Effective as of February 29, 2008
Effective as of February 29, 2008
February 20, 2008
Xxxx Xxxxx, President and Managing Member
CEDA Enterprises, Inc. and CEJ Investments, LLC
00000 X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Denver, CO 80249
Dear Xxxx:
This letter agreement ("Agreement") will set forth the terms and conditions for the purchase by Good Times Drive Thru Inc., a Colorado corporation ("Good Times"), of all of the real property and personal property which comprise the existing Good Times restaurant located at 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx (the "Restaurant"), from CEDA Enterprises, Inc., a Colorado corporation ("CEDA"), and CEJ Investments, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company ("CEJ"). CEDA and CEJ are hereinafter referred to collectively as "Sellers".
1. Purchased Assets; Assumed Liabilities. The property and assets of the Restaurant consist of (a) the real property described on Exhibit A attached hereto which is currently owned by CEJ (the "Land") and (b) the restaurant building, all other improvements currently existing on such real property and all furniture, fixtures, smallwares, signage, equipment, goodwill, personal property and all other assets, tangible and intangible property and business of every kind, character and nature whatsoever with respect to the Restaurant, including, without limitation, the items set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto (collectively, the "Personal Property") which is owned by CEDA. All of the foregoing Land and Personal Property are hereinafter referred to collectively as the "Assets." Upon and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Good Times shall purchase all of the Assets from Sellers. Good Times shall not assume any liabilities associated with the Restaurant.
2. Consideration. In consideration for the Assets, Good Times shall pay the following (collectively, the "Purchase Price"):
a. For the Land, $500,000.00 payable to CEJ Investments, LLC.
b. For the Personal Property, $435,000.000 payable to CEDA Enterprises, Inc. ($70,000.00 of which is attributable to the fixtures, furniture and equipment and other Personal Property and $365,000.00 of which is attributable to the building and leasehold improvements)
3. Contingencies. The closing of the purchase of the Assets by Good Times is contingent upon the following ("Contingencies") being satisfied in the sole discretion of Good Times:
a. Confirmation to the satisfaction of Good Times that its proposed sale and leaseback of the Real Property (the "Sale/Leaseback") will occur immediately following and in conjunction with the closing under this Agreement;
b. Confirmation to the satisfaction of Good Times that (i) the Assets will be in good working order and free and clear of all mortgages, liens and encumbrances at the closing except the permitted exceptions approved by Good Times and (ii) the Sellers' representations and warranties set forth in paragraph 5 below are true and correct on the Closing Date;
c. A satisfactory inspection by Good Times of the condition of the Restaurant premises and Assets on or before the Closing Date to verify that the Restaurant premises and Assets are in substantially the same condition as of the date of this Agreement, normal wear and tear accepted; and
d. Confirmation that from the date of this Agreement through the Closing Date, there has not been any (i) transaction relating to the Restaurant and/or Assets except in the ordinary course of business (and except this Agreement), (ii) material adverse change in the financial condition, liabilities, value, business or prospects of the Restaurant and/or Assets, (iii) reduction of or destruction, damage to, or loss or misappropriation of any of the Assets (whether or not covered by insurance) that materially and adversely affects the financial condition, value, business or prospects of the Restaurant and/or Assets, (iv) mortgage, pledge, lien or other encumbrance of the Real Property or any of the other Assets and (v) other event or condition of any character or nature whatsoever that has or might reasonably have a materially adverse effect on the financial condition, business, liabilities, value or prospects of the Restaurant and/or Assets.
4. Closing.
a. The closing of the purchase of the Assets by Good Times shall take place on February 29, 2008 ("Closing Date"), provided that all Contingencies have been satisfied. If any of the Contingencies have not been satisfied in the sole discretion of Good Times by the Closing Date, Good Times may terminate this Agreement and the parties shall thereafter be released of all liability hereunder.
b. At the closing, Sellers and/or Good Times, as applicable, shall execute and deliver the following documents:
(i) CEJ shall execute a statutory warranty deed conveying the Land to Good Times in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B;
(ii) CEDA shall execute and deliver to Good Times a Bill of Sale and Assignment for the Building, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C.
(iii) Good Times and CEDA Restaurants shall execute a Franchise Termination Agreement terminating the Franchise Agreement dated March 10, 2008 between CEDA Restaurants and Good Times.
c. All utilities, personal and real property taxes, insurance and common area charges, if any, with respect to the Restaurant shall be prorated as of the Closing Date. Seller shall remain liable for all accounts payable accrued with respect to the Restaurant for the period prior to and through the Closing Date.
d. At the closing, CEDA Restaurants shall continue the employment of all of its employees who were employed at the Restaurant. Good Times shall have the right, but not the obligation, to lease any of such employees from CEDA Restaurants through September 30, 2008 or to hire any of such employees. All payroll, payroll taxes, employee benefits and other costs and expenses of any kind or nature whatsoever with regard to such employees of CEDA Restaurants shall remain the liability of CEDA Restaurants and Good Times shall have no responsibility for any such costs or employees.
e. At the closing, Good Times shall pay the Purchase Price to the applicable Seller as set forth in paragraph 2.
f. At the closing, CEDA shall allocate the Purchase Price as follows:
(i) CEDA will pay off the SBA note dated February 27, 2001 to Guaranty Bank with a balance of approximately $481,000.00.
(ii) CEDA will pay off the notes to the City & County of Denver dated October 31, 2000 with a balance of approximately $262,700.00, including any accrued interest.
(iii) CEDA will reduce notes payable to Good Times of approximately $185,800.00, including any accrued interest.
g. At the closing, Seller shall deliver or cause to be delivered to Good Times all keys to the Restaurant and originals or copies of any books, records, reports, software and other electronic and written materials of any kind or nature regarding the Restaurant and the operation thereof which Good Times requests in writing and deems necessary for the purchase and future operation of the Restaurant. Good Times shall have full possession and enjoyment of the Restaurant and Assets from and after the Closing Date.
5. Representations and Warranties.
a. Sellers represent, warrant and covenant the following to Good Times as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date:
(i) Each Seller has filed all federal, state and local tax returns required by law and has paid all taxes (including sales and payroll taxes), assessments and penalties due and payable by it with respect to the Restaurant and Assets. There are no present disputes, nor is there any reason to believe a dispute may result, as to taxes of any nature payable by either Seller with respect to the Restaurant and/or Assets;
(ii) There are no pending, or to the best knowledge of Sellers, threatened, nor does there exist any basis for, any suit, action, arbitration, or legal, administrative or other proceeding, or governmental investigation or claims against or affecting the Restaurant or any of the Assets;
(iii) All liabilities of Sellers with respect to the Assets (including, without limitation, obligations to employees and federal, state and local governmental authorities) will be paid at or before the Closing Date;
(vi) The execution and carrying out of this Agreement has been duly authorized by all of the board of directors and members of each Seller and no other authorizations are required therefor;
(vii) There are no pending, or to the best of knowledge of Sellers, any conditions affecting the Land, Restaurant or any Assets with regards to the presence of any hazardous substances or any violations of any environmental laws; and
(viii) The Assets are in compliance with all applicable laws.
6. Indemnification. For a period of three years after the Closing Date, Sellers jointly and severally hereby indemnify and hold Good Times harmless from and against any and all liabilities, obligations, claims, lawsuits, fines, penalties, taxes, losses, costs and expenses, direct or indirect, of any kind or nature whatsoever arising from or in connection with (i) any breach by either Seller of a representation, warranty, covenant or any other provision of this Agreement, (ii) the operation of the Restaurant (including claims arising from employees of either Seller) during the period on and prior to the Closing Date and (iii) any and all taxes and assessments imposed or levied upon the property (real or personal), sales, income or business operations of the Restaurant or Assets during the period on and prior to the Closing Date. On or before the Closing Date, Sellers shall provide Good Times with insurance certificates or copies of insurance policies showing satisfactory (in Good Times' discretion) comprehensive general liability insurance coverage in connection with the operations of the Restaurant during the period on and prior to the Closing Date. Good Times shall indemnify and hold Sellers harmless from and against any and all liabilities, obligations, claims, lawsuits, fines, penalties, taxes, losses, costs and expenses, direct or indirect, of any kind or nature whatsoever arising from or in connection with (i) any breach by Good Times of a representation, warranty, covenant or any other provision of this Agreement, and (ii) the operations of the Restaurant so long as such liabilities, obligations, claims, lawsuits, etc. first accrue during the period after the Closing Date.
7. Further Assurances. Sellers, at any time before or after the closing, will execute, acknowledge and deliver any further deeds, assignments, conveyances and other assurances, documents and instruments of transfer requested by Good Times, and will take any other action consistent with the terms of this Agreement that may be requested by Good Times for the purpose of transferring the Assets and business of the Restaurant (including any licenses) to Good Times.
8. Costs and Expenses; Attorneys' Fees. The parties shall equally split the closing fees charged by the Title Company and each party shall pay its own costs and expenses incurred or to be incurred by it in negotiating and carrying out the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Good Times shall pay the cost of any title insurance regarding the Real Property, but CEDA shall pay any costs incurred to clear liens, encumbrances and title defects. In the event either party shall bring an action at law or other proceeding against the other party or its successors or assigns to enforce any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or proceeding shall be paid all reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by it, as determined by the court and not a jury, and in the event any judgment is secured by such prevailing party, all such attorneys' fees shall be included in such judgment.
9. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to the subject matter contained herein and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations and understandings of the parties. No supplement, modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by both parties. No waiver shall be binding unless executed in writing by the party making the waiver.
10. Successors and Assigns; Governing Law. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns and shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado.
11. Survival. The representations, warranties, covenants and indemnities of Sellers set forth herein shall survive the closing and the covenants shall be and remain continuing covenants enforceable in accordance with their terms.
If this letter correctly sets forth our agreement, kindly sign and return the attached copy hereof. This letter may be signed in counterparts and delivered by facsimile transmission.
Very truly yours,
GOOD TIMES DRIVE THRU INC.,
a Colorado corporation
By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxx
Xxxx X. Xxxxxx, President
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Xxxxxx to and accepted, with the intent to be legally bound hereby, this 29 day of February, 2008 CEDA ENTERPRISES, INC. a Colorado corporation By: /s/Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Name: Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx |
Xxxxxx to and accepted, with the intent to be legally bound hereby, this 29 day of February, 2008 CEJ INVESTMENTS, LLC a Colorado limited liability company By: /s/ Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Name: Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Its: Managing Member |
EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF REAL PROPERTY
A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN BLOCK 0, XXXXXXXXX XX. 8, BEING A PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 24;
THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 24, A DISTANCE OF 550.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 60.00 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 1, MONTBELLO NO. 8, SAID POINT BEING ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF PEORIA STREET AND THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF ALBROOK DRIVE;
THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 186.18 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 264.75 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 22 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 172.85 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 200.00 FEET
TO A POINT ON SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF PEORIA STREET;
THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 160.31 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING
CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER,
STATE OF COLORADO.
PLUS BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON
EXHIBIT B
SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED
THIS DEED made this 29 day of February, 2008, between CEJ Investments, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, "Grantor", for the consideration of Eight Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($865,000.00) and other good and valuable consideration, in hand paid, hereby sells and conveys to Good Times Drive Thru Inc., a Colorado corporation, "Grantee", whose legal address is 000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000, all the following described real property, together with the building and all other improvements thereon in the County of El Paso, State of Colorado, to-wit:
A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN BLOCK 0, XXXXXXXXX XX. 8, BEING A PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 24;
THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 24, A DISTANCE OF 550.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 60.00 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 1, MONTBELLO NO. 8, SAID POINT BEING ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF PEORIA STREET AND THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF ALBROOK DRIVE;
THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 186.18 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 264.75 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 22 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 172.85 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 200.00 FEET
TO A POINT ON SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF PEORIA STREET;
THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 160.31 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING
CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER,
STATE OF COLORADO.
PLUS BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON
Known by street and number as 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx
with all appurtenances and warrants title to the same against all persons claiming under Grantor, except for general taxes and special assessments for the year 2007 and subsequent years and those exceptions, if any, listed on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
CEJ Investments, LLC
a Colorado limited liability company
By: /s/ Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Managing Member
STATE OF COLORADO )
)ss.
COUNTY OF Jefferson)
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 29 day of February, 2008, by Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx as Managing Member of CEJ Investments, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company.
Witness my hand and seal.
/s/Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx
Notary Public
My commission expires: 10-2-10
EXHIBIT "A"
(List of Permitted Exceptions)
EXHIBIT C
XXXX OF SALE AND ASSIGNMENT
This Bill of Sale and Assignment ("Bill of Sale") is made effective as of February 29, 2008, by CEDA Enterprises, Inc., a Colorado corporation ("Assignor"), for the benefit of Good Times Drive Thru Inc., a Colorado corporation ("Assignee").
WHEREAS, Assignor and Assignee entered into a letter agreement dated February 29, 2008 (the "Letter Agreement") pursuant to which Assignor agreed to sell and Assignee agreed to purchase the building of the existing Good Times restaurant located at 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx (the "Restaurant"); and
WHEREAS, Assignor is executing this Bill of Sale in order to accomplish and document the transfer of the Restaurant to Assignee pursuant to the letter Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Assignor does hereby sell, assign, transfer, convey, grant and deliver unto Assignee and its successors and assigns forever all of Assignor's right, title and interest in and to the Restaurant, including, without limitation, the building, improvements, and other contract rights, insurance proceeds and other general intangibles in connection therewith or in any way related to the Restaurant, but excluding all liabilities accrued or incurred on or before the date hereof.
Assignor acknowledges and agrees that after the effective date hereof, it has no interest whatsoever in the Restaurant and Assignor covenants and agrees to and with Assignee, its successors and assigns, to warrant and forever defend the transfer of the Restaurant to Assignee against each and every person or persons whomever.
ASSIGNOR:
CEDA Enterprises, Inc.,
a Colorado corporation
By: /s/ Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx
Name: Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx
Its: President
