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):  October 26, 2011

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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Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure

On October 26, 2011, Winmark Corporation (the “Company”) announced in a press release that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a cash dividend to its shareholders.  The quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share will be paid on December 1, 2011 to shareholders of record on the close of business on November 9, 2011.  Future dividends will be subject to Board approval.  A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 8.01Other Events

On October 26, 2011, Winmark Corporation (the “Company”) announced in a press release that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a cash dividend to its shareholders.  The quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share will be paid on December 1, 2011 to shareholders of record on the close of business on November 9, 2011.  Future dividends will be subject to Board approval.  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 October 26, 2011

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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

	WINMARK CORPORATION
Date: October 27, 2011	By:	/s/ Anthony D. Ishaug
		Anthony D. Ishaug
		Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

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Form 8-K

Winmark Corporation

Exhibit Number	Exhibit Description
99.1	Press Release dated October 26, 2011

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Contact:	John L. Morgan
	763/520-8500

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WINMARK CORPORATION

ANNOUNCES CASH DIVIDEND

Minneapolis, MN (October 26, 2011)  —  Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a cash dividend to shareholders.  The quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share will be paid on December 1, 2011 to shareholders of record on the close of business on November 9, 2011. Future dividends will be subject to Board approval.

Winmark Corporation creates, supports and finances business.  At September 24, 2011, there were 923 franchises in operation under the brands Play It Again Sports®, Plato’s Closet®, Once Upon A Child®, and Music Go Round®.  An additional 39 retail franchises have been awarded but are not open.  In addition, at September 24, 2011, the Company had loans and leases equal to $31.8 million.

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 including statements with respect to our ability to finance the growth of our leasing and franchising businesses and the payment of cash dividends for the foreseeable future.  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 statement.