MINNEAPOLIS - April 17, 2019 - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today net income for the quarter ended March 30, 2019 of $7,272,200 (or $1.73 per share diluted) compared to net income of $6,960,400 (or $1.69 per share diluted) in 2018.
Brett D. Heffes, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our first quarter results were positively impacted by the performance of our franchisees, offset by lower activity in our leasing business.”
Winmark Corporation creates, supports and finances business. At March 30, 2019, there were 1,241 franchises in operation under the brands Plato’s Closet®, Once Upon A Child®, Play It Again Sports®, Style Encore® and Music Go Round®. An additional 46 retail franchises have been awarded but are not open. In addition, at March 30, 2019, the Company had a lease portfolio of $35.1 million.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), relating to future events or the future financial performance of the Company. Such forward-looking statements are only predictions or statements of intention subject to risks and uncertainties and actual events or results could differ materially from those anticipated. Because actual result may differ, shareholders and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
Brett D. Heffes
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SOURCE Winmark Corporation
Winmark Corporation is a recognized leader in franchise-owned and operated business opportunities.