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):  July 27, 2016

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 7.01              Regulation FD Disclosure

On July 27, 2016, 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 $0.10 per share will be paid on September 1, 2016 to shareholders of record on the close of business on August 10, 2016.  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 8.01              Other Events

On July 27, 2016, 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 $0.10 per share will be paid on September 1, 2016 to shareholders of record on the close of business on August 10, 2016.  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 9.01              Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)           Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated July 27, 2016

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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
Date: July 27, 2016	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 July 27, 2016

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Contact:	Brett D. Heffes
	763/520-8500

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WINMARK CORPORATION

ANNOUNCES CASH DIVIDEND

Minneapolis, MN (July 27, 2016)  -  Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend to shareholders.  The quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share will be paid September 1, 2016 to shareholders of record on the close of business on August 10, 2016.  Future dividends will be subject to Board approval.

Winmark Corporation creates, supports and finances business.  As of June 25, 2016, there were 1,169 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 74 retail franchises have been awarded but are not open.  In addition, at June 25, 2016, the Company had a lease portfolio of $37.0 million.