WINA 8-K
Winmark Corp (WINA)
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Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure
On January 28, 2026, Winmark Corporation (the “Company”) announced in a press release that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend to its shareholders. The quarterly dividend of $0.96 per share will be paid on March 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on the close of business on February 11, 2026. 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.
On January 27, 2026, at its annual franchise conference the Company announced its system-wide sales (defined as estimated revenues generated by all franchise locations) for its fiscal year ended December 27, 2025, of $1.7 billion.
Item 8.01Other Events
On January 28, 2026, the Company announced in a press release that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend to its shareholders. The quarterly dividend of $0.96 per share will be paid on March 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on the close of business on February 11, 2026. 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.
On January 27, 2026, at its annual franchise conference the Company announced its system-wide sales (defined as estimated revenues generated by all franchise locations) for its fiscal year ended December 27, 2025, of $1.7 billion.
Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d)Exhibits
99.1 | ||
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL Document and incorporated as Exhibit 101) |
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: January 28, 2026 | By: | /s/Anthony D. Ishaug |
Anthony D. Ishaug | ||
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | ||
Exhibit 99.1
Contact:Anthony D. Ishaug
763/520-8500
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WINMARK CORPORATION ANNOUNCES
QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND
Minneapolis, MN (January 28, 2026) - 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 $0.96 per share will be paid March 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on the close of business on February 11, 2026. Future dividends will be subject to Board approval.
Winmark - the Resale Company®, is a nationally recognized franchising business focused on sustainability and small business formation. We champion and guide entrepreneurs interested in operating one of our award winning resale franchises: Plato’s Closet®, Once Upon A Child®, Play It Again Sports®, Style Encore® and Music Go Round®. At December 27, 2025, there were 1,378 franchises in operation and over 2,800 available territories. An additional 82 franchises have been awarded but are not open.