WINMARK CORP
For the period ended Mar 28, 2026. Filed Apr 15, 2026.
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Mar 28, 2026 · Filed Apr 15, 2026
What changed in Risk Factors?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-09-27; filed 2025-10-15.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-03-28; filed 2026-04-15.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Current report
As previously disclosed in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2026, the Company is implementing a monthly Software Fee for all locations as well as a North American Ad Fund for all Plato’s Closet locations. As a result of the implementation of these fees, the Company is adding an additional risk factor.
Current report
The Company’s implementation of a monthly Software Fee and the introduction of a North American Ad Fund for its Plato’s Closet brand may adversely affect franchisee relationships and system performance.
Current report
The Company periodically implements system initiatives, including technology platforms, advertising programs, and related fees, that are intended to support brand development and operational consistency across its franchised systems. These initiatives, including the implementation of a North American Ad Fund for its Plato’s Closet brand and a monthly Software Fee may increase franchisee operating costs and may not result in immediate or uniform benefits for all franchisees. If franchisees view such initiatives as burdensome, ineffective, or misaligned with their business needs, franchisee satisfaction and compliance may be adversely affected. Any deterioration in franchisee relationships could
Current report
negatively impact franchisee retention, the pace of new franchise development, and the overall performance of the Company’s franchise systems.
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Previous wording
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, including the important information in “Forward-Looking Statements,” you should carefully consider the “Risk Factors” discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2024. If any of those factors were to occur, they could materially adversely affect our financial condition or future results, and could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in its forward-looking statements in this report. We are aware of no material changes to the Risk Factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2024.
Current wording
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, including the important information in “Forward-Looking Statements,” you should carefully consider the “Risk Factors” discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 27, 2025. If any of those factors were to occur, they could materially adversely affect our financial condition or future results, and could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in its forward-looking statements in this report. Except as noted below, we are aware of no material changes to the Risk Factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 27, 2025.