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Winmark Corporation

A franchisor of resale and consignment stores, Winmark Corporation owns brands including Plato's Closet (gently used teen clothing), Once Upon A Child (children's gear), Play It Again Sports (sporting goods), and Music Go Round (musical instruments). Founded in 1988 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company began with a single Play It Again Sports store and grew into a national franchise network. The name "Winmark" blends "win" and "mark," reflecting the founders' goal of making a winning mark in the resale business.