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Winmark Corporation operates a resale franchising business built around value-oriented retail concepts that buy, sell, trade, and consign gently used merchandise. Its franchise brands include Plato’s Closet, Once Upon A Child, Play It Again Sports, Style Encore and Music Go Round.
Company news commonly covers quarterly and annual results, cash dividends, franchise count updates, awarded territories and system-wide sales. Recurring developments also include franchisee support initiatives, point-of-sale technology modernization, brand marketing funds, and board or committee changes tied to Winmark’s public-company governance.
Winmark (Nasdaq:WINA) announced board governance changes on May 6, 2026. Lawrence A. Barbetta will not stand for re-election at the April 2027 annual meeting per independent director term limits; he joined the board in 2012 and serves on the Audit Committee. The company appointed Stephanie S. Hoppe to the board and to the Compensation and Nominating Committees. Hoppe is VP of Omnichannel Marketing at Casey’s (Nasdaq:CASY) with 20+ years of consumer and multi-unit retail marketing experience. At March 28, 2026, Winmark reported 1,383 franchises operating, over 2,800 available territories, and 79 awarded but not open.
Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) said its Board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $1.02 per share, payable June 1, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close on May 13, 2026. Future dividends remain subject to Board approval.
The company reported 1,383 franchises operating as of March 28, 2026, with over 2,800 available territories and 79 awarded-but-not-open locations.
Winmark (Nasdaq: WINA) reported first-quarter net income of $9,254,700 or $2.50 diluted per share for the quarter ended March 28, 2026, down from $9,956,400 or $2.71 in 2025.
The company noted first-quarter initiatives: launching a North American Ad Fund for Plato’s Closet and modernizing point-of-sale systems to fund marketing, technology and innovation with franchise partners. At March 28, 2026, Winmark reported 1,383 franchises operating, over 2,800 available territories, and 79 awarded but not yet open.
Winmark (Nasdaq: WINA) reported full-year 2025 net income of $41,654,100 or $11.30 diluted EPS, versus $39,954,200 or $10.89 diluted EPS in 2024. Annual revenue was $86,055,700, up from $81,289,100.
Fourth-quarter 2025 net income was $9,959,900 or $2.69 diluted, compared with $9,583,100 or $2.60 diluted a year earlier. At year-end there were 1,378 franchises, 82 awarded but not yet open, and over 2,800 available territories.
Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.96 per share, payable March 2, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 11, 2026. Future dividends remain subject to Board approval.
The company reported 1,378 franchises in operation, over 2,800 available territories, and 82 awarded franchises not yet open as of December 27, 2025.
Winmark (NASD: WINA) will be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 prior to market open on Jan 26, 2026, replacing Guess? (NYSE: GES), which will be deleted effective the same date. The change follows an announced acquisition of Guess? by Authentic Brands Group and the Rolling Stockholders that is expected to close pending final conditions. The table of record shows the effective date, index, action, company names, tickers, and GICS sector as Consumer Discretionary.
Winmark (Nasdaq: WINA) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.96 per share and a special dividend of $10.00 per share, both payable on December 1, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 12, 2025. The special dividend totals approximately $35.6 million based on current shares outstanding. The company said it anticipates using cash on hand to finance the special dividend. Future dividends will remain subject to Board approval. The release also restated franchise network metrics: 1,377 franchises open as of September 27, 2025, 77 awarded but not yet open, and over 2,800 available territories.
Winmark (Nasdaq: WINA) reported net income for the quarter ended September 27, 2025 of $11,136,500 or $3.02 diluted EPS versus $11,120,700 or $3.03 diluted EPS a year earlier. For the nine months, net income was $31,694,200 or $8.61 diluted EPS versus $30,371,200 or $8.29 diluted EPS last year.
At September 27, 2025 the company reported $39.7M cash, $53.7M total assets, long-term liabilities of $72.9M, and shareholders' deficit of $26.3M. The company noted 1,377 franchises in operation and 77 awarded but not open.
Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) has appointed Lisa Hake as its new Chief Marketing Officer, effective October 1st, 2025. Hake brings over 25 years of experience in brand management, marketing innovation, and franchisee ad fund management.
Prior to joining Winmark, Hake served as Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Great Clips, where she managed marketing for over 4,400 locations. Her previous experience includes senior roles at Best Buy, 3M, and The Pillsbury Company. The appointment aligns with Winmark's strategy to enhance franchise system performance and support its "Resale for Everyone®" mission.
Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced significant changes to its Board of Directors. Jenele C. Grassle, who has served on the board since 2001, will not seek re-election at the April 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. During her 24-year tenure, Grassle served on both Compensation and Nominating Committees and was instrumental in enhancing the company's governance structure.
Additionally, the company appointed Keith Credendino to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee. Credendino, currently Chief Information and Technology Officer at Macy's, brings over 25 years of technology leadership experience. As of June 28, 2025, Winmark operates 1,371 franchises across its resale brands, with 77 additional franchises awarded but not yet operational.