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Jul 2023
31m 57s

The Business of Resale

The Motley Fool
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You might not have heard of Winmark, but you could be more familiar with its stores. The resale franchise company owns concepts including Plato’s Closet, Play It Again Sports, and Once Upon a Child.

Winmark CEO, Brett Heffes, caught up with Jim Gillies for a rare interview about:

- How a focused mission shapes Winmark’s business - Creating long-lasting relationships with franchisees - The resale company’s capital allocation strategy and growth expectations - What some investors misunderstand about Winmark

Company discussed: WINA

Host: Jim Gillies Guest: Brett Heffes Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd

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