UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Date of Report  
(Date of earliest
event reported): August 15, 2006

THE MARCUS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin
1-12609
39-1139844
(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)

100 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1900, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202-4125
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(414) 905-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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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:

[   ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[   ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[   ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[   ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))


Item 1.01 . Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement .

        On August 15, 2006, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of The Marcus Corporation (the “Company”) awarded each of Messrs. Gregory S. Marcus, Thomas F. Kissinger, Douglas A. Neis, Bruce J. Olson and William J. Otto 7,500 restricted shares of the Company’s Common Stock under The Marcus Corporation 2004 Equity Incentive Plan. If the executive is still then employed by the Company or a subsidiary, shares of restricted stock will vest 50% on the third anniversary of the date of grant and 100% after the fifth anniversary of the date of grant or upon the executive’s earlier death, disability or retirement.

        In connection with the grants of restricted shares of the Company’s Common Stock discussed above, the Company entered into a 2004 Equity Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Agreement with each of the above named executives. The form of 2004 Equity Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Agreement and the form of cover letter to the 2004 Equity Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Agreement are filed as exhibits hereto and are incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 . Financial Statements and Exhibits .

  (a) Not applicable.

  (b) Not applicable.

  (c) Not applicable.

  (d) Exhibits . The following exhibits are being filed herewith:

  (10.1) Form of The Marcus Corporation 2004 Equity Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Agreement.

  (10.2) Form of Cover Letter to The Marcus Corporation 2004 Equity Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Agreement.





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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.

THE MARCUS CORPORATION


Date:  August 18, 2006
By:   /s/ Douglas A. Neis
        Douglas A. Neis
        Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer














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THE MARCUS CORPORATION

Exhibit Index to Current Report on Form 8-K

Exhibit
Number

(10.1) Form of The Marcus Corporation 2004 Equity Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Agreement.

(10.2) Form of Cover Letter to The Marcus Corporation 2004 Equity Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Agreement.
















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THE MARCUS CORPORATION
2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT

         THIS RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the grant date specified on the attached cover page (the “Grant Date”) by and between THE MARCUS CORPORATION, a Wisconsin corporation (the “Company”), and the Participant named on the attached cover page (the “Participant”).

W I T N E S S E T H :

         WHEREAS , the terms of The Marcus Corporation 2004 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), to the extent not stated herein, are specifically incorporated by reference in this Agreement and defined terms used herein which are not otherwise defined shall have the meaning set forth in the Plan;

         WHEREAS , the purpose of the Plan is to permit the grant of various equity-based incentive awards, including grants of restricted shares of the Company’s Common Stock, $1 par value (“Common Stock”), to be granted to certain key employees of the Company or a subsidiary thereof;

         WHEREAS , the Participant is now employed by the Company or a subsidiary thereof in a key capacity and has exhibited judgment, initiative and efforts which have contributed materially to the successful performance of the Company; and

         WHEREAS , the Company desires to grant the Participant the Restricted Stock (as defined below) in recognition of Participant’s past and expected future efforts as an employee of the Company or a subsidiary thereof and to provide the Participant with the opportunity to increase his stock ownership in the Company.

         NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the premises and of the covenants and agreements herein set forth, the parties hereby mutually covenant and agree as follows:

        1.     Grant of Restricted Stock . Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Agreement, the Company hereby grants the Participant the number of shares of Common Stock set forth on the attached cover page (the “Restricted Stock”).

        2.     Restrictions . The Restricted Stock may not be sold, transferred, pledged, assigned or otherwise alienated or hypothecated. Notwithstanding the foregoing, except as otherwise provided in Section 3, such restrictions shall lapse and the Restricted Stock shall vest with respect to the following amounts of Restricted Stock in accordance with the following schedule provided that the Participant is then still employed by the Company or a subsidiary on the relevant date below:

Elapsed Period of Time after the Grant Date Cumulative Percentage of Restricted
Stock no Longer Subject to Restrictions
Prior to the third anniversary of the Grant Date 0%
From and after the third anniversary of the Grant Date 50%
From and after the fifth anniversary of the Grant Date or 100%
the date referred to in paragraph 3(a)

The period during which any of the Restricted Stock is subject to the restrictions in this Section 2 shall hereinafter be referred to as the “Restriction Period” with respect to the portion of the shares of Restricted Stock still subject to restriction. The Committee, as the administrator of the Plan, may, at any time or from time to time, accelerate all or any part of the Restriction Period with respect to all or any portion of the Restricted Stock.

        3.     Termination of Employment; Change in Control .

            (a)     If the Participant dies while he is in the employ of the Company or any subsidiary, or if his employment is terminated by reason of his retirement in accordance with the then effective retirement plan or policy of the Company or any subsidiary, or his permanent disability, the Restriction Period shall automatically terminate and all of the shares of the Restricted Stock shall be free of all restrictions imposed by Section 2.

            (b)     If the Participant’s employment is terminated by the Company or any subsidiary for any reason or if the Participant terminates his employment with the Company or any subsidiary for any reason (other than, in each case, one of the reasons set forth in Section 3(a)), then any shares of Restricted Stock which then remain subject to the restrictions of Section 2 at the date of such termination shall automatically be forfeited and returned to the Company.

        4.     Deposit of Restricted Shares . One or more certificates evidencing the Restricted Shares shall be issued by the Company in the Participant’s name. The Company shall cause the issued certificate(s) to be delivered to the Secretary of the Company (or his designee) as a depository for safekeeping until a forfeiture occurs or the restrictions imposed by Section 2 hereof terminate. Promptly after the restrictions imposed by Section 2 hereof terminate with respect to some or all of the Restricted Shares, the Company shall deliver stock certificates representing such shares to Participant. Upon request of the Company, Participant shall deliver to the Company a stock power, endorsed in blank, relating to the Restricted Stock then subject to the restrictions of Section 2.

        5.     Securities Law Restrictions . In addition to the restrictions set forth above, the shares of Restricted Stock granted hereunder may not be sold or offered for sale except pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), or in a transaction which, in the opinion of legal counsel for the Company, is exempt from the registration provisions of the Act.

        6.     Voting Rights; Dividends and Other Distributions . During the Restricted Period and prior to any forfeiture of the Restricted Stock, the Participant will, subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 2, have all rights as a shareholder with respect to the shares of Restricted Stock which then remain subject to such restrictions (including voting rights and the right to receive dividends or other distributions); provided, however , that if any such dividends or distributions are paid in stock of the Company, such shares shall be subject to the same restrictions as the Restricted Stock with respect to which they were paid.

        7.     Tax Withholding .

            (a)     The Company may require as a condition precedent to the release from custody of the Restricted Stock to the Participant that the Participant pay to the Company, or otherwise make arrangements satisfactory to the Company for payment of, such amount as may be requested by the Company for the purpose of satisfying the Company’s tax withholding requirement. If the amount so requested is not so paid or if such arrangements are not made, the Company may refuse to transfer the certificates representing the Restricted Stock.

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            (b)     The Participant shall be permitted to satisfy the Company’s tax withholding requirements by delivering shares of previously owned Common Stock having a fair market value (as determined by the Committee) on the date income is recognized by the Participant (the “Tax Date”) equal to the minimum amount required to be withheld. If the number of shares of Common Stock determined pursuant to the preceding sentence shall include a fractional share, the number of shares delivered shall be reduced to the next lower whole number and the Participant shall deliver to the Company cash in lieu of such fractional share, in an amount equal to the Common Stock’s then fair market value as determined by the Committee, or otherwise make arrangements satisfactory to the Company for payment of such amount.

        8.     No Right to Employment . It is fully understood that nothing contained in this Agreement or the Plan shall be deemed to confer upon the Participant any right to continue in the employ of the Company or any subsidiary, nor to interfere in any way with the right of the Company or any subsidiary to terminate the employment of the Participant at any time for any reason.

        9.     Interpretation by Committee . As a condition of the granting of the Restricted Shares, the Participant agrees, for himself and his legal representatives, that the Plan and this Agreement shall be subject to discretionary interpretation by the Committee and that any interpretation by the Committee of the terms of the Plan and this Agreement shall be final, binding and conclusive on the Participant and his legal representatives in all respects and shall not be subject to challenge or dispute by the Participant or his legal representatives.

        10.     Modification . At any time and from time to time the Committee may direct execution of an instrument providing for the modification, extension or renewal of this Agreement; provided , however , that no such modification, extension or renewal shall (a) confer on the Participant any right or benefit which could not be conferred on him by a grant of restricted shares of Common Stock under the Plan at such time or (b) alter, impair or adversely affect this Agreement without the written consent of the Participant.





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[The Marcus Corporation Letterhead]

____________, 200_

Dear [Name]:

Pursuant to our 2004 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), you have been granted the number of shares of so-called “restricted” common stock outlined below. These shares are referred to as “restricted” because you will enjoy many of the benefits of owning these shares (i.e., you will receive dividends and benefit from stock splits), but you will not be able to sell these shares until they “vest.” In addition, your restricted shares will be subject to forfeiture under certain circumstances set forth in the attached Restricted Stock Agreement (including if your employment ends, other than as a result of your death, retirement or permanent disability, before some or all of your restricted common stock vests).

Granted To: [Name] (“Participant”)
ID #

Grant Date:
__________, 200_

Restricted Shares
Granted: __________

Vesting Schedule:
•  50% if you are still employed by us after 3 years;

 
•  The remaining 50% if you are still employed by us after 5 years; or

 
•  100% upon your retirement, permanent disability or death (as set forth in
    paragraph 3(a) of the attached Restricted Stock Agreement)

The stock certificates representing your restricted shares will be held by the company until the portion thereof vests.

Important Tax Considerations. Unless you make the so-called “IRC Section 83(b)” election described in the following paragraph: (i) you will not recognize taxable income at the time of the grant of your restricted common stock; (ii) you will recognize ordinary taxable income at the time each portion of your restricted common stock vests in an amount equal to the then fair market value of such vesting shares; (iii) thereafter any otherwise taxable disposition of your vested shares of restricted common stock (including any sale of such shares or transfer of such shares to the company in connection with an exercise of stock options, but not including a gift of the shares) will generally result in capital gain or loss (long-term or short-term depending upon the length of time the restricted common stock is held after the time the shares vest ); (iv) dividends paid in cash and received by you prior to the time the restrictions lapse will constitute ordinary income to you in the year paid (but will not constitute qualified dividend income subject to the 15% tax rate); and (v) any dividends paid in stock will be treated as an award of additional restricted common stock subject to the tax treatment described above.

If you desire, within 30 days after the date that the restricted common stock is granted to you , you may elect to recognize ordinary income as of such date in an amount equal to the fair market value of all of your restricted common stock on the grant date. If this so-called “IRC Section 83(b)” election is made, then you will not recognize ordinary income at the time each portion of your restricted common stock vests. In addition, if you make this Section 83(b) election, then the disposition of your restricted common stock will result in a long-term capital gain or loss unless you retire and make a taxable disposition within 1 year after the grant of the restricted common stock (in which case your disposition will result in a short-term capital gain or loss). If you make this Section 83(b) election and subsequently forfeit the restricted common stock, however, you will not be entitled to deduct any loss. If you wish to make this Section 83(b) election, please contact Tom Kissinger as soon as possible.


By your signature below, you acknowledge receipt of the attached Restricted Stock Agreement granted on the date shown above, which has been issued to you under the terms and conditions of the Plan and further acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Plan and agree to conform to all of the terms and conditions of the Restricted Stock Agreement and the Plan.

Signature:____________________________________________ Date:_________________________________
                           [Name]

  Note: If there are any discrepancies in the name shown above, please make the
appropriate corrections on this form.












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