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Winner, Winner: The Chicken McNugget Story
How a 1940s breeding contest, a Cornell food scientist, and a hedge by Ray Dalio helped McDonald's turn the Chicken McNugget into a fast-food icon.
Winmark
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Winmark Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary14 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 revenue was $27.9M vs. $22.6M; operating income was $15.8M vs. $14.9M, and net income was $11.8M vs. $11.1M.
Q3 diluted EPS was $3.21 vs. $3.02; 9M net income was $31.5M vs. $31.7M and diluted EPS was $8.51 vs. $8.61.
Royalties rose 3.8% in Q3 and 6.5% in 9M, primarily on higher franchise retail sales.
1,398 stores operated across five resale brands at quarter-end; all 77 franchise agreements available for renewal during 9M were renewed.
Financial highlights
Q3 revenue rose to $27.9M from $22.6M, including $3.8M each of North American advertising fund revenue and expense introduced during the quarter.
9M revenue was $70.7M vs. $65.0M; operating income was $41.8M vs. $41.6M, and net income was $31.5M vs. $31.7M.
Q3 income before taxes was $15.4M vs. $14.6M; 9M income before taxes was $40.5M in both periods.
9M diluted EPS was $8.51 vs. $8.61; basic EPS was $8.79 vs. $8.94.
9M cash from operations was $35.5M vs. $36.4M; period-end cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaled $28.1M.
Outlook and guidance
Cash on hand, business cash generation and the credit line are expected to fund planned operations through 2027; debt service capacity depends on future performance and access to refinancing or other funding if needed.
North American Advertising Funds for Once Upon A Child and Play It Again Sports are set to launch campaigns in 2027.
Marketing initiatives aim to expand brand awareness; a point-of-sale pilot was delivered at a franchised location.
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Latest events from Winmark
- Q2 2026 revenue grew 7.6% to $22.0M, with net income at $10.4M and strong franchise renewals.WINA
Q2 2026 - Royalties rose 8.4% and net income reached $9.25M, despite lower total revenue.WINAQ1 2026
- 2026 meeting to vote on board, executive pay, and auditor; board is majority independent.WINAProxy Filing
- Net income and revenue rose, with robust margins and ongoing franchise and capital expansion.WINAQ4 2025
- Annual meeting to vote on board, compensation, auditor, and governance matters.WINAProxy Filing
- Q3 2025 net income was steady, with higher revenue and a $10 special dividend declared.WINAQ3 2025
- Q2 2025 net income and revenue increased, with robust franchise growth and strong cash flow.WINAQ2 2025
- Royalties rose, leasing income fell, and a $7.50 special dividend was declared.WINAQ3 2024
- Royalty growth and franchise expansion offset leasing declines; cash position improved.WINAQ2 2024
Next Winmark earnings date
Q4 202618 Feb, 2027
Winmark
Next Winmark earnings date
Q4 202618 Feb, 2027
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Winmark Corporation is a franchisor and leasing company based in the United States. It specializes in the franchising of five retail store concepts that focus on buying, selling, and trading gently used merchandise, offering a sustainable shopping option for consumers. These retail concepts cater to a variety of customer needs, providing a platform for the resale of items in a structured retail environment. Additionally, Winmark extends its expertise into the leasing sector through its subsidiary, Winmark Capital Corporation, which offers middle-market equipment leasing solutions. This subsidiary primarily serves large and medium-sized businesses, focusing on technology-based assets, thereby supporting the company's diverse business model. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.