8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):  February  26, 2020

Winmark Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Minnesota

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

000-22012	41-1622691
(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

605 Highway 169 North, Suite 400, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55441

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)  (Zip Code)

(763) 520-8500

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par value per share	WINA	Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

(b)On February 26, 2020, Steven A. Murphy submitted his resignation from the position of President, Franchising of Winmark Corporation (the “Company”).

On February 27, 2020, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Murphy’s resignation. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated February 27, 2020

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	WINMARK CORPORATION
Date: February 27, 2020	By:	/s/Anthony D. Ishaug
	Anthony D. Ishaug
	Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

EX-99.1

Ex. 99.1

Contact:Brett D.  Heffes

763/520-8500

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WINMARK CORPORATION ANNOUNCES

MANAGEMENT CHANGES

Minneapolis, MN (February 27, 2020)   Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today the following promotions and changes to its management team:

· Renae M. Gaudette, the Company’s Vice President, Franchising has been named President, Franchising;

· Bradley W. Spencer, the Company’s Director, Plato’s Closet and Once Upon a Child has been named Vice President, Franchise Operations; and

· Alan R. Majerko, the Company’s Vice President, Corporate Development has assumed the additional responsibility of Vice President, Franchise Development.

Brett D. Heffes, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “These changes recognize the efforts of our senior management team over the past several years and solidifies the management structure for our franchising business.  I want to congratulate Renae, Brad and Alan on their many accomplishments and for a job well done.”

Additionally, the Company announced that Steven A. Murphy, current President, Franchising has resigned.  “Over the past eighteen years, Steve has been a key contributor to the growth and success of our franchise operations.  He is a talented professional that on a daily basis has demonstrated his energy, passion and enthusiasm for Winmark and our franchisees.  We wish him well.”

Winmark Corporation creates, supports and finances business.  At December 28, 2019, there were 1,256 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 38 retail franchises have been awarded but are not open.

Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

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.