All Brands Owned by Menard Inc.

Is Menards publicly traded?

No. Menard Inc. is privately held and has never gone public. Founder John Menard Jr. owns approximately 89 percent, with the rest held by family members.

Who owns Menards?

The Menard family, led by founder John Menard Jr., who remains president and controlling shareholder. His children Paul and Charlie hold senior leadership roles.

When was Menards founded?

John Menard Jr. founded his construction business in 1960 and opened the first Menards retail store in Eau Claire, Wisconsin in 1964.

How many Menards stores are there?

Approximately 340 stores across 15 states plus 15 distribution centers, concentrated in the Midwest, as of March 2026.

What is Menards' market position?

Menards is the third-largest US home improvement retailer behind Home Depot and Lowe's and the largest private retail company in the country by revenue, at an estimated $13.1 billion in 2025.

Who makes Criterion appliances for Menards?

Criterion is Menards' private-label appliance brand. Menards contracts production to outside manufacturers, with industry analysis identifying Midea Group as the principal producer for much of the line.

Why is Menards cheaper than competitors?

Its low prices come from everyday-low pricing, an 11 percent rebate model, heavy private-label penetration, and manufacturing its own building products through Midwest Manufacturing, all unburdened by shareholder return expectations.