Winmark Corp.
Winmark Corporation, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a prominent franchisor of five value-oriented retail brands that buy, sell, trade, and consign products. These brands include Play It Again Sports, Once Upon A Child, Plato's Closet, Style Encore, and Music Go Round. The company operates primarily in the resale sector, providing consumers with high-quality, gently used merchandise at affordable prices. Winmark's business model capitalizes on the growing popularity of resale shopping, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional retail by giving consumers access to second-hand goods in categories such as sports equipment, children's apparel, teen and young adult fashion, women's apparel, and musical instruments.