | DEF 14A | Other definitive proxy statements |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 144 | Filing |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 144 | Filing |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 10-K | Annual Report |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Feb 6, 2026 | SCHEDULE 13G/A | Filing |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Jan 21, 2026 | SCHEDULE 13G | Filing |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 144 | Filing |