WINMARK CORP WINA 69.57
Consumer Cyclical · NASDAQ · Data as of 2026-10-14
WINMARK CORP (WINA) has delivered +2.8% annualized revenue growth, +7.2% earnings growth, and +56.5% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #276 of 1968 stocks overall and #22 of 214 in the Consumer Cyclical sector by Steady Score.
About WINMARK CORP
Company Overview
Winmark franchises resale stores under brands including Plato's Closet, Once Upon A Child, Play It Again Sports, Style Encore and Music Go Round. Local franchisees buy used clothing, children's goods, sporting equipment and musical instruments from consumers and resell them in stores. The company supplies operating systems, merchandising guidance, training and marketing while franchisees own inventory and run daily operations.
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Business Model & Revenue
Winmark earns royalties based on franchisee sales, initial franchise fees and technology or service charges. Because franchisees fund stores, inventory and labor, the parent needs relatively little capital for network growth. System sales, comparable-store performance, openings, closures and agreement renewals drive revenue. A smaller leasing business manages legacy equipment-finance activity but franchising is the core economic engine.
Key Facts & Market Position
The brands apply a common buy-sell-trade model to different merchandise categories. Sourcing inventory directly from local consumers distinguishes the stores from traditional retailers and supports circular reuse. Results depend on franchisee economics, brand standards and local execution; the limited corporate store base means Winmark influences operations mainly through agreements and support.