Exhibit 99.1

Contact: | Brett D. Heffes |
| 763/520-8500 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WINMARK CORPORATION ANNOUNCES
SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
Minneapolis, MN (July 13, 2016) - Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today net income for the quarter ended June 25, 2016 of $5,394,300 (or $1.25 per share diluted) compared to net income of $4,751,400 (or $1.00 per share diluted) in the second quarter of 2015. For the six months ended June 25, 2016, net income was $9,957,200 (or $2.31 per share diluted) compared to net income of $10,805,700 (or $2.18 per share diluted) for the same period last year.
“The second quarter was a strong one for Winmark.” stated Brett D. Heffes, Chief Executive Officer. “Steady franchisee performance, increased leasing activity and sound expense control combined to deliver outstanding growth in operating income and per share results.”
Winmark Corporation creates, supports and finances business. At 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 equal to $37.0 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. 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.
WINMARK CORPORATION
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
| | June 25, 2016 | | December 26, 2015 | |
ASSETS | | | | | |
Current Assets: | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 1,058,800 | | $ | 1,006,700 | |
Marketable securities | | 197,300 | | 227,800 | |
Receivables, net | | 1,388,800 | | 1,416,900 | |
Restricted cash | | 25,000 | | 25,000 | |
Net investment in leases - current | | 16,486,500 | | 17,741,500 | |
Income tax receivable | | 768,900 | | 3,290,400 | |
Inventories | | 81,200 | | 45,200 | |
Prepaid expenses | | 790,400 | | 677,800 | |
Total current assets | | 20,796,900 | | 24,431,300 | |
Net investment in leases — long-term | | 20,477,700 | | 21,246,000 | |
Property and equipment, net | | 935,700 | | 1,121,500 | |
Goodwill | | 607,500 | | 607,500 | |
| | $ | 42,817,800 | | $ | 47,406,300 | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | | | | | |
Current Liabilities: | | | | | |
Notes payable, net | | $ | 1,990,000 | | $ | 1,990,000 | |
Accounts payable | | 990,100 | | 1,643,300 | |
Accrued liabilities | | 2,385,000 | | 1,875,700 | |
Discounted lease rentals | | — | | 38,700 | |
Deferred revenue | | 1,804,200 | | 1,963,200 | |
Total current liabilities | | 7,169,300 | | 7,510,900 | |
Long-Term Liabilities: | | | | | |
Line of credit | | 30,500,000 | | 42,400,000 | |
Notes payable, net | | 20,921,500 | | 21,916,500 | |
Deferred revenue | | 1,438,000 | | 1,421,600 | |
Other liabilities | | 1,101,000 | | 1,216,300 | |
Deferred income taxes | | 3,614,800 | | 3,614,800 | |
Total long-term liabilities | | 57,575,300 | | 70,569,200 | |
Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit): | | | | | |
Common stock, no par, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 4,109,760 and 4,124,767 shares issued and outstanding | | 336,300 | | 406,500 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | (11,500 | ) | (32,900 | ) |
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) | | (22,251,600 | ) | (31,047,400 | ) |
Total shareholders’ equity (deficit) | | (21,926,800 | ) | (30,673,800 | ) |
| | $ | 42,817,800 | | $ | 47,406,300 | |
WINMARK CORPORATION
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
| | Quarter Ended | | Six Months Ended | |
| | June 25, 2016 | | June 27, 2015 | | June 25, 2016 | | June 27, 2015 | |
REVENUE: | | | | | | | | | |
Royalties | | $ | 10,557,300 | | $ | 10,214,400 | | $ | 20,829,800 | | $ | 19,940,600 | |
Leasing income | | 4,152,300 | | 3,663,300 | | 8,665,000 | | 13,672,900 | |
Merchandise sales | | 625,300 | | 686,300 | | 1,362,400 | | 1,420,000 | |
Franchise fees | | 493,500 | | 475,900 | | 866,000 | | 770,300 | |
Other | | 471,400 | | 436,800 | | 756,900 | | 697,000 | |
Total revenue | | 16,299,800 | | 15,476,700 | | 32,480,100 | | 36,500,800 | |
COST OF MERCHANDISE SOLD | | 588,300 | | 645,800 | | 1,285,700 | | 1,344,000 | |
LEASING EXPENSE | | 460,100 | | 510,500 | | 1,364,200 | | 4,767,900 | |
PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES | | (7,900 | ) | (93,100 | ) | (22,300 | ) | (162,200 | ) |
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | | 5,936,200 | | 6,329,300 | | 12,490,800 | | 12,492,800 | |
Income from operations | | 9,323,100 | | 8,084,200 | | 17,361,700 | | 18,058,300 | |
INTEREST EXPENSE | | (593,800 | ) | (369,500 | ) | (1,234,500 | ) | (455,200 | ) |
INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | | 9,500 | | 9,700 | | (1,000 | ) | (49,400 | ) |
Income before income taxes | | 8,738,800 | | 7,724,400 | | 16,126,200 | | 17,553,700 | |
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES | | (3,344,500 | ) | (2,973,000 | ) | (6,169,000 | ) | (6,748,000 | ) |
NET INCOME | | $ | 5,394,300 | | $ | 4,751,400 | | $ | 9,957,200 | | $ | 10,805,700 | |
EARNINGS PER SHARE — BASIC | | $ | 1.31 | | $ | 1.04 | | $ | 2.42 | | $ | 2.26 | |
EARNINGS PER SHARE — DILUTED | | $ | 1.25 | | $ | 1.00 | | $ | 2.31 | | $ | 2.18 | |
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING — BASIC | | 4,110,429 | | 4,578,934 | | 4,112,254 | | 4,789,205 | |
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING — DILUTED | | 4,318,763 | | 4,768,777 | | 4,316,346 | | 4,968,122 | |