U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-SB
GENERAL FORM FOR REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES OF SMALL BUSINESS ISSUERS UNDER
SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
BAJA INTERNATIONAL FOODS, INC.
(Name of Small Business Issuer in its charter)
Nevada 86-0746355
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(State or other jurisdiction of I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.
P.O. Box 6154
Scottsdale, AZ 85261
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Issuer's telephone number, including area code 480-991-8342
Securities to be registered under Section 12(g) of the Act:
Title of each class Name of each exchange on which
to be so registered each such class is to be registered
None N/A
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Common Stock, $.001 par value
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(Title of class)
Item 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Baja International Foods, Inc.,(the "Company"), a Nevada Corporation, was
incorporated on September 30, 1993. The Company is a development stage
corporation, with planned operations to engage in the business of franchising
Mexican style fast food, which will be similar the operation of SUBWAY (tm)
sandwich franchises. This filing is made voluntarily, and the reasons for the
filing are to become a reporting company in compliance with new NASD rules andto
establish quotation of its securities on the NASD OTC Bulletin Board. The
Company intends to have a market maker in its securities file a Form 211 with
the NASD to obtain a quotation of its securities on the NASD OTC Bulletin
Board, but there can be no assurance that these goals will be achieved.
Baja International Foods, Inc. is still a development stage corporation. Its
current operations are limited to raising capital for the implementation of its
planned operations, as enumerated above. The Company has been in the development
stage since its inception in 1993. Its activities in the past three years have
been limited to obtaining equity financing for the implementation of its
business plan. It developed its business plan in 1996. The Company's stock is
currently not quoted on any quotation medium, and there have been no
reorganizations in the past three years. There have been no changes in the Board
of Directors or officers since its inception. The president and director, Susan
Hays, and Secretary/Treasurer and Director, Tom Hays, have been and continue to
be since inception, the sole promoters and founders of the Company.
The Company's business is not dependent upon one or a few major customers.
Government approval is not necessary for the Company's business, and government
regulations have no or only a negligible effect on their respective businesses.
The Company has not booked any significant research and development costs and
therefore do not expect to pass any of those costs to customers. The Company
has no product development and research and development costs.
The Company's mailing address is P.O. Box 6154, Scottsdale, AZ 85261. The
address of its principal executive offices is: 7316 E. Tuckey Lane, Scottsdale,
AZ 85250. The telephone number of its principal executive office is (480) 991-
8342, and the fax number is (480) 991-8551
IN GENERAL - THE COMPANY
The company is a development stage company, with planned operations to engage in
the business of Mexican style fast food, which will be similar the operation of
SUBWAY (tm) sandwich franchises. The Company plans to franchise this fast food
restaurant concept under the name "Go Laredo!" Go Laredo! (tm) Mexican Cafe
plans to be to specialty authentic fast food "no cook" Mexican style food what
SUBWAY(tm)is to sandwiches. Go Laredo!'s mission is to become a franchisor of
authentic fast food "no cook" southwestern, or Mexican style restaurants. The
Company will fulfill its mission through a strategic plan which, like SUBWAY,
will include a national development plan with a network of Development Agents
(similar to sub-franchisors) who will be recruited on a case by case basis to
perform their important roles in franchise sales, store opening assistance and
continuing supervision of Go Laredo! restaurants.
The trademark "Go Laredo!" is subject to a license agreement with the trademark
owners, Tom and Susan Hays, who have licensed the mark exclusively to the
Company. This terms of this license agreement allow for its uninterrupted
renewal with minimal royalty payment requirements, after the initial ten year
term. Royalties to be paid by Baja International Foods are based upon the
earnings received from use of and exploitation of the trademark and copyright
programs, payable when Baja receives payment. Baja International Foods is not
responsible for Trademark or Copyright fees, renewals or any other mark related
regulatory costs.
The Company believes that by leveraging its management by use of a highly
motivated and well trained team of Development Agents, along with its access to
its own core management team the Company will achieve rapid, controlled, and
profitable growth.
Baja International Foods, Inc. is a development stage company, but the
franchised "no cook" restaurant concept presented is one that has been in the
formative stages since early 1990. Go Laredo! is a new approach to the fast food
business, utilizing the "no cook" concept, which is a fully operational
restaurant which requires no cooks or chefs and eliminates or greatly reduces
waste. The Go Laredo! concept goes one step further by offering a unique menu
offers fresh, prepared on site, great tasting and authentic Mexican foods,
which are priced reasonably.
THE INDUSTRY
Management believes the current market in fast food franchises specializing in
Mexican food is excellent. Management further believes that the prospects for
the Go Laredo! Mexican Cafe franchise opportunity to expand are excellent also.
Management believes that the Mexican food segment is growing at a quicker pace
than the remainder of the fast food industry. The Mexican segment continues to
be successful in the quick-service restaurant business. People are seeking
healthful alternatives, and the Go Laredo! concept fits that need.
MARKETING
Management believes that Go Laredo! Mexican Cafes will be to the specialty
Mexican fast food market what SUBWAY is to the sandwich market, providing
consistently desirable quality and value. Go Laredo! expansion plans include
having a large number of units located with convenience and accessibility in
mind. Generally, the typical Go Laredo! will be 1,200 to 1,500 square feet in
moderately priced locations. A typical unit will cost $76,000 to $115,000 to
open. The store decor will be attractive, comfortable and interesting rather
than the "heavy Mexican decor" associated with similar concepts.
The Company will market its programs direct to the prospective franchisees end
users through its own efforts, and indirectly through sub-license of the rights
to other providers of franchise opportunities.
Scottsdale, Arizona is the home office to Baja International Foods primarily
because of the access to persons skilled in the franchise, restaurant and retail
real estate development industries.
The Scottsdale general business environment is unique in that it is universally
known as a resort area, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year
to the pleasant weather and appealing landscape, thus exposing a large number of
affluent, potential franchisees to the concept.
While the Company is in its early stages of development, it will lack the
resources of the larger companies in the field, but will be able to take
advantage of the new methods of accessing and providing information. From
management and employee training, technical and marketing research, to
communication, promotion and dissemination of information, the Company intends
to make full use of the methods now available including: interactive multimedia,
Internet discussion groups and net based research. However, there can be no
assurance that the Company will be successful in promoting its franchise concept
successfully enough to compete with other companies with greater financial
resources.
PRODUCTS
The Company will franchise Go Laredo! Mexican fast food restaurants to
franchisees. The Company will not provide the food products to its franchisees,
but will provide the menu for preparation of the food products, the trademark,
and associated printed materials and restaurant design for use by its
franchisees.
COMPETITION
The fast food restaurant business is an industry of intense competition. There
are many other franchisors of fast food restaurants, such as SUBWAY. In
addition, in the Mexican fast food segment, highly visible national competitors
such as Taco Bell, Del Taco, Taco Time and Taco John's, and in the West, the
Green Burrito organization compete in the industry. The Company believes that
most of these franchises have a substantially higher cost and more limited
location strategy. The Company believes that the increased advertising of Taco
Bell nationally, and with their limited availability of new franchisee
opportunities, will have the positive effect of creating more interest in the Go
Laredo! concept for potential franchisees. The Company intends to market its
franchise concept in what it feels is a niche in the fast food market; the
application of the "no cook" concept used by companies such as SUBWAY to Mexican
fast food. The Company believes its location, modest investment cost strategy,
and its value pricing policies will be appealing the franchisees and customers.
The Company knows of no other substantial franchisor utilizing this approach.
However, there can be no assurance that other companies with greater financial
resources and experience will not identify the same opportunities on which the
Company has decided to concentrate.
PATENTS
The Company holds no patents for its products. The trademark, "Go Laredo!" will
be filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, but there can be no
assurance that the mark will be registered until that filing process has been
completed. The trademark is owned by Tom E. Hays and Susan Hays, and has been
exclusively licensed to the Company by its owners.
RAW MATERIALS AND PRINCIPAL SUPPLIERS AND VENDORS
There are no raw materials used in the Company's services. The Company will use
printers for its menu and related packaging material, which services are generic
in nature and the Company is not under contract with any one printer.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
The Company must file a Uniform Offering Circular under the franchise laws of
the state of Arizona before it will be able to offer franchises of its fast food
concept. Although there can be no assurance that the state of Arizona will
approve the offering of Company franchises, the Company does not anticipate a
problem with obtaining approval. Government regulations, once the Uniform
Offering Circular has been approved, are thought by management to have little or
no effect on the Company's ongoing business.
EMPLOYEES
The Company presently employs one employee, the Secretary/Treasurer and founder
of the Company, who devotes his part time efforts to the Company.
Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF PLAN OF OPERATIONS
PLAN OF OPERATIONS
The Company is a development stage corporation, with planned operations to
engage in the business of Mexican style fast food, which will be similar the
operation of SUBWAY (tm) sandwich franchises. The Company plans to franchise
this fast food restaurant concept under the name "Go Laredo!" Go Laredo! (tm)
Mexican Cafe plans to be to specialty authentic fast food "no cook" Mexican
style food what SUBWAY(tm)is to sandwiches. Go Laredo!'s mission is to become a
franchisor of authentic fast food "no cook" southwestern, or Mexican style
restaurants. The Company will fulfill its mission through a strategic plan
which, like SUBWAY , will include a national development plan with a network of
Development Agents (similar to sub-franchisors) who will be recruited on a case
by case basis to perform their important roles in franchise sales, store opening
assistance and continuing supervision of Go Laredo! restaurants. The Company has
financed its operations to date through the sale of its securities. See Item 10
- - "Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities." The Company's plan of operations
over the next 12 months includes the drafting of its Uniform Franchise Offering
Circular and franchise agreement, development agent agreement, site criteria and
lease guidelines, presentation materials and operations manuals.
During the next twelve months, the Company plans to satisfy its cash
requirements by additional equity financing. There can be no assurance that the
company will be successful in raising additional equity financing unless its
securities are quoted on the NASD OTC Bulletin Board, and there can be no
assurance that the company will be able to obtain a quote of its securities on
the Bulletin Board. If the company is not able to raise equity capital, it will
be able to satisfy its cash requirements for the next twelve months by
contributions or loans from its founder, Tom Hays. The Company intends to
undertake a subsequent private placement of its common stock in order to raise
future development and operating capital. The Company depends upon capital to be
derived from future financing activities such as subsequent offerings of its
stock. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in raising
the capital it requires unless and until the Company's position with regard to
the quotation of its securities has been resolved.
The Company is still considered to be a development stage company, with no
significant revenue, and is dependent upon the raising of capital through
placement of its common stock. There can be no assurance that the Company will
be successful in raising the capital it requires through the sale of its common
stock.
There are no contemplated product research and development costs the Company
will perform for the next twelve months. There is no expected purchase or sale
of any plant or significant equipment, and there is no expected significant
changes in the number of employees contemplated. The Company has no current
material commitments.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This registration statement contains forward-looking statements. The Company's
expectation of results and other forward-looking statements contained in this
registration statement involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expected are the following: business conditions and general economic
conditions; competitive factors, such as pricing and marketing efforts; and the
pace and success of product research and development. These and other factors
may cause expectations to differ.
YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE
With respect to Year 2000 compliance, the Company has performed an audit of all
of its computer hardware, internal accounting and software applications; in
short, all of its information technology and non information technology
systems, and found all to be Year 2000 compliant. As of this date, the Company
has been given assurances from its banking institution and transfer agent that
they are working toward compliance or are in compliance. The Company has
completed an audit of its suppliers to identify relevant Year 2000 issues, and
has found them all to be Year 2000 compliant. The status of the company's
progress is that it has completed all that it must do in order to be considered
Year 2000 compliant. The worst case scenario would be the risk that the
company's transfer agent may have not complied adequately. However, the
transfer agent has assured the Company that it is Year 2000 compliant. The
Company had nominal costs in becoming compliant, consisting of employee labor
and no actual costs to any third parties. The Company does not anticipate any
additional remediation costs, as it is already Year 2000 compliant. The
Company's contingency plans to handle a Year 2000 crisis, if one occurs, is to
change to an alternate Year 2000 compliant service provider.
Item 4. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
The Company rents professional offices from its founder, on a month-to-month
basis, pursuant to an oral agreement, for a nominal amount. The name "Go
Laredo"(tm) is exclusively licensed to the Company by the Company's founders,
who are currently in the process of filling an application to register the
trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Since the application has
not yet been filed, there can be no assurance that the trademark will be fully
registered. The Company has a License Agreement with the mark owners, assuring a
continual right to exploit the mark and the associated copyrights. The terms of
the agreement allow for its uninterrupted renewal with minimal royalty payment
requirements, after the initial ten year term.
Royalties to be paid by Baja International Foods are based upon the earnings
received from use of and exploitation of the trademark and copyright programs,
payable when Baja receives payment. Baja International Foods is not responsible
for Trademark or Copyright fees, renewals or any other mark related regulatory
costs.
The Company also owns presentation materials describing the various Go Laredo!
franchise programs, projects and products; the rights to market the Go Laredo!
fast food concept directly to potential franchisees and to allow them to license
sub-franchisees; and the rights to exploit the trademark "Go Laredo!" through
the establishment of fast food restaurants, franchising of fast food
restaurants, sales of food products through grocery outlets, and the rights to
sub license with other providers. The Company owns no other property.
Item 5. SECURITIES OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the beneficial
ownership of the shares of Common Stock of the Company as of the date of this
disclosure(1), by (I) each person who is known by the Company to be the
beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of the issued and outstanding
shares of common stock, (ii) each of the Company's directors and executive
officers, and (iii) all directors and executive officers as a group.
Name and Address Number of Shares Percentage Owned
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Tom E. Hays (1)(2) 984,650 98.47%
7316 E. Tuckey Lane
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Susan R. Hays(1)(2) 984,65098.47%
7316 E. Tuckey Lane
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Directors & Officers984,65098.47%
As A Group
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(1) Tom E. Hays and Susan R. Hays are married. Each own individually 2,000
shares each. They jointly own the shares listed, and each is the beneficial
owner of the total of 4,000 shares. 2,000 shares are in Tom Hays' name and 2,000
shares are in Susan Hays' name, but neither of them disclaim beneficial
ownership of the shares held by the other.
(2) Edgewater Energy Corporation owns 980,650 shares of the Company. Edgewater
is owned 100% by Tom Hays. Susan Hays has a community property interest in an
undivided one-half of the 980,650 shares and, therefore, the 980,650 shares are
beneficially owned by Tom and Susan Hays, and each is the beneficial owner of
the total of the 980,650 shares. Neither of them disclaim beneficial ownership
of the shares held by the other.
Item 5. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS
Directors are elected by the shareholders to terms of one year. Officers serve
at the pleasure of the Board of Directors, and serve one year terms unless
removed by the Board prior to their terms.
The Executive Officers of the Company and its subsidiaries, and their ages, are
as follows:
Name Age Position
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Susan R. Hays 49 Director, President
Tom E. Hays 59 Director, Secretary/Treasurer
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Susan R. Hays. Mrs. Hays is the current President and Director of the Company,
and has been such since its inception. She is also the co-owner with Tom Hays,
of the trademark, "Go Laredo!" which has been licensed to the company. She is
also the Vice President/Secretary and Director of Baja International Foods,
Inc., and has been such since its inception. She has been the owner/operator of
Brushstrokes Designs since 1981, which engages in the business of the design and
marketing of hand painted needlepoint canvases which are sold through hundreds
of stores throughout the United States and Canada. Her designs are also found on
greeting cards, pottery and other objects. From 1973 through 1981, she managed
the offices of Fritzler, Knoblock and Wadley, an architectural firm. She has
served on the Boards of Directors for Baja International Foods, Channel One and
Balloonies. Mrs. Hays attended Oklahoma State University.
Tom E. Hays. Mr. Hays is the Secretary/Treasurer and Director of the Company,
and has been so employed since its inception. He is also the co-owner, with
Susan Hays, of the trademark "Go Laredo!. He is also the President and Director
of Baja International Foods, Inc., as has been such since its inception. Mr.
Hays is an accomplished photographer, artist, and a published songwriter, music
producer, cinematographer, graphic designer and video producer. In 1987, Mr.
Hays took over leadership of an Oklahoma company engaged in the "quick oil
change" business, turned the company into a profitable position, and took it
public. The company operated 38 quick oil change auto service centers in
Oklahoma, Texas and Arizona. Fourteen of those centers in Texas were sold to
Jiffy Lube, nine in Oklahoma were sold to Avis Lube, and fifteen in Arizona were
sold to SpeeDee Oil Change, all at a profit. In 1980, Mr. Hays was engaged in
the oil and gas business, buying and brokering oil and gas mineral leases and
generating drilling prospects which he sold to oil and gas drilling companies.
He founded Edgewater Energy Corporation and sponsored and was the general
partner of five successful oil and gas drilling limited partnerships which
participated in the drilling and discovery of over fifty oil and gas wells, many
of which are still producing.
In 1978, he founded "facts: Marketing and Economics Research Corporation" and
developed a radio research product, "the Radio Audience Profile" which grew to
service 105 radio markets across the United States. In 1971, he purchased United
Concepts, Inc., an advertising agency, and managed both retail and industrial
advertising accounts for a variety of clients. He established an in-house audio
studio, a photo studio and a film processing facility, and produced and directed
many award winning educational and commercial audio, video and print programs.
Mr. Hays created a daily radio program named "The Oil and Gas Report" and
syndicated it to 17 radio markets in the Southwest. In the mid-1960's he began
producing music and successfully organized and promoted concerts and several
charted pop singles. In 1960, he founded Midwest Optical, Inc., and opened a
retail optical dispensary in Midwest City, Oklahoma, which expanded to three
stores before selling to a larger chain of stores. Mr. Hays attended Phillips
University in Enid, Oklahoma.
Item 6. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth the cash and non-cash compensation paid by the
Company to its Chief Executive Officer and all other executive officers for
services rendered up to the period ended September 30, 1999. No salaries are
being paid at the present time, until such time as there is available cash flow
from operations to pay salaries. There were no grants of options or SAR grants
given to any executive officers during the last fiscal year.
Annual Compensation
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Name and Position Salary Bonus Annual Deferred Salary
Susan Hays, President -0- -0- -0-
Item 7. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Director and President, Susan R. Hays, and Tom Hays, Secretary/Treasurer and
Director, are the sole founders, promoters, and organizers of the Company. The
Company rents its offices from Mr. Hays on a month to month basis on an arms
length basis for an insignificant amount of monthly rental.
On or about October 1, 1993, 996,000 shares of common stock of the Company were
issued to Edgewater Energy Corporation, a company owned by Tom and Susan Hays,
and 2,000 shares of common stock each were issued to Tom Hays and Susan Hays, in
exchange for the business plan and incorporation and organization costs, in
reliance upon Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, to sophisticated
investors in possession of all relevant corporate information. There was no
underwriter used in the transaction.
There have been no other transactions since the beginning of fiscal year 1998,
or any currently proposed transactions, or series of similar transactions, to
which the Company was or is to be a party, in which the amount involved exceeds
$60,000, and in which any of the officers, or directors, or holders of over 5%
of the Company's stock have or will have any direct or indirect material
interest. The Company does not currently have any policy toward entering into
any future transactions with related parties.
Item 8. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There are no pending legal proceedings to which the Company are a party or to
which the property interests of the Company or its subsidiaries are subject.
Item 9. MARKET PRICE OF AND DIVIDENDS ON THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND
OTHER SHAREHOLDER MATTERS
The Company's common stock is not listed or quoted at the present time, and
there is no present public market for the Company's common stock. The Company
has obtained a market maker and who intends to file a form 211 with the National
Association of Securities Dealers to quote the Company's securities on the NASD
OTC Bulletin Board, but there can be no assurance that the Company's stock will
be quoted on the NASD OTC Bulletin Board. The filing of the Form 211 is
contingent upon this form 10 becoming effective with no pending comments by the
S.E.C. The Company has not paid any cash dividends since its inception and does
not contemplate paying any in the foreseeable future. It is anticipated that
earnings, if any, will be retained for the operation of the Company's business.
Item 10. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
On or about October 1, 1993, 996,000 shares of common stock of the Company were
issued to Edgewater Energy Corporation, a company owned by Tom and Susan Hays,
and 2,000 shares of common stock each were issued to Tom Hays and Susan Hays, in
exchange for the business plan and incorporation and organization costs, in
reliance upon Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, to sophisticated
investors in possession of all relevant corporate information. There was no
underwriter used in the transaction.
Item 11. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
COMMON STOCK
The Company is authorized to issue 25,000,000 Shares, all of which are Common
Stock at a par value of $.001. The presently outstanding shares of Common Stock
are fully paid and non-assessable. There are currently outstanding 1,000,000
Shares of Common Stock. Holders of shares of Common Stock are entitled to one
vote per share on all matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders. Shares of
Common Stock do not have cumulative voting rights, which means that the holders
of the majority of the shareholder votes eligible to vote and voting for the
election of the Board of Directors can elect all members of the Board of
Directors. Holders of shares of Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share
on all matters to be voted upon by the stockholders generally. The approval of
proposals submitted to stockholders at a meeting other than for the election of
directors requires the favorable vote of a majority of the shares voting, except
in the case of certain fundamental matters (such as certain amendments to the
Certificate of Incorporation, and certain mergers and reorganizations), in which
cases Nevada law and the Company's Bylaws require the favorable vote of at least
a majority of all outstanding shares. Stockholders are entitled to receive such
dividends as maybe declared from time to time by the Board of Directors out of
funds legally available therefor, and in the event of liquidation, dissolution
or winding up of the Company to share ratably in all assets remaining after
payment of liabilities.
The holders of shares of Common Stock have no preemptive, conversion,
subscription or cumulative voting rights. Under current Nevada law, a
shareholder is afforded dissenters' rights which, if properly exercised, may
require the Company to purchase his or her shares. Dissenters' rights commonly
arise in extraordinary transactions such as mergers, consolidations,
reorganizations, substantial asset sales, liquidating distributions, and certain
amendments to the Company's certificate of incorporation.
Item 12. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
NEVADA STATUTES
NRS 78.751 provides that the Company may provide in its articles of
incorporation, by laws or by agreement, to indemnify the Company's officers and
directors and affects their liability in that capacity, for any and all costs
incurred in defending a civil or criminal action, suit or proceeding must be
paid by the corporation as they are incurred and in advance of the final
disposition of the action, suit or proceeding, upon receipt of an undertaking by
or on behalf of the director or officer to repay the amount if it is ultimately
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that he is not entitled to be
indemnified by the corporation. The provisions of this subsection do not affect
any rights to advancement of expenses to which corporate personnel other than
directors or officers may be entitled under any contract or otherwise by law.
The indemnification and advancement of expenses authorized in or ordered by a
court pursuant to the statute:
(a) Does not exclude any other rights to which a person seeking indemnification
or advancement of expenses may be entitled under the articles of incorporation
or any bylaw, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or
otherwise, for either an action in his official capacity or an action in another
capacity while holding office, except that indemnification, unless ordered by a
court pursuant to NRS 78.7502 or for the advancement of expenses made pursuant
to subsection 2, may not be made to or on behalf of any director or officer if a
final adjudication establishes that his acts or omissions involved intentional
misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of the law and was material to the
cause of action.
(b) Continues for a person who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee or
agent and inures to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of
such a person.
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS
Neither the Company's By-laws nor its Articles of Incorporation provide for
indemnification of officers or directors.
Report of Independent Certified Public Accountant dated September 30, 1999
Financial Statements
Balance Sheets
Statement of Income
Statement of Cash Flows
Statements of Stockholder's Equity
Notes to Financial Statements
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
Baja International Foods, Inc.
I have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Baja International Foods,
Inc.(A Development Stage Company) as of September 30, 1999 and December 31,
1998,1997, and 1996,and the related statements of income, stockholders' equity,
and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and the years then
ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. My responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on my audit.
I conducted my audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
Those standards require that I plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
I believe that my audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In my opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Baja International Foods, Inc.(A
Development Stage Company) at September 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998, 1997,
1996 and the results of operations and cash flows for the year then ended, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Oxnard, California
/s/ Roger G. Castro
September 30, 1999
[CAPTION]
Baja International Foods, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
BALANCE SHEET
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 AND
DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997, AND 1996
September 30 December 31 December 31 December 31
1999 1998 1997 1996
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash 2,500 $ - $ - $ -
Prepaid expenses - - - -
Total Current Assets ------- ----------- ----------- -----------
2,500 - - -
TOTAL ASSETS ------- ----------- ----------- -----------
$2,500 - - -
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LIABILITIES &
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Advance from
shareholder $2,500 - - -
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Total Current
Liabilities $ - $ - $ - $ -
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Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock, $.001
par value authorized
shares - 25,000,000
issued and
outstanding shares
1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
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Deficit accumulated
during development
stage (1,000) (1,000) (1,000) (1,000)
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Total
Stockholders' Equity - - - -
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $2,500 - - -
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[CAPTION]
Baja International Foods, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997, AND 1996 AND
SEPTEMBER 30, 1993 (INCEPTION)
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
Cumulative
During
Development Sept. 30 Dec. 31 Dec. 31 Dec. 31
Stage 1999 1998 1997 1996
Income
Sales - - - - $ -
------------ --------- -------- -------- -------
Total Income $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
------------ --------- -------- -------- -------
Expenses:
Administrative
Expenses (1,000) $ - $ - $ - $(1,000)
------------ --------- -------- -------- -------
Total Expenses (1,000) $ - $ - $ - $(1,000)
------------ --------- -------- -------- -------
Net loss $ (1,000) $ - $ - $ - $(1,000)
------------ --------- -------- --------- -------
[CAPTION]
BAJA INTERNATIONAL FOODS, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,1999
AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997, AND 1996
AND FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 1993 (INCEPTION) THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
Cumulative
During
Development Sept. 30 Dec. 31 Dec. 31 Dec. 31
Stage 1999 1998 1997 1996
Income
Sales - - - - $ -
------------ --------- -------- -------- -------
Total Income $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
------------ --------- -------- -------- -------
------------ --------- -------- -------- -------
CASH FLOWS FROM
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss $ (1,000) $ - $ - $ - $(1,000)
2,500 2,500 - - -
------------ --------- -------- -------- --------
NET CASH PROVIDED 1,500 2,500 - - (1,000)
(USED) BY OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
CASH FLOWS FROM
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Issuance of common
Stocks $ 1,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,000
------------ --------- -------- -------- --------
$ 1,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,000
INCREASE IN CASH 2,500 2,500 - - -
BEGINNING CASH - - - - -
------------ --------- -------- -------- --------
ENDING CASH $ 2,500 $ 2,500 - - -
------------ --------- -------- -------- --------
------------ --------- -------- -------- --------
[CAPTION]
BAJA INTERNATIONAL FOODS, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 1993 (INCEPTION)
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
Accumulated
Deficit during
Number of Common stock Development
Shares at par value Stage
--------- ------------ --------------
Balance from Sept. 27,
1993 (inception)
through Dec. 31, 1996 1,000,000 $ 1,000 $ (1,000)
--------- ------------ ---------------
Balance at 12/31/97 1,000,000 $ 1,000 $ (1,000)
--------- ------------ ---------------
Balance at 12/31/98 1,000,000 $ 1,000 $ (1,000)
--------- ------------ ---------------
Balance at 12/31/99 1,000,000 $ 1,000 $ (1,000)
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[CAPTION]
Baja International Foods, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS
Baja International Foods, Inc. (The Company) was incorporated under the laws of
the state of Nevada on September 30, 1993.The purpose for which the Corporation
is organized is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a corporation
may be organized under the General Corporation Law of the State of Nevada
including, without limitation, to provide consulting services to restaurant
entrepreneurs.
The Company has been in the development stage since its inception on
September30, 1998. Planned principal operations have not commenced since then.
There were no activities from its inception date through September 30, 1999.
NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A. The Company uses the accrual method of accounting.
B. Revenues and directly related expenses are recognized in the period when the
goods are shipped to the customers.
C. The Company considers all short term, highly liquid investments that are
readily convertible, within three months, to known amounts as cash equivalents.
The Company currently has no cash equivalents.
D. Primary Earnings Per Share amounts are based on the weighted average number
of shares outstanding at the dates of the financial statements. Fully Diluted
earnings Per Shares shall be shown on stock options and other convertible issues
that may be exercised within ten years of the financial statement dates.
E. Estimates: The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Item 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
14(a) Report of Independent Certified Public Accountant September 30, 1999
Financial Statements
Balance Sheets
Statement of Income
Statement of Cash Flows
Statements of Stockholder's Equity
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(b) Reports on Form 8-K: Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. D E S C R I P T I O N
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3.1 Articles of Incorporation Baja Franchise Systems, Inc.
3.2 By-laws Baja Franchise Systems, Inc.
4.1 Specimen certificate of common stock
10 License Agreement
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act
of1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, there unto duly authorized.
Baja International Foods, Inc.
/s/ Susan R. Hays
_____________________________________
SUSAN R. HAYS, President and Director
Date: January 10, 2000
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
/s/ Susan R. Hays
_____________________________________
SUSAN R. HAYS, President and Director
Date: January 10, 2000
/s/ Susan R. Hays
___________________________________________
SUSAN R. HAYS, President and Director
/s/ Tom E. Hays
___________________________________________
TOM E. HAYS, Secretary/Treasurer, Director
EXHIBIT 3.1
[CAPTION]
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE
SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE
STATE OF NEVADA
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
SEPTEMBER 30, 1993
12039-93
DEAN HELLER, SECRETARY OF STATE - ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF BAJA
INTERNATIONAL FOODS, INC.
The undersigned, to form a Nevada corporation,
CERTIFIES THAT:
I. NAME: The name of the corporation is:
BAJA INTERNATIONAL FOODS, INC.
II. PRINCIPAL OFFICE: The name and address of the registered agent of this
corporation within the State of Nevada is Corporate Services Center, Inc., 1280
Terminal Way, #3, Reno, Nevada 89502; this corporation may maintain an office or
offices in such other place within or without the State of Nevada as may be from
time to time designated by the Board of Directors or by the By-Laws of the
corporation; and this corporation may conduct all corporation business of every
kind or nature, including the holding of any meetings of directors or
shareholders, within the State of Nevada, as well as without the State of
Nevada.
III. PURPOSE: The purpose for which this corporation is formed is:
To engage in any lawful activity.
IV. AUTHORIZATION OF CAPITAL STOCK: The amount of the total authorized capital
stock of the corporation shall be TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS($25,000.00),
consisting of Twenty Five Million (25,000,000) shares of common stock with a par
value of $.001 per share.
V. INCORPORATOR: The name and post office address of the incorporator signing
these Articles of Incorporation is as follows:
NAME POST OFFICE ADDRESS
Tom Hayes 4615 E. Palomino Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
VI. DIRECTORS: The governing board of this corporation shall be known as
directors, and the first board shall consist of one director.
So long as all of the shares of this corporation are owned beneficially and of
record by either one or two shareholders, the number of directors may be fewer
than three, but not fewer than the number of shareholders. Otherwise, the number
of directors shall not be fewer than three.
Subject to the foregoing limitations, the number of directors may, at anytime or
times, be increased or decreased by a duly adopted amendment to these Articles
of Incorporation, or in such manner as provided in the By-Laws of this
corporation. The name and post office address of the director constituting
the first Board of Directors is as follows:
NAME POST OFFICE ADDRESS
Tom E. Hays 4615 E. Palomino Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
VII. STOCK NON-ASSESSABLE: The capital stock or the holders thereof, after the
amount of the subscription price has been paid in, shall not be subject to any
assessment whatsoever to pay the debts of the corporation.
VIII. TERM OF EXISTENCE: This corporation shall have perpetual existence.
IX. CUMULATIVE VOTING: No cumulative voting shall be permitted in the
election of directors.
X. PREEMPTIVE RIGHTS: Shareholders shall not be entitled to preemptive
rights.
THE UNDERSIGNED, being the incorporator hereinbefore named for the purposed of
forming a corporation pursuant to the General Corporation Law of the State of
Nevada, does make and file these Articles of Incorporation, hereby declaring and
certifying the facts herein stated are true, and, accordingly, has hereunto set
his hand this _27____ day of September, 1993.
/s/ Tom E. Hays
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Tom E. Hays
STATE OF ARIZONA )
) ss.:
COUNTY OF MARICOPA )
On this _27_ day of __Sept.________, 1993, before me, a Notary Public,
personally appeared Tom E. Hays who acknowledged he executed the above
instrument.
/s/ Vianne E. O'Neil
_________________________________
Notary Public
[SEAL OF NOTARY PUBLIC]
Exhibit 3.3
[CAPTION]
BY-LAWS OF BAJA FRANCHISE SYSTEMS, INC.
ARTICLE I - OFFICES
The principal office of the corporation in the State of Nevada shall be located
at 1280 Terminal Way, #3, in Reno, County of Washoe. The corporation may have
such other offices, either within or without the State of incorporation as the
board of directors may designate or as the business of the corporation may from
time to time require.
ARTICLE II - STOCKHOLDERS
1. ANNUAL MEETING.
The annual meeting of the stockholders shall be held in the month of July in
each year, beginning with the year 1994, at a date and time to be specified by
the board of directors, for the purpose of electing directors and for the
transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting.
2. SPECIAL MEETINGS.
Special meetings of the stockholders, for any purpose or purposes, unless
otherwise prescribed by statute, may be called by the president or by the
directors, and shall be called by the president at the request of the holders of
not less than twenty-five (25) per cent of all the outstanding shares of the
corporation entitled to vote at the meeting.
3. PLACE OF MEETING.
The directors may designate any place, either within or without the State unless
otherwise prescribed by statute, as the place of meeting for any annual meeting
or for any special meeting called by the directors. A waiver of notice signed by
all stockholders entitled to vote at a meeting may designate any place, either
within or without the state unless otherwise prescribed by statute, as the place
for holding such meeting. If no designation is made, or if a special meeting be
otherwise called, the place of meeting shall be the principal office of the
corporation.
4. NOTICE OF MEETING.
Written or printed notice stating the place, day and hour of the meeting and, in
case of a special meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is
called, shall be delivered not less than ten (10) days nor more than sixty (60)
days before the date of the meeting, either personally or by mail, by or at the
direction of the president, or the secretary, or the officer or persons calling
the meeting, to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at such meeting. If
mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in the United
States mail, addressed to the stockholder at his address as it appears on the
stock transfer books of the corporation, with postage thereon prepaid.
5. CLOSING OF TRANSFER BOOKS OR FIXING OF RECORD DATE.
For the purpose of determining stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at
any meeting of stockholders or any adjournment thereof, or stockholders entitled
to receive payment of any dividend, or in order to make a determination of
stockholders for any other proper purpose, the directors of the corporation may
provide that the stock transfer books shall be closed for a stated period but
not to exceed, in any case, twenty (20) days. If the stock transfer books shall
be closed for the purpose of determining stockholders entitled to notice of or
to vote at a meeting of stockholders, such books shall be closed for at least
fifteen (15) days immediately preceding such meeting. In lieu of closing the
stock transfer books, the directors may fix in advance a date as the record date
for any such determination of stockholders, such date in any case to be not more
than sixty (60) days and, in case of a meeting of stockholders, not less than
ten (10) days prior to the date on which the particular action requiring such
determination of stockholders is to be taken. If the stock transfer books are
not closed and no record date is fixed for the determination of stockholders
entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders, or stockholders
entitled to receive payment of a dividend, the date on which notice of the
meeting is mailed or the date on which the resolution of the directors declaring
such dividend is adopted, as the case may be, shall be the record date for such
determination of stockholders. When a determination of stockholders entitled to
vote at any meeting of stockholders has been made as provided in this section,
such determination shall apply to any adjournment thereof.
6. VOTING LISTS.
The officer or agent having charge of the stock transfer books for shares of the
corporation shall make, at least ten (10) days before each meeting of
stockholders, a complete list of the stockholders entitled to vote at such
meeting, or any adjournment thereof, arranged in alphabetical order, with the
address of and the number of shares held by each, which list, for a period of
ten (10) days prior to such meeting, shall be kept on file at the principal
office of the corporation and shall be subject to inspection by any stockholder
at any time during usual business hours. Such list shall also be produced and
kept open at the time and place of the meeting and shall be subject to the
inspection of any stockholder during the whole time of the meeting. The original
stock transfer book shall be prima facie evidence as to who are the stockholders
entitled to examine such list or transfer books or to vote at the meeting of
stockholders.
7.QUORUM.
At any meeting of stockholders a majority of the outstanding shares of the
corporation entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, shall
constitute a quorum at a meeting of stockholders. If less than said number of
the outstanding shares are represented at a meeting, a majority of the shares so
represented may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice. At
such adjourned meeting at which a quorum shall be present or represented, any
business may be transacted which might have been transacted at the meeting as
originally notified. The stockholders present at a duly organized meeting may
continue to transact business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal
of enough stockholders to leave less than a quorum.
8.PROXIES.
At all meetings of stockholders, a stockholder may vote by proxy executed in
writing by the stockholder or by his duly authorized attorney in fact. Such
proxy shall be filed with the secretary of the corporation before or at the time
of the meeting.
9.VOTING.
Each stockholder entitled to vote in accordance with the terms and provisions of
the certificate of incorporation and these by-laws shall be entitled to one
vote, in person or by proxy, for each share of stock entitled to vote held by
such stockholders. Upon the demand of any stockholder, the vote for directors
and upon any question before the meeting shall be by ballot. All elections for
directors shall be decided by plurality vote; all other questions shall be
decided by majority vote except as otherwise provided by the Certificate of
Incorporation or the laws of this State.
10. ORDER OF BUSINESS.
The order of business at all meetings of the stockholders, shall be as follows:
1.Roll Call.
2.Proof of notice of meeting or waiver of notice.
3.Reading of minutes of preceding meeting.
4.Reports of Officers.
5.Reports of Committees.
6.Election of Directors.
7.Unfinished Business.
8.New Business.
11. INFORMAL ACTION BY STOCKHOLDERS.
Unless otherwise provided by law, any action required to be taken at a meeting
of the shareholders, or any other action which may be taken at a meeting of the
shareholders, may be taken without a meeting if a consent in writing, setting
forth the action so taken, shall be signed by a majority of the shareholders
entitled to vote with respect to the subject matter thereof.
ARTICLE III - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1. GENERAL POWERS.
The business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed by its board of
directors. The directors shall in all cases act as a board, and they may adopt
such rules and regulations for the conduct of their meetings and the management
of the corporation, as they may deem proper, not inconsistent with these by-laws
and the laws of this State.
2. NUMBER, TENURE AND QUALIFICATIONS.
The number of directors of the corporation shall be set by the board, but shall
not exceed seven (7). Each director shall hold office until the next annual
meeting of stockholders and until his successor shall have been elected and
qualified.
3. REGULAR MEETINGS.
A regular meeting of the directors, shall be held without other notice than this
by-law immediately after, and at the same place as, the annual meeting of
stockholders. The directors may provide, by resolution, the time and place for
the holding of additional regular meetings without other notice than such
resolution.
4. SPECIAL MEETINGS.
Special meetings of the directors may be called by or at the request of the
president or any two directors. The person or persons authorized to call special
meetings of the directors may fix the place for holding any special meeting of
the directors called by them.
5. NOTICE.
Notice of any special meeting shall be given at least five (5) days previously
thereto by written notice delivered personally, or by telegram, or mailed to
each director at his business address. If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to
be delivered when deposited in the United States mail so addressed with postage
thereon prepaid. If notice be given by telegram, such notice shall be deemed to
be delivered when the telegram is delivered to the telegraph company. The
attendance of a director at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of
such meeting, except where a director attends a meeting for the express purpose
of objecting to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not
lawfully called or convened.
6. QUORUM.
At any meeting of the directors a majority shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business, but if less than said number is present at a meeting, a
majority of the directors present may adjourn the meeting from time to time
without further notice.
7. MANNER OF ACTING.
The act of the majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum
is present shall be the act of the directors.
8. NEWLY CREATED DIRECTORSHIPS AND VACANCIES.
Newly created directorships resulting from an increase in the number of
directors and vacancies occurring in the board for any reason except the removal
of directors without cause may be filled by a vote of a majority of the
directors then in office, although less than a quorum exists. Vacancies
occurring by reason of the removal of directors without cause shall be filled by
vote of the stockholders. A director elected to fill a vacancy caused by
resignation, death or removal shall be elected to hold office for the unexpired
term of his predecessor.
9.REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS.
Any or all directors may be removed for cause by vote of the stockholders or by
action of the board. Directors may be removed without cause only by vote of the
stockholders.
10. RESIGNATION.
A director may resign at any time by giving written notice to the board, the
president or the secretary of the corporation. Unless otherwise specified in the
notice, the resignation shall take effect upon receipt thereof by the board or
such officer, and the acceptance of the resignation shall not be necessary to
make it effective.
11. COMPENSATION.
No compensation shall be paid to directors, as such, for their services, but by
resolution of the board a fixed sum and expenses for actual attendance at each
regular or special meeting of the board may be authorized. Nothing herein
contained shall be construed to preclude any director from serving the
corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefor.
12. PRESUMPTION OF ASSENT.
A director of the corporation who is present at a meeting of the directors at
which action on any corporate matter is taken shall be presumed to have assented
to the action taken unless his dissent shall be entered in the minutes of the
meeting or unless he shall file his written dissent to such action with the
person acting as the secretary of the meeting before the adjournment thereof or
shall forward such dissent by registered mail to the secretary of the
corporation immediately after the adjournment of the meeting. Such right to
dissent shall not apply to a director who voted in favor of such action.
13. EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMITTEES.
The board, by resolution, may designate from among its members an executive
committee and other committees, each consisting of three or more directors. Each
such committee shall serve at the pleasure of the board.
ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS
1. NUMBER.
The officers of the corporation shall be a president, a vice-president, a
secretary and a treasurer, each of whom shall be elected by the directors. Such
other officers and assistant officers as may be deemed necessary may be elected
or appointed by the directors.
2. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE.
The officers of the corporation to be elected by the directors shall be elected
annually at the first meeting of the directors held after each annual meeting of
the stockholders. Each officer shall hold office until his successor shall have
been duly elected and shall have qualified or until his death or until he shall
resign or shall have been removed in the manner hereinafter provided.
3.REMOVAL.
Any officer or agent elected or appointed by the directors may be removed by the
directors whenever in their judgment the best interests of the corporation would
be served thereby, but such removal shall be without prejudice to the contract
rights, if any, of the person so removed.
4. VACANCIES.
A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification
or otherwise, may be filled by the directors for the unexpired portion of the
term.
5. PRESIDENT.
The president shall be the principal executive officer of the corporation and,
subject to the control of the directors, shall in general supervise and control
all of the business and affairs of the corporation. He shall, when present,
preside at all meetings of the stockholders and of the directors. He may sign,
with the secretary or any other proper officer of the corporation thereunto
authorized by the directors, certificates for shares of the corporation, any
deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts, or other instruments which the directors
have authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution
thereof shall be expressly delegated by the directors or by these by-laws to
some other officer or agent of the corporation, or shall be required by law to
be otherwise signed or executed; and in general shall perform all duties
incident to the office of president and such other duties as may be prescribed
by the directors from time to time.
6. VICE-PRESIDENT.
In the absence of the president or in event of his death, inability or refusal
to act, the vice-president shall perform the duties of the president, and when
so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions
upon the president. The vice-president shall perform such other duties as from
time to time may be assigned to him by the President or by the directors.
7. SECRETARY.
The secretary shall keep the minutes of the stockholders' and of the directors'
meetings in one or more books provided for that purpose, see that all notices
are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these by-laws or as
required, be custodian of the corporate records and of the seal of the
corporation and keep a register of the post office address of each stockholder
which shall be furnished to the secretary by such stockholder, have general
charge of the stock transfer books of the corporation and in general perform all
duties incident to the office of secretary and such other duties as from time to
time may be assigned to him by the president or by the directors.
8. TREASURER.
If required by the directors, the treasurer shall give a bond for the faithful
discharge of his duties in such sum and with such surety or sureties as the
directors shall determine. He shall have charge and custody of and be
responsible for all funds and securities of the corporation; receive and give
receipts for moneys due and payable to the corporation from any source
whatsoever, and deposit all such moneys in the name of the corporation in such
banks, trust companies or other depositories as shall be selected in accordance
with these by-laws and in general perform all of the duties incident to the
office of treasurer and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned
to him by the president or by the directors.
9. SALARIES.
The salaries of the officers shall be fixed from time to time by the directors
and no officer shall be prevented from receiving such salary by reason of the
fact that he is also a director of the corporation.
ARTICLE V - CONTRACTS, LOANS, CHECKS AND DEPOSITS
1. CONTRACTS.
The directors may authorize any officer or officers, agent or agents, to enter
into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on
behalf of the corporation, and such authority may be general or confined to
specific instances.
2. LOANS.
No loans shall be contracted on behalf of the corporation and no evidences of
indebtedness shall be issued in its name unless authorized by a resolution of
the directors. Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances.
3. CHECKS, DRAFTS, ETC.
All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, notes or other
evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the corporation, shall be signed
by such officer or officers, agent or agents of the corporation and in such
manner as shall from time to time be determined by resolution of the directors.
4. DEPOSITS.
All funds of the corporation not otherwise employed shall be deposited from
time to time to the credit of the corporation in such banks, trust companies or
other depositories as the directors may select.
ARTICLE VI - CERTIFICATES FOR SHARES AND THEIR TRANSFER
1. CERTIFICATES FOR SHARES.
Certificates representing shares of the corporation shall be in such form as
shall be determined by the directors. Such certificates shall be signed by the
president and by the secretary or by such other officers authorized by law and
by the directors. All certificates for shares shall be consecutively numbered or
otherwise identified. The name and address of the stockholders, the number of
shares and date of issue, shall be entered on the stock transfer books of the
corporation. All certificates surrendered to the corporation for transfer shall
be canceled and no new certificate shall be issued until the former certificate
for a like number of shares shall have been surrendered and canceled, except
that in case of a lost, destroyed or mutilated certificate a new one may be
issued therefor upon such terms and indemnity to the corporation as the
directors may prescribe.
2. TRANSFERS OF SHARES.
(a) Upon surrender to the corporation or the transfer agent of the corporation
of a certificate for shares duly endorsed or accompanied by proper evidence of
succession, assignment or authority to transfer, it shall be the duty of the
corporation to issue a new certificate to the person entitled thereto, and
cancel the old certificate; every such transfer shall be entered on the transfer
book of the corporation.
(b) The corporation shall be entitled to treat the holder of record of any share
as the holder in fact thereof, and, accordingly, shall not be bound to recognize
any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share on the part of any
other person whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof,
except as expressly provided by the laws of this state.
ARTICLE VII - FISCAL YEAR
The fiscal year of the corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the board of
directors.
ARTICLE VIII - DIVIDENDS
The directors may from time to time declare, and the corporation may pay,
dividends on its outstanding shares in the manner and upon the terms and
conditions provided by law.
ARTICLE IX - SEAL
The directors shall provide a corporate seal which shall be circular in form and
shall have inscribed thereon the name of the corporation, the state of
incorporation, year of incorporation and the words, "Corporate Seal".
ARTICLE X - WAIVER OF NOTICE
Unless otherwise provided by law, whenever any notice is required to be given to
any stockholder or director of the corporation under the provisions of these
by-laws or under the provisions of the articles of incorporation, a waiver
thereof in writing signed by the person or persons entitled to such notice,
whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent to
the giving of such notice.
ARTICLE XI - AMENDMENTS
These by-laws may be altered, amended or repealed and new by-laws may be adopted
by a vote of the stockholders representing a majority of all the shares issued
and outstanding, at any annual stockholders' meeting or at any special
stockholders' meeting when the proposed amendment has been set out in the notice
of such meeting.
Dated: September 30, 1993
/s/ TOM E. HAYS
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Incorporator
EXHIBIT 4.1
[CAPTION]
SPECIMEN OF COMMON STOCK CERTIFICATE
Baja International Foods, Inc.
[________]NUMBER SHARES[________]
INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEVADA 25,000,000 SHARES COMMON
STOCK AUTHORIZED, $.001 PAR VALUE
COMMON STOCK CUSIP 05709P 10 7
SEE REVERSE FOR CERTAIN DEFINITIONS
THIS CERTIFIES THAT _______________________________________________________
Is the RECORD HOLDER OF SHARES OF FULLY PAID AND NON-ASSESSABLE SHARES OF COMMON
STOCK OF Baja International Foods, Inc. TRANSFERABLE ON THE BOOKS OF THE
CORPORATION IN PERSON OR BY DULY AUTHORIZED ATTORNEY UPON SURRENDER OF THIS
CERTIFICATE PROPERLY ENDORSED. THIS CERTIFICATE AND THE SHARES REPRESENTED
HEREBY ARE SUBJECT TO THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, AND TO THE CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION, AS NOW OR HEREAFTER AMENDED. THIS
CERTIFICATE IS NOT VALID UNTIL COUNTERSIGNED BY THE TRANSFER AGENT.
WITNESS the facsimile seal of the Corporation and the signature of its duly
authorized officers.
Dated: _____________
[SEAL OF BAJA INTERNATIONAL FOODS, INC.]
/s/ SUSAN R.HAYS /s/ TOM E. HAYS
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President Secretary
COUNTERSIGNED
AMERICAN REGISTRAR & TRANSFER CO.
342 E. 900 South
P.O. Box 1798
Salt Lake City, Utah 84110
By: ^^Illegible Signature^^
The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this
certificate, shall be construed as though they were written out in full
according to applicable laws or regulations:
TEN COM - as tenants in common UNIF GIFT MIN ACT - ____Custodian____
TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties (Cust) (Minor)
JT TEN- as joint tenants with rightunder Uniform Gifts to Minors
of survivorship and not as Act ________________________
tenants in common(State)
Additional abbreviation may also be used though not in above list.
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, _________hereby sell, assign and transfer unto
PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER
IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE
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(Please print or typewrite name and address including zip code of assignee)
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Shares of the capital stock represented by the within Certificate, and do
hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint
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Attorney to transfer the said stock on the books of the within-named
Corporation with full power of substitution in the premises.
Dated:--------------
NOTICE: The signature to this assignment must correspond with the name as
written upon the face of the Certificate, in every particular, without
alteration or enlargement, or any change whatever.
EXHIBIT 10
EXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT
This Exclusive License Agreement (hereafter "Agreement") entered into this 29th
day of January 1998, between Tom and Susan Hays (hereafter "licensor") and Baja
International Foods, Inc. (hereafter "Licensee").
Whereas Licensor owns and undertakes to register the trade mark "Go Laredo!",
and will develop a franchise offering circular, franchise agreement, multi unit
development agreement, development agent agreement, site criteria and lease
guidelines, presentation materials and operations manuals for the "Go Laredo!"
franchise Mexican fast food restaurants.
Whereas Baja International Foods, Inc. is desirous of obtaining exclusive rights
to the use of said mark and programs developed and to be developed thereunder,
Now, therefore, the parties agree as follows:
1. Licensor licenses to Licensee (a) the exclusive right to use of the trade
mark name, "Go Laredo!" and (b) the exclusive right to franchise offering
circular, franchise agreement, multi unit development agreement, development
agent agreement, site criteria and lease guidelines, presentation materials and
operations manuals for the "Go Laredo!" franchise Mexican fast food restaurants,
and the right to market "Go Laredo!" as a fast food concept directly to
potential franchisees and to allow them to license to sub- franchisees, and (c)
all other related programs and concepts to be developed by Licensor, which are
also to be marketed under the assigned mark.
2. In consideration for said License, Licensee agrees to pay Licensor a royalty
determined as follows:
a. 2% of gross revenues generated by Licensees' operations or any sub-licensees'
operations under the licensed mark.
3. Minimum Annual Royalty Payment. This Agreement shall remain in effect for the
term set forth herein on condition that the royalty payment, on an annual basis,
shall not be less than $20,000.
4. Term of the Agreement. The terms of this Agreement shall be ten years,
subject only to each party's performance of their obligation set forth herein.
Upon conclusion of said term, and providing Licensee has given Licensor 90 days
prior notice, in writing, of its intent to renew this Agreement, and is in full
compliance with all obligations herein, Licensee shall have the right to renew
this license for an additional ten (10) year term upon the same terms and
conditions as herein set forth.
5. Events of Default. The Parties agree that this Agreement is in default if (a)
the payments set forth herein are not paid by Licensee; (b) Licensees fails to
notify and obtain Licensor's approval of any sub-licensing agreement; (c)
Licensee files for protection under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Any default, not
cured within 10 days of written Notice of Default to be provided by Licensor to
Licensee, or as otherwise provided by a court of law, shall terminate the
license issued under this Agreement.
6. Jurisdiction. The parties agree that jurisdiction over this Agreement and any
disputes arising hereunder, shall be with the State of Arizona, Maricopa County,
and any disputes shall be resolved under Arizona law.
7. Agreement Non-Assignable. This Agreement may not be pledged, sold, or
assigned, other than sub-licensing agreements as set forth herein-above, without
the express written consent of Licensor, in their sole discretion.
BAJA INTERNATIONAL FOODS, INC.
By: /s/ SUSAN R. HAYS
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Secretary - Licensee
/s/ TOM HAYS
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Tom Hays
/s/ SUSAN HAYS
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Susan Hays, Licensor
