Company Description
Winmark Corporation, a resale company, operates as a franchisor for small business in the United States and Canada.
It franchises retail stores concepts that buys, sells, and trades in merchandise. The company also operates middle-market equipment leasing business under the Winmark Capital name.
In addition, it buys and sells used clothing and accessories geared toward the teenage and young adult market under Plato’s Closet brand; and operates stores that buys and sells used and new children’s clothing, toys, furniture, equipment, and accessories primarily to parents of children ages infant to 12 years under the Once Upon A Child brand.
Further, the company buys, sells, and trades in used and new sporting goods, equipment, and accessories for various athletic activities that include team sports, such as baseball/softball, hockey, football, lacrosse, and soccer, as well as fitness, ski/snowboard, golf, and others under the Play It Again Sports brand; and buys and sells used women’s apparel, shoes, and accessories under the Style Encore brand.
Additionally, it buys, sells, trades in, and used and new musical instruments, speakers, amplifiers, music-related electronics, and related accessories under the Music Go Round brand; and operates an e-commerce platform that allows franchisees of Music Go Round, Play It Again Sports, and Style Encore brands to market and sell in-store product inventory online.
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 | 89 |
| 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 | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
| Renae M. Gaudette | Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer |
Latest SEC Filings
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2025 | 10-Q | Quarterly Report |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| May 30, 2025 | 144 | Filing |
| May 15, 2025 | 144 | Filing |
| May 6, 2025 | 144 | Filing |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Apr 17, 2025 | SCHEDULE 13G/A | Filing |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 10-Q | Quarterly Report |
| Mar 5, 2025 | DEF 14A | Other definitive proxy statements |