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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 .

Originally founded in 1967 as Waremart , the name was changed in 1999 to WinCo, which stands for "Winning Company" .

"WinCo" most commonly refers to , a major employee-owned supermarket chain in the Western U.S. known for its warehouse-style shopping and low prices . The name also belongs to Winco (Winco Industries), a manufacturer of commercial-grade kitchenware and restaurant supplies. WinCo Foods (The Supermarket Chain) WinCo Foods is a privately held American supermarket

As of 2026, WinCo has 145 retail stores across Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington. Winco (Commercial Kitchenware)

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: Originally founded in 1967 as Waremart , the

In the culinary industry, Winco (often stylized as ) is a global brand for commercial food service products .

The company is majority employee-owned through an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) , which aligns worker incentives with company success. The name also belongs to Winco (Winco Industries),

Extensive sections where shoppers can buy exact quantities of grains, candies, spices, and more by weight.