Exhibit 99.1
Contact: |
| John L. Morgan |
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| 763/520-8500 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WINMARK CORPORATION
ANNOUNCES CASH DIVIDEND
Minneapolis, MN (July 30, 2014) — 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 $0.06 per share will be paid September 2, 2014 to shareholders of record on the close of business on August 13, 2014. Future dividends will be subject to Board approval.
Winmark Corporation creates, supports and finances business. At June 28, 2014, there were 1,047 franchises in operation under the brands Plato’s Closet®, Once Upon A Child®, Play It Again Sports®, Music Go Round® and Style Encore®. An additional 104 retail franchises have been awarded but are not open. In addition, at June 28, 2014, the Company had a lease portfolio of $43.2 million.