Extensive sections where shoppers can buy exact quantities of grains, candies, spices, and more by weight.
Originally founded in 1967 as Waremart , the name was changed in 1999 to WinCo, which stands for "Winning Company" . Extensive sections where shoppers can buy exact quantities
The company is majority employee-owned through an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) , which aligns worker incentives with company success. WinCo operates a "no-frills" model to keep costs down
WinCo operates a "no-frills" model to keep costs down. This includes requiring customers to bag their own groceries and not accepting credit cards (only cash, debit, or EBT) to avoid processing fees. Signature Features: WinCo Foods is a privately held American supermarket
In the culinary industry, Winco (often stylized as ) is a global brand for commercial food service products .
WinCo Foods is a privately held American supermarket based in Boise, Idaho. It is famously ranked as one of the largest privately owned companies in the U.S. by Forbes .
As of 2026, WinCo has 145 retail stores across Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington. Winco (Commercial Kitchenware)