Winmark Corporation operates as a franchisor of four retail store concepts that buy, sell, trade, and consign merchandise. It operates in two segments, franchising and leasing. The company franchises retail stores under the Plato’s Closet, Play It Again Sports, Once Upon A Child, and Music Go Round brand names. The Plato’s Closet brand stores buy and sell used clothing and accessories for the teenage and young adult market; and Play It Again Sports brand stores buy, sell, trade, and consign used and new sporting goods, equipment, and accessories for various athletic activities, including team sports, fitness, ski/snowboard, and golf. The Once Upon A Child brand stores buy and sell used and new children’s clothing, toys, furniture, equipment, and accessories primarily targeting parents of children ages infant to 12 years; and Music Go Round brand stores buy, sell, trade, and consign used and new musical instruments, speakers, amplifiers, music-related electronics, and related accessories. The company also engages in middle-market equipment leasing business focusing on technology-based assets for large and medium-sized businesses; and operates a small-ticket financing business. As of December 29, 2012, it had 968 franchises in operation. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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