UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10KSB
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 1995
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _____________ to ________________
Commission File Number 1-6836
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida 59-0877638
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
2841 Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code, (954) 974-9003
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Common Stock, $0.10 Par Value American Stock Exchange
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Title of each class Name of each exchange
on which registered
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was
required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [ X ] No [ ]
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
registrant was $1,863,774 as of December 22, 1995.
There were 853,000 shares of the Registrant's Common Stock ($0.10) Par Value)
outstanding as of September 30, 1995.
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DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Information contained in the Registrant's 1996 definitive proxy material has
been incorporated by reference in Items 10, 11, 12 and 13 of Part III of this
Annual Report on Form 10-KSB.
Exhibit Index Begins on Page 33
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PART I
Item 1. Business.
General
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc., (the "Company") owns and/or operates
restaurants, lounges, package liquor stores and entertainment oriented clubs
(collectively the "units"). At September 30, 1995, the Company operated 15
units, including one unit operated by the Company pursuant to Court Order, and
had interests in nine additional units which have been franchised by the
Company. Of the units operated by the Company, four were combination package
liquor stores and restaurants, two were combination package liquor stores and
lounges, five were restaurants only, one was a lounge only and one was a package
liquor store only. The unit operated by the Company pursuant to Court Order was
a package liquor store only. There were two clubs, one operated by the Company
as general partner of a limited partnership, and the other operated by an
unaffiliated third party under a management agreement.
Subsequent to the end of the fiscal year one franchisee terminated its
franchise agreement and returned its franchised unit, thereby leaving the
Company with interests in eight additional units which have been franchised by
the Company. The Company immediately began operating the package liquor store of
the returned franchise unit. Subsequent to the end of the current fiscal year
the Company began operating a restaurant as general partner and fifty percent
owner of a limited partnership established for such purpose. Subsequent to the
end of the fiscal year, the Company operated 17 units with the addition of one
package liquor store only and the one restaurant only operated by the Company as
general partner of a limited partnership, both of which are described above.
During the fiscal year, the Company was granted possession of a package
liquor store previously sold by the Company and began operating the package
liquor store pursuant to Court Order. During the fiscal year, the Company also
became the owner, through foreclosure, of the lounge previously sold by the
Company, which lounge had been operated by a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Company as a receiver appointed by the Court since fiscal year 1994. During the
fiscal year, the Company converted this lounge to its new "Flanigan's Cafe"
restaurant concept.
During the 1994 fiscal year, the Company closed one unit, which it had
operated marginally as a combination restaurant and package liquor store, due to
the expiration of the lease for the business premises and its inability to
extend the same at a reasonable rental.
The Company has no plans to sell or close any more units at this time
and will seek other units to manage or to buy when cash is available.
All of the Company's package liquor stores, lounges and clubs are
operated on leased properties. As a result of significant escalations of rent on
certain of such leased properties and on leased properties that were not being
operated by the Company, on November 4, 1985 the Company, not including its
subsidiaries, filed a voluntary petition in the United States Bankruptcy Court
for the Southern District of Florida seeking to reorganize under Chapter 11 of
the Federal Bankruptcy Code. On May 5, 1987 the Company's Plan of Reorganization
as amended and modified ("the Plan") was confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court. On
December 28, 1987 the Company was officially discharged from bankruptcy. See
Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements for a discussion of the
bankruptcy proceedings to date and Item 7 for a discussion of the effect of the
bankruptcy proceedings herein.
The Company was incorporated in Florida in 1959 and operated in South
Florida as a chain of small cocktail lounges and package liquor stores. By 1970,
the Company had established a chain of "Big Daddy's" lounges and package liquor
stores between Vero Beach and Homestead, Florida. From 1970 to 1979, the Company
expanded its package liquor store and lounge operations throughout Florida and
opened clubs in five other "Sun Belt" states. In 1975, the Company discontinued
most of its package store operations in Florida except in the South Florida
areas of Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties. In 1982 the Company
expanded its club operations into the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area as general
partner of several limited partnerships organized by the Company. In March 1985,
the Company began franchising its package liquor stores and lounges in the South
Florida area. See Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements and the
discussion of franchised units on page 5.
During fiscal 1987, the Company began renovating its lounges to provide
full restaurant food service, and subsequently renovated and added food service
to most of its lounges. The restaurant concept, as the Company offers it, has
been so well received by the public that food sales now represent approximately
seventy percent of total restaurant sales.
The Company's package liquor stores emphasize high volume business by
providing customers with a wide variety of brand name and private label
merchandise at discount prices. The Company's lounges and clubs provide
customers with efficient service of alcoholic beverages and the restaurants
provide full food service with abundant portions, reasonably priced, served in a
relaxed friendly atmosphere. The Company's clubs also emphasize a distinctive
entertainment experience through creative interior designs and decor and
entertainment programming.
The Company's principal sources of revenue are the sale of food and
alcoholic beverages.
The Company conducts its operations directly and through a number of
wholly owned subsidiaries. The operating subsidiaries are as follows:
SUBSIDIARY STATE OF INCORPORATION
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Flanigan's Management Services, Inc. Florida
Flanigan's Enterprises. Inc. of Georgia Georgia
Seventh Street Corp. Florida
Big Daddy's #48 Inc. Florida
Big Daddy's #50, Inc. Florida
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc. of Pa Pennsylvania
The income derived and expenses incurred by the Company relating to the
aforementioned subsidiaries are consolidated for accounting purposes with the
income and expenses of the Company in the consolidated financial statements in
this Form 10-KSB.
The Company's executive offices are located in a leased facility at
2841 Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 and its telephone number
at such address is (954) 974-9003.
Corporate Reorganization
As noted in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, on
November 4, 1985, the Company, not including any of its subsidiaries, filed a
voluntary petition in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of Florida seeking to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the Federal
Bankruptcy Code. The primary purposes of the petition were (1) to reject leases
which were significantly above market rates and (2) to reject leases on closed
units which had been repossessed by, or returned to the Company. On May 5, 1987
the Company's Plan of Reorganization as amended and modified was confirmed by
the Bankruptcy Court. On December 28, 1987 the Company was officially discharged
from bankruptcy. See Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements for a
discussion of the bankruptcy proceedings to date and Item 7 for a discussion of
the effect of the bankruptcy proceedings herein.
Financial Information Concerning Industry Segments
The Company's business is carried out principally in two segments: the
restaurant and lounge segment and the package liquor store segment.
Financial information broken into these two principal industry segments
for the two fiscal years ended October 1, 1994 and September 30, 1995 is set
forth in the consolidated financial statements which are attached hereto, and is
incorporated herein by reference.
The Company's Package Liquor Stores, Restaurants and Lounges
The Company's package liquor stores and lounges are operated under the
"Big Daddy's Lounges" and "Big Daddy's Liquors" service marks. The Company's
restaurants are operated under the service mark "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and
Grill". The Company's package liquor stores emphasize high volume business by
providing customers with a wide selection of brand name and private label
liquors, beer and wines. The Company has a policy of meeting the published sales
prices of its competitors. The Company provides extensive sales training to its
package liquor store personnel. Most package liquor stores are open six or seven
days a week from 9:00- 10:00 a.m. to 9:00-10:00 p.m., depending upon demand and
local law. A small number of the Company's units have "night windows" with
extended evening hours.
The Company's non-restaurant lounges provide a neighborhood bar
atmosphere for its customers through the use of comfortable seating arrangements
and popular music. Management does not believe the nature of its lounge business
allows the degree of standardization which is more prevalent with fast food and
certain other chain operations. Therefore, the entertainment, price structure,
interior decor, layout and related operations matters vary to some extent at
different facilities in order to meet local conditions and preferences of
clientele. Yet, there is a certain degree of similarity between the lounges
which allows the Company to build consumer recognition. Entertainment in the
lounges include music, video presentations, dancing, pool and electronic games.
Most lounges are open five to seven nights a week, from 12:00 p.m. to
1:00 - 2:00 a.m., depending upon demand and local law. There are no cover
charges at the Company's lounges. Drink prices average from $.75 to $3.00.
The Company's restaurants offer full food and alcoholic beverage
service with approximately seventy percent of their sales being food items.
These restaurants are operated under the "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill"
service mark. Although these restaurants provide a neighborhood atmosphere, they
have the degree of standardization prevalent in casual dining restaurant chains,
including menu. The interior decor is nautical with numerous fishing and boating
pictures and decorations. Drink prices may vary between locations to meet local
conditions. Food prices are standardized. Entertainment in these units does not
include dancing. The restaurants' hours of operation are from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00
- - 5:00 a.m. There are no cover charges at the Company's restaurants. The Company
continues to develop strong customer recognition of its "Flanigan's Seafood Bar
and Grill" service mark through very competitive pricing and efficient and
friendly service.
The Company's package liquor stores and lounges were designed to permit
minor modifications without significant capital expenditures. However, from time
to time the Company is required to redesign and refurbish its units at
significant cost. See Item 2, Properties and Item 7 for further discussion.
Franchised Package Liquor Stores and Lounges
In March of 1985, the Company's Board of Directors approved a plan to
sell, on a franchise basis, up to 26 of the Company's package liquor stores and
lounges in the South Florida area. Under the terms of the franchise plan, the
Company sold the liquor license, furniture, fixtures and equipment of a
particular unit, entered into a sublease for the business premises and a
franchise agreement, whereby the franchisee licensed the right to use the
Company's service marks "Big Daddy's Liquors" and "Big Daddy's Lounges" in the
operation of its business. Investors purchasing units were required to execute
ten year franchise agreements with a thirty day cancellation provision. The
franchise agreement also provided for a royalty to the Company, in the amount of
1% of gross sales, plus a contribution to advertising, in an amount between
1-1/2 - 2% of gross sales. In most cases, the sublease agreement provided for
rent in excess of the amount paid by the Company, in order to realize an
additional return of between 2% - 3% of gross sales, depending upon a number of
factors, including but not limited to the performance of the particular unit
sold and its expected sales growth.
As of the end of fiscal year 1986, ten units had been franchised. Four
of these units were franchised to members of the family of the Chairman of the
Board. The Company had limited response to its franchise offering and suspended
its franchise plan at the end of fiscal year 1986.
During fiscal year 1988, two franchisees (one of whom is on the
Company's Board of Directors) exercised the thirty day cancellation clause under
the franchise agreement and related documents and returned their franchised
units to the Company. No gain or loss was recognized on these returns. The
Company has been profitably operating these two units.
During fiscal year 1990, the Company completed a foreclosure to take
one franchise back, reducing the number of franchised units to seven. This unit
was sold pursuant to a private offering to a Subchapter S corporation whose
president was the Chairman and whose investors included three directors and
members of the Chairman's family. This unit was managed by the Company through
the end of fiscal year 1992. In the first quarter of fiscal year 1993, the Board
of Directors agreed to purchase this unit from the group of investors. In
purchasing this unit, the Board of Directors determined that the projected
profitability would provide a fair return on investment, whereas without this
purchase, the Company would only have received its 4% management fee until the
Subchapter S corporation received its full investment back from this unit.
During fiscal year 1991, the Company sold one unit to the unit's
manager, an unaffiliated third party, who had been operating it pursuant to a
management agreement since 1987. This unit consisted of a package liquor store
and restaurant, which restaurant was not operating under the Company's
"Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" service mark. The Company also entered into a
franchise agreement with the manager, licensing the use of the "Big Daddy's
Liquors" service mark for the liquor package store in exchange for a royalty in
the amount of 1% of gross sales. Although the Company counted this unit as a
franchise, the Company did not consider this transaction a part of its franchise
plan. During the fiscal year, the manager executed the Company's new franchise
agreement for the operation of his restaurant under the "Flanigan's Seafood Bar
and Grill" service mark, as more fully described below.
During fiscal year 1992, one unaffiliated franchisee expressed an
interest in selling his unit or returning it to the Company pursuant to the
terms of its franchise agreement and related documents. As a result of the
substantial investment necessary to upgrade and renovate this unit, an
affiliated group of investors formed a Subchapter S corporation and purchased
this unit from the franchisee. The shareholder interest of all officers and
directors represents 42% of the total invested capital. The shareholder interest
of the Chairman's family represents an additional 47.5% of the total invested
capital. The Company continues to receive the same royalties, rent and mortgage
payments as it had received from the unaffiliated franchisee.
Subsequent to the end of fiscal year 1995, one franchisee exercised the
thirty day cancellation clause under the franchise agreement and related
documents and returned its franchised unit to the Company. The franchisee had
operated a package liquor store and lounge under the "Big Daddy's" service mark.
The Company has been profitably operating the package liquor store of the
franchised unit but has not reopened the lounge.
The units that continue to be franchised are doing well and continue to
generate income for the Company. Many of the units that were originally offered
as franchises have been sold outright and are no longer being operated as
Flanigan's or Big Daddy's stores.
Franchised Restaurants
During the fiscal year, the Company completed its new franchise
agreement for a franchisee to operate a restaurant under the "Flanigan's Seafood
Bar and Grill" service mark pursuant to a license from the Company. The new
franchise agreement was drafted jointly with existing franchisees with all
modifications requested by the franchisees incorporated therein. The new
franchise agreement provides the Company with the ability to maintain a high
level of food quality and service at its franchised restaurants, which are
essential to a successful franchise operation. A franchisee is required to
execute a new franchise agreement for the balance of the term of its lease for
the business premises, extended by the franchisee's continued occupancy of the
business premises thereafter, whether by lease or ownership. The new franchise
agreement provides for a royalty to the Company in the amount of 3% of gross
sales, plus a contribution to advertising in an amount between 1-1/2 to 3% of
gross sales. In most cases, the Company does not sublease the business premises
to the franchisee and in those cases where it does, the Company no longer
receives rent in excess of the amount paid by the Company.
As of the end of the fiscal year, three existing franchisees who
operated restaurants under the "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" or other
authorized service marks and whose franchise agreements came up for renewal
during the fiscal year had executed new franchise agreements. During the fiscal
year, the Company entered into a new franchise agreement with its former manager
who purchased one unit from the Company during fiscal year 1991 but had not
operated his restaurant under the "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" service
mark. The Company has always considered this unit a franchised unit,
notwithstanding the fact that the restaurant has not been subject to the
Company's franchise agreement. At the same time, the former manager also
executed a new franchise agreement for a second restaurant opened since the
purchase of the unit from the Company during fiscal year 1991.
As existing franchise agreements come up for renewal, franchisees who
operate restaurants under the "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" service marks
and/or other service marks approved by the Company will execute the new
franchise agreement for the continuation of their franchises.
Subsequent to the end of the fiscal year, the Company began operating a
restaurant under the "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" service mark as general
partner and fifty percent owner of a limited partnership established for such
purpose. The limited partnership agreement gives the limited partnership the
right to use the "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" service mark while the
Company acts as general partner only. No franchise agreement was executed and
the Company does not consider this unit one of its franchises.
Clubs
At the beginning of fiscal 1991, the Company operated three
entertainment oriented clubs in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, one in
southern California, one in Florida, and one in Georgia. The Company had been
operating four clubs in the Philadelphia area but in March 1989 one of the clubs
ceased its lounge operations. In connection with the club's closing, its
landlord received a judgment by confession under Pennsylvania law for future
minimum payments under the club's lease agreement in the approximate amount of
$500,000. During fiscal 1990 the Company settled this action for $120,000,
payable at $10,000 January 1, 1991 and February 1, 1991 and the balance at
$1,666.66 beginning March 1, 1991 and monthly for 5 years, plus 8% interest
payable monthly on the outstanding principal balance.
The club operated by the Company in Florida closed in December 1990,
upon the termination of its lease agreement for the business premises.
In May 1991, the Company voluntarily closed its club in Marina Del Rey,
California due to the continuing harassment and discrimination by the Los
Angeles Police Department. In June and July 1991, the Chairman of the Board
elicited a proposal for the purchase of the assets of the club, but the proposed
transaction fell through when the ground lessor unreasonably withheld its
consent to the assignment of the lease and then attached unreasonable conditions
to its consent.
During fiscal year 1992, the Company instituted suit against the Los
Angeles Police Department, its police captain and the ground lessor. Due to the
Company's inability to prove any involvement by the ground lessor in a racially
motivated conspiracy to close the club in April and May 1991, during fiscal year
1993, the Company elected to settle with the ground lessor for $100,000, payable
with an initial installment of $35,000 and the balance in nine equal annual
installments. Subsequent to the end of fiscal year 1995, the ground lessor
prepaid the balance of the settlement amount in order to take advantage of a
$15,000 discount for paying the balance by October 13, 1995. All funds from this
settlement have been paid to the sublessors as previously agreed by the Company.
During fiscal year 1995, the California Supreme Court affirmed the Trial Court's
ruling which precluded the Company from introducing any evidence of damages
resulting from the closing of the club in May 1991, thereby limiting the
Company's damages to those already agreed to be paid by the ground lessor and
effectively concluding this action without additional compensation to the
Company.
During fiscal year 1991, the Company also negotiated its resignation as
General Partner of CIC Investors #870, Ltd., the owner and operator of a club
located at 532 S. Second Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and surrendered the
operation of the club to CR Management Enterprises, Inc. on July 26, 1991. The
Company's resignation as General Partner was effective January 26, 1992. As a
part of its agreement, the Company was responsible for all obligations of the
limited partnership accruing prior to July 26, 1991, which are now limited to
insured personal injury claims arising prior to that date, which have been filed
in court. During the fiscal year, the Company learned that the club operated by
CIC Investors #870, Ltd. closed and the limited partnership no longer has any
assets. Furthermore, in the defense of several of these actions the Company has
not received the cooperation of the successor general partner, nor the landlord
of the business premises, and as a result, the Company will only defend actions
and pay judgments and/or settlements which include the Company and/or any of its
subsidiaries. An accrual for the Company's estimated liability on these insured
liability claims is included in the consolidated balance sheets in the caption
"Accrued and Other Current Liabilities".
During fiscal year 1992, the Company, as General Partner of CIC
Investors #880 Ltd., negotiated with the landlord to terminate the lease for
Store #880, Granite Run Mall, Media, Pennsylvania and the club closed as of
December 31, 1991. The liquor license formerly used at the club, which had a
value of approximately $100,000, was surrendered as partial consideration for
the termination of the lease. In addition, the Company agreed to pay all rental
arrearages through October 31, 1991 ($84,318), payable $10,000 upon the
execution of a lease termination agreement, an additional $10,000 thirty days
thereafter and the balance in thirty-six monthly payments of $1,787, without
interest. The balance of the rental arrearages were paid in full during the
fiscal year.
As of the end of fiscal year 1995, the Company owned one club in
Atlanta Georgia, which was operated by an unaffiliated third party, as discussed
below. The Company operated its remaining Pennsylvania club, (Store #850, King
of Prussia, Pennsylvania), which was financed through a limited partnership in
which the Company acts as general partner. The partnership agreement provides
the Company with a management fee of 49% of the unit's profit before
depreciation, plus a 1% interest in the taxable income of the limited
partnership.
Operation of Units by Unaffiliated Third Parties
During fiscal year 1992, the Company entered into a Management
Agreement with Mardi Gras Management, Inc. for the operation of the Company's
club in Atlanta, Georgia through the balance of the initial term of the lease,
unless sooner terminated by Mardi Gras Management, Inc. upon thirty days prior
written notice, with or without cause. Mardi Gras Management, Inc. assumed the
management of this club effective November 1, 1991 and is currently operating
the club under an adult entertainment format. Pursuant to the Management
Agreement, the Company receives a monthly owner's fee of $12,500.
Operations and Management
The Company emphasizes systematic operations and control of all units.
Each unit has its own manager who is responsible for monitoring inventory
levels, supervising sales personnel, food preparation and service in restaurants
and generally assuring that the unit is managed in accordance with Company
guidelines and procedures. The Company has in effect an incentive cash bonus
plan for its managers and salespersons based upon various performance criteria.
The Company's operations are supervised by area supervisors. Each area
supervisor supervises the operations of the units within his or her territory
and visits those units to provide on-site management and support. There are
three area supervisors responsible for package store, restaurant, lounge and
club operations in specific geographic districts.
All of the Company's managers and salespersons receive extensive
training in sales techniques.
The Company arranges for independent third parties, or "spotters", to
inspect each unit in order to evaluate the unit's operations, including the
handling of cash transactions.
Purchasing and Inventory
The package liquor business requires a constant substantial capital
investment in inventory in the units and some additional back-up inventory held
at the larger units. Liquor inventory purchased can normally be returned only if
defective or broken.
All Company purchases of liquor inventory are made through its
purchasing department from the Company's corporate headquarters in Fort
Lauderdale, Florida. The major portion of inventory is purchased under
individual purchase orders with licensed wholesalers and distributors who
deliver the merchandise within one to two days of the placing of an order.
Frequently, there is only one wholesaler in the immediate marketing area with an
exclusive distributorship of certain liquor product lines.
Substantially all of the Company's liquor inventory is shipped by the
wholesalers or distributors directly to the Company's units with the balance
being shipped to a number of the Company's largest units for storage pending
redistribution to other units.
The Company significantly increases its inventory prior to
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve and other holiday periods.
Pursuant to Florida law, the Company pays for its liquor purchases
within ten days of delivery.
All negotiations with food suppliers are handled by the Company's
purchasing department at the Company's corporate headquarters in Fort
Lauderdale, Florida. This ensures that the best quality and prices will be
available to each unit. Orders for food products are prepared by each unit's
kitchen manager and reviewed by the unit's general manager before being placed
with the approved vendor. Merchandise is delivered by the supplier directly to
each unit. Orders are placed several times a week to insure product freshness.
Food inventory is paid for weekly.
Government Regulation
The Company is subject to various federal, state and local laws
affecting its business. In particular, the units operated by the Company are
subject to licensing and regulation by the alcoholic beverage control, health,
sanitation, safety and fire department agencies in the state or municipality
where located.
Alcoholic beverage control regulations require each of the Company's
units to apply to a state authority and, in certain locations, county and
municipal authorities, for a license or permit to sell alcoholic beverages on
the premises. In some instances, a unit may be required to apply for separate
licenses in order to sell beer and wine, to sell mixed drinks and to provide
facilities for dancing or live entertainment.
In the State of Florida, which represents the vast majority of the
total liquor licenses held by the Company, liquor licenses are issued on a
"quota license" basis. Quota licenses are issued on the basis of a population
count established from time to time under the latest applicable census. Because
the total number of liquor licenses available under a quota license system is
limited, the licenses have purchase and resale value based upon supply and
demand in the particular areas in which they are issued. The Florida quota
licenses held by the Company allow the sale of liquor for on-premises and/or
off-premises consumption. In the other states in which the Company operates,
licensed establishments do not have quota restrictions for on-premises
consumption and such licenses are issued to any applicant who meets all of the
state and local licensing requirements based upon extensive license application
filings and investigations of the applicant.
All licenses must be renewed annually and may be revoked or suspended
for cause at any time. Suspension or revocation may result from violation by the
licensee or its employees of any federal, state or local law or regulation
pertaining to alcoholic beverage control. Alcoholic beverage control regulations
relate to numerous aspects of the daily operations of the Company's units,
including minimum age of patrons and employees, hours of operation, advertising,
wholesale purchasing, inventory control, handling, storage and dispensing of
alcoholic beverages, internal control and accounting and collection of state
alcoholic beverage taxes.
As the sale of alcoholic beverages constitutes a large share of the
Company's revenue, the failure to receive or retain, or a delay in obtaining a
liquor license in a particular location could adversely affect the Company's
operations in that location and could impair the Company's ability to obtain
licenses elsewhere.
The Company is subject in certain states to "dram shop" or "liquor
liability" statutes, which generally provide a person injured by an intoxicated
person the right to recover damages from an establishment that wrongfully served
alcoholic beverages to such person. See Item 1, Insurance, and Item 3, Legal
Proceedings, for further discussion.
The Company maintains a continuous program of training and surveillance
from its corporate headquarters to assure compliance with all applicable liquor
laws and regulations. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 1995, through
the present time, the Company has had no significant pending matters initiated
by the beverage authorities concerning any of the Company's licenses which might
be expected to result in a revocation of a liquor license or other significant
actions against the Company.
The Company is not aware of any statute, ordinance, rule or regulation
under present consideration which would significantly limit or restrict its
business as now conducted. However, in view of the number of jurisdictions in
which the Company does business, and the highly regulated nature of the liquor
business, there can be no assurance that additional limitations may not be
imposed in the future, even though none are presently anticipated.
Federal and state environmental regulations have not had a material
effect on the Company's operation.
Insurance
The Company has general liability insurance which incorporates a
semi-self-insured plan under which the Company assumes the full risk of the
first $50,000 of exposure per occurrence. The Company's insurance carrier is
responsible for $1,000,000 coverage per occurrence above the Company's
self-insured deductible, up to a maximum aggregate of $2,000,000, per year. The
Company is self-insured against liability claims in excess of $1,000,000.
The Company's general policy is to settle only those legitimate and
reasonable claims asserted and to aggressively defend and go to trial, if
necessary, on frivolous and unreasonable claims. The Company has established a
select group of defense attorneys which it uses in conjunction with this
program. Under the Company's current liability insurance policy, any expenses
incurred by the Company in defending a claim, including adjusters and attorney's
fees, are a part of the $50,000 self-insured retention.
An accrual for the Company's estimated liability on liability claims is
included in the consolidated balance sheets in the caption "Accrued and Other
Current Liabilities". A significant unfavorable judgment or settlement against
the Company in excess of its liability insurance coverage could have a
materially adverse effect on the Company.
Through the end of the 1990 fiscal year, the Company was uninsured for
dram shop liability. Pennsylvania still has an unrestricted dram shop law, which
allows persons injured by an "obviously intoxicated person" to bring a civil
action against the business which has served alcoholic beverages to an
"obviously intoxicated person". Florida has restricted its dram shop law by
statute, permitting persons injured by an "obviously intoxicated person" to
bring a civil action against the business which has served alcoholic beverages
to a minor or an individual known to be habitually addicted to alcohol. Dram
shop claims normally involve traffic accidents and the Company generally does
not learn of dram shop claims until after a claim is filed and the Company then
vigorously defends these claims on the grounds that its employees did not serve
an "obviously intoxicated person". Damages in most dram shop claims are
substantial. During the fiscal year, the Company favorably settled one of the
two uninsured dram shop claims asserted against two of the limited partnerships
in Pennsylvania and the Company as general partner. The Company continues to
defend the remaining uninsured dram shop claim. The remaining uninsured dram
shop claim remains in the early discovery stage notwithstanding the fact that
the alleged incident occurred in 1990. During fiscal year 1994, another dram
shop case was filed against the Company in Florida, alleging that the Company
had served alcoholic beverages to an "obviously intoxicated person" who was
known to be habitually addicted to alcohol and who thereafter caused an
automobile accident in which two individuals died and a third was seriously
injured. A second lawsuit arising out of this incident was filed against the
Company during the fiscal year. These cases, which have been consolidated for
trial, are still in the discovery stage, so the potential liability of the
Company has not yet been determined.
Competition and the Company's Market
The liquor and the hospitality industry is highly competitive and is
often affected by changes in taste and entertainment trends among the public, by
local, national, and economic conditions affecting spending habits, and by
population and traffic patterns. The Company believes that the principal means
of competition among package liquor stores is price and that, in general, the
principal means of competition among lounges, restaurants and clubs include
location, type and quality of facilities, type and quality of entertainment
offered, and type, quality and price of beverage and food served.
The Company's package liquor stores compete directly or indirectly with
local retailers and discount "superstores". Due to the competitive nature of the
liquor industry in South Florida, the Company has had to adjust its pricing to
stay competitive, including meeting all competitor's advertisements. Such
practices will continue in the package liquor business. It is the opinion of the
Company's management that the Company has a competitive position in its market
because of widespread consumer recognition of the "Big Daddy's" and "Flanigan's"
names.
The Company's lounges and clubs compete directly or indirectly with
other lounges, clubs and other establishments serving liquor. The Company's
principal competitors are local establishments, but also include clubs owned by
national and regional chains that are much larger than the Company. The Company
believes that the principal competitive factors of its lounges and clubs are the
distinctiveness of its entertainment concepts, its experienced management, and
the widespread consumer recognition of the "Big Daddy's" and "Flanigan's" names.
As previously noted, at yearend the Company owned and operated seven
restaurants which had formerly been lounges and were renovated to provide for
full food service. These restaurants compete directly with other restaurants
serving liquor in the area. The Company's restaurants are competitive due to
four factors; product quality, portion size, moderate pricing and a
standardization throughout the Company owned restaurants and most of the
franchises.
During fiscal year 1994, the Company completed the conversion of its
lounge in North Miami into its new "Flanigan's Cafe" concept. This concept
required the installation of booths and tables and the decoration of the dining
area consistent with other "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" restaurants. A
limited food menu, including primarily ribs, chicken and hamburger items, is
available to diners. The Company believes that the success of this concept will
ultimately rely upon the same four factors which make its restaurants
competitive, namely, product quality, portion size, moderate pricing and a
standardization with Company owned restaurants and most of the franchises,
although on a smaller scale. During the fiscal year, sales from this unit
increased substantially and continue to do so subsequent to the end of the
fiscal year. This unit now operates profitably.
During the fiscal year, the Company became the owner, through
foreclosure, of a lounge previously sold by the Company, which lounge had been
operated by a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company as a receiver appointed by
the Court since fiscal year 1994. After acquiring ownership of the lounge, the
Company converted the same to its "Flanigan's Cafe" concept. Sales from this
unit have increased since its conversion to the "Flanigan's Cafe" concept and
the Company believes that this unit can be operated profitably.
The Company's business is subject to seasonal effects, in that liquor
purchases tend to increase during the holiday seasons. The liquor industry and
the Company's liquor business have also been adversely affected by the physical
fitness awareness.
Trade Names
The Company operates principally under three trade names: "Flanigan's",
"Big Daddy's", and "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill". Throughout Florida some
of the Company's facilities are operated under the "Big Daddy's Lounges" and
"Big Daddy's Liquors" service marks. The Company's rights to the use of the "Big
Daddy's" service mark are set forth under a consent decree of a Federal Court
entered into by the Company in settlement of federal trademark litigation. The
consent decree and the settlement agreement allow the Company to continue, and
expand, its use of the "Big Daddy's" service mark in connection with limited
food and liquor sales in Florida. The consent decree further contained a
complete restriction upon all future sales of distilled spirits in Florida under
the "Big Daddy's" name by the other party who has a federally registered service
mark for "Big Daddy's" use in the restaurant business. The Federal Court
retained jurisdiction to enforce the consent decree. The Company has acquired a
registered federal trademark on the principal register for its "Flanigan's"
service mark.
The standard symbolic trademark associated with the Company and its
facilities is the bearded face and head of "Big Daddy" which is predominantly
displayed at all "Flanigan's" facilities and all "Big Daddy's" facilities
throughout the country. The face comprising this trademark is that of the
Company's founder, Joseph "Big Daddy" Flanigan, and it is a federally registered
trademark owned by the Company.
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Employees
As of year end, the Company employed 395 persons, of which 313 were
full-time and 82 were part-time. Of these employees, 25 were employed at the
Company's corporate offices. Of the remaining employees, 30 were employed in
package liquor stores, and 340 in cocktail lounges, restaurants and clubs.
None of the Company's employees are represented by collective
bargaining organizations. The Company considers its labor relations to be
favorable.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
POSITIONS AND OFFICES OFFICE OR POSITION
NAME CURRENTLY HELD AGE HELD SINCE
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Joseph G. Flanigan Chairman of the Board
of Directors, Chief
Executive Officer,
and President 66 1959
William Patton Vice President
Community Relations 72 1975
Mary C. Reymann Vice President Finance
Controller
and Secretary 71 1980
Edward A. Doxey Treasurer 54 1992
Jeffrey D. Kastner Assistant Secretary 42 1995
</TABLE>
Item 2. Properties
The Company's operations are all conducted on leased property.
Initially, most of these properties were leased by the Company on long-term
ground and building leases with the buildings either constructed by the lessors
under build-to-suit leases or constructed by the Company. A relatively small
number of business locations involve the lease or acquisition of existing
buildings. In almost every instance where the Company initially owned the land
or the building on leased property, the Company entered into a sale and
lease-back transaction with investors to recover a substantial portion of its
per unit investment. One of the Company's clubs is operated on a property
originally leased by the Company and assigned to a limited partnership of which
the Company acts as general partner.
The majority of the Company's leases contained rent escalation clauses
based upon the consumer price index which made the continued profitable
operation of many of these locations impossible and jeopardized the financial
position of the Company. As a result of the Company's inability to renegotiate
these leases, on November 4, 1985 the Company, not including its subsidiaries,
filed a Voluntary Petition in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the
Southern District of Florida seeking to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the
Federal Bankruptcy Code. The primary purpose of the reorganization was to reject
and/or renegotiate the leases on such properties.
<PAGE>
On January 11, 1986, the Bankruptcy Court entered its Order granting
the Company's motions to reject thirteen leases and the Company was successful
in negotiating a termination of three other leases. On April 7, 1986, the
Bankruptcy Court granted the Company's motions to reject two additional leases
and two more leases were rejected by the Company's failure to assume the same by
May 22, 1986. In addition, during the pendency of the bankruptcy proceedings,
the Company was successful in renegotiating a substantial number of the
Company's remaining leases, generally amending the terms to five years with
three five year renewal options and deleting cost of living rental adjustments
in exchange for rents based upon the "fair market rental" for each particular
location. The Company believes that the units retained, especially with the
aforementioned lease modifications, are adequate to support its operations,
including any damages as a result of its bankruptcy proceedings.
All of the Company's units require periodic refurbishing in order to
remain competitive. During fiscal 1992, as cash flow improved, the Company
embarked on a refurbishing program which continued through fiscal 1995 and
$300,000 has been budgeted for fiscal 1996. See Item 7, "Liquidity and Capital
Resources", for discussion of the amounts spent.
<PAGE>
The following table summarizes the Company's properties as of September
30, 1995 including franchise locations, clubs and Company managed locations. The
table also includes a location owned by a limited partnership in which the
Company acts as general partner.
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Square License
Name and Location Footage Seats Owned by Lease Terms
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Big Daddy's Liquors #9 (2)
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc.
1550 W. 84th Street 8/1/71 to 12/31/99
Hialeah, Florida 4,300 130 Company options to 12/31/2009
Big Daddy's Liquors #10 (2)(3)(9)
Liquid Enterprises, Inc.
15191-93 South Dixie Highway 5/1/66 to 12/31/95
Miami, Florida 3,500 84 Franchisee
Big Daddy's Liquors #14 (2)(3)
Big Daddy's #14, Inc.
2041 N.E. Second Street 6/1/79 to 6/1/99
Deerfield Beach, Florida 3,320 50 Franchisee options to 2009
Big Daddy's Liquors #15 (3)
Jen-Mil Enterprises, Inc.
1479 Commercial Boulevard 3/12/76 to 8/31/96
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 3,300 49 Franchisee options to 8/31/2011
Big Daddy's Liquors #18 (2)(3)(5)
Twenty-Seven Birds, Corp.
2721 Bird Avenue 2/15/72 to 12/31/2000
Miami, Florida 4,300 100 Franchisee options to 12/31/2010
Big Daddy's Liquors #19 (2)(4)
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc.
2505 N. University drive 3/1/72 to 12/31/2000
Hollywood, Florida 4,500 160 Company option to 12/31/2005
Big Daddy's Liquors #20 (2) 7/15/68 to 12/31/96
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc. options to 12/31/2005
13205 Biscayne Boulevard Additional Lease
North Miami, Florida 5,100 140 Company 5/1/69 to 12/31/96
options to 12/31/2005
Big Daddy's Liquors #22 (2)(4)
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc.
2600 W. Davie Boulevard 12/16/68 to 12/31/2000
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 4,100 150 Company options to 12/31/2010
Big Daddy's Liquors #23 (2)
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc.
7564 Pembroke Road
Miramar, Florida 3,000 40 Company 4/16/81 to 4/15/96
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<CAPTION>
Square License
Name and Location Footage Seats Owned by Lease Terms
- ----------------- ------- ----- -------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Flanigan's Cafe #27
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc.
732-734 N.E. 125th Street
North Miami, Florida 3,000 90 Company 7/1/50 to 6/30/2049
Big Daddy's Liquors #31 (2)
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc.
4 North Federal Highway 9/6/68 to 12/31/2000
Hallandale, Florida 4,600 150 Company options to 12/31/2010
Big Daddy's Liquors #33 (2)(3)(5)
Guppies, Inc.
45 South Federal Highway 11/1/68 to 10/31/1998
Boca Raton, Florida 4,620 130 Franchisee options to 12/31/2009
Big Daddy's Liquors #34 (1)
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc.
9494 Harding Avenue 5/29/71 to 5/28/97
Surfside, Florida 3,000 50 Company option to 5/28/2002
Big Daddy's Liquors #36 (2) 3/10/87 to 12/31/2000
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc. Additional leases
102 North Dixie Highway 4/29/87 to 12/31/2000
Lake Worth, Florida 4,600 60 Company 3/16/87 to 12/31/2000
option to 12/31/2005
Big Daddy's Liquors #37 (4)
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc.
1720 North Andrews Avenue 6/1/69 to 5/31/99
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 4,100 80 Company options to 5/31/2019
Big Daddy's Liquors #40 (2)
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc.
5450 North State Road #7 4/1/71 to 12/31/2000
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 4,600 140 Company option to 12/31/2005
Big Daddy's Liquors #43 (2)(3)(5)
BD 43 Corporation
2500 E. Atlantic Avenue 12/1/72 to 11/30/97
Pompano Beach, Florida 4,500 90 Franchisee options to 2012
Big Daddy's Liquors #47 (6)(8)
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc.
8600 Biscayne Boulevard 12/21/68-1/1/2010
Miami, Florida 6,000 210 Prior Owner options to 1/1/2050
Flanigan's Lounge #600 (7)
Powers Ferry Landing 5/1/76 to 4/30/2001
Atlanta, Georgia 10,000 400 Company option to 4/30/2006
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<CAPTION>
Square License
Name and Location Footage Seats Owned by Lease Terms
- ----------------- ------- ----- -------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Flanigan's Cafe #50
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc.
1 Westward Drive 8/11/87 to 8/10/97
Miami Springs, Florida 4,500 90 Company options to 8/10/2012
K. P. Corral (6)
CIC Investors #850
160 N. Gulph Road CIC Investors
King of Prussia, Pa. 13,000 350 #850 Ltd. 1/1/82 to 10/31/97
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(1) License subject to chattel mortgage.
(2) License pledged to secure lease rental.
(3) Franchised by Company.
(4) Former franchised unit returned and now operated by the Company.
(5) Lease assigned to franchisee.
(6) Lease assigned to unaffiliated third party.
(7) Location managed by an unaffiliated third party.
(8) Business operated by the Company pursuant to Court Order.
(9) Franchise terminated by franchisee subsequent to the end of the
fiscal year and franchised unit returned to the Company.
<PAGE>
Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
Due to the nature of the business, the Company is sued from
time-to-time by patrons, usually for alleged personal injuries occurring at the
Company's business locations. The Company has liability insurance which
incorporates a semi-self-insured plan under which the Company assumes the full
risk of the first $50,000 of exposure per occurrence. The Company's insurance
carrier is responsible for $1,000,000 coverage per occurrence above the
Company's self-insured deductible, up to a maximum aggregate of $2,000,000 per
year. Certain states have liquor liability (dram shop) laws which allow a person
injured by an "obviously intoxicated person" to bring a civil suit against the
business (or social host) who had served intoxicating liquors to an already
"obviously intoxicated person". The Company's insurance coverage relating to
this type of incident is limited.
Through the end of the 1990 fiscal year, the Company was uninsured for
dram shop liability. Pennsylvania still has an unrestricted dram shop law, which
allows persons injured by an "obviously intoxicated person" to bring a civil
action against the business which had served alcoholic beverages to an
"obviously intoxicated person". Florida has restricted its dram shop law by
statute permitting persons injured by an "obviously intoxicated person" to bring
a civil action against the business which had served alcoholic beverages to a
minor or an individual known to be habitually addicted to alcohol. Dram shop
claims normally involve traffic accidents and the Company generally does not
learn of dram shop claims until after a claim is filed and the Company then
vigorously defends these claims on the grounds that its employee did not serve
an "obviously intoxicated person". Damages in most dram shop claims are
substantial. During the current fiscal year, the Company favorably settled one
of two uninsured dram shop claims asserted against two of the limited
partnerships in Pennsylvania and the Company as general partner. The Company
continues to defend the remaining uninsured dram shop claim. The remaining
uninsured dram shop claim against a limited partnership and the Company as
general partner remains in the early discovery stage notwithstanding the fact
that the alleged incident occurred in 1990. During fiscal year 1994, another
dram shop case was filed against the Company in Florida, alleging that the
Company had served alcoholic beverages to an "obviously intoxicated person" who
was known to be habitually addicted to alcohol, and who thereafter caused an
automobile accident in which two individuals died and a third was seriously
injured. A second lawsuit arising out of this incident was filed against the
Company during the fiscal year. These cases have been consolidated for trial and
are still in the discovery stage, so the potential liability of the Company has
not yet been determined. However, a significant unfavorable judgment or
settlement against the Company, the limited partnership or the Company as
general partner could have a materially adverse effect on the Company.
On November 4, 1985 the Company, not including its subsidiaries, filed
a voluntary petition in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of Florida seeking to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the Federal
Bankruptcy Code. The petition, identified as case no. 85-02594-BKC-AJC, was
filed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. By Order of the Court dated November 4, 1985,
the Company was appointed "debtor in possession". The Company's action was a
result of significant escalations of rent on certain of the Company's leases
which made continued profitable operations at those locations impossible and
jeopardized the Company's financial position. The major purpose of the
reorganization was to reject such leases.
On January 11, 1986, the Bankruptcy Court granted the Company's motions
to reject thirteen leases and the Company was successful in negotiating the
termination of three additional leases. On April 7, 1986, the Bankruptcy Court
granted the Company's motion to reject two additional leases and two more leases
were automatically rejected due to the Company's failure to assume the same
prior to May 22, 1986. During the fiscal year ended October 3, 1987, the Company
negotiated a formula with the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors,
("Committee"), which formula was used to calculate lease rejection damages under
the Company's Amended Plan of Reorganization. Stipulations were filed by the
Company with all but three of these unsecured creditors, which stipulations
received Bankruptcy Court approval prior to the hearing on confirmation.
In addition to the rejection of leases, the Company also sought its
release from lease agreements for businesses sold, which sales included the
assignment of the leases for the business premises. While several landlords
whose leases had been assigned did file claims against the Company, the majority
did not, which resulted in the Company being released from its guarantees under
those leases. The Company has also been successful in negotiating the limitation
or release of the lease guarantees of those landlords who filed claims, which
settlements received Bankruptcy Court approval prior to the hearing on
confirmation.
On February 5, 1987, the Company filed its Amended Plan of
Reorganization and Amended Disclosure Statement, which documents were approved
by the Committee. On February 25, 1987, the Company further modified its Amended
Plan of Reorganization to secure the claims of Class 6 Creditors (Lease
Rejection) and Class 8 Creditors (Lease Guarantee Rejections). The Bankruptcy
Court approved the Amended Disclosure Statement by Order dated March 7, 1987 and
scheduled the hearing to consider confirmation of the Amended Plan of
Reorganization on April 13, 1987. On April 10, 1987, in order to insure receipt
of the necessary votes to approve its Amended Plan of Reorganization, the
Company agreed to a further modification of its Amended Plan, whereby creditors
of Classes 6 and 8 will receive $813,000 prorata as additional damages in years
8 and 9 of the Amended Plan. On April 13, 1987, the Company's Amended Plan of
Reorganization was confirmed and the Bankruptcy Court entered its Order of
Confirmation on May 5, 1987.
Pursuant to the terms of the Amended Plan of Reorganization, the
Effective Date of the same was June 30, 1987. As of that date, confirmation
payments totaling $1,171,925 were made by the Company's Disbursing Agent with
$647,226 being retained in escrow for disputed claims ($1,819,151 total). The
Bankruptcy Court ratified the disbursements made by the Disbursing Agent by its
Order dated December 21, 1987.
On December 28, 1987, the Bankruptcy Court entered its Notice of
Discharge of the Company.
During fiscal 1991 and again during fiscal 1992, the Company and Class
6 and Class 8 Creditors under the Company's Amended Plan of Reorganization
modified the schedule for the payment of bankruptcy damages, reducing the amount
of the quarterly payments by extending the term of the same, but without
reducing the total amount of bankruptcy damages. The modification to the payment
schedule provided the Company with needed capital.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 1995 the Company did not submit any
matter to a vote of security holders.
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PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RANGE OF PER SHARE MARKET PRICES
FISCAL 1994 FISCAL 1995
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High Low High Low
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
First quarter 7-1/4 5-1/8 3-7/8 2-1/8
Second quarter 6-3/8 4-1/4 3 2-1/4
Third quarter 6-1/4 3-1/8 4-1/8 2-1/4
Fourth quarter 4-5/8 3-3/8 4-3/4 2-3/4
</TABLE>
The Company's shares are traded on the American Stock Exchange, under
the symbol BDL. No dividends were paid to shareholders from the date of the
initial public offering in August 1969, through the fiscal year ended September
27, 1975. Cash dividends of 20 cents and 10 cents per share were paid on January
12, 1976 and July 5, 1976, respectively. No dividends were paid during the
period July 5, 1976 to March 15, 1988. During fiscal year 1988, a cash dividend
of 10 cents per share was paid on March 15, 1988. No dividends were paid from
March 16, 1988 through the fiscal year ended September 30, 1995.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data.
Not required.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations.
At October 1, 1994, the Company was operating 14 units and had
interests in an additional eight units which had been franchised by the Company.
Of the units operated by the Company, four were combination retail package
liquor stores and restaurants, two were combination package stores and lounges,
two were lounges only, (including the lounge operated by a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company as a Court Appointed Receiver), four were restaurants
only. There were two clubs, one of which was managed by an unaffiliated third
party in Atlanta, Georgia, and the other which was operated by the Company as
general partner of a limited partnership.
In comparison to fiscal 1994, at September 30, 1995, the Company was
operating 15 units including one unit operated by the Company pursuant to Court
Order, and had interests in an additional nine units which had been franchised
by the Company. Of the units operated by the Company, four were combination
package liquor stores and restaurants, two were combination package liquor and
lounges, five were restaurants only, one was a lounge only and one was a package
liquor store only. The unit operated by the Company pursuant to Court Order was
a package liquor store only. There were two clubs one of which was managed by an
unaffilliated third party in Atlanta, Georgia, and the other which was operated
by the Company as general partner of a limited partnership.
<PAGE>
During fiscal 1994, the Company closed one unit which it had operated
as a combination restaurant and package liquor store, due to the expiration of
the lease for the business premises and its inability to extend the same at a
reasonable rental.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Flows
The following table is a summary of the Company's cash flows for the
two years ended September 30, 1995.
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<CAPTION>
Fiscal
Years Ended
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1994 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
Net cash provided by
operating activities $ 902 $ 499
Net cash (used in) provided by
investing activities (482) 19
Net cash used in
financing activities (497) (700)
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Net (decrease) in cash
and cash equivalents (77) (182)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of year 945 868
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End of year $ 868 $ 686
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Adjustments to net income to reconcile to cash flows from operating
activities in fiscal 1994 include the provision for and reversal of $40,000 of
allowances for uncollectible notes and mortgages receivable and the recognition
of $237,000 in deferred gain, most of which resulted from the prepayment of
$330,000 on mortgages receivable from the sales of stores to franchisees and
from which the gain was deferred. A loss of $136,000 on the retirement of fixed
assets is also included.
Adjustments to net income to reconcile to cash flows from operating
activities in fiscal 1995 include a provision for uncollectible notes and
mortgages of $97,000 and the recognition of $250,000 in deferred gain, most of
which resulted from the payment of a balloon mortgage receivable. Also included
is a $60,000 provision for reserves for self insurance and a $31,000 loss on
retirement of fixed assets.
<PAGE>
Improvements
Capital expenditures were $913,000 and $348,000 during fiscal years
1994 and 1995, respectively. The capital expenditures were for refurbishment of
lounges, including conversion of a lounge to the "Flanigan's Cafe" concept,
upgrading existing units serving food, improvements to package stores, upgrading
the corporate computer system and other improvements. Except as otherwise noted
all of the money for additions came from operations.
During fiscal year 1994, the Company completed the conversion of its
lounge in North Miami into its new "Flanigan's Cafe" concept. This concept
required the installation of kitchen facilities, booths and tables to
accommodate diners and the decoration of the dining area consistent with the
Company's other restaurants. A limited food menu, including primarily baby back
ribs, chicken and hamburger items is being offered. As anticipated, this change
in concept immediately increased both food and beverage revenues from this unit.
During the fiscal year, sales from this unit increased substantially and
continue to do so subsequent to the end of the fiscal year. This unit now
operates profitably.
During the fiscal year, the Company became the owner, through
foreclosure, of a lounge previously sold by the Company, which lounge had been
operated by a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company as a receiver appointed by
the Court since fiscal year 1994. After acquiring ownership of the lounge, the
Company converted the same to its "Flanigan's Cafe" concept. Sales from this
unit have increased since its conversion to the "Flanigan's Cafe" concept and
the Company believes that this unit can be operated profitably.
All of the Company's units require periodic refurbishing in order to
remain competitive. During fiscal 1992, as cash flow improved, the Company
embarked on a refurbishing program which continued through fiscal 1995. The
budget for fiscal 1996 includes approximately $300,000 for this program. The
Company believes that improved operations will provide the cash to continue the
refurbishing program.
Property and Equipment
The Company's property and equipment, at cost, less accumulated
depreciation and amortization, was $3,025,000 at October 1, 1994 compared to
$2,772,000 at September 30, 1995. The Company's liquor licenses less accumulated
amortization were $365,000 at October 1, 1994 compared to $338,000 at September
30, 1995. The Company's leased property under capital leases, less accumulated
amortization, was $356,000 at October 1, 1994 compared to $227,000 at September
30, 1995. The Company's leased property under capital leases has continued to
decline because any new leases the Company enters into are operating leases, and
thus there are no additions to capital leases. Also contingent liability on
capital leases amounting to $111,000 expired in fiscal 1995.
Long term debt
The Company's long term debt was $79,000 at fiscal yearend 1994 and
$21,000 at fiscal yearend 1995.
The Company repaid long term debt, capital lease obligations and
Chapter 11 damages in the amount of $534,000 and $444,000 in fiscal years 1994
and 1995, respectively.
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Working capital
The table below summarizes the current assets, current liabilities and
working capital deficit and working capital for fiscal years 1994 and 1995:
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<CAPTION>
Oct. 1, Sept. 30,
Item 1994 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
Current assets $ 2,400,000 $ 2,118,000
Current liabilities 2,427,000 2,081,000
Working capital (deficit) (27,000) 37,000
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During fiscal 1991 and again in fiscal 1992, the Company refinanced
existing debt due Class 6 and Class 8 Creditors under the Company's Amended Plan
by extending the payment schedule to the year 2002, thereby reducing the
payments from $500,000 per year to $200,000 per year for two years and
thereafter to $300,000 per year until paid, but without reducing the total
amount of bankruptcy damages. The Company also discounted mortgages receivable
to induce prepayments.
Management believes that positive cash flow from operations will
adequately fund operations, debt reductions and planned capital expenditures in
fiscal 1996.
The Company's Plan of Reorganization was prepared to allow the Company
to meet its obligations from cash generated from operations. The Plan was
approved by a majority of the creditors and confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court on
May 5, 1987 and the Company was officially discharged from bankruptcy on
December 28, 1987. As noted above, during fiscal 1991 and again in fiscal 1992,
the Class 6 and Class 8 Creditors agreed to refinance existing debt by extending
their payment schedule. See Bankruptcy Proceedings below and Note 2 to the
consolidated financial statements.
Income Taxes
Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 109, Accounting for
Income Taxes requires, among other things, recognition of future tax benefits
measured at enacted rates attributable to deductible temporary differences
between financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities and
to tax net operating loss carryforwards to the extent that realization of said
benefits is more likely than not. For discussion regarding the Company's net
operating loss carryforwards refer to Note 4 in the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1995.
Bankruptcy Proceedings
As noted above and in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements,
on November 4, 1985, Flanigan 's Enterprises, Inc., not including any of its
subsidiaries, filed a voluntary petition in the United States Bankruptcy Court
for the Southern District of Florida seeking to reorganize under Chapter 11 of
the Federal Bankruptcy Code. The primary purposes of the petition were (1) to
reject leases which were significantly above market rates and (2) to reject
leases on closed units which had been repossessed by or returned to the Company.
During fiscal 1986, the Company terminated or rejected 34 leases. Many
of the leases remaining were renegotiated to five year terms, with three five
year renewal options at fair market rental. As was their right under the
Bankruptcy Code, the landlords of properties rejected by the Company filed
claims for losses or damages sustained as a result of the Company's rejection of
such leases. The amount of such damages is limited by federal law. The Company
outlined a schedule for payment of these damages in the Plan. As noted above,
the Plan was approved by the Bankruptcy Court on May 5, 1987. The gross amount
of damages payable to creditors for rejected leases was $4,278,000. Since the
damage payments were to be made over nine years, the total amount due was
discounted at a rate of 9.25%. See Note 2 to the consolidated financial
statements for the current payment schedule of these damages.
Other Legal Matters
Through the end of the 1990 fiscal year, the Company was uninsured for
dram shop liability. The Company is currently defending one uninsured dram shop
claim against a limited partnership in Pennsylvania and the Company as general
partner and three insured dram shop claims (relating to one incident) against
the Company in Florida. A significant unfavorable judgment against the Company,
a partnership, or the Company as general partner could have a materially adverse
effect on the Company. See page 19 for further discussion regarding dram shop
suits.
During fiscal 1993 and 1994, the Company paid the 1991, 1992 and 1993
real property taxes, in the aggregate amount of $40,242, as guarantor of the
sublease for a store sold in 1990. During fiscal year 1994, the Company also
paid a non-related third party the sum of $14,991 as reimbursement of real
property taxes erroneously paid on a second folio number for the real property
taxes for the same store for 1990 through 1992. The payment of the 1991 and 1992
real property taxes were evidenced by two promissory notes, one for each year,
which each provide that the entire principal balance and accrued interest,
calculated at the rate of nine percent per annum, will be due in full on January
1, 2010, which is the date the sublease expires. A default under the sublease is
a default under the promissory note, entitling the Company to accelerate the
entire principal balance and all accrued interest; and if the assignee meets all
obligations of the sublease through its expiration date (January 1, 2010), then
each promissory note will be forgiven. The Company's reimbursement of real
property taxes erroneously paid by a non-related third party ($14,991), is
secured by a mortgage on real property owned by an affiliated entity of the
assignee. The Company agreed to review financial records of the assignee each
year to see if the profitability thereof warranted the Company paying the real
property taxes to subsidize the same.
During the fiscal year, the Company learned that the assignee was five
months in arrears in the payment of rent to the Sublessors ($35,527) and had
failed to pay the annual ground rent which was due January 1, 1995 ($19,400),
notwithstanding promises that all rental payments would be current by January 1,
1995.
The Company demanded payment of all arrearages or the return of the
store. While negotiating the return of the store, the assignee closed the
package liquor store and removed all inventory. The Company filed suit for
eviction and was granted immediate possession of the business premises,
including furniture, fixtures, equipment and liquor license, to reopen and
preserve the business of the package liquor store. As a result of the default of
the sublease, the two promissory notes given the Company for paying the 1991 and
1992 real property taxes for this store immediately came due in full. During
fiscal year 1995, the Company paid the annual ground rent which was due January
1, 1995 and began making monthly payments to the sublessors commencing February
1, 1995. During the fiscal year, the Company also began paying an additional one
half month's rent to the sublessors along with current monthly rent on account
of the rental arrearages. The Company continues to operate the package liquor
store and anticipates doing so throughout the litigation and after acquiring
ownership thereof through the litigation. The obligations of the assignee are
secured by assets of the assignee, the personal guarantee of a principal of the
assignee and cross collateralized with the assets of an entity affiliated with
the assignee, which is discussed below.
In addition to the above store, during fiscal year 1994, the Company
paid the 1991 and 1992 real property taxes in the aggregate amount of $13,987,
as guarantor of the lease of another store sold in prior years. During fiscal
year 1994, the rental payments for this store decreased to a point where they
did not even equal the current rent and the Company instituted evictions
proceedings. The Company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, was appointed
receiver of the assignee's business. During fiscal year 1995, the Court entered
a Final Judgment in favor of the Company foreclosing the statutory landlord lien
subrogated to the Company. The Company acquired ownership of the assets of the
assignee at the foreclosure sale, including the liquor license. The Company's
guarantee of the lease for this store expires on August 10, 1997. Currently the
Company is operating this store as a restaurant under the "Flanigan's Cafe"
concept.
During the fiscal year, the Company paid the monthly rent due June 1,
1995 through September 30, 1995, as guarantor of the lease of another store sold
in prior years. The assignee of the business vacated the business premises
during the fiscal year and the landlord actively sought a new tenant but was
unable to find a new tenant prior to September 30, 1995, the date the lease
expired. The obligations of the assignee are secured by the assets of the
assignee, the personal guarantee of a principal of the assignee and cross
collateralized with the assets of an entity affiliated with the assignee, which
is discussed above.
During fiscal year 1995, a lawsuit was filed against the
Company alleging age discrimination in its hiring of restaurant assistant
managers during fiscal year 1994. The Company disputes the claim and is
vigorously defending the same.
Subsequent to the end of the fiscal year, two claims were filed against
the Company with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging sexual
discrimination. In the first claim, an employee alleges that the Company
permitted sexual harassment to continue at one of its restaurants, while in the
second claim, a former employee alleges that her position with the Company was
changed due to her pregnancy. The Company disputes both claims and is vigorously
defending the same.
Results of Operations
Revenues
All discussion below of total food sales, restaurant bar sales and
package goods sales includes sales from a store that was closed March 31, 1994
unless noted otherwise.
Net sales for fiscal year 1994 were $19,012,000 compared with
$18,156,000 for fiscal year 1995. See Item 7, Trends, for an explanation of the
decrease in sales.
Restaurant food sales in fiscal 1994 represented 47.8% of total sales,
and 49.9% in 1995. The weekly average of same store food sales was $165,000 in
fiscal 1994 and $170,000 in fiscal 1995.
The weekly average of same store bar sales was $61,000 for fiscal 1994
and $59,000 for fiscal 1995.
Package sales continued to decline on a unit to unit comparison. The
weekly average of same store package sales was $101,000 in fiscal 1994 and
$93,000 in fiscal 1995. This decline is attributed to the decline in the liquor
market.
The gross profit margin for restaurant and bar sales of liquor improved
from 60.3% in fiscal 1994 to 62.1% in fiscal 1995. The improvement was the
result of drink price increases and changes in promotions.
Package gross profits were 25.1% in fiscal 1994 compared to 25.7% in
fiscal 1995.
Overall gross profits were 51.2% in fiscal 1994 compared to 53.4% in
fiscal 1995. This increase is attributed to the increase in restaurant and bar
sales to total sales which are at a higher gross profit percentage than the
percentage realized on package sales.
Operating Costs and Expenses
All discussion below of operating costs, payroll costs and occupancy
costs for fiscal 1994 includes costs from the unit that was closed March 31,
1994.
Operating costs and expenses for fiscal year 1994 were $19,119,000
compared to $18,241,000 for fiscal year 1995. Operating expenses are comprised
of cost of merchandise sold, payroll and related costs, occupancy costs and
selling, general and administrative expenses.
Payroll and related costs, which includes worker's compensation
insurance premiums, were $5,218,000 in fiscal 1994 compared to $5,071,000 in
fiscal 1995. The decrease in payroll costs of the current year is attributed to
the afore-mentioned unit that was closed at the end of the second quarter, in
fiscal 1994, significant reductions in managers payroll and in worker's
compensation premiums. Worker's compensation premiums decreased due to a
reduction in the modification factor used to adjust the basic premiums, based
upon claims history.
Occupancy costs which include rent, common area maintenance, repairs
and taxes, were $1,109,000 for fiscal year 1994 and $1,008,000 for fiscal 1995,
representing 5.8% and 5.5% of sales in the respective years. The decrease in the
amount is primarily due to the closing of the afore-mentioned unit, a reduction
in personal property taxes and increased rental income which has been offset
against the rent expense. Occupancy costs as stated here include all rental
payments made during the fiscal year. These amounts do not reflect the
adjustment for capital leases which is required by generally accepted accounting
principles and which is included in the accompanying financial statements.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $3,747,000 for fiscal
1994 compared to $3,859,000 for 1995, an increase of $112,000 over fiscal 1994.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for fiscal 1994 included expense of
$120,000 for a unit which was closed March 31, 1994. The Company has reduced
expenses as it continues to evaluate and improve operations; however, the
decreases were offset by increases in reserves. As discussed on Page two of this
Report, the Company is operating one unit by Court Order and for which the
Company is the guarantor of the lease, thereby making it necessary to fund
operating losses. For this reason, the Company found it necessary to increase
reserves for potentially uncollectible amounts by $97,000. In addition, the
Company, after careful review of incidents and lawsuits that might result in
liability for the Company, has increased its reserves against potential
liability by $60,000.
Other Operating Income and Expenses
As previously discussed, during fiscal 1994 the Company closed one unit
when it was not possible to negotiate a reasonable rental for the expiring
lease. In the course of the closing of this unit, the Company had to abandon
$136,000 of leasehold improvements.
Interest expense on long term debt, which was $107,000 in fiscal 1994
and $81,000 in fiscal 1995, has declined each year. This decline is attributed
to the reduction of long term debt. Interest income which was $89,000 in 1994
declined to $60,000 in 1995 primarily because mortgage receivable balances have
been paid down.
Management fees from the Pennsylvania limited partnership decreased
from $104,000 in fiscal 1994 to $77,000 in 1995. This decrease reflects the
decline in revenue due to increased competition for the remaining unit in
Pennsylvania.
During fiscal years 1994 and 1995 deferred gain realized was $237,000
and $250,000 respectively. The increase resulted from the pay off of a balloon
mortgage.
"Other, net" was $315,000 and $400,000 for fiscal years 1994 and 1995
respectively. "Other, net" income for fiscal 1994 was reduced by $136,000 of
loss on the retirement of fixed assets and was reduced by $55,000 in fiscal 1995
for a loss on the repossession of a store. For complete detail of "other, net"
see page 61 of this Annual Report.
Trends
The alcoholic beverage business has declined, and continues to decline.
Management believes this trend will continue. The Company has diversified its
operations by converting most of its units to restaurants. These restaurants
have been well received by the public, and food sales continue to increase. The
Company intends to add more restaurants as cash becomes available.
Other Matters
Impact of Inflation
The Company does not believe that inflation has had any material effect
during the past two years. To the extent allowed by competition, the Company
recovers increased costs by increasing prices.
Post Retirement Benefits Other Than Pensions
The Company currently provides no post retirement benefits to any of
its employees, therefore Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 106
has no effect on the Company's financial statements.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
Financial statements of the Company at October 1, 1994 and September
30, 1995 which includes each of the two years in the period ended September 30,
1995 and the independent certified public accountants' report thereon are
incorporated by reference from the 1995 Annual Report to Shareholders, included
herein.
Item 9. Disagreements on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
(Not Applicable.)
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PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant.
The information set forth under the caption "Election of Directors" in
the Company's definitive Proxy Statement for its 1996 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant
to regulation 14A under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
1996 Proxy Statement), is incorporated herein by reference. See also "Executive
Officers of the Registrant" included in Part I hereof.
Item 11. Executive Compensation.
The information set forth in the 1996 Proxy Statement under the caption
"Executive Compensation" is incorporated by reference.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.
The information set forth under the caption "Security Ownership of
Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" in the 1996 Proxy Statement is
incorporated by reference.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
The information set forth under the caption "Election of Directors -
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions" in the 1996 Proxy Statement
is incorporated by reference.
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedule, and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) 1. Financial Statements
All the financial statements, financial statement schedule and
supplementary data listed in the accompanying Index to Financial
Statements and Schedule are filed as part of this Annual Report.
2. Exhibits
The exhibits listed on the accompanying Index to Exhibits are filed as
part of this Annual Report.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
No reports on form 8-K were filed during the fourth quarter of fiscal
1995 or subsequent to yearend.
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Index to Exhibits
Item 14 (a) (2)
Description
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(2) Plan of Reorganization, Amended Disclosure Statement, Amended Plan of
Reorganization, Modification of Amended Plan of Reorganization, Second
Modification of Amended Plan of Reorganization, Order Confirming Plan of
Reorganization, (Item 7 (c) of Quarterly Report on Form 8-K filed May 5, 1987 is
incorporated herein by reference).
(3) Restated Articles of Incorporation (Part IV, Item 14 (a)(2) of Annual Report
on Form 10-K filed on December 29, 1982 is incorporated herein by reference).
(3) By-laws (Part IV, Item 14 (a)(2) of Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on
December 29, 1982 is incorporated herein by reference).
(10)(a)(1) Employment Agreement with Joseph G. Flanigan (Exhibit A of the Proxy
Statement dated January 27, 1988 is incorporated herein by reference).
(10)(a)(2) Form of Employment Agreement between Joseph G. Flanigan and the
Company (as ratified and amended by the stockholders at the 1988 annual meeting
is incorporated herein by reference).
(10)(b) Lease Agreement regarding the Company's executive offices in Fort
Lauderdale, Florida. (Part II Item 10(d) of the Form 10-K for the period ended
September 27, 1986 is incorporated herein by reference).
(10)(c) Consent Agreement regarding the Company's Trademark Litigation (Part
7(c)(19) of the Form 8-K dated April 10, 1985 is incorporated herein by
reference).
(10)(d) King of Prussia (#850) Partnership Agreement (Part 7 (c)(19) of the Form
8-K dated April 10, 1985 is incorporated herein by reference).
(10)(l) Agreement with Trust consisting of the Chairman of the Board and members
of his family. (Item 14 (a)(10)(j) of the Form 10-K dated September 30, 1989
incorporated herein by reference).
(10)(m) Management Agreement between the Chairman of the Board and CIC Investors
#37 Inc. (#37). (Item 14 (a)(10)(k) of the Form 10-K dated September 29, 1990 is
incorporated herein by reference).
(10)(n) Assignment of Management Agreement between the Chairman of the Board and
CIC Investors #37 Inc. to Big Daddy's #48 Inc., (a wholly owned subsidiary of
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc.). (Item 14 (a)(10)(l) of the Form 10-K dated
September 29, 1990 is incorporated herein by reference).
(10)(o) Management Agreement for Atlanta, Georgia (#600) (Item 14 (a)(10)(o) of
the Form 10-K dated October 3, 1992 is incorporated herein by reference).
(10)(p) Settlement Agreement with Former Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
(re #5) (Item 14 (a)(10)(p) of the Form 10-K dated October 3, 1992 is
incorporated herein by reference).
(10)(q) Hardware Purchase Agreement and Software License Agreement for
restaurant point of sale system. (Item 14(a)(10)(g) of the Form 10-KSB dated
October 2, 1993 is incorporated herein by reference).
(10)(a)(3) Key Employee Incentive Stock Option Plan (Exhibit A of the Proxy
Statement dated January 26, 1994 is incorporated herein by reference).
(10)(r) Limited Partnership Agreement of CIC Investors #13, Ltd., between
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc., as Genersal Partner and fifty percent owner of the
limited partnership, and Hotel Properties, LTD.
(10)(s) Form of Franchise Agreement between Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc., and
Franchisees.
(11) Statement regarding computation of per share earnings is set forth in this
Annual Report on Form 10-KSB.
(13) Registrant's Form 10-KSB constitutes the Annual Report to Shareholders for
fiscal year ended September 30, 1995.
(22)(a) Company's subsidiaries are set forth in this Annual Report on Form
10-KSB.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc.
Registrant
By: JOSEPH G. FLANIGAN Date 12/29/1995
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Joseph G. Flanigan
Chief Executive Officer
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.
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<S> <C> <C>
JOSEPH G. FLANIGAN Chairman of the Board, Date 12/29/1995
Joseph G. Flanigan Chief Executive Officer
and President
MARY C. REYMANN Vice President Finance, Date 12/29/1995
Mary C. Reymann Controller
Secretary and Director
CHARLES KUHN Director Date 12/29/1995
Charles Kuhn
GERMAINE M. BELL Director Date 12/27/1995
Germaine M. Bell
CHARLES E. MCMANUS Director Date 12/27/1995
Charles E. McManus
JEFFREY D. KASTNER Assistant Secretary Date 12/29/1995
Jeffrey D. Kastner and Director
WILLIAM PATTON Vice President, Public Date 12/29/1995
William Patton Relations and Director
JAMES G. FLANIGAN Director Date 12/29/1995
James G. Flanigan
PATRICK J. FLANIGAN Director Date 12/29/1995
Patrick J. Flanigan
</TABLE>
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FLANIGAN'S ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants
Consolidated Balance Sheets -- October 1, 1994 and September 30, 1995
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended October 1, 1994
and September 30, 1995
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Investment for the Years Ended
October 1, 1994 and September 30, 1995
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended October 1,
1994 and September 30, 1995
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
SCHEDULE:
II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the Years Ended October 1,
1994 and September 30, 1995
Schedules, other than the schedule listed above, are not submitted
because they are not applicable, not required, or because the required
information is included in the consolidated financial statements or
notes thereto.
Individual financial statements of the registrant have been omitted
because the registrant is primarily an operating company and the
subsidiaries included in the consolidated financial statements are
wholly owned.
<PAGE>
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Flanigan's
Enterprises, Inc. (a Florida corporation) and subsidiaries as of October 1, 1994
and September 30, 1995, and the related consolidated statements of income,
stockholders' investment and cash flows for the years then ended. These
consolidated financial statements and the schedule referred to below are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these consolidated financial statements and schedule based on our
audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we 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.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc.
and subsidiaries as of October 1, 1994 and September 30, 1995 and the results of
their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.
Our audits were made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic
financial statements taken as a whole. The schedule listed in the index to
financial statements and schedule is presented for the purpose of complying with
the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and is not part of the basic
financial statements. This schedule has been subjected to the auditing
procedures applied in the audits of the basic financial statements and, in our
opinion, fairly states in all material respects the financial data required to
be set forth therein in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a
whole.
Arthur Andersen LLP
Miami, Florida,
December 15, 1995.
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FLANIGAN'S ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
OCTOBER 1, 1994 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
ASSETS
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<CAPTION>
1994 1995
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CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 868,000 $ 686,000
Receivables, less allowance for
uncollectible amounts and deferred
gains, including related party
receivables of $277,000 and $16,000
(before allowances and deferred gains)
in 1994 and 1995, respectively 502,000 235,000
Inventories 720,000 824,000
Prepaid expenses 310,000 373,000
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Total current assets 2,400,000 2,118,000
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net 3,025,000 2,772,000
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LEASED PROPERTY UNDER CAPITAL LEASES,
less accumulated amortization of
$785,000 and $741,000 in 1994
and 1995, respectively 356,000 227,000
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OTHER ASSETS:
Liquor licenses, less accumulated
amortization of $88,000 and
$95,000 in 1994 and 1995, respectively 365,000 338,000
Notes and mortgages receivable, less
allowance for uncollectible amounts and
deferred gains, including related party
receivables of $92,000 and $70,000 (before
allowances and deferred gains) in 1994 and
1995, respectively 61,000 85,000
Other 163,000 324,000
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Total other assets 589,000 747,000
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$ 6,370,000 $ 5,864,000
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(Continued)
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FLANIGAN'S ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
OCTOBER 1, 1994 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' INVESTMENT
(continued)
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<CAPTION>
1994 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 775,000 $ 756,000
Accrued and other current liabilities 1,106,000 865,000
Current portion of long-term debt 128,000 60,000
Current obligations under capital
leases 61,000 54,000
Current portion of damages payable on
terminated or rejected leases 232,000 240,000
Due to Pennsylvania limited
partnership 125,000 106,000
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Total current liabilities 2,427,000 2,081,000
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LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion 79,000 21,000
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OBLIGATIONS UNDER CAPITAL LEASES,
net of current portion 623,000 448,000
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DAMAGES PAYABLE ON TERMINATED OR
REJECTED LEASES, net of current portion 1,702,000 1,462,000
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Notes 5 and 8)
STOCKHOLDERS' INVESTMENT:
Common stock, par value $.10,
authorized 5,000,000 shares,
issued 2,099,000 shares in
1994 and 1995 $ 210,000 $ 210,000
Capital in excess of par value 6,685,000 6,685,000
Accumulated deficit (583,000) (33,000)
Less - Treasury stock, at cost,
1,168,000 and 1,246,000 shares
in 1994 and 1995, respectively (4,773,000) (5,010,000)
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Total stockholders' investment 1,539,000 1,852,000
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$ 6,370,000 $ 5,864,000
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
are an integral part of these balance sheets.
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FLANIGAN'S ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 1, 1994 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1994 1995
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REVENUES:
<S> <C> <C>
Restaurant food sales $ 9,103,000 $ 9,065,000
Restaurant bar sales 3,400,000 3,316,000
Lounge bar sales 685,000 470,000
Package goods sales 5,390,000 4,845,000
Franchise-related revenues 434,000 460,000
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19,012,000 18,156,000
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COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Cost of merchandise sold -
restaurants and lounges 5,223,000 4,858,000
package goods 4,038,000 3,596,000
Payroll and related costs 5,218,000 5,071,000
Occupancy costs 893,000 857,000
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 3,747,000 3,859,000
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19,119,000 18,241,000
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Loss from operations (107,000) (85,000)
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense on obligations
under capital leases (92,000) (68,000)
Interest expense on long-term
debt and damages payable (107,000) (81,000)
Interest income 89,000 60,000
Management fees from
Pennsylvania limited
partnership 104,000 77,000
Recognition of deferred gains 237,000 250,000
Other, net 315,000 400,000
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546,000 638,000
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Income before
income taxes 439,000 553,000
</TABLE>
(continued)
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FLANIGAN'S ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 1, 1994 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
(continued)
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<CAPTION>
1994 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES $ 11,000 $ 3,000
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Net income $ 428,000 $ 550,000
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NET INCOME
PER COMMON SHARE:
Primary $ .43 $ .60
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Fully diluted $ .42 $ .59
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES
AND EQUIVALENT SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Primary 1,000,000 915,000
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Fully diluted 1,011,000 922,000
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
are an integral part of these statements.
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FLANIGAN'S ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' INVESTMENT
FOR THE YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 1, 1994 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK TREASURY STOCK
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Capital in
Number of Excess of Number of
Shares Amount Par Value Deficit Shares Amount
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE, October 2, 1993 2,099,000 $ 210,000 $ 6,685,000 $(1,011,000) 1,168,000 $ 4,773,000
Net income -- -- -- 428,000 -- --
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BALANCE, October 1, 1994 2,099,000 210,000 6,685,000 (583,000) 1,168,000 4,773,000
Net income -- -- -- 550,000 -- --
Purchase of 78,000 shares of treasury stock -- -- -- -- 78,000 237,000
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BALANCE, September 30, 1995 2,099,000 $ 210,000 $ 6,685,000 $ (33,000) 1,246,000 $ 5,010,000
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
are an integral part of these statements.
<PAGE>
FLANIGAN'S ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 1, 1994 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1994 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 428,000 $ 550,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to net cash provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization
of property, equipment and
capital leases 665,000 628,000
Provision for (reversal of)
allowance for uncollectible
notes and mortgages receivable (40,000) 97,000
Provision for potential
uninsured claims -- 60,000
Amortization of liquor licenses 10,000 7,000
Recognition of deferred gains (237,000) (250,000)
Loss (gain) on retirement of property
and equipment and sale of
liquor licenses 136,000 (31,000)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in receivables (134,000) 86,000
Increase in inventories (49,000) (104,000)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses 40,000 (63,000)
Decrease (increase) in other assets 71,000 (161,000)
Decrease in accounts payable (14,000) (19,000)
Increase (decrease) in accrued
and other current liabilities 26,000 (301,000)
---------- ----------
Net cash provided by operating
activities $ 902,000 $ 499,000
---------- ----------
</TABLE>
(continued)
<PAGE>
FLANIGAN'S ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 1, 1994 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
(continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1994 1995
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Net proceeds from sale of property
and equipment and liquor licenses -- 24,000
Collections on notes and
mortgages receivable 447,000 343,000
Additions to notes and
mortgages receivable (16,000) --
Additions to property and equipment (913,000) (348,000)
-------- --------
Net cash (used in) provided by
investing activities (482,000) 19,000
-------- --------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to long-term debt 56,000 --
Payments of long-term debt (166,000) (126,000)
Payments of obligations under
capital leases (125,000) (86,000)
Payments of damages payable on
terminated or rejected leases (243,000) (232,000)
Change in amount due to Pennsylvania
limited partnership (19,000) (19,000)
Purchase of treasury stock -- (237,000)
-------- --------
Net cash used in
financing activities (497,000) (700,000)
-------- --------
</TABLE>
(continued)
<PAGE>
FLANIGAN'S ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 1, 1994 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
(continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1994 1995
---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND
CASH EQUIVALENTS $ (77,000) $ (182,000)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,
BEGINNING OF YEAR 945,000 868,000
---------- ----------
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS,
END OF YEAR $ 868,000 $ 686,000
========== ==========
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest $ 195,000 $ 81,000
Income taxes 11,000 7,000
Noncash Activities:
Reduction of capital lease assets
and obligations due to amendment
and termination of original lease
term $ -- $ 96,000
Retirement of fully depreciated
equipment $ -- $ 326,000
Write-off of fully reserved
mortgage receivable $ -- $ 258,000
Exchange of note receivable
for liquor license $ -- $ 33,000
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
are an integral part of these statements.
<PAGE>
FLANIGAN'S ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OCTOBER 1, 1994 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
(1) GENERAL:
Incorporated in 1959, Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc. (the "Company")
began operations in South Florida as a chain of small cocktail lounges and
package liquor stores. At September 30, 1995, the Company owns and/or operates
five full-service restaurants, one package liquor store, four combination
full-service restaurants and package liquor stores, three lounges (two of which
provide entertainment in a club atmosphere), and two combination package liquor
stores and lounges, in Florida, Georgia and Pennsylvania. The Company's
restaurants are operated under the "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" trademark,
while the Company's package stores and lounges are operated under the "Big
Daddy's Liquors" and "Big Daddy's Lounges" trademark, respectively.
Additionally, the Company held interests in nine franchised units.
(2) PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY:
On November 4, 1985, Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc. ("Flanigan's" or the
"Company"), not including any of its subsidiaries, filed a voluntary petition in
the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida seeking
to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code. Flanigan's was
authorized to continue in the management and control of its business and
property as debtor-in-possession under the Bankruptcy Code. On May 5, 1987,
Flanigan's Plan of Reorganization, as amended and modified (the Plan), was
confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court. On December 28, 1987, Flanigan's was
officially discharged from bankruptcy.
The Bankruptcy Code allows the debtor-in-possession to either assume or
reject certain liabilities, leases, or other executory contracts subject to
court approval. Lessors or other parties to contracts which are rejected are
entitled to file claims for losses or damages sustained as a result of the
rejection. In fiscal 1986, Flanigan's recorded estimated damages of $4,278,000
for claims for losses as a result of rejected leases. Because the damage
payments were to be made over nine years, the total amount due was discounted at
a rate of 9.25%, Flanigan's then effective borrowing rate. During fiscal 1991
and 1992, Flanigan's renegotiated the payment of this obligation to extend
through fiscal 2002 which effectively reduced the discount rate to 3.71%.
Liabilities for damage payments are included in "Damages Payable on Terminated
or Rejected Leases" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Also upon confirmation of the Plan, certain other bankruptcy-related
liabilities were fixed as to the amount and repayment terms. These other
liabilities included excise and property taxes, settlements, and past rents, and
were repaid during fiscal 1994.
<PAGE>
As of September 30, 1995, damages payable on terminated or rejected
leases including imputed interest, mature as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Amount
------ ------
<S> <C> <C>
1996 $ 300,000
1997 300,000
1998 300,000
1999 300,000
2000 300,000
Thereafter 420,000
----------
1,920,000
Less - Amount representing
interest (218,000)
----------
$1,702,000
==========
</TABLE>
(3) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
(a) Basis of Consolidation -
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc. and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly
owned. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been
eliminated in consolidation.
(b) Reclassifications -
Certain amounts in the fiscal 1994 financial statements have been
reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
(c) Cash and Cash Equivalents -
The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments with a
maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents.
(d) Inventories -
Inventories are stated at lower of cost (first in, first out) or
market.
(e) Liquor Licenses -
Liquor licenses purchased prior to October 30, 1970 (the date APB
Opinion No. 17 became effective), which totaled $165,000 and $145,000 at October
1, 1994 and September 30, 1995, respectively, are not amortized unless an
impairment in value is indicated. The cost of liquor licenses acquired
subsequent to October 30, 1970, is amortized over a period of 40 years. In
fiscal 1995, a liquor license of a store closed in a prior year was sold,
resulting in a $30,000 gain, which is included in "Other, net" in the
accompanying consolidated statements of income.
<PAGE>
(f) Property and Equipment -
For financial reporting, the Company uses the straight-line method for
providing depreciation and amortization on property and equipment. Property and
equipment at October 1, 1994 and September 30, 1995, consisted of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Useful
Lives 1994 1995
----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Furniture and equipment 3 -7 years $ 4,530,000 $ 4,402,000
Leasehold interests and
improvements See below 4,688,000 4,815,000
----------- -----------
9,218,000 9,217,000
Less - accumulated
depreciation and
amortization (6,193,000) (6,445,000)
----------- -----------
$ 3,025,000 $ 2,772,000
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
Leasehold interests are amortized over the minimum term of the lease.
Leasehold improvements are amortized over the life of the lease up to a maximum
of 10 years. If the locations are sold or abandoned before the end of the
amortization period, the unamortized cost is expensed.
(4) INCOME TAXES:
Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 109, Accounting for
Income Taxes, requires among other things, recognition of future tax benefits
measured at enacted rates attributable to deductible temporary differences
between financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities and
to tax net operating loss carryforwards to the extent that realization of said
benefits is more likely than not.
The components of the Company's provision for income taxes, which is
all current, for the fiscal years ended 1994 and 1995 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1994 1995
------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
Federal $ 5,000 $(4,000)
State 6,000 7,000
------- -------
$11,000 $ 3,000
======= =======
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
A reconciliation of income taxes with the amounts at the statutory
federal rate follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1994 1995
---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Tax provision at the
statutory rate of 34% $ 149,000 $ 188,000
State income taxes, net of
federal income tax benefit 6,000 5,000
Benefit of operating loss
carryforward (100,000) (130,000)
Change in valuation allowance
(exclusive of
net operating loss) (37,000) (58,000)
Other, net (5,000) (2,000)
--------- ---------
$ 11,000 $ 3,000
========= =========
</TABLE>
In fiscal 1991 and prior years the Company generated loss carryforwards
for both financial statement and tax purposes. At September 30, 1995, the
available tax loss carryforward is approximately $4,939,000 which expires
between 2002 and 2006.
In addition to net operating loss carryforwards, the Company has
deferred tax assets amounting to approximately $556,000 at September 30, 1995
which arise primarily due to depreciation recorded at different rates for tax
and book purposes, and capital leases, allowances for uncollectible amounts and
accruals for potential uninsured claims, all recorded for financial reporting
purposes but not recognized for tax purposes. Because realization of the total
amount of available net deferred tax assets, including net operating loss
carryforwards, is not "more likely than not", a valuation allowance has been
provided as follows:
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Deferred tax item
- -----------------
Tax Effect Tax Effect
1994 1995
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Book/tax differences in
property and equipment $ 213,000 $ 237,000
Receivable allowances 154,000 99,000
Deferred gains 55,000 20,000
Leases, capitalized for books only 112,000 93,000
Accruals for potential
uninsured claims 82,000 102,000
Discount on damages payable (97,000) (74,000)
Other 95,000 79,000
Net operating loss carryforward,
tax effected 1,809,000 1,679,000
Valuation allowance (2,423,000) (2,235,000)
----------- -----------
$ -- $ --
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
(5) LEASES
The Company leases a substantial portion of the land and buildings used
in its operations under leases with initial terms expiring between 1995 and
2049. Renewal options are available on many of the leases. In certain instances,
lease rentals are subject to cost of living increases or fair market rental
appraisals and/or sales overrides. Certain properties are subleased through
various expiration dates.
Leased property under capital leases is amortized on a straight-line
basis over the lease term, and interest expense (which is based on the Company's
incremental borrowing rate at the inception of the lease) is accrued on the
basis of the outstanding capital lease obligation. Rentals relating to operating
leases are expensed currently.
<PAGE>
Following is a schedule, by year and in the aggregate, of future
minimum lease payments under capital leases and noncancellable operating leases,
including leases under which the Company is contingently liable, having initial
or remaining terms in excess of one year at September 30, 1995:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Capital Operating
Leases Leases
----------- -----------
<C> <C> <C>
1996 $ 118,000 $ 1,511,000
1997 118,000 1,254,000
1998 118,000 1,016,000
1999 109,000 918,000
2000 77,000 748,000
Thereafter 320,000 2,571,000
----------- -----------
Total minimum lease
payments 860,000 $ 8,018,000
===========
Less - Amount representing
interest (358,000)
-----------
Present value of minimum
lease payments $ 502,000
===========
</TABLE>
Aggregate minimum sublease rentals due to the Company in the future
under noncancellable subleases are approximately $5,055,000 at September 30,
1995.
Total rent expense for all operating leases (including those with an
initial term of less than one year and net of subleases) was $553,000 and
$541,000 in 1994 and 1995, respectively, and is included in "Occupancy costs" in
the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
Lease Arrangements With Related Parties -
Aggregate annual rentals under leases with related parties, net of
applicable sublease income, were approximately $287,000 in 1994 and $396,000 in
1995. Remaining rental commitments included in future minimum rental payments
required under these leases were approximately $823,000 as of September 30,
1995.
<PAGE>
(6) RECEIVABLES:
Receivables, net of deferred gains and allowances for uncollectible
amounts, consisted of the following as of October 1, 1994 and September 30,
1995:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1994 1995
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Current-
Current portion of long-term notes and
mortgages receivable from unrelated
parties, bearing interest at rates
ranging from 9% to 15% and due in
varying installments through 2002 $ 644,000 $ 225,000
10% mortgage receivable, from related
party sale and leaseback
(in default, see below) 258,000 --
Current portion of 9% to 14%
mortgages receivable from sales
of franchises to related parties 19,000 16,000
Various noninterest-bearing
receivables with no fixed
maturity dates 315,000 229,000
----------- -----------
1,236,000 470,000
Less - Deferred gains (293,000) (71,000)
Allowance for
uncollectible amounts (441,000) (164,000)
----------- -----------
$ 502,000 $ 235,000
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1994 1995
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Long-term -
9% to 15% notes receivable,
due in varying installments
through 2002 $ 160,000 $ 294,000
9% to 14% mortgages receivable from sales
of franchises to related parties,
see detail below 92,000 70,000
--------- ---------
252,000 364,000
Less - Deferred gains (180,000) (152,000)
Allowance for
uncollectible amounts (11,000) (127,000)
--------- ---------
$ 61,000 $ 85,000
========= =========
</TABLE>
The majority of the notes and mortgages receivable represent amounts
owed to the Company for store operations which were sold. Unless a significant
amount of cash is received on the sale, a pro rata portion of the gain is
deferred and recognized only as payments on the notes and mortgages are received
by the Company. Any losses on sales of stores are recognized currently. During
fiscal 1994 and 1995, $237,000 and $250,000, respectively, of deferred gains
were recognized on collections of related notes receivable.
The 10% mortgage receivable from a sale and leaseback was due in 1999
and resulted from the sale and leaseback of a building in Marina del Rey,
California. The building was purchased by a joint venture in which a 29.4%
interest is held by Castlewood and Company, a partnership controlled by the
former Vice Chairman of the Board. The mortgage had been classified as a current
asset as it was in default for non-payment and was fully provided for in the
allowance for uncollectible amounts. The receivable and allowance for
uncollectible amounts were written off in fiscal 1995 due to the California
Supreme Court's dismissal of action with no compensation to the Company.
<PAGE>
The 9% to 14% mortgages receivable from related party franchise sales
consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1994 1995
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
9% mortgage, due in equal weekly
installments of $132 through
June 1995 $ 5,000 $ --
14% mortgage due in equal weekly
installments of $963 through
July 2000 (prepayments made in 1994) 94,000 82,000
14% mortgage due in equal weekly
installments of $54 through
December 1995 3,000 1,000
14% mortgage due in equal weekly
installments of $611 through
September 1996 (prepaid during 1994) 6,000 --
14% mortgage, interest only with
a balloon payment in November 1995
(prepayments made in 1994) 3,000 3,000
--------- ---------
111,000 86,000
Less - Current portion (19,000) (16,000)
--------- ---------
$ 92,000 $ 70,000
========= =========
</TABLE>
Receivables at September 30, 1995 mature as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
1996 $ 470,000
1997 177,000
1998 45,000
1999 40,000
2000 40,000
Thereafter 62,000
----------
$ 834,000
==========
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
(7) ACCRUED AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accrued and other current liabilities consisted of the following as of
October 1, 1994 and September 30, 1995:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1994 1995
---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Property taxes $ 99,000 $ 110,000
Salaries and wages 305,000 214,000
Franchisee advance funds 280,000 82,000
Potential uninsured claims (see Note 7) 240,000 300,000
Other 182,000 159,000
---------- ----------
$1,106,000 $ 865,000
========== ==========
</TABLE>
Franchisee advance funds represent cash balances held by the Company on
behalf of franchisees (see Note 10) for inventory purchases to be made as part
of the Company-sponsored cooperative buying program.
The Company accrues for uninsured claims as claims arise and,
similarly, reverses accruals as claims are resolved.
(8) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
Guarantees
The Company has guaranteed approximately $150,000 of notes and
mortgages to lenders in connection with sales of stores to outside parties. In
addition, the Company is contingently liable for annual rentals in the amount of
approximately $777,000 at September 30, 1995, for lease obligations in
connection with the assignment of leases on stores sold. In the event of default
under any of these agreements, the Company will have the right to repossess the
premises.
Employment Agreement
On June 3, 1987, the Company entered into an employment agreement with
the Chairman of the Board, which was ratified by the stockholders at the
Company's 1988 annual meeting. The agreement provides, among other things, for
annual compensation of $150,000, through December 31, 1995, renewable annually,
as well as a bonus based on the Company's cash flow, as defined. For the fiscal
years ended 1994 and 1995, no bonus was earned under the agreement. The
agreement further provides that in the event of termination, the Chairman of the
Board would be entitled to a maximum payment of $450,000.
The agreement also provides for the issuance of stock options to
purchase up to 93,092 shares of the Company's common stock. On December 12,
1989, the Chairman's option exercise prices were reduced from a range of $4.00
to $4.125 to $.875, the then fair market value of the Company's common stock. At
September 30, 1995, options to purchase 93,092 shares of common stock at an
exercise price of $.875 per share were outstanding. The options expire December
31, 1995.
During fiscal 1992, additional options to purchase up to 46,540 shares
were granted at an exercise price of $2.25 per share which expire February 27,
1997. Exercise prices at the dates of grant equaled the then fair market value
of the Company's common stock; therefore, no related compensation expense was
recorded. On February 25, 1994, the Chairman's option exercise prices on the
additional options were increased from $2.25 to $6.50.
The Company currently provides no post retirement benefits to any of
its employees.
Key Employee Incentive Stock Option Plan
In December 1993, the Board of Directors approved a Key Employee
Incentive Stock Option Plan, which reserved and authorized the issuance of
100,000 shares of the Company's common stock to eligible employees.
During fiscal 1994, 52,000 stock options were granted at an exercise
price of $3.50 per share which expire April 19, 1999. Exercise prices at the
date of grant exceeded the fair market value of the Company's common stock;
therefore, no related compensation expense was recorded. No options were
exercised during fiscal 1994 or 1995.
Litigation
The Company is a party to various litigation matters incidental to its
business. Certain claims, suits and complaints arising in the ordinary course of
business have been filed or are pending against the Company.
Certain states have "liquor liability" laws which allow a person
injured by an "intoxicated person" to bring a civil suit against the business
(or social host) who had served intoxicating liquors to an already "obviously
intoxicated person". The Company has general liability insurance which
incorporates a semi-self-insured plan under which the Company assumes the full
risk of the first $50,000 of exposure per occurrence. The Company's insurance
carrier is responsible for $1,000,000 coverage per occurrence above the
Company's self-insured deductible, up to a maximum aggregate of $2,000,000, per
year. The Company is self-insured against liability claims in excess of
$1,000,000. The extent of this coverage varies by year.
Certain liquor liability suits are still in the discovery stage, and
the potential liability to the Company has not been determined. A significant
unfavorable judgment or settlement against the Company in excess of of its
liability insurance coverage could have a materially adverse effect on the
Company. The Company has accrued for potential uninsured losses based on
estimates received from legal counsel and historical experience. Such accrual is
included in "Accrued and other current liabilities - potential uninsured
claims".
Working Capital
At September 30, 1995, the Company's current assets exceeded its
current liabilities by $37,000. This represents an improvement over the working
capital deficit of $27,000 at October 1, 1994. Management believes that improved
operations will enable it to continue to meet its obligations.
<PAGE>
(9) LONG-TERM DEBT:
Long-term debt consisted of the following at October 1, 1994 and
September 30, 1995:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1994 1995
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Mortgage payable, bearing interest at
12%, due in varying installments
through 1996 $ 27,000 $ 12,000
Note payable to former Vice-Chairman
of the Board, bearing interest
at 10%, due in monthly installments
of $4,000 through 1996 61,000 17,000
Other notes payable, bearing interest
at rates ranging from 7-1/4% to
10%, due in varying
installments through 1998 119,000 52,000
--------- ---------
207,000 81,000
Less - Current portion (128,000) (60,000)
--------- ---------
$ 79,000 $ 21,000
========= =========
</TABLE>
Long-term debt at September 30, 1995 matures as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Amount
---- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
1996 $ 60,000
1997 16,000
1998 4,000
1999 1,000
--------
$ 81,000
========
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
(10) FRANCHISE PROGRAM:
At September 30, 1995, nine stores were operated under franchise
agreements. Under the franchise agreements, the Company agrees to provide
guidance, advice and management assistance to the franchisees. The Company also
agrees to sponsor and manage cooperative buying groups on behalf of the
franchisees for the purchase of inventory. The franchise agreements provide for
fees to the Company of 2-1/2% to 3% of gross sales. Of the nine franchised
stores, five are owned or operated by related parties. When received, initial
franchise fees are deferred and recognized ratably as payments are received on
the related notes.
(11) DUE TO PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP:
The Company operates a club in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, area
through a limited partnership (the "Pennsylvania Partnership") in which the
Company acts as general partner.
The partnership agreement provides the Company with management fees of
49% of profit before depreciation and management fees, plus a 1% interest in the
income of the partnership. The Company recorded management fee income related to
this agreement of $104,000 and $77,000 in 1994 and 1995, respectively. As the
partnership operated at substantially breakeven after management fees, the
Company recorded no equity in the results of operations of this investment.
Liabilities to the Pennsylvania Partnership are $125,000 in 1994 and
$106,000 in 1995, net of the Company's investment of $10,000.
<PAGE>
(12) INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:
Net income per common share is calculated by dividing net income by the
weighted average number of shares and share equivalents outstanding.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
-----------------------------------------------------------
1994 1995
------------------------- --------------------------
Fully Fully
Primary Diluted Primary Diluted
--------- --------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Weighted shares outstanding 931,000 931,000 905,000 905,000
Incremental shares after
application of the treasury
stock method or modified
treasury stock method, as
applicable 69,000 80,000 16,000 23,000
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Shares used in calculation of
net income per common share 1,000,000 1,011,000 921,000 928,000
========= ========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
(13) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
In fiscal 1990, the Company's Chairman and a relative formed a
corporation to manage one of the Company's franchised stores. The corporation
continues to manage the franchised store.
During fiscal 1994 and 1995, the Company incurred legal fees of
approximately $92,000 and $89,000 respectively, for services provided by a
member of the Board of Directors.
Also see Notes 5, 6, 9 and 10 for additional related party
transactions.
(14) BUSINESS SEGMENTS:
The Company operates principally in two segments - retail package
stores, and restaurants and lounges. The operation of package stores consists of
retail liquor sales. The restaurant and lounge operations include bar sales from
cocktail lounges and food sales.
Information concerning the revenues and operating income (loss) for the
years ended October 1, 1994 and September 30, 1995, and identifiable assets for
the two segments in which the Company operates, are shown in the following
table. Operating income (loss) is total revenue less cost of merchandise sold
and operating expenses relative to each segment. In computing operating income
(loss), none of the following items have been included: interest expense, other
non-operating income and expense and income taxes. Identifiable assets by
segment are those assets that are used in the Company's operations in each
segment. Corporate assets are principally cash and notes and mortgages
receivable. The Company does not have any operations outside of the United
States and intersegment transactions are not material.
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1994 1995
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
OPERATING REVENUES:
Retail package stores $ 5,390,000 $ 4,845,000
Restaurants and lounges 13,188,000 12,851,000
Other revenues 434,000 460,000
------------ ------------
Total operating revenues $ 19,012,000 $ 18,156,000
============ ============
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) RECONCILED TO
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES:
Operating income:
Retail package stores $ 184,000 $ 131,000
Restaurants and lounges 959,000 1,338,000
------------ ------------
1,143,000 1,469,000
Corporate expenses,
net of other revenues (1,250,000) (1,554,000)
------------ ------------
Operating loss (107,000) (85,000)
Interest expense (199,000) (149,000)
Other, net 745,000 787,000
------------ ------------
Income before income taxes $ 439,000 $ 553,000
============ ============
IDENTIFIABLE ASSETS:
Retail package stores $ 1,427,000 $ 1,515,000
Restaurants and lounges 2,730,000 2,429,000
------------ ------------
4,157,000 3,944,000
Corporate 2,213,000 1,920,000
------------ ------------
Consolidated totals $ 6,370,000 $ 5,864,000
============ ============
<PAGE>
<CAPTION>
1994 1995
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES:
Retail package stores $ 180,000 $ 55,000
Restaurants and lounges 640,000 267,000
------------ ------------
820,000 322,000
Corporate 93,000 26,000
------------ ------------
Total capital expenditures $ 913,000 $ 348,000
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DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION:
Retail package stores $ 82,000 $ 84,000
Restaurants and lounges 462,000 457,000
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544,000 541,000
Corporate 121,000 87,000
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Total depreciation and amortization $ 665,000 $ 628,000
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(15) OTHER, NET:
Other, net in the consolidated statements of income consist of the
following for the years ended October 1, 1994 and September 30, 1995:
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1994 1995
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Vending machine income $ 129,000 $ 117,000
Lottery sales income 49,000 69,000
Non-franchise related rental income 31,000 70,000
Loss on retirement of fixed assets (136,000) --
Loss on repossession of store -- (55,000)
Gain on sale of liquor licenses -- 30,000
Food rebates 38,000 12,000
Owner's fee from Mardi Gras Management, Inc. 150,000 150,000
Insurance recovery 30,000 --
Other, net 24,000 7,000
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$ 315,000 $ 400,000
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</TABLE>
Owner's fee from Mardi Gras Management, Inc. represents fees received
pursuant to a management agreement for the operation of a club owned by the
Company in Atlanta, Georgia.
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(16) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:
Effective September 22, 1995, the Company entered into an agreement to
operate a "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" located in a hotel through a
limited partnership in which the Company acts as general partner. The
partnership agreement provides that the Company contribute 50% of initial
capital contributions to convert the business premises to the "Flanigan's
Seafood Bar and Grill" restaurant concept. The Company made contributions for
renovations of $124,000 after September 30, 1995. The partnership agreement
provides that the net cash flow of the business be distributed fifty percent to
Flanigan's and fifty percent to the limited partner.
In October 1995, one franchised package liquor store terminated its franchise
agreement and returned its franchised unit. The Company immediately began
operating the package liquor store of the returned unit. The building lease for
this unit expires December 31, 1995 and, at present, the Company has no
intention of renewing the lease.
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SCHEDULE II
FLANIGAN'S ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 1, 1994 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Col. A Col. B Col. C Col. D Col. E Col. F
Additions
Balance at Charged to Balance at
Beginning Cost and Amounts Other Changes End of
Description of Period Expenses Written off Add (Deduct) Period
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 1, 1994
Allowance for uncollectible
notes and mortgages receivable $ 492,000 $ 10,000 $ -- $ (50,000)(1) $ 452,000
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
Allowance for uncollectible
notes and mortgages receivable $ 452,000 $ 97,000 $(258,000) $ -- $ 291,000
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</TABLE>
(1) Represents reversal of allowances due to collection of related receivables.
<PAGE>
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP CERTIFICATE AND AGREEMENT
THIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 22nd
day of September, 1995, by and among FLANIGAN'S ENTERPRISES, INC., a Florida
corporation, (the "General Partner"), and HOTEL PROPERTIES, LTD., a limited
partnership, (the "Limited Partner"). The Limited Partner and the General
Partner are sometimes herein collectively referred to as "Partners".
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Partners desire to form a limited partnership (the
"Partnership") pursuant to the Uniform Limited Partnership Act of the State of
Florida upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth;
NOW THEREFORE, intending to be legally bound hereby, the Partners
agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
The following terms used in this Agreement shall (unless otherwise
expressly provided herein or unless the context clearly requires otherwise) have
the following meanings:
1.1 Agreement. This Limited Partnership Certificate and Agreement.
1.2 Capital Balance. The Initial Capital Contribution made by a
Partner in cash and the fair market value of any contributions in kind, (as set
forth in this Agreement), as reduced from time to time by all cash distributions
to such Partner which, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, are in reduction
of a Partner's Capital Balance.
1.3 Capital Commitment. The Capital Commitment with respect to the
Limited Partner is its obligation to make its Initial Capital Contribution
pursuant to Article 3.2 hereof for the twelve (12) Units subscribed for by it
and with respect to the General Partner, is its obligation to make its Initial
Capital Contribution pursuant to Article 3.1 hereof for its twelve (12) Units
subscribed for by it.
1.4 Initial Capital Contribution. The contribution made by each
Partner pursuant to its Capital Commitment.
1.5 Code. The Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended.
1.6 General Partner. The General Partner is Flanigan's Enterprises,
Inc. or any successor general partner as provided herein.
1.7 General Partner's Capital. The total of the Capital Balance of
the General Partner.
1.8 Law. The Uniform Limited Partnership Act of the State of
Florida in effect from time to time during the term hereof.
1.9 Limited Partner. The Limited Partner hereunder.
1.10 Limited Partner's Capital. The total of the Capital Balance of
the Limited Partner.
1.11 Net Cash Flow. Net Cash Flow of the Partnership, with respect
to a fiscal period, shall mean Net Income of the Partnership for such period,
reduced by (i) any capital expenditures and prepaid expenses to the extent not
included in the determination of Net Income, (ii) any Net Sale Proceeds to the
extent included in the determination of Net Income, and (iii) reasonable
additions to a reserve, (as determined in the sole discretion of the General
Partner); and increased by any receipts by the Partnership which are not
included in the determination of Net Income.
1.12 Net Income. Net Income of the Partnership with respect to any
fiscal period shall mean the excess of the gross sales for such period over all
operating expenses for such period, as those terms are defined herein,
determined on an accrual basis and determined without regard to amounts deducted
by the Partnership for cost recovery of tangible assets or amortization of
capitalized expenditures or other capital accounts.
1.13 Net Loss. Net Loss of the Partnership with respect to any
fiscal period shall mean that excess of all operating expenses for such period
over the gross sales for such period, as those terms are defined herein,
determined on an accrual basis and determined without regard to amounts deducted
by the Partnership for cost recovery of tangible assets or amortization of
capitalized expenditures or other capital accounts.
1.14 Net Sale Proceeds. The proceeds realized by the Partnership
upon the sale, exchange or other disposition of all or any substantial part of
the Partnership property, net of expenses incident to such sale, the payment of
any Partnership indebtedness secured by or related to such asset and
satisfaction of any right of any creditor of the partnership (other than a
Partner) to receive such proceeds.
1.15 Participation Percentage. Throughout the term of this
Agreement, the Participation Percentage of the Limited Partner is fifty percent
(50%) and the Participation Percentage of the General Partner is fifty percent
(50%).
1.16 Substitute Limited Partner. A person admitted to all of the
rights of a Limited Partner who has died or assigned its interest in the
Partnership, or in the case of a Limited Partner that is a partnership, joint
venture, association, corporation or trust, that has been dissolved or assigned
its interest in the Partnership.
1.17 Unit. A Unit means an interest of the Limited Partner in the
Limited Partner's Capital of the Partnership with an original value of
$10,000.00.
ARTICLE II
THE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
2.1 Formation of Partnership. The parties hereto agree to form and
by execution of this Agreement do hereby enter into a limited partnership
pursuant to Chapter 620, et seq., of the Florida Statutes, entitled "Uniform
Limited Partnership Act" ("Law") which Law shall govern the rights and
liabilities of the parties hereto, except as otherwise herein expressly stated.
2.2 Partnership Name. The name of the Partnership is CIC INVESTORS
#13, LTD. The General Partner, in its sole discretion, may change the name of
the Partnership at any time and from time to time. The General Partner and the
Limited Partner hereto shall promptly execute and the General Partner shall file
and record with the proper offices in each state, including any political
subdivision thereof, in which the Partnership does, or elects to do, business
and publish such certificates or other statements or instruments as are required
by the Limited Partnership Law, Beverage Regulations, Fictitious Name Law,
Assumed Name Law or any other similar statute in effect from time to time in
such state or political subdivision in order to validly conduct the business of
the Partnership therein as a limited partnership.
2.3 Character of Business and Purpose of the Partnership. The
business and purpose of the Partnership shall be to own and operate a restaurant
located in the hotel owned by the Limited Partner and located at 1550 N.W.
LeJeune Road, Miami, Florida 33126 and most recently operating as the "MIAMI
AIRPORT INN", (the "BUSINESS"), but specifically excludes any interest of any
kind in the hotel owned by the Limited Partner.
2.4 Principal Place of Business. The principal place of business of
the Partnership shall be at 2841 Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
33309. The General Partner may change the principal place of business or
establish such other place or places of business for the Partnership as it may,
from time to time, deem necessary or appropriate, provided however, that the
General Partner shall give the Limited Partner notice of any change of address
of the principal place of business of the Partnership at least ten (10) days
prior to any such change.
2.5 Term of Partnership. The Partnership shall commence on the date
that this Limited Partnership Certificate and Agreement has been filed in
accordance with the provisions of the Law and shall continue until the earlier
of the following:
(i) Revocation of the liquor license for the BUSINESS by the
Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco followed by the inability of the
Partners, after the exercise of their best efforts, to cause such liquor license
to be reinstated within a ninety (9D) day period; or
(ii) Dissolution or termination pursuant to the provisions of
Article XI of this Agreement.
2.6 Names and Residences of Partners.
A. The name and address of the General Partner is:
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc.
2341 Cypress Creek Road
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 333D9
B. The names and address of the Limited Partner is:
Hotel Properties, Ltd.
155D N.W. LeJeune Road
Miami, Florida 33126
2.7 Nature of Partners' Interests. The interests of the Partners in
the Partnership shall be personal property for all purposes. All property owned
by the Partnership, whether real or personal, tangible or intangible, shall be
owned by the Partnership as an entity and no Partner, individually, shall have
any ownership of such property, with the exception of those items, including
their replacements, which are and shall remain the personal property of the
General Partner or the Limited Partner, as shall be more particularly described
in Exhibits "A" and "B" respectively, which shall be completed, initialed by
both Partners and attached hereto once the General Partner completes its
renovations to the business premises of the BUSINESS.
2.8 Non-Partition. No Partner shall be entitled to seek partition
of any Partnership property.
ARTICLE III
CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS;
PROHIBITIONS AGAINST ADDITIONAL CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS;
PARTNERS' LOANS;
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXCESS CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION
3.1 General Partner. The General Partner's Capital shall be
measured in terms of Units and the General Partner shall contribute an amount
equal to fifty percent (50%) of the total Initial Contributions of the Partners,
in cash and the fair market value of any personal property, in kind, for
one-half (1/2) of all Units purchased. The amount of Capital Commitment shall be
paid in cash and delivery of any property, in kind, by the General Partner upon
execution of this Agreement.
3.2 Limited Partner. The Limited Partner's Capital shall be
measured in terms of Units and the Limited Partner shall contribute an amount
equal to fifty percent (50%) of the total Initial Contributions of the Partners.
in cash and the fair market value of any personal and/or real property, in kind,
including but not limited to the business premises of the BUSINESS at no rental
cost to the Partnership, for one-half (1/2) of all Units purchased. The amount
of Capital Commitment shall be paid in cash and delivery of any property, in
kind, by the Limited Partner upon execution of this Agreement.
3.3 Capital Accounts. The Partnership will maintain for each
Partner an account to be designated "Capital Account", to which will be added
the Partner's Initial Capital Contribution and distributive share of the profits
of the Partnership, and against which will be deducted the Partner's
distributive share of the losses of the Partnership and all distributions made
to the Partner. A Partner's Capital Account may, at any point in time, be the
same as or different from such Partner's Capital Balance and may have a negative
balance resulting from the Partner's share of distributions and losses in excess
of the Partner's Initial Capital Contribution.
3.4 Use of Capital Contributions. The Initial Capital Contributions
of the Partners made pursuant to this Agreement, shall be used to change and
convert the business premises of the BUSINESS to the General Partner's
"Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" restaurant concept and working capital.
3.5 Prohibition Against Additional Capital Contributions;
Partners' Loans.
Neither the General Partner, nor the Limited Partner may make any
additional Capital Contributions to the Partnership. The Partners may be
required or obligated to make other contributions, loans or advances to the
Partnership, as provided in this Agreement.
3.6 Withdrawal of Capital. Prior to the dissolution and liquidation
of the Partnership, no Partner shall have the right, during the term of the
Partnership, to require the return of all or any portion of its Initial Capital
Contribution, except that distributions made in accordance with Article IX may
represent in whole or in part a return of capital. Upon any return of
partnership capital this Agreement shall be amended as provided by the Law.
3.7 Interest on Capital Contributions. No interest shall be payable
with respect to any capital contributed to the Partnership.
3.8 No Priority Among Partners. No Partner shall have any priority
over any other Partner as to the return of its Initial Capital Contribution or
as to compensation by way of income or as to allocation of profits and losses or
distributions of cash.
3.9 Excess Capital Contribution. In the event that the cost to
change and convert the business premises of the BUSINESS to the General
Partner's "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" restaurant concept, including both
cash and the fair market value of any property contributed in kind, and
organizational costs hereof do not equal or exceed Two Hundred Forty Thousand
Dollars ($Z40,000.00), any excess shall be returned to the Partners, pro-rata,
as a partial refund of their Initial Capital Contribution. Upon any return of
partnership capital this Agreement shall be amended as required by the Law.
ARTICLE IV
LIMITED PARTNER
4.1 Limited Liability of Limited Partner. The Limited Partner shall
be liable for one-half (1/2) of any of the operating losses of the Partnership
in excess of its Initial Capital Contribution and will be required to lend funds
to the Partnership to fund one-half (1/2) of such operating losses within five
(5) days of its receipt of written notice from the General Partner setting forth
the amount of the operating loss and requesting payment of the Limited Partner's
share thereof, as a loan to the Partnership. In addition, a Limited Partner may
be required by law to return any or all of that portion of its Initial Capital
Contribution which has been distributed to it, with interest, if necessary to
discharge its share of Partnership liabilities to all creditors who extended
credit or whose claims arose prior to such return of capital. In the event the
Limited Partner is required to fund more than one-half (1/2) of any operating
losses, then the General Partner shall reimburse the Limited Partner for its
one-half (1/2), or the balance of its one-half (1/2), of such operating losses
within five (5) days of the General Partner's receipt of written notice from the
Limited Partner setting forth the amount of the operating loss, the amount paid
by the Limited Partner and the amount due from the General Partner as
reimbursement of its share of such operating loss. The loan to the Partnership
from the Limited Partner to account for the payment of such operating losses
shall be adjusted to reflect that any amount of such operating loss reimbursed
by the General Partner to the Limited Partner is a loan from the General
Partner. Either Partner shall have the right to pursue a claim for contribution
against the other for its one-half (1/2), or the balance of its one-half (1/2),
of operating losses funded by such Partner.
4.2 Restrictions on Limited Partner.
A. The Limited Partner shall not participate in the management and
control of the business of the Partnership, transact any business for the
Partnership, nor shall it attempt to do so; and
B. The Limited Partner shall not have the power to represent, sign
for or bind the General Partner or the Partnership.
4.3 Rights and Powers of Limited Partner.
A. The Limited Partner may engage in or own an interest in any
other business ventures which may be engaged in the same or similar businesses
as that of the Partnership.
B. The Limited Partner shall be entitled to participate in meetings
regarding the affairs of the Partnership and to do all other things with respect
to the business and affairs of the Partnership permitted by the law.
4.4 Duties of Limited Partner As Owner of Business Premises: As
owner of the hotel in which the business premises of the BUSINESS is located,
the Limited Partner covenants and agrees that it will, on its own account and
not as the act of or as an expense of the Partnership:
A. Upon receipt of written notice from the General Partner,
promptly make, or cause to be made, at the Limited Partner's sole expense, any
necessary repairs and/or replacements to the exterior of the business premises,
structural repairs and replacement (both interior and exterior), damages caused
by the negligence of the Limited Partner, its agents, customers and employees,
(both interior and exterior), and the repair of any damages caused by the
Limited Partner, its agents, customers and employees in the repair and/or
replacement of the above, up to an aggregate amount of Seventy Five Thousand
Dollars ($75,000.00) for each year of this Agreement. In the event the necessary
repairs described above exceed the aggregate sum of Seventy Five Thousand
Dollars ($75,000.00) for any year of this Agreement, then the Limited Partner
shall so notify the General Partner and the Partners shall, within thirty (30)
days of the General Partner's receipt of such notice, agree upon an allocation
of such repairs between the Limited Partner and the Partnership or this
Agreement shall be terminated as of such date. Nothing contained herein shall
preclude the General Partner from confirming work estimates procured by the
Limited Partner and/or procuring work estimates of its own.
B. Keep the business premises of the BUSINESS reasonably insured
against damage by fire and other casualty, excluding any personal property,
fixtures and equipment located therein, in an amount equal to its highest
insurable value, with replacement cost endorsement. The insurance proceeds
payable on account of damages to the business premises of the business shall be
used exclusively to rebuild, renovate and/or repair the business premises of the
BUSINESS. The Limited Partner shall provide the General Partner with a copy of
its hazard insurance policy and/or a Certificate of Insurance as evidence of its
compliance with the provisions hereof.
C. Refrain from taking any action (except upon the default of the
General Partner) that would prohibit, impede, interfere with, or delay the
General Partner in its successful operation of the BUSINESS.
D. Cooperate fully with the General Partner and use its best
efforts to assist the General Partner in its successful operation of the
business.
E. Execute any and all documents reasonably requested by the
General Partner to fulfill the intent of this Agreement.
4.5 Admission of Additional Limited Partners. No additional Limited
Partners shall be admitted to the Partnership; provided, however, that the
General Partner may admit Substitute Limited Partners at any time pursuant to
Article X.
ARTICLE V
GENERAL PARTNER
5.1 Rights and Powers.
A. The General Partner shall have the full and exclusive
discretion, right and power to manage, control and operate the Partnership and
to do all things necessary to operate the BUSINESS. The General Partner shall
change and convert the existing facility to its "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and
Grill" restaurant concept. During the term of this Agreement and while the
General Partner continues to act in the capacity of General Partner of the
Partnership, but not thereafter, the General Partner shall permit the
Partnership to use the service mark "FLANIGAN'S SEAFOOD BAR AND GRILL" for the
BUSINESS and shall supervise the day to day operation of the same under the same
format and standards as used in its existing "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill"
restaurants. The BUSINESS shall include exclusive management of the restaurant
located within the Limited Partner's hotel for the service of breakfast, lunch
and dinner each day.
B. The General Partner is specifically authorized and empowered, on
behalf of the Partnership, and without any further consent of the Limited
Partner, to do any act or execute any document or enter into any contract or any
agreement of any nature necessary or desirable, in the sole discretion of the
General Partner, in pursuance of the business and purposes of the Partnership,
including but not limited to the operation of the BUSINESS. Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, the General Partner shall have the following rights
and powers to act on behalf of the Partnership, which it may exercise at the
cost, expense and risk of the Partnership:
A. Purchase such furniture, fixtures and equipment and make such
leasehold improvements as are required by the General Partner for the renovation
of the business premises of the business into the "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and
Grill" restaurant concept.
Attached hereto as Exhibit "C" is a copy of the budget prepared by
the General Partner estimating the costs of the renovation of the business
premises of the BUSINESS into its "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill"
restaurant concept.
B. Place record title to, or the right to use, the property or
other assets of the Partnership in the name or names of a nominee or nominees
for any purpose convenient or beneficial to the Partnership.
C. Execute contracts, leases, licenses, options to lease or
purchase, rental agreements, use agreements and the like, of and with respect to
Partnership property.
D. Make elections under the tax laws of the United States or any
state as to the treatment of Partnership income, gains, loss, deduction and
credit, and as to all relevant matters.
E. Provide such management services as may be required for the
operation of the BUSINESS, including but not limited to full payroll services,
all accounting and bookkeeping services for the operation of the BUSINESS, as an
expense of the BUSINESS, (including the preparation and forwarding of monthly
sales tax returns, monthly liquor excise taxes and annual federal partnership
returns), and prompt payment of all bills incurred in the normal operation of
the BUSINESS.
F. Establish overall business policy and objectives, however, it is
understood and agreed by the Partners that the Business shall be open for
business every day of the year, including holidays, and its hours of operation
shall be from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. each day, provided such days and hours of
operation are permitted by applicable law. The General Partner may only close
the BUSINESS and/or adjust its hours of operation with the consent of the
Limited Partner, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
The Limited Partner shall co-operate with the General Partner in applying for a
license to remain open until 5:00 a.m., if the General Partner elects to apply
for such license for the Partnership.
G. Provide overall executive supervision of operations of the
BUSINESS.
H. Generally supervise employees and others performing services for
the benefit of and in the operation of the BUSINESS.
I. Provide advice and arrange for advertising, display and sales
promotion of the business.
J. Oversee the operation of the business in the areas of
management, sales and purchasing.
K. Arrange for the supervision of the daily operations of the
BUSINESS with responsibility for (1) hiring and firing employees and other
service personnel, (2) salary administration and compensation policies, (3)
incentive programs, (4) inventory purchase and control, (5) pricing of all goods
and services, (6) business procedures, and (7) controlling daily operational
expenses.
Attached hereto as Exhibit "D" is a list of the management
positions which the General Partner anticipates will be necessary for the
operation of the BUSINESS and the initial salary to be paid to each. The
Partners agree that the number of management positions and the compensation to
be paid to such management personnel depends upon sales volume, but is
consistent with other "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" restaurants and will
continue to be consistent therewith throughout the term of this Agreement.
L. Keep the BUSINESS insured against liability claims arising out
of the operation of the restaurant, as an operating expense of the BUSINESS,
with insurance coverage in an amount not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00) combined single limit, including liquor liability and products
liability. The General Partner shall cause itself and the Limited Partner,
(including the Limited Partner's interest as owner of the hotel wherein the
business premises of the BUSINESS are located), to be named as additional
insureds on the liability insurance policy and provide itself and the Limited
Partner with Certificates of Insurance as evidence of its compliance with the
provisions hereof.
M. Purchase and maintain worker's compensation insurance for the
employees of the Business, as an operating expense of the BUSINESS.
N. Keep the personal property, fixtures and equipment of the
Business, the General Partner and/or the Limited Partner, reasonably insured
against damage by fire and other casualty, in an amount equal to its highest
insurable value, with replacement cost endorsement, as an expense of the
Business. The General Partner shall cause itself and the Limited Partner to be
named as additional insureds on the Partnership's hazard insurance policy and
provide itself and the Limited Partner with a Certificate of Insurance as
evidence of its compliance with the provisions hereof.
O. Keep the BUSINESS reasonably insured against loss of business
due to fire or other casualty with business interruption insurance, in an amount
to be determined by the General Partner, as an expense of the BUSINESS.
P. Arrange and pay all charges for telephone services, all
utilities, including without limitation, electrical, gas and water, and cable or
other electronic transmission necessary for operation of the BUSINESS, as an
expense of the BUSINESS.
Q. Arrange for trash collection and removal from the BUSINESS, as
an expense of the BUSINESS.
R. Make all normal repairs and replacements to the kitchen
equipment and interior, non-structural repairs and replacements of the BUSINESS
only, in order to keep the same in good condition and good working order to the
extent that the General Partner deems it necessary.
The General Partner shall be responsible for the procurement and
hiring of all employees, agents and independent contractors required for on site
operations on a day to day basis including, but not limited to, a manager. The
General Partner shall control all of the day to day operations of the BUSINESS
and shall handle all negotiations, complaints, objections and other matters
involving the operation of the BUSINESS, the patrons of the BUSINESS, and the
employees and staff or any sublessee of or operator of any portion of the
Business in connection with activities at the BUSINESS. The General Partner
shall hire, instruct, maintain and supervise personnel to properly staff the
BUSINESS and shall maintain the BUSINESS, the interior, non-structural portion
of the building it occupies, its fixtures and its premises in a reasonable
manner and condition, keeping it clean and serviceable, including arranging for
janitorial services as an expense of the Business. The General Partner shall
have the full responsibility to collect for all services and sales from the
BUSINESS, except as hereinafter provided, to daily deposit all receipts in bank
account(s) designated by the General Partner, shall arrange for advertising for
the BUSINESS to the extent deemed desirable by the General Partner, but provided
such advertising is typical for other "Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill"
restaurants, and maintain all necessary licenses and permits required in
connection with the operation of the BUSINESS, except that such operations may
be conducted by the use of the Limited Partner's licenses and permits and
renewals thereof, to the extent permitted by law. The cost of such activities,
including license renewal fees, incurred for the BUSINESS shall be borne by the
BUSINESS.
In discharging the foregoing duties, the General Partner shall act
and conduct the BUSINESS in a reasonable manner. In order for the General
Partner to have the greatest opportunity to discharge such duties and to
maximize profits from the BUSINESS, the Limited Partner shall cooperate fully
with the General Partner and shall promptly provide the General Partner with all
information and assistance as the General Partner may reasonably request
pursuant to this Agreement. The General Partner shall devote such time to the
BUSINESS as, in its judgment, the supervision of the Business shall reasonably
require, but shall not be obligated to do or perform any act or thing in
connection with the Business not expressly set forth herein.
At its own expense, the Limited Partner may inspect (but not
interfere with) the operation of the Business at any time or times it is open
for business. Such inspections may be made by any one or more persons selected
and paid for by the Limited Partner and such persons need not identify
themselves to the General Partner. The Limited Partner need not give the General
Partner any notice of any such inspection or the results thereof (however, the
Limited Partner agrees to cooperate with and notify the General Partner of any
problems discovered by the Limited Partner with respect to the operation of the
Business in order to allow the General Partner an opportunity to attempt to
correct such problems for the benefit of the Partnership).
5.2 Certain Limitations. In addition to other acts expressly
prohibited by this Agreement or by the Law, the General Partner shall not have
any authority to:
A. Do any act in contravention of this Agreement;
B. Do any act which would make it impossible to operate the
Business or to otherwise carry on the ordinary business of the Partnership or
any phase thereof, except as expressly provided in this Agreement;
C. Assign the rights of the Partnership in specific property for
other than a Partnership purpose;
D. Admit a person or entity as a General Partner or as a Limited
Partner, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement;
E. Knowingly or willingly do any act which would cause the
Partnership to become an association taxable as a corporation;
F. Borrow any money on behalf of the Partnership, without the
written consent of the Limited Partner, except as otherwise provided herein; or
G. After the initial re-decorating and start-up to change and
convert the business premises of the BUSINESS into the "Flanigan's Seafood Bar
and Grill" restaurant concept, the General Partner shall not permit any
alterations, additions or improvements to the business premises of the BUSINESS
in any one (1) calendar year costing in excess of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars
($25,000.00), without the written consent of the Limited Partner, which consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
5.3 Contracts with Affiliates. Except as herein specified, all
services which the General Partner is not obligated to perform under the terms
of this Agreement and the materials necessary for the operation of the BUSINESS
may be provided by the General Partner, or any entity affiliated with the
General Partner, and the General Partner shall be compensated for such services
or materials on such terms and conditions no less favorable than those
obtainable in the marketplace, and such amounts shall be deemed to be operating
expenses of the BUSINESS.
5.4 Liability of General Partner. The General Partner shall be
liable to the Limited Partner for willful misconduct, bad faith or gross
negligence, but shall not be liable for errors in judgment or for any acts or
omissions that do not constitute willful misconduct, bad faith or gross
negligence. In all transactions for or with the Partnership, the General Partner
shall act in good faith and for the benefit of the Partnership. The Limited
Partner shall look solely to the assets of the Partnership for the return of its
Initial Capital Contribution and/or any loan made to the Partnership pursuant to
the terms of this Agreement, and if the assets of the Partnership remaining
after payment or discharge of the debts and liabilities of the Partnership are
insufficient to return such Initial Capital Contribution and/or loans, it shall
have no recourse against the General Partner for such purpose. The doing of any
act or the failure to do any act by the General Partner, the effect of which may
cause or result in loss or damage of the Partnership, if done pursuant to advice
of legal counsel or accountants employed by the General Partner on behalf of the
Partnership, shall be conclusively presumed not to constitute willful
misconduct, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of the General Partner.
5.5 Indemnification. The General Partner, including any employee of
the General Partner, shall not be liable for, and to the extent of its assets,
the Partnership shall indemnify the General Partner or any such employee,
against liabilities arising out of their activities as or for the General
Partner resulting from errors in judgment or any acts or omissions, whether or
not disclosed, unless caused by willful misconduct, bad faith or gross
negligence; provided, however, that this provision shall not constitute a waiver
by the Limited Partner of any rights it may have under applicable securities
laws.
ARTICLE VI
ALLOCATION OF PROFITS AND LOSSES
6.1 General. All Partnership items of income, gain, loss,
deduction, credits, or tax preference items, (the "Tax Incidents"), shall be
determined as of the end of each fiscal year. As between a Partner and its
transferee, Tax Incidents for any fiscal year (or portion thereof, as the case
may be) shall be apportioned in accordance with the ratio that the number of
days in the Partnership fiscal year prior to the effective date of transfer
bears to the number of such days thereafter (including the effective date of the
transfer).
6.2 Allocation. The Tax Incidents shall be allocated as follows:
A. Cost recovery deductions, amortization expense (including
amortization of organizational expenses, start-up costs, intangible assets, or
other capital accounts), investment tax credits (including recapture of
investment tax credits), and tax preference items shall be allocated in
proportion to each Partner's Initial Capital Contribution, to-wit fifty percent
(50%) to the Limited Partner and fifty percent (50%) to the General Partner, if
incurred with respect to the expenditure by the Partnership of the aggregate
Initial Capital Contributions of the Partners, (which shall be deemed expended
prior to any other amounts available to the Partnership), otherwise to the
Partners in accordance with their respective Participation Percentages.
B. Gains and losses from (i) sale, exchange or other disposition of
all or any substantial part of the Partnership property, or (ii) from
liquidation of the Partnership property following dissolution, as the case may
be, shall be allocated on an asset by asset basis, as follows:
(1) Gains, to the extent of cost recovery deductions or
amortization expense claimed by the Partnership with respect to the particular
Partnership assets which are sold, exchanged or otherwise disposed of, shall be
allocated in proportion to each Partner's Initial Capital Contribution, to-wit
fifty percent (50%) to the Limited Partner and fifty percent (50%) to the
General Partner, if realized with respect to an asset acquired by the
Partnership through the expenditure of the aggregate Initial Capital
Contributions of the Partners, (which shall be deemed expended prior to any
other amounts available to the Partnership), otherwise to the Partners in
accordance with their respective Participation Percentages;
(2) Gains in excess of cost recovery deductions or amortization
expense claimed by the Partnership with respect to the particular Partnership
assets which are sold, exchanged or otherwise disposed of, shall be allocated to
all Partners in the same proportion that the Partners actually receive
distributions of proceeds from Net Sale Proceeds as provided in Article IX
hereof; and
(3) All losses shall be allocated in proportion to each Partner's
Initial Capital Contribution, to-wit fifty percent (50%) to the Limited Partner
and fifty percent (50%) to the General Partner, if realized with respect to an
asset acquired by the Partnership through the expenditure of the aggregate
Initial Capital Contributions of the Partners, (which shall be deemed expended
prior to any other amounts available to the Partnership), otherwise to the
Partners in accordance with their respective Participation Percentages.
C. All Tax Incidents other than those specifically allocated by
subparagraphs (A) and (B), ("Other Tax Incidents"), shall be allocated to the
Partners in the same proportion that the Partners actually receive in that same
fiscal year cash distributions from Net Cash Flow as provided in Article IX
hereof, (the "Cash Distributions"), provided nevertheless as follows:
(1) Other Tax Incidents shall be allocated in any fiscal year to
the Partners so receiving Cash Distributions in the same proportion that such
Cash Distributions actually are received only if such Cash Distributions
actually distributed equal or are greater than the Partnership's Net Income for
that same fiscal year;
(2) To the extent the Partnership's Net Income for that same fiscal
year exceeds such Cash Distributions, Other Tax Incidents shall be allocated to
the Partners in accordance with their respective Participation Percentages,
except that (i) Net Income, in an amount equal to Cash Distributions actually
received, shall be allocated to the Partners so receiving such Cash
Distributions in the same proportion that such Cash Distributions actually are
received, and (ii) any excess of Net Income over Cash Distributions actually
received shall be allocated to the Partners in accordance with their respective
Participation Percentages;
(3) In the absence of any such Cash Distributions the Other Tax
Incidents shall be allocated to the Partners in accordance with their respective
Participation Percentages; and
(4) Notwithstanding clauses (1) and (2) of this Subparagraph (C),
Net Loss, (whether or not Cash Distributions are actually made), shall be
allocated to the Partners in accordance with their respective Participation
Percentages.
ARTICLE VII
ACCOUNTING
7.1 Accounting and Bookkeeping: The General Partner shall prepare
and keep, for a period of not less than three (3) years, generally accepted
accounting records, including cash registers having cumulative totals, bank
books and duplicate deposit slips, records showing inventories and receipts of
merchandise and other records from the operation of the BUSINESS which would
normally be required to be kept or examined by an independent accountant
pursuant to generally accepted auditing standards. The Limited Partner shall at
all times during normal business hours have free access to and the right to
inspect and copy the accounting records of the BUSINESS and/or Partnership, at
the principal place of business of the Partnership.
The General Partner, as an expense of the BUSiness, shall prepare
for the Partnership and provide the Limited Partner with a complete monthly
accounting of the operation of the BUSINESS on a form similar to that attached
hereto as Exhibit "E", within thirty (30) days of the end of each month during
the term hereof. The monthly report shall also contain a statement of cumulative
gross sales from the operation of the BUSiness for the current year of this
Agreement for purposes of determining any distributions pursuant to Article IX
below. The General Partner shall also provide copies of such other accounting
records as may be reasonably requested by the Limited Partner and the Limited
Partner may inspect the originals thereof at any reasonable time.
The General Partner shall mail within seventy five (75) days after
the close of each fiscal year, an annual report to the Limited Partner, which
annual report shall constitute the accounting of the Partnership for such year.
The annual report shall contain unaudited financial statements, certified by the
Treasurer of the General Partner as accurate and correct, and shall otherwise be
in such form and have such content as the General Partner deems proper. Such
annual report shall include income from every source, including net gains from
disposition or sale of Partnership properties.
Subject to the right of the Limited Partner to receive its share of
the distributions pursuant to Article IX hereof, all receipts from the operation
of the BUSINESS, deposited into an account of the Partnership and/or the General
Partner at a bank designated by the General Partner, shall only be withdrawn
upon the direction of the General Partner but cannot and will not unreasonably
be withheld. The Partners anticipate that payment of liquor purchases, payroll
and general operations may be made from one or more additional accounts at one
or more banks, selected by the General Partner. Funds from those accounts shall
only be withdrawn by the General Partner.
7.2 Fiscal Year and Method of Accounting: The fiscal year of the
Partnership shall be a calendar year and the books of the Partnership for income
tax and accounting purposes shall be kept on the accrual method. All financial
determinations hereunder made by the General Partner with respect to the
calculation of profits and losses, all distributions pursuant to Article IX and
other accounting decisions shall be determined by the General Partner in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied by
the General Partner in making said determinations.
7.3 Audit: The Limited Partner shall have the right from time to
time, upon two (2) business days prior notice to the General Partner, to cause a
complete audit to be made of the business affairs conducted at the BUSINESS, and
all of the books and records referred to in Article VII hereof. Such audit shall
be performed by any person designated, selected and paid for by the Limited
Partner, except as otherwise provided herein. The General Partner shall make all
of the records and books relevant in any manner to the operation at the BUSINESS
and/or Partnership available for audit at its corporate headquarters at 2841
Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309. If the results of such audit
show that the "Net Income" for any month or year have been understated, the
General Partner shall immediately pay to the Limited Partner the additional
amount due and if such understatement amounts to three percent (3%) or more of
"Net Income", then the General Partner shall pay the cost of such audit, in
addition to any deficiency payment required. If the audit shows that the General
Partner has overpaid or the Limited Partner has received overpayment of any
amount, the Limited Partner shall immediately repay such amount to the General
Partner. Any accounting deficiencies revealed by such audit, which accounting
deficiencies shall be defined as any accounting practices not in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied, shall be
corrected by the General Partner within fifteen (15) days of its receipt of
notice of such deficiency.
7.4 Definitions:
A. "Gross Sales" shall mean the gross income, price, money, cover
charges, or other consideration charged or received from the operation of the
business, whether in cash, on credit, barter, exchange, or otherwise.
Gross sales as used herein shall not include, and the General
Partner shall deduct from its calculations of gross sales, to the extent it has
been included:
i. Any sales or excise tax imposed by any governmental authority
upon customers and added to the price of a sale or service and collected from
the customer and in turn paid to such governmental authority;
ii. The amount of any credit or refund for any merchandise returned
or exchanged or any allowance made for loss of or damage to merchandise sold but
not in excess of original cost;
iii. Fees or discounts paid to bona fide credit card agencies;
iv. Amounts paid to third party vending machine and coin operated
device operators as their share of proceeds from such machines and device;
v. Complimentary and/or discounted sales made to the Limited
Partner, or at the direction of the Limited Partner, pursuant to the provisions
of Article XIII herein; and
vi. Discounted sales to the Partners' employees.
B. "Operating Expenses" shall mean all cash expenses and
liabilities and without limitation hereby, personal property taxes on personal
property, fixtures and equipment used in the BUSINESS; liability insurance;
pro-rata share of real estate taxes and hazard insurance; trash collection;
cleaning services; accounting and bookkeeping fees in the amount of One Thousand
Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) per month to the General Partner; advertising;
telephone charges; utilities, including but not limited to electric, water and
gas; cable; salaries for personnel employed at the business premises only;
repairs and maintenance of kitchen equipment, furniture, fixtures, equipment and
personal property used in the BUSINESS; repairs and maintenance of the interior
of the business premises; cost of inventory; liquor license renewal fees; but
excluding any rent, insurance, (except as otherwise provided herein), and any
allocation of salaries and expenses of "off-site" personnel of the General
Partner.
7.5 Tax Matters:
A. The General Partner shall cause, as a part of its bookkeeping
and accounting fee, to be prepared and filed all income tax returns for the
Partnership on an accrual basis. Necessary tax information shall be provided to
the Limited Partner.
B. In connection with the assignment of a Limited Partner's
interest in the Partnership permitted by Article X hereof, the General Partner,
(in its sole discretion), shall have the right, but shall not be obligated, on
behalf of the Partnership and at the time and in the manner provided by Section
754 of the Code, (or any successor section thereto), and the Regulations
thereunder, to make an election to adjust the basis of Partnership property in
the manner provided in Sections 734(b) and 743(b) of the Code, (or any successor
sections thereto).
ARTICLE VIII
ADVERTISING
8.1 Advertising: The General Partner shall collect a continuing
weekly advertising fee from the BUSINESS equal to one and one-half (1-1/2%)
percent of the weekly gross sales from the BUSINESS for deposit in a general
advertising fund, which general advertising fund is also contributed to at the
same rate by other "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" restaurants owned by the
General Partner and/or its franchisees and other franchised restaurants of the
General Partner operating under different service marks, to be used by the
General Partner for local and regional advertising and promotion which it deems
to be most effective and economical. The General Partner shall have the right to
determine, in its sole discretion, the composition of all geographic territories
and market areas for the purpose of the development and implementation of local
and regional advertising and promotion programs. The General Partner shall
direct all advertising programs, with sole discretion over the concepts,
materials and media used in such programs and the placement and allocation
thereof. The General Partner shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to
increase the amount of the advertising fee payable by the BUSINESS hereunder up
to an amount equal to three (3%) percent of the weekly gross sales from the
business, provided the other "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" restaurants
owned by the General Partner and/or its franchisees and other franchised
restaurants of the General Partner operating under different service marks pay
the same rate. The General Partner shall also have the right to increase the
amount of the advertising fee payable by the business hereunder based upon
increases in the costs of media and other advertising services conducted by the
General Partner, provided the other "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill"
restaurants owned by the General Partner and/or its franchisees and other
franchised restaurants of the General Partner operating under different service
marks pay the same increases.
The General Partner agrees that all monies collected hereunder
shall be used exclusively for market studies, surveys, advertising and promotion
of "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" restaurants owned by the General Partner
and/or its franchisees, and other franchised restaurants of the General Partner
operating under different service marks. The General Partner shall be reimbursed
from the fund for all administrative and other costs and expenses that it incurs
in administering the fund.
The General Partner shall provide the Partnership with an annual
statement of the receipts and disbursements of the advertising fund within
ninety (90) days following the end of the General Partner's fiscal year, with a
copy of the same to the Limited Partner. The General Partner shall be obligated
to spend all advertising contributions hereunder for advertising and promotion
as herein described. The General Partner shall refund to the Partnership, its
franchisees and its own participating restaurants on a prorata basis within
ninety (90) days following the end of each fiscal year of the General Partner
during the term of this Agreement, all advertising fees which have been
collected and not spent by the General Partner during such fiscal year, The
General Partner, however, reserves the right to apply any surplus funds to any
deficit in the advertising fund existing as of the end of the prior fiscal year.
ARTICLE IX
DISTRIBUTIONS
9.1 Distributions of Net Cash Flow. All Net Cash Flow, if any,
realized by or available to the Partnership shall first be applied or added to a
reasonable reserve retained for working capital needs or to provide funds for
contingencies and expenses of the Partnership, (all as determined in the sole
discretion of the General Partner or as required by any loan agreement or
instrument of the Partnership), and the balance, if any, shall first be used to
repay any Partners' loans to fund operating losses, pro-rata, and thereafter any
remaining balance shall be distributed, (from time to time in the sole
discretion of the General Partner, but in any event, no less frequently than
quarterly), to the Partners in accordance with their respective Participation
Percentages.
9.2 Distributions of Net Sale Proceeds. All Net Sale Proceeds, if
any, realized by or available to the Partnership shall first be applied or added
to a reasonable reserve or escrow account retained to provide funds for
contingencies and expenses of the Partnership, (all as determined by the General
Partner or as required by any loan, escrow or other agreement or instrument of
the Partnership), and the balance, if any, shall be distributed in the following
order of priority to the extent available:
A. To the Partners, pro-rata, to repay any Partners' loans to fund
operating losses;
B. To the Partners in reduction of their then outstanding Capital
Balances, (in proportion to the respective amounts of any such Capital
Balances), except as provided in Subparagraph (C) of this section
C. Any remaining amounts (i) fifty percent (50%) thereof to the
Limited Partner and (ii) fifty percent (50%) to the General Partner; and
D. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the above priority
order, if there is an insufficient balance available to fully return to each
Partner an amount equal to its then outstanding Capital Balance, the balance, if
any, shall be distributed to the Partners in proportion to the combined amount
of their then outstanding Capital Balance.
ARTICLE X
TRANSFER OF PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS
10.1 General Partner.
A. The General Partner shall not sell, assign, or otherwise dispose
of all or any portion of its interest as General Partner in the Partnership, or
enter into any agreement as a result of which any person, firm or corporation
shall become interested with it in its interest in the Partnership without the
prior consent in writing of the Limited Partner. Notwithstanding, the above
restriction shall not apply to a transfer by the General Partner of its interest
as General Partner in the Partnership, or in the operation of the BUSINESS, to
any corporation, the majority of common stock of which is owned by the General
Partner, or to a partnership of which the General Partner or any of the General
Partner's wholly-owned subsidiaries is the sole managing or general partner. No
person shall be admitted as a substitute or additional General Partner without
the prior written consent of the General Partner and the Limited Partner as set
forth herein. Subject to the foregoing, the General Partner shall give the
Limited Partner at least thirty (30) days notice of its proposed retirement or
withdrawal as General Partner, in which event the Partnership shall be dissolved
and terminated as provided in Article XI hereof unless the Limited Partner
selects a new General Partner within ten (1O) days following the giving of such
notice.
B. From the date of execution of this Agreement until such time as
the BUSINESS has its first monthly "Net Income", calculated pursuant to Article
VII above, the General Partner may not retire or withdraw as General Partner
until the Partners have funded operating losses totaling One Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($100,000.00), after which the General Partner may retire or withdraw as
General Partner for any reason, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days
prior written notice delivered to the Limited Partner. After the BUSINESS shows
its first monthly "Net Income", the General Partner may retire or withdraw as
General Partner for any reason, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days
prior written notice delivered to the Limited Partner.
C. In the event the Limited Partner's share of the "Net Income"
from the Business, calculated pursuant to Article IX above, does not equal or
exceed Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000.00) for the second (2nd) year of this
Agreement, or One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1O0,000,00) for the third (3rd)
year or any subsequent year of this Agreement, the Limited Partner may dissolve
and terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the
General Partner. Notwithstanding the above, the General Partner shall have the
option of paying such deficiency to the Limited Partner, in which case this
Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
D. The General Partner shall immediately be removed and cease to be
a General Partner upon the dissolution of the General Partner.
10.2 Substitute Limited Partner. The Limited Partner or the
transferee of the Limited Partner may transfer all, but not a part of its
Unit(s) to a Substitute Limited Partner provided:
A. That the transferee, if an individual, is at least 21 years of
age;
B. That the transferee demonstrates sufficient financial net worth
to satisfy the obligations of the Limited Partner herein, to the satisfaction of
the General Partner;
C. That the transferee executes an instrument satisfactory to the
General Partner accepting and adopting the provisions and agreements set forth
herein and pays any reasonable expenses in connection with his admission as a
Substitute Limited Partner; and
D. That the General Partner shall consent to such transfer, which
consent may be given or withheld in the General Partner's sole discretion, and
shall be withheld if:
(1) In the opinion of counsel for the Partnership such transfer
would result in the close of the Partnership's taxable year with respect to all
Partners, in the termination of the Partnership within the meaning of Section
708(b) of the Code, or in the termination of its status as a partnership under
the Code; or
(2) In the opinion of such counsel such transfer would be in
violation of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the securities laws of
any other jurisdiction.
10.3 Death, etc. of a Limited Partner. Upon the death. bankruptcy,
Limited Partner that is a partnership, joint venture, association, corporation
or trust, the dissolution of such Limited Partner), the personal representative,
guardian or other successor in interest of such Limited Partner shall have the
right of the Limited Partner for the sole purpose of settling the estate of such
person pursuant to the provisions of Article 10.2, but such assignee may become
a Substitute Limited Partner in the Partnership only in accordance with the
provisions of Article 10.2.
10.4 Effective Date of Transfers. Permissible transfers of the
Limited Partner's Units shall be effective for purposes of allocations of
distributions, profits and losses on the first day of the fiscal quarter
following compliance with Section 10.2 and following amendment of this Agreement
as required by the Law. Until such effective date, the General Partner may act
and proceed as if no transfer had been made.
10.5 Transfers Other Than in Accordance Herewith. No transfer of
Units or any part thereof which is in violation of this Article X shall be valid
or effective, and the Partnership shall not recognize the same for the purposes
of making allocations or distributions of profits, losses, return of Capital
Contribution or other distribution with respect to such Units or part thereof.
The Partnership may enforce this provision either directly or indirectly or
through its agents by entering an appropriate stop-transfer order on its books
or otherwise refusing to register or transfer or permit the registration or
transfer on its books of any proposed transfers not in accordance with this
Article X.
ARTICLE XI
DISSOLUTION AND SUCCESSOR PARTNERSHIP
11.1 Dissolution of Partnership. The Partnership shall be dissolved
upon the earlier occurrence of any of the following events:
A. The liquidation or dissolution of the General Partner;
B. Upon the written consent of all Partners;
C. Pursuant to the provisions of Article II and X hereof; or
D. Otherwise by operation of law.
11.2 Successor Partnership. If the Partnership is to be dissolved
for any reason specified in Section 11.1, the Limited Partner may continue the
business of the Partnership and reconstitute the Partnership as a successor
limited partnership with a new general partner having the capacity to serve as
such and who is able to meet any requirements then imposed by the Code or any
rulings or regulations thereunder with respect to general partners of limited
partnerships in order that the Partnership not become an association taxable as
a corporation. If the Limited Partner shall exercise such right to continue the
business of the Partnership, the person appointed by it as the new general
partner and the Limited Partner shall execute, acknowledge and file a
Certificate and Agreement of Limited Partnership. The Certificate and Agreement
of Limited Partnership shall contain substantially the same provisions as those
contained herein, except that the new general partner shall be allocated such
share of the profits, losses and distributions of the Partnership as the Limited
Partner shall determine. Such new General Partner shall indicate his acceptance
of the appointment by the execution of such Certificate and Agreement of Limited
Partnership.
11.3 Procedure. Unless the business of the Partnership is continued
pursuant to Section 11.2, upon the dissolution of the Partnership, the General
Partner or the person required by law to wind up the Partnership's affairs shall
cause the cancellation of this Agreement and shall liquidate the assets of the
Partnership and apply the proceeds of such liquidation in the order of priority
provided in Article IX of this Agreement, unless the law requires distribution
be made in a different order in which case the assets of the Partnership shall
be distributed in liquidation in accordance with the law.
ARTICLE XII
LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY
12.1 Appointment. The Limited Partner hereby makes, constitutes and
appoints the General Partner its true and lawful attorney-in-fact for it and in
its name, place and stead and for its use and benefit, from time to time:
A. To make all agreements amending this Agreement, as now or
hereafter amended, that may be appropriate to reflect or effect, as the case may
be, the following:
(1) The transfer or acquisition of any Units by a Limited Partner
in any manner permitted by this Agreement
(2) A person becoming a Substitute Limited Partner of the
Partnership as permitted by this Agreement;
(3) The dissolution of the Partnership pursuant to this Agreement;
(4) To execute such certificates, instruments and documents as may
be required or may be appropriate in connection with the use of the name of the
Partnership by the Partnership; and/or
(5) To execute such certificates, instruments and documents as may
be required, or as may be appropriate for the Limited Partner to make to
reflect:
(a) Any changes in or amendments of this Agreement, or pertaining
to the Partnership, of any kind referred to in this Article 12.1, and
(b) Any other changes in or amendments of this Agreement but only
if and when the consent thereto has been obtained from the General Partner and
the Limited Partner, as required by Article XIV hereof.
B. Each of the agreements, certificates, instruments and documents
made pursuant to Article 12.1(A) shall be in such form as the General Partner
and counsel for the Partnership shall deem appropriate. The powers conferred by
Article 12.1(A) to execute agreements, certificates, instruments and documents,
shall be deemed to include without limitation the powers to sign, acknowledge,
swear to, verify, deliver, file, record or publish the same.
C. Notwithstanding the above, the limited power of attorney granted
herein by the Limited Partner to the General Partner may not be exercised by the
General Partner to circumvent the purpose and intent of this Agreement.
12.2 Irrevocability; Manner of Exercise. The power of attorney
granted pursuant to Article 12.1:
A. Is a special power of attorney coupled with an interest and is
irrevocable;
B. May be exercised by the General Partner as such attorney-in-fact
by listing the Limited Partner executing any agreement, certificate, instrument
or document with the single signature of the President or any Vice President of
the General Partner acting as attorney-in-fact for it; and
C. Shall survive the transfer by the Limited Partner of all or a
portion of its interest in the Partnership, except that where the purchaser,
transferee or assignee thereof with the consent of the General Partner is
admitted as a Substitute Limited Partner, the power of attorney shall survive
the transfer for the sole purpose of enabling such attorney-in-fact to execute,
acknowledge and file any such agreement, certificate, instrument or document
necessary to effect such substitution.
ARTICLE XIII
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS PERTAINING
TO THE OPERATION OF THE BUSINESS
13.1 Charges for Limited Partner's Guests: Notwithstanding anything
contained herein to the contrary, the General Partner agrees to permit
designated guests and customers of the Limited Partner's hotel to charge the
services of the BUSINESS directly on their accounts with the Limited Partner's
hotel through a computer terminal to be purchased and installed on the business
premises as an expense of the BUSINESS. Throughout the term hereof, the Limited
Partner shall continuously update its computer with names of guests and
customers who are afforded the privilege of charging services of the business on
their accounts with the Limited Partner's hotel.
All amounts charged by the business on a guest's or customer's
account with the Limited Partner's hotel shall be due in full from the Limited
Partner to the business bi-monthly, on the fifth (5th) and twentieth (20th) days
of each month throughout the term of this Agreement, for the previous bi-monthly
period in which the charge was incurred, deducting only three (3%) percent of
the bimonthly charges to reimburse the Limited Partner for credit card service
charges and labor and chargebacks. On Friday of each week during the term
hereof, the Limited Partner shall provide the General Partner with a list of
charges for the prior week, calculation of its three (3%) percent charge to
reimburse the Limited Partner for credit card charges and labor, as provided
above, and a list of chargebacks, if any. Any charges permitted by the General
Partner which are not authorized by the Limited Partner shall be at the General
Partner's risk and shall be remitted by the Limited Partner to the business only
upon collection of the same. The Limited Partner agrees to use its best efforts
to collect any amounts charged back, as well as any amounts due the BUSINESS
from the guests and customers of the Limited Partner's hotel in the event the
General Partner permits any charges not authorized by the Limited Partner and to
assist the General Partner in any collection procedures commenced by the General
Partner.
The Partners further acknowledge and agree that the Limited
Partner's hotel advances payment to the BUSINESS of charges billed to some of
its airline customers, which charges can take up to ninety (90) days to collect.
In the event any airline customers of the Limited Partner become insolvent while
charges, which have been advanced to the BUSINESS by the Limited Partner remain
outstanding, such charges advanced by the Limited Partner to the BUSINESS shall
be reimbursed by the BUSINESS to the Limited Partner within thirty (30) days of
the determination of insolvency. Any charges thereafter collected by the Limited
Partner from the insolvent airline customer shall be remitted to the BUSINESS as
collected.
13.2 Limited Partner's Complimentary Privileges: The General
Partner hereby grants to the Limited Partner the right to charge, on a
complimentary basis, food, beverages and any other services provided by the
BUSINESS, up to a total of Two Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($2,400.00) for
each year of the term of this Agreement. In determining the charges for services
of the BUSINESS, the Limited Partner shall be charged the same prices as other
customers, without discount. The Limited Partner shall provide the General
Partner, in writing, with the names of the individuals who may charge for
services of the BUSINESS on the Limited Partner's account. The amount of charges
on the Limited Partner's account shall be reported by the Limited Partner to the
General Partner with its weekly report of charges due the BUSINESS for the prior
week. Once the Limited Partner's account exceeds the sum of Two Thousand Four
Hundred Dollars ($2,400.00) for any year of this Agreement, then payment in full
shall be due from the Limited Partner with the next bi-monthly payment for any
charges made on the Limited Partner's account for the prior bi-monthly period.
13.3 Discounts for Limited Partner's Employees: The parties
acknowledge that the General Partner provides discounts for its employees during
their regular working hours. The General Partner agrees to provide the same
discounts for the Limited Partner's employees who work at the Limited Partner's
hotel during their regular working hours. Nothing contained herein shall
preclude the General Partner from changing the discounts available to its
employees from time to time, provided the same discounts are always available to
the Limited Partner's employees. Upon the execution of this Agreement, the
Limited Partner shall provide the General Partner, in writing, with a list of
its employees and thereafter, any changes in said list from time to time.
13.4 Joint Promotions: The General Partner acknowledges that the
Limited Partner currently provides discount coupons, good for discounts of up to
fifty (50%) percent for food, beverages and other services provided by the
BUSINESS, to some of its corporate customers. The General Partner agrees to
honor said promotion for so long as the Limited Partner continues the same.
In addition to the above, the General Partner also acknowledges
that the Limited Partner currently promotes a Preferred Executive Traveler
Program, ("P.E.T."). Pursuant to P.E.T., the Limited Partner reserves one (1)
floor in its hotel for preferred executive travelers who each get one (1) free
drink coupon for each stay in the Limited Partner's hotel, regardless of the
length of the stay. The free drink coupon is valid for well brands, domestic
beer or soda only. The Limited Partner agrees to pay to the Business the sum of
twenty five cents (25(cent)) per free drink coupon redeemed by the General
Partner in the operation of the business, payable bi-monthly on the fifteenth
(15th) day and last day of each month. The General Partner shall provide the
Limited Partner with an accounting of the free drink coupons redeemed on a
bi-monthly basis. The General Partner agrees to honor said promotion, up to
three hundred (300) free drink coupons per month, for so long as the Limited
Partner continues the same.
Any other proposed joint promotions shall be discussed by the
parties from time to time, but neither Partner shall be obligated to participate
in any other joint promotions.
13.5 Room Service: During the term of this Agreement, and at all
hours the BUSINESS is open for business, the General Partner shall provide room
service for guests of the Limited Partner's hotel. In conjunction with such room
service, the Limited Partner shall permit the General Partner to advertise
services of the BUSINESS in each room, including but not limited to a menu of
food and beverages available. The Limited Partner acknowledges and agrees that
the menu of food and beverages available through room service may be limited by
the General Partner and the prices charged may include a premium for room
service and a minimum gratuity of fifteen (15%) percent. On a daily basis,
housekeeping employees of the Limited Partner's hotel shall place all trays,
plates, cutlery, cups, glasses and other items used by the General Partner with
its room service in the hall outside the hotel rooms to be picked up by
employees of the BUSINESS.
13.6 Catering: The parties acknowledge that the Limited Partner's
hotel has rooms available for catered functions. The Limited Partner shall be
responsible for the rental of its rooms, while the General Partner shall be
responsible for negotiating a menu and the price thereof on a case by case
basis.
General Partner acts as General Partner of the Partnership, the
Partnership shall be entitled to operate the BUSINESS under the name "FLANIGAN'S
SEAFOOD BAR AND GRILL" without the payment of any additional compensation to the
General Partner and immediately upon the termination hereof, or the General
Partner's retirement or withdrawal as General Partner of the Partnership, the
Partnership and/or the Limited Partner shall immediately cease using such name
in any manner whatsoever. The Partners further agree that the terms hereof may
be enforced by injunction, if necessary.
13.8 Non-Exclusive Parking Rights: Notwithstanding anything
contained herein to the contrary, the Limited Partner hereby grants to the
Partnership, its employees, guests, customers, agents and representatives, the
non-exclusive right to park upon all areas of its hotel property, now or
hereafter designated by the Limited Partner as parking areas for its own
employees, guests, customers, agents and representatives, specifically including
all parking areas now or hereafter owned or leased by the Limited Partner,
including the month-to-month lease for the parking lot adjacent to the Limited
Partner's property for late night parking, (6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.), at a
monthly rental of Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.00), plus Florida sales tax, plus
the cost of a security guard at all times the parking lot is being used and the
cost of liability insurance, which monthly rent and costs shall be expenses of
the business. The Partnership shall provide the owner of the adjacent parking
lot with a Certificate of Insurance, naming such owner as an additional insured.
The Partnership shall execute a lease for the adjacent parking lot for late
night parking pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth above, including
therein a thirty (30) day cancellation clause exercisable by either party at any
time, with or without cause, deposits agreed upon by the General Partner and
such other terms as shall be approved by the General Partner. In the event the
Limited Partner executes the month-to-month lease for the parking lot adjacent
to the Limited Partner's property for late night parking, as described above and
in such form as is acceptable to the General Partner, then the Limited Partner
hereby assigns all of its right, title and interest in and to such
month-to-month lease to the Partnership, which agrees to perform all obligations
of the lessee thereunder and to hold the Limited Partner harmless and indemnify
it against the same, including reasonable attorney's fees. Notwithstanding the
above, this hold harmless shall not relieve the Limited Partner of its
obligation to pay one-half (1/2) of the operating losses of the business
pursuant to Article IV above, even if the operating losses include rents and/or
expenses of the month-to-month lease for the parking lot adjacent to the Limited
Partner's property for late night parking.
13.9 Signage: Within ten (10) days of the date hereof, the General
Partner shall provide the Limited Partner with a sketch of the signage which the
General Partner wishes to install upon the Limited Partner's property to
identify the BUSINESS, for the Limited Partner's consent, which consent shall
not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. In the event the parties are unable to
agree upon signage within twenty (20) days of the date hereof, then the General
Partner may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the Limited Partner.
Prior to the installation of any signage upon the business premises
and/or the Limited Partner's property, the General Partner shall procure all
necessary governmental permits, as an expense of the business. The Limited
Partner agrees to co-operate with the General Partner in any application for
sign permits, including executing the same.
13.10 Non-Compete: The General Partner covenants and agrees that
throughout the term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years
thereafter, provided the Limited Partner is not in default of the terms of this
Agreement, the General Partner shall not, except as otherwise approved in
writing by the Limited Partner, either directly or indirectly, for itself, or
through, on behalf of, or in conjunction with any other person, persons,
partnership, corporation, or franchise, do or engage in any restaurant business
within a radius of two (2) miles of the business, provided further that this
provision shall not apply to any ownership by the General Partner of less than
five (5%) percent of the outstanding equity securities in any publicly held
corporation.
Notwithstanding the above, the provisions hereof shall terminate
and no longer be of any force and effect if after the termination of this
Agreement and within the three (3) year period thereafter, the business is
closed for period of ninety (90) continuous days and/or the Limited Partner
and/or any successor limited partnership no longer uses or is issued an
alcoholic beverage license by the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco,
State of Florida.
13.11 Inventory: Immediately upon the General Partner assuming
manage- ment of the BUSINESS, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement,
representatives designated by the General Partner and the Limited Partner shall
take an inventory of the liquor, wine, soda, beer and beverages offered for sale
by the Limited Partner in the operation of the BUSINESS, plus any food used by
the Limited Partner in the operation of the BUSINESS which the General Partner
elects to purchase. Each representative shall initial the inventory as being
accurate and the Limited Partner shall extend the same at its cost. Upon receipt
of a copy of the extended inventory, the Partnership shall pay the total thereof
to the Limited Partner.
Upon payment of the Limited Partner's cost, as described above, the
Partnership shall own the liquor, wine, soda, beer and beverages on the business
premises of the BUSINESS. Notwithstanding, upon the termination of this
Agreement, for whatever reason, the General Partner may remove one-half (1/2) of
such inventory from the business premises, including one-half (1/2) of the
liquor, wine, soda, beer and beverages offered for sale by the General Partner,
as well as one-half (1/2) of the food offered for sale by the General Partner in
the operation of the BUSINESS. Notwithstanding the above, the Limited Partner or
a successor limited partnership may elect to purchase the one-half (1/2)
interest of the General Partner in the food, liquor, wine, soda, beer and
beverages offered for sale from the business premises from the General Partner,
at the Partnership's cost. The Limited Partner shall notify the General Partner
of its exercise of this option immediately upon receipt of notification from the
General Partner of its intent to retire and withdraw as General Partner of the
Partnership. Representatives designated by the General Partner and Limited
Partner shall take an inventory of the food, liquor, wine, soda, beer and
beverages offered for sale by the General Partner on the business premises of
the BUSINESS. Each representative shall initial said inventory as being accurate
and the General Partner shall extend said inventory, at the Partnership's cost.
Upon receipt of a copy of the extended inventory from the General Partner, the
Limited Partner or successor limited partnership shall pay one-half (1/2) of the
total thereof to the General Partner.
13.12 Contingency: The Partners each represent to the other that
they know of no reason which would preclude their approval by the Department of
Business Regulation, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco ("Department")
to operate a licensed establishment. Both Partners agree to proceed in good
faith in supplying the Department with all necessary information, including, but
not limited to personal information on its Officers and Directors and
information on its source of funds for its initial renovations, if applicable.
In the event either party is not approved by the Department, this Agreement
shall be immediately null and void.
13.13 Compliance with Laws and Ordinances: As an operating expense
of the BUSINESS, the General Partner shall promptly comply with, execute and
fulfill all of the governmental statutes, ordinances and regulations applicable
to the General Partner in connection with the operation of the BUSINESS,
including without limitation, all orders and requirements imposed by the
Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco,
health, sanitation, fire and police departments, including without exception
those for the correction, prevention and abatement of nuisances in or upon or
connected with the business premises during the term hereof.
As an operating expense of the Business, the Limited Partner, as
owner of the building in which the BUSINESS is located, shall promptly comply
with, execute and fulfill all the governmental statutes, ordinances and
regulations applicable to the Limited Partner hereunder in connection with the
operation of Business, including without limitation, all orders and requirements
imposed by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Division of Alcoholic
Beverages and Tobacco, health, sanitation, fire and police departments,
including without exception those for the correction, prevention and abatement
of nuisances in or upon or connected with the business premises during the term
hereof.
The Partners shall upon request offer reasonable assistance to the
other in order to comply therewith.
ARTICLE XlV
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
14.1 Notices. All notices or other communications required or
permitted to be given pursuant to the Agreement shall in the case of notices or
communications required or permitted to be given to the Limited Partner, be in
writing and shall be considered as properly given or made if personally
delivered or if mailed by United States certified or registered mail, return
receipt requested, postage prepaid, or if sent by prepaid telegram, and
addressed to the Limited Partner's address for notices as it appears on the
records of the Partnership, and in the case of notices or communications
required or permitted to be given to the General Partner, shall be in writing
and shall be considered as properly given or made if personally delivered or if
mailed by United States certified or registered mail, return receipt requested,
postage prepaid, addressed to the General Partner at the principal place of
business of the Partnership. The Limited Partner may change its address for
notices by giving notice in writing, stating its new address for notices, to the
General Partner, and the General Partner may change its address for notices by
giving such notice to the Limited Partner. Commencing on the tenth (10th) day
after the giving of such notice, such newly designated address shall be such
Partner's address for the purpose of all notices or other communications
required or permitted to be given pursuant to the Agreement.
14.2 Choice of Law. This Agreement and all rights and liabilities
of the parties hereto with reference to the Partnership shall be subject to,
construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Florida.
To the extent that any provision hereof is in contravention with the Law, as in
effect from time to time, the provisions of the Law shall supersede and replace
any provision herein which is in contravention thereof. Additionally, the
appropriate forum and jurisdiction for any legal action shall be the Courts of
the County of Broward, State of Florida, and each party consents to such
jurisdiction.
14.3 Titles and Captions. All article, section or subsection titles
or captions contained in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and
are not deemed part of the text hereof.
14.4 Sole Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire
understanding of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof.
14.5 Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in
any number of counterparts with the same effect as if all parties had all signed
the same document. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall
constitute one agreement.
14.6 Amendments. The General Partner may submit to the Partners in
writing the text of any proposed amendment to this Agreement and a statement by
the proposer of the purpose of such amendment. The General Partner shall include
in any submission its view as to the proposed amendment. Any such amendment
shall be adopted if, within 90 days after the notice of such amendment is given
to all Partners, the General Partner shall have approved such amendment in
writing and shall have received written approval thereof from Limited Partners
having a Limited Partnership Percentage aggregating eighty percent (80%) or
more. A written approval may not be withdrawn or voided once it is filed with
the General Partner, unless agreed to by all Partners. A Limited Partner filing
a written objection may thereafter file a valid written approval. The date of
adoption of an amendment pursuant to this Article 14.6 shall be the date on
which the General Partner shall have received the requisite written approvals.
Any proposed amendment which is not adopted may be resubmitted. In the event any
proposed amendment is not adopted, any written approval received with respect
thereto shall become void and shall not be effective with respect to any
resubmission of the proposed amendment. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions
of this Article 14.6, no amendment may, without the prior written approval of
all Partners,
A. Enlarge the obligations of any Partner under this Agreement,
B. Enlarge the liability of the General Partner to the Limited
Partners,
C. Amend this Article 14.6,
D. Alter the Partnership in such manner as will result in the
Partnership no longer being classified as a partnership for Federal income tax
purposes, or
E. Reduce any requirements for the prior approval of Limited
Partners set forth in the Partnership Agreement.
14.7 Waiver of Action for Partition. Each of the parties hereto
irrevocably waives during the term of the Partnership any right that it may have
to maintain any action for partition with respect to the property of the
Partnership.
14.8 Assignability. Subject to the restrictions on transferability
contained herein, each and all of the covenants, terms, provisions and
agreements herein contained shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
the successors, assigns and legal representatives of the respective parties
hereto.
14.9 Independent Activities. Except as otherwise provided herein,
the General Partner and its affiliates, their officers. directors. shareholders
and employees, and the Limited Partner may, notwithstanding the existence of
this Agreement, engage in whatever activities they choose, whether the same be
competitive with the business of the Partnership or otherwise, without having or
incurring any obligation to offer any interest in such activities to any party
hereto. Neither this Agreement nor any activity undertaken pursuant hereto shall
prevent such persons from engaging in such activities, and as a material part of
the consideration for the General Partner's execution hereof, the Limited
Partner hereby waives, relinquishes and renounces any such right or claim of
participation. Nothing in the foregoing, however, shall be deemed to reduce any
of the liabilities of the General Partner under this Agreement.
14.10 Right to Rely on Authority of General Partner. No person
dealing with the General Partner shall be required to determine its authority to
make any undertaking on behalf of the Partnership, nor to determine any fact or
circumstance bearing upon the existence of its authority.
14.11 Arbitration. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement,
any dispute or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be
determined and settled by arbitration in the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida,
in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association then in
effect, and judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered
in any court of competent jurisdiction. The expenses of the arbitration shall be
borne equally by the parties to the arbitration.
14.12 Gender and Number. Whenever the context requires, the gender of
all words used herein shall include the masculine, feminine and neuter and the
singular or plural of all words shall include the singular and plural.
14.13 Meetings. The Partnership shall hold an annual meeting in
each fiscal year of its existence on such date and at such place and time as the
General Partner shall determine, notice of the date, place and time to be given
to all Limited Partners whose addresses are on record with the General Partner
not later than fourteen (14) days prior to such date. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, at any time or from time to time, Limited Partners having a Limited
Partner Percentage aggregating fifty percent (50%) may by written notice to the
General Partner specifying in general terms the subject to be considered require
the General Partner to call, or the General Partner may on its own motion call,
a special meeting of the Limited Partners and the General Partner shall within
ten (1O) days after any such notice is given, give notice of such special
meeting in the same manner as is required for the annual meeting including in
such notice a copy of the notice requiring the call. Any Limited Partner shall
have the right, upon notice in writing, to require the General Partner to
furnish by mail a list of the names, addresses and respective interest in the
Partnership of all other Limited Partners in the Partnership as shown on the
records of the Partnership at the time of the notice. Any Limited Partner, or
his representative, shall have the right to inspect and copy the names and
addresses of all other Limited Partners in the Partnership.
14.14 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement, or the
application thereof, shall, for any reason and to any extent, be invalid or
unenforceable, or contrary to law, the remainder of this Agreement and the
application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be
affected thereby, but rather shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible
under applicable law.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Limited Partnership Certificate and
Agreement has been sworn to and executed as of the date above written.
GENERAL PARTNER
FLANIGAN'S ENTERPRISES, INC.
By /s/Jeffrey D. Kastner, its
General Counsel &
Assistant Secretary
STATE OF FLORIDA )
) ss:
COUNTY OF BROWARD )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this date by
Jeffrey D. Kastner, General Counsel & Assistant Secretary of FLANIGAN'S
ENTERPRISES, INC. on behalf of the said corporation. He is well known to me.
WITNESS my hand and official seal on this the 22nd day of
September, 1995.
/s/Lyleith G. May
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NOTARY PUBLIC - State of Florida
My commission expires: ---------------------------------
OFFICIAL NOTARY SEAL
LYLEITH G. MAY
NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA
COMMISSION NO. CC402204
MY COMMISSION EXP. AUG. 22, 1998
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LIMITED PARTNER
HOTEL PROPERTIES, LTD.,
a Florida Limited Partnership
by GMS, INC., its General Partner
By: /s/Steven D. Simon
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Steven D. Dimon, V.P. & Secretary
STATE OF FLORIDA )
) ss:
COUNTY OF BROWARD )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this date by
Steven D. Simon, V.P. & Secretary of GMS, Inc., the General Partner of HOTEL
PROPERTIES, LTD., on behalf of said limited partnership. He produced Florida
Driver's License as identification.
WITNESS my hand and official seal on this the 22nd day of
September, 1995.
/s/Lyleith G. May
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NOTARY PUBLIC - State of Florida
My commission expires: ---------------------------------
OFFICIAL NOTARY SEAL
LYLEITH G. MAY
NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA
COMMISSION NO. CC402204
MY COMMISSION EXP. AUG. 22, 1998
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EXHIBIT "A"
CIC lNVESTORS #13, LTD.
GENERAL PARTNER'S PERSONAL PROPERTY
Schedule to be attached when renovations complete.
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EXHIBIT "B"
CIC INVESTORS #13, LTD.
LIMITED PARTNER'S PERSONAL PROPERTY
Schedule to be attached when renovations complete.
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EXHIBIT "C"
CIC INVESTORS #13, LTD.
RENOVATION AND START-UP BUDGET
EXTERNAL
SIGNAGE $ 3,500.00
AWNING $ 3,500.00
LETTERING $ 500.00
LIGHTING $ 200.00
PAINT/DECORATE $ 3,000.00
FRONT DOORS $ 1,200.00
LANDSCAPE $ 800.00
A/C $ 41,000.00
DINING ROOM
BOOTHS $ 28,000.00
REGISTERS $ 30,000.00
AUDIO/VIDEO $ 16,000.00
CARPET $ 2,50O.00
ENTRANCE BENCHES $ 4,000.00
DINING ROOM DEC. $ 12,000.00
TIFFANIES $ 2,000.00
CEILING $ 5,000.00
CONSTRUCTION $ 16,000.00
BATHROOMS
BATHROOMS $ 10,000.00
BAR
BAR $ 3,000.00
KITCHEN
ICE MACHINE $ 4,000.00
GRILL $ 2,900.00
STOVE $ 2,500.00
FRYRS (2) $ 2,100.00
ALTO SHAM $ 2,500.00
R&M $ 13,000.00
F.S.I. $ 1O,000.00
SALAMANDER $ 1,800.00
SOUP WARMER $ 140.00
MISCELLANEOUS
COMPUTER TERMINAL $ 1,000.00
PARKING LOT LEASE $ 1,860.00
INVENTORY ON PREMISES $ 5,000.00
WORKING CAPITAL $ 11,000.00
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$ 240,000.00
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EXHIBIT "D"
CIC INVESTORS #13, LTD.
Proposed Management Positions and Compensation
One (1) General Manager 1 @ $750.00 per week
Two (2) Assistant Managers 2 @ $500.00 per week
One (1) Kitchen Manager 1 @ $500.00 per week
One (1) Third Person 1 @ $350.00 per week
Note: The above management positions are based upon estimated weekly gross
sales of $30,000.00 and may vary if weekly gross sales are
significantly more or less.
The compensation excludes bonuses and may vary when modifications are
made to the salary schedule for all "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill"
restaurants.
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EXHIBIT "E"
CIC INVESTORS #13, LTD.
MONTHLY OPERATING STATEMENT - Form
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DESIGNATION OF RESIDENT AGENT
CERTIFICATE DESIGNATING PLACE OF BUSINESS OR DOMICILE FOR THE SERVICE OF PROCESS
WITHIN FLORIDA, NAMING AGENT FROM WHOM PROCESS MAY BE SERVED IN COMPLIANCE WITH
SECTION 48.091, FLORIDA STATUTES, THE FOLLOWING IS SUBMITTED:
FIRST THAT CIC INVESTORS #13, LTD,, A FLORIDA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, DESIRING TO
ORGANIZE OR QUALIFY UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, WITH ITS PRINCIPAL
PLACE OF BUSINESS AT 1546 N.W. LEJEUNE ROAD, CITY OF MIAMI, STATE OF FLORIDA HAS
NAMEO JEFFREY D. KASTNER, ESQUIRE, LOCATED AT 2841 CYPRESS CREEK ROAD, CITY OF
FORT LAUDERDALE, STATE OF FLORIDA, AS ITS AGENT TO ACCEPT SERVICE OF PROCESS
WITHIN FLORIDA.
SIGNATURE: /s/Jeffrey D. Kastner
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JEFFREY D. KASTNER
TITLE: Assistant Secretary of
FLANIGAN'S ENTERPRISES, lNC.,
its General Partner
DATE: September 22, 1995
HAVING BEEN NAMED TO ACCEPT SERVICE OF PROCESS FOR THE ABOVE STATED CORPORATION,
AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED IN THIS CERTIFICATE, I HEREBY AGREED TO ACT IN THIS
CAPACITY, AND I FURTHER AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ALL STATUTES
RELATIVE TO THE PROPER AND COMPLETE PERFORMANCE OF MY DUTIES.
SIGNATURE: /s/Jeffrey D. Kastner
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(Resident Agent)
DATE: September 22, 1995
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FLANIGAN'S ENTERPRISES, INC.
(FLANIGAN'S SEAFOOD BAR AND GRILL)
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Number Title
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1 Grant of Franchise
2 Term and Renewal
3 Duties of Franchisor
4 Fees
5 Duties of Franchisee
6 Proprietary Marks
7 Confidential Operations Manual
8 Confidential Information
9 Accounting and Records
1O Advertising
11 Insurance
12 Transferability of Interest
13 Default and Termination
14 Obligations Upon Termination
15 Covenants Not to Compete
16 Taxes, Permits and Indebtedness
17 Relation of Parties and Indemnification
18 Approvals and Waivers
19 Notices
20 Entire Agreement
21 Severability and Construction
22 Applicable Laws and Currency Requirement
23 Arbitration
Z4 Acknowledgments
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THIS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT (hereinafter the "Franchise Agreement" or
the "Agreement"), made and entered into this ____ day of _________________,
19___, by and between FLANIGAN'S ENTERPRISES, INC., a Florida corporation, with
its principal office located at 2841 Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale,
Florida 33309, (hereinafter the "Franchisor"), and ___________________________,
with its principal office located at _______________________, (hereinafter the
"Franchisee").
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, Franchisor, as the result of the expenditure of time,
skill, effort and money, has developed, owns and operates a unique system,
(hereinafter the "System"), relating to the establishment, development, and
operation of restaurants under the servicemark "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and
Grill", the distinguishing characteristics of which System include, without
limitation, exterior and interior layout and decor, furnishings and materials,
equipment layouts trade secret food products and other special recipes, menus
and food and beverage designations; food and beverage preparation and service
procedures and techniques; operating procedures for sanitation and maintenance;
methods and techniques for inventory and cost controls, record keeping and
reporting, personnel training and management, and advertising and promotional
programs; all of which may be changed, improved or further developed by
Franchisor from time to time;
WHEREAS, Franchisor is the owner of the entire right, title and
interest in the servicemark "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill", and such other
trade names, trademarks and service marks as are now designated (and may
hereafter be designated by Franchisor in writing) as part of the System,
(hereinafter the "Proprietary Marks"), and Franchisor continues to develop, use
and control the Proprietary Marks for the benefit and exclusive use of itself
and its franchisees in order to identify for the public the source of products
and services marketed thereunder and to represent the System's high standards of
quality and service;
WHEREAS, Franchisee desires to operate a franchised restaurant
under Franchisor's System and wishes to obtain a franchise from Franchisor for
that purpose, as well as to receive the training and other assistance provided
by Franchisor in connection therewith;
WHEREAS, Franchisee understands and acknowledges the importance of
Franchisor's high and uniform standards of quality and service and the necessity
of operating the business franchised hereunder in conformity with Franchisor's
standards and specifications; and
WHEREAS, Franchisee acknowledges that it has had a full and
adequate opportunity to be thoroughly advised of the terms and conditions of
this Agreement and has read the Franchisor's Uniform Franchise Offering Circular
and has consulted advisors of Franchisee's own choosing at least ten (1O) days
prior to its execution, and is entering into this Agreement having made an
independent investigation of Franchisor's operations and not upon any
representation as to profits and/or sales volume that Franchisee might be
expected to realize, nor upon any representations or promises by Franchisor
which are not contained in this Agreement;
NOW THEREFORE, the parties, in consideration of the undertakings
and commitments of each party to the other party set forth herein, hereby
mutually agree as follows:
1. Grant of Franchise
A. Franchisor hereby grants to Franchisee, upon the terms and conditions
hereinafter contained, the right to franchise, and Franchisee undertakes the
obligation, to operate one (1) restaurant, (hereinafter the "Franchised
Restaurant"), and to use solely in connection therewith Franchisor's System, as
it may be changed, improved and further developed from time to time, only at the
following site:
______________________________________
______________________________________
B. Franchisee expressly acknowledges and agrees that this Franchise
relates solely to the site set forth in Paragraph 1(A) above, and that the
granting hereof is expressly subject to all conditions and limitations contained
in this Agreement.
2. Term and Renewal
A. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the term of this
Franchise shall run for ten (10) years from the date of opening of the
Franchised Restaurant, which date shall be specified in Attachment A to this
Agreement.
B. Franchisee may, at Franchisee's option, renew this Franchise for an
additional period of five (5) years, provided that at the end of the initial
term:
i. Franchisee has given Franchisor written notice of its election to renew
not less than nine (9) months nor more than twelve (12) months prior to the end
of the initial term;
ii. Franchisor shall inspect the premises and equipment of the Franchised
Restaurant at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of the initial term
and Franchisee shall complete to Franchisor's satisfaction all maintenance,
refurbishing, renovating and remodeling of the premises and equipment as
Franchisor shall reasonably require no later than thirty (30) days prior to the
expiration of the initial term. In no event shall the cost of all such
maintenance, refurbishing, renovating and remodeling exceed One Hundred Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00).
iii. Franchisee is not in default of any provision of this Agreement, any
amendment hereof or successor hereto, or any other agreement between Franchisee,
or Franchisee's parent, subsidiary or affiliate, and Franchisor, or its
subsidiaries and affiliates, and has substantially complied with all of the
terms and conditions of such agreements during the terms thereof;
iv. Franchisee has satisfied all monetary obligations owed by Franchisee
to Franchisor and its subsidiaries and affiliates and has timely met these
obligations throughout the term of this Agreement;
v. Franchisee shall execute, upon renewal, Franchisor's then-current form
of Franchise Agreement for the term of the option period, without any renewal
term, which agreement shall supersede, in all respects, this Agreement and the
terms, conditions, limitations and agreements of the renewal agreement may
differ from the terms of this Agreement including, without limitation, a higher
percentage royalty fee, training fee and expenditures and contributions for
advertising; provided Franchisee shall be required to pay as a renewal fee the
higher of the then-current initial franchise fee, or Fifteen Thousand Dollars
($15,000.00);
vi. Franchise shall comply with Franchisor's then-current qualification
and training requirements; and
vii. Franchisee shall execute a general release, as of the date of
renewal, in a form prescribed by Franchisor, of any and all claims against
Franchisor, its parent, subsidiaries and affiliates, and the officers,
directors, agents and employees of Franchisor, its parent and each of its
subsidiaries and affiliates.
Franchisor may refuse to renew the Franchise Agreement if Franchisee has
not fulfilled the conditions stated in the above paragraphs i to vii that are
required to be performed by Franchisee.
3. Duties of Franchisor
A. Franchisor shall provide an initial training program, which shall be
mandatory for Franchisee's restaurant and kitchen managers. At the option of
Franchisee, Franchisor shall also make its initial training program available to
two (2) additional employees of Franchisee. Franchisor shall also make available
other required or optional training programs as it deems appropriate. All
training programs shall be conducted at franchised restaurants or such other
locations as Franchisor may designate and shall be subject to the terms and
conditions set forth in Paragraph 5(E) of this Agreement.
B. Franchisor shall provide continuing advisory assistance to Franchisee
in the operation of the Franchised Restaurant, which continuing advisory
assistance shall include, from time to time, at Franchisor's discretion, the
following:
i. Newsletters and memorandums to Franchisee including therein, but not
limited to such topics as health code information, safety tips, recipe
refinement, promotion instructions, buying procedures, budgeting statistics,
advertising programs and other updates concerning policy and procedure;
ii. On-premises meetings, at least quarterly, at which meetings an area
supervisor of Franchisor meets with the General Manager, Assistant Manager(s),
Manager Trainees and Kitchen Manager of Franchisee to discuss such topics as
questions/clarifications concerning newsletters and memorandums, kitchen
operations, cleanliness, comment cards, product sold, shopper reports, organizer
critique, recipe check, sales analysis, policy/procedure problems and budget
review; and
iii. For emergency situations, all of the Franchisor's supervisors carry
voice pagers.
C. Franchisor shall lend Franchisee one (1) copy of its Confidential
Operations Manual, as more fully described in Paragraph 8 hereof.
D. Franchisor shall continue its efforts to maintain high standards of
quality, cleanliness, appearance and service of the System, and to that end:
i. Franchisor's supervisors shall conduct, at such times and as often as
Franchisor deems advisable, but in no event less than bi-annually, an in-depth
evaluation of the operation of the Franchised Restaurant. The primary focus of
these visits shall include, but not be limited to evaluations of quality levels
in management, food and beverages sold, service rendered, cleanliness and
compliance with the System. In the event the Franchised Restaurant is located
more than eighty (80) miles from the corporate offices of the Franchisor, then
the Franchisee shall pay the reasonable cost of room and board for Franchisor's
supervisor during the in-depth evaluation of the operation of the Franchised
Restaurant; and
ii. Franchisor, upon request and subject to the terms set forth in
Paragraphs 5(G) and 5(H) hereof, shall disseminate its standards and
specifications for nonsecret items to Franchisee or suppliers.
E. Franchisor shall not, by virtue of any approvals, advice or services
provided to Franchisee, assume responsibility or liability to Franchisee or any
third parties to which it would not otherwise be subject.
F. Franchisor, during the term of this Agreement, shall not own, operate,
or franchise a restaurant within a restrictive area as set forth on Attachment B
hereof, (hereinafter the "Market Area").
G. Franchisor shall develop and sponsor group purchasing programs for
beer, wine and liquor as it shall from time to time deem appropriate and shall
administer each group purchasing program as the purchasing agent for each
participating franchisee. Franchisee agrees to become a member of any group
purchasing program so developed by Franchisor and to execute all necessary
documents to become a member of such group purchasing program and shall abide by
all rules and regulations propounded by the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and
Tobacco of the State of Florida for pool purchasing. Franchisee shall be
obligated to make all purchases for goods relating to the operation of the
Franchised Restaurant through the purchasing group unless Franchisee
demonstrates that it can buy comparable products at lower prices from other
sources. If Franchisee elects to purchase such goods from other sources, the
Franchisor reserves the right to require Franchisee to bill such purchases
through the Franchisor's purchasing group. The failure of Franchisee to abide by
all of the terms and conditions of such group purchasing program shall
constitute a material default by Franchisee of its obligations under this
Agreement.
H. Franchisor shall pay a weekly advertising fee equal to one and one-half
(1-1/2) percent of its weekly gross sales from any of Franchisor-owned
restaurants included in advertising with the franchisees, for deposit in the
general advertising fund provided in Paragraph 4(C) below. Franchisor's
contribution to the general advertising fund shall be subject to all terms and
conditions provided in Paragraph 4(C), including but not limited to increases in
the weekly advertising fee.
4. Fees
A. A Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor a franchise fee (hereinafter the
"Franchise Fee") in the amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00). payable
in full upon Franchisee signing the Franchise Agreement, which total fee is
deemed fully earned and non-refundable.
B. In consideration of the franchise granted herein, during the term of
this Agreement, Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor a continuing weekly royalty
fee, (hereinafter the "Royalties"), in the amount of three (3%) percent of the
weekly gross sales from the Franchised Restaurant.
C. During the term of this Agreement, Franchisee shall pay a continuing
weekly advertising fee equal to one and one-half (1-1/2%) percent of its weekly
gross sales from the Franchised Restaurant to Franchisor with its weekly royalty
fee, for deposit in a general advertising fund to be used by the Franchisor for
local and regional advertising and promotion which it deems to be most effective
and economical. Franchisor shall have the right to determine, in its sole
discretion, the composition of all geographic territories and market areas for
the purpose of the development and implementation of local and regional
advertising and promotion programs. Franchisor shall direct all advertising
programs, with sole discretion over the concepts. materials and media used in
such programs and the placement and allocation thereof. Franchisor shall have
the right, in its sole discretion, to increase the amount of the advertising fee
payable by Franchisee hereunder up to an amount equal to three (3%) percent of
the weekly gross sales from the Franchised Restaurant. Franchisor shall also
have the right to increase the amount of the advertising fee payable by
Franchisee hereunder based upon increases in the costs of media and other
advertising services conducted by Franchisor.
Franchisor agrees that all monies collected hereunder shall be used
exclusively for market studies, surveys, advertising and promotion of
"Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" restaurants and other franchised restaurants
with different servicemarks approved by Franchisor. Franchisor shall be
reimbursed from the fund for all administrative and other costs and expenses
that it incurs in administering the fund.
Franchisor shall provide to the Franchisee an annual statement of
the receipts and disbursements of the advertising fund within ninety (90) days
following the end of the Franchisor's fiscal year. Franchisor shall be obligated
to spend all advertising contributions hereunder for advertising and promotion
as herein described. Franchisor shall refund to its Franchisees and its own
participating restaurants on a prorata basis within ninety (90) days following
the end of each fiscal year of Franchisor during the term of this Agreement all
advertising fees which have been collected and not spend by Franchisor during
such fiscal year. Franchisor, however, reserves the right to apply any surplus
funds to any deficit in the advertising fund existing as of the end of the prior
fiscal year.
D. All weekly payments required in this Agreement shall be paid to
Franchisor by Monday of each week on the gross sales during the preceding week
ending on Sunday, and shall be submitted to Franchisor together with a weekly
report. Any payment or report not actually received by Franchisor on or before
such date shall be deemed overdue. If any payment is overdue, Franchisee shall
pay to Franchisor, in addition to the overdue amount, interest on such amount
from the date it was due until paid, at the maximum rate permitted by law.
Entitlement to such interest shall be in addition to any other remedies
Franchisor may have.
E. "Gross Sales". as used herein, shall include on-premises and
offpremises gross receipts from the sale of all beverages, food and merchandise
sold at or from the Franchised Restaurant, all gross receipts from the operation
at the restaurant and all other income of every kind and nature related to the
Franchised Restaurant, whether for cash or credit and regardless of collection
in the case of credit; provided, however, that Gross Sales shall not include any
sales taxes collected for transmittal to the appropriate taxing authority,
documented customer refunds and the amount of any coupon redemption by customers
of the Franchised Restaurant.
F. Franchisor shall have the sole discretion to apply any payments by
Franchisee to any past due indebtedness of Franchisee for Royalties, advertising
contributions, purchases from Franchisor or its affiliates, interest or any
other indebtedness.
5. Duties of Franchisee
A. Franchisee understands and acknowledges that every detail of the
Franchised Restaurant is important to Franchisee, Franchisor and other
franchisees in order to develop and maintain the high standards and public image
of franchised restaurants, to increase the demand for the products and services
sold by all franchisees, and protect Franchisor's reputation and goodwill.
B. All personnel employed by Franchisee in the position of restaurant or
kitchen manager shall, prior to assuming the position, attend and successfully
complete Franchisor's initial training program; provided, however, that in the
event a new manager is employed in an emergency situation without a prior
opportunity to attend such training program, Franchisor may grant written
permission for such person to commence such training within sixty (60) days
after commencement of employment. Franchisor may periodically make available
other required or optional training courses to Franchisee's employees, as well
as other programs, seminars and materials, and Franchisee shall insure that all
employees, as Franchisor may direct, satisfactorily complete any required
training within the time specified. All training shall be provided at franchised
restaurants or such other locations as Franchisor may designate and Franchisee
shall be responsible for its employees' travel expenses, room, board and wages
during the training. Franchisor reserves the right to require, as a condition of
providing training, that Franchisee's employees execute Confidentiality
Agreements prepared by Franchisor in accordance with Attachment C and made a
part hereof. Franchisor also reserves the right to limit the availability of any
optional training programs.
C. Franchisee shall use the Franchised Restaurant solely for the operation
of the business franchised hereunder; keep the Franchised Restaurant open and in
normal operation for such minimum hours and days as Franchisor may from time to
time prescribe; and refrain from using or suffering the use of the premises for
any other purpose or activity at any time without first obtaining the written
consent of Franchisor.
D. Franchisee shall maintain the Franchised Restaurant in the highest
degree of sanitation, repair and condition, and in connection therewith shall
make such additions, alterations, repair and replacements thereto (but no others
without Franchisor's prior written consent) as may be required for that purpose,
including, without limitation, such periodic repainting, equipment repairs and
replacement of obsolete signs as Franchisor may reasonably direct.
E. Franchisee shall meet and maintain the highest health standards and
ratings applicable to the operation of the Franchised Restaurant.
F. At Franchisor's request, which shall not be more often than once every
five (5) years, Franchisee shall upgrade the Franchised Restaurant at
Franchisee's expense to conform to the building decor, trade dress, color
schemes and presentation of Proprietary Marks consistent with Franchisor's then
current public image.
G. Franchisee shall operate the Franchised Restaurant in conformity with
such uniform methods, standards and specifications as Franchisor may from time
to time prescribe for Franchisor-owned restaurants and franchised restaurants,
to insure that the highest degree of quality and service is uniformly
maintained. Franchisee agrees:
i. To maintain in sufficient supply, and use at all times, only such
products, materials, ingredients, supplies and paper goods to conform with the
Franchisor's standards and specifications, and to refrain from deviating
therefrom by using non-conforming items without Franchisor's prior written
consent.
ii. To use at the Franchised Restaurant only menus which comply with the
style, pattern and design prescribed by Franchisor.
iii. To sell or offer for sale only such products and menu items as meet
Franchisor's uniform standards of pricing and quality, quantity and
specifications as contained in the Confidential Operations Manual (as defined in
Paragraph 7 hereof), as have been expressly approved for sale in writing by
Franchisor, and as have been prepared in accordance with Franchisor's methods
and techniques; to sell or offer for sale all approved items; to sell or offer
all promotions of Franchisor; to refrain from any deviation from Franchisor's
standards and specifications or serving or selling the same without Franchisor's
prior written consent; and to discontinue selling and offering for sale any such
items as Franchisor may, in its discretion, disapprove in writing at any time.
iv. To permit Franchisor or its agents, at any reasonable time, to remove
from the Franchised Restaurant, at Franchisor's option, samples of any inventory
items without payment therefor, in amounts reasonably necessary for testing by
Franchisor, or an independent certified laboratory, to determine whether said
samples meet Franchisor's then current standards and specifications. In addition
to any other remedies it may have under this Agreement, Franchisor may require
Franchisee to bear the costs of such testing if the supplier of the items has
not previously been approved by Franchisor or if the sample fails to conform to
Franchisor's specifications.
v. To purchase and install, at Franchisee's expense, all fixtures,
furnishings, signs, and equipment as Franchisor may reasonably direct from time
to time in the Confidential Operations Manual (as hereinafter defined) or
otherwise in writing; and to refrain from installing or permitting to be
installed on or about the premises of the Franchised Restaurant, without
Franchisor's prior written consent, any fixtures, furnishings, signs, equipment
or other improvements not previously approved as meeting Franchisor's standards
and specifications.
vi. To employ at least the minimum number of other employees as may be
prescribed by Franchisor and to comply with all applicable federal, state and
local laws, rules and regulations with respect to such employees.
vii. To cause all employees to wear uniforms of the color, style, and
design prescribed by Franchisor.
viii. To operate the restaurant, seven (7) days a week at least during the
hours of 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. or at such other hours as may be described by
the lease for the premises, or by law, or as may be prescribed by Franchisor
from time to time.
ix. To acquire and utilize cash registers used by or compatible to the
system that Franchisor uses, which is acceptable to Franchisor.
H. Franchisee shall purchase all equipment, supplies and other products
and materials required for the operation of the Franchised Restaurant solely
from suppliers who demonstrate, to the continuing reasonable satisfaction of
Franchisor, the ability to meet Franchisor's reasonable standards and
specifications for such items, who possess adequate quality controls and
capacity to supply Franchisee's needs promptly and reliably, and who have been
approved in writing by Franchisor and not thereafter disapproved. If Franchisee
desires to purchase any items from an unapproved supplier, Franchisee shall
submit to Franchisor a written request for such approval or shall request the
supplier itself to do so. Franchisor shall have the right to require that its
representatives be permitted to inspect the supplier's facilities and that
samples from the supplier be delivered, at Franchisor's option, either to
Franchisor or to an independent, certified laboratory designated by Franchisor
for testing. A charge not to exceed the reasonable cost of the inspection and
the actual cost of the test shall be paid by Franchisee or the supplier.
Franchisor reserves the right, at its option, to periodically re-inspect the
facilities and products of any such approved supplier and to revoke its approval
upon the supplier's failure to continue to meet any of Franchisor's criteria.
I. Franchisee shall permit Franchisor or its agents or representatives to
enter upon the premises of the Franchised Restaurant at any time for the purpose
of conducting inspections; shall cooperate fully with Franchisor's agents or
representatives in such inspections by rendering such assistance as they may
reasonably request; and, upon notice from Franchisor or its agents or
representatives, and without limiting Franchisor's other rights under this
Agreement, take such steps as may be necessary to immediately correct any
deficiencies detected during such inspections, including, without limitation,
immediately desisting from the further use of any equipment, advertising
materials, products or supplies that do not conform with Franchisor's
then-current specifications, standards or requirements. In the event Franchisee
fails or refuses to correct such deficiencies, Franchisor shall have the right
to enter upon the premises of the Franchised Restaurant, without being guilty of
trespass or any other tort, for the purpose of making or causing to be made such
corrections as may be required, at the expense of Franchisee, which expense
Franchisee agrees to pay upon demand.
J. Franchisee shall obtain proper licenses, permits and certificates,
including licensing for the purpose of selling beer and other alcoholic
beverages at the Franchised Restaurant, and shall maintain such licenses,
permits and certificates in full force and effect throughout the term of this
Agreement, and otherwise comply with all requirements of law with respect
thereto.
K. Franchisee shall comply with all other requirements set forth in this
Agreement.
6. Proprietary Marks
A. It is understood and agreed that this franchise to use Franchisor's
Proprietary Marks applies only to their use in connection with the operation of
the Franchised Restaurant at the site approved by Franchisor and includes only
such Proprietary Marks as are now or may hereafter be designated by Franchisor
in writing for use by Franchisee; and no other Proprietary Marks of Franchisor
now existing or yet to be developed or acquired by Franchisor. Franchisee agrees
to operate and advertise the Franchised Restaurant only under the Proprietary
Marks designated by Franchisor in writing for that purpose and to use or display
such Proprietary Marks only in the manner authorized and prescribed by
Franchisor.
B. Franchisee acknowledges Franchisor's ownership of all right, title and
interest in and to the Proprietary Marks, the identification schemes, standards,
specifications, operating procedures and other concepts embodied in the System.
Franchisee, accordingly, agrees that any unauthorized use of the System and the
Proprietary Marks is and shall be deemed an infringement of Franchisor's rights
that, except as expressly provided by this Agreement, Franchisee acquires no
right, title or interest herein; that any and all goodwill associated with the
System and the Proprietary Marks shall inure exclusively to Franchisor's
benefit; and that, upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, no
monetary amount shall be assigned as attributable to any goodwill associated
with Franchisee's use of the System and the Proprietary Marks.
C. Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisee's use of the Proprietary Marks
in any manner other than that expressly authorized and permitted by this
Franchise Agreement, without Franchisor's prior written consent, is an
infringement of Franchisor's exclusive right, title and interest in and to the
Proprietary Marks, and expressly covenants that during the term of this
Franchise Agreement, and after the expiration or termination hereof, Franchisee
shall not, directly or indirectly, commit an act of infringement or contest or
aid in contesting the validity or ownership of Franchisor's Proprietary Marks,
or take any other action in derogation thereof.
D. Franchisee shall promptly notify Franchisor of any use by any person or
legal entity other than Franchisor, or one of its franchisees, of any
Proprietary Marks franchised hereunder, any colorable variation thereof, or any
other mark in which Franchisor has or claims to have a proprietary interest.
Franchisee further agrees to notify Franchisor promptly of any litigation
instituted by any person or legal entity against Franchisor or Franchisee
involving the Proprietary Marks. In the event Franchisor, in its sole
discretion, undertakes the defense or prosecution of any litigation relating to
the Proprietary Marks, Franchisee agrees to execute any and all documents, and
to render such assistance as may, in the opinion of Franchisor's counsel, be
reasonable and necessary to carry out such defense or prosecution.
E. Franchisee shall operate, advertise and promote its Franchised
Restaurant under the name "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill", without a prefix
or suffix, and shall use no other name, unless agreed to by Franchisor in
advance, in writing. Franchisee shall not use the Proprietary Marks as part of
Franchisee's corporate or other legal name, nor hold out or otherwise employ the
Proprietary Marks to perform any activity, or to incur any obligation or
indebtedness, in such a manner as could reasonably result in making Franchisor
liable therefor.
F. Franchisee expressly acknowledges and agrees that this franchise of the
Proprietary Marks is non-exclusive, and that Franchisor has and retains the
rights, among others:
i. To grant other franchises for the Proprietary Marks, in addition to
those franchises already granted to existing franchisees;
ii. To use the Proprietary Marks in connection with the sale of food and
other products at wholesale and retail; and
iii. To develop and establish other systems for the same or similar
products and services utilizing the same or similar Proprietary Marks, or any
other proprietary marks, and to grant franchises thereto without providing
Franchisee any right therein.
G. Franchisee understands and acknowledges that each and every detail of
Franchisor's system is important to Franchisee and Franchisor in order to
develop and maintain high and Uniform standards of quality and service and hence
to protect and enhance the reputation and goodwill of Franchisor. Franchisee
accordingly agrees:
i. To use, promote and offer for sale under the Proprietary Marks only
those products and services which meet Franchisor's prescribed standards and
specifications, as they may be revised by Franchisor from time to time.
ii. To refrain from using any of the Proprietary Marks in conjunction with
any other word or symbol without Franchisor's prior written consent.
iii. To adopt and use the Proprietary Marks franchised hereunder solely in
the manner prescribed by Franchisor.
iv. To observe all such requirements with respect to service mark,
trademark and copyright notices, fictitious name registrations and the display
of the legal name or other identification of Franchisor as Franchisor may direct
in writing from time to time.
v. To execute all documents requested by Franchisor or its counsel that
are necessary to obtain protection for the Proprietary Marks or to maintain
their continued validity or enforceability, and to take no action that would
jeopardize the validity or enforceability thereof.
H. If it becomes advisable at any time, in Franchisor's sole discretion,
for the Franchisor and/or Franchisee to modify or discontinue use of the
Proprietary Marks and/or use one or more additional or substitute marks,
Franchisee agrees to comply therewith and the sole obligation of Franchisor
shall be to reimburse Franchisee for its reasonable out-of-pocket costs of
complying with this obligation.
7. Confidential Operations Manual
A. In order to protect the reputation and goodwill of Franchisor and to
maintain uniform standards of operation under Franchisor's Proprietary Marks,
Franchisee shall conduct Franchisee's business in accordance with Franchisor's
Confidential Operations Manual, (hereinafter the "Manual"), and shall comply
with and adhere to each standard, procedure, rule, regulation, policy and
technique therein. Franchisee acknowledges having received one (1) copy of the
Manual on loan from Franchisor for the term of this Agreement.
B. Franchisee shall, at all times, treat the Manual and any other manuals
created for or approved for use in the operation of the Franchised Restaurant,
and the information contained therein, as confidential, and shall use all
reasonable efforts to maintain such information as secret and confidential.
Franchisee shall not, at any time, without Franchisor's prior written consent,
copy, duplicate, record or otherwise reproduce the foregoing materials, in whole
or in part, nor otherwise make the same available to any unauthorized person.
C. Franchisor shall have the right to add to and otherwise modify the
Manual from time to time to reflect changes in services and products, standards
of product quality or service, provided that no such addition or modification
shall alter Franchisee's fundamental status and rights under this Agreement. The
Franchisee shall at all times insure that Franchisee's copy of said Manual is
kept current and up-to-date, and in the event of any dispute as to the contents
of said Manual, the terms of the master copy of the Manual maintained by
Franchisor at Franchisor's principal office shall control.
8. Confidential Information
Franchisee shall not, during the term of this Agreement or
thereafter, communicate, divulge, or use for the benefit of any other person,
persons, partnership, association or corporation any confidential information,
knowledge, or know-how concerning the construction methods or operation of the
Franchised Restaurant which may be communicated to Franchisee, or of which
Franchisee may be apprised, by virtue of Franchisee's operation under the terms
of this Agreement. Franchisee shall divulge such confidential information only
to such of Franchisee's employees as must have access to it in order to operate
the Franchised Restaurant. Any and all information, trade secrets, knowledge and
know-how, including, without limitation, drawings, materials, equipment,
techniques, products, recipes and other data, which Franchisor designates as
confidential shall be deemed confidential for purposes of this Agreement, except
information which Franchisee can demonstrate came to Franchisee's attention
prior to disclosure thereof by Franchisor; or which, at the time of disclosure
by Franchisor to Franchisee, had become a part of the public domain, through
publication or communication by others, or which, after disclosure to Franchisee
by Franchisor, becomes a part of the public domain, through publication or
communication by others.
9. Accounting and Records
A. During the term of this Agreement, Franchisee shall maintain and
preserve, for at least three (3) years from the date of their preparation, or
such greater period as may be required by applicable law, full, complete and
accurate books, records and accounts in accordance with generally-accepted
accounting principles and in the form and manner prescribed by Franchisor from
time to time in writing, including, without limitation, all customer lists,
employee records, sealed cash register tapes with non-resettable totals, sales
invoices, cash receipts, purchase records, accounts payable, cash disbursement
records, inventory records, general ledgers, itemized bank deposit slips and
bank statements, copies of sales tax returns and copies of Franchisee's state
and federal income tax returns.
B. For purposes of this Franchise Agreement, weekly, monthly, fiscal
quarter, and fiscal year shall mean the same reporting periods as used by
Franchisor.
C. Franchisee, on or before Monday of each week, shall deliver to
Franchisor (i) a full and complete statement, in such form as Franchisor may
require, certified by Franchisee to be correct, of gross sales for the prior
week (ending Sunday), and such other data, information and supporting records as
the Franchisor may from time to time require, and (ii) payment of all Royalties,
advertising contributions and other charges due for such prior week.
D. Franchisee shall, at Franchisee's expense, submit to Franchisor by the
thirtieth (30th) day after the end of each month, a monthly statement, on forms
prescribed by Franchisor, accurately reflecting all gross sales, the sources of
all gross sales and expenses for the preceding month and such other data or
information as Franchisor may require.
E. Franchisee, shall, at Franchisee's expense, submit to Franchisor an
unaudited fiscal quarterly profit and loss statement (in the form prescribed by
Franchisor) showing the sources of all income and the amounts expended during
the fiscal quarter and a balance sheet within forty five (45) days of the end of
each fiscal quarter during the term hereof. Each quarterly profit and loss
statement and balance sheet shall be signed by Franchisee attesting that it is
true and correct.
F. Franchisee, at Franchisee's expense, shall submit (in form prescribed
by Franchisor) a fiscal year balance sheet and statement of profit and loss,
showing the sources of all income and the amounts expended during the fiscal
year within sixty (60) days of the end of each fiscal year during the term
hereof. Each annual balance sheet and statement of profit and loss shall be
signed by Franchisee attesting that it is true and correct.
G. Franchisee, at Franchisee's expense, shall telecommunicate or telephone
Franchisor, on or before 9:00 a.m., on Monday of each week, at a designated
telephone number to be given to Franchisee by Franchisor, to report the
following items for the prior week:
Gross Sales - Food, Liquor, and Other Income Total; and Such other items
as may be reasonably requested from time to time by Franchisor
in the same manner as reported by managers of Franchisor-owned
restaurants. Time is of the essence. Failure to report the items referred to
herein shall constitute a default.
H. Franchisee shall also submit to Franchisor, for review and auditing,
such other reports, records, information and data as Franchisor may reasonably
designate, in the form and at the time and place reasonably required by
Franchisor, upon request, and as specified from time to time in the Manual or
otherwise in writing.
I. Franchisee, if a partnership, shall submit to Franchisor, within ninety
(90) days after the end of Franchisee's fiscal year during the term of this
Agreement, a list of all partners and the respective interest in Franchisee held
by each as of the end of each fiscal year. Franchisee, if a corporation, shall
submit to Franchisor, within ninety (90) days after the end of Franchisee's
fiscal year during the term of this Agreement, a list of all shareholders and
the respective interests in Franchisee held by each as of the end of each fiscal
year; provided, however, that if Franchisee's shares are publicly traded, the
list of shareholders required shall include only those owning five (5'b) percent
or more of the shares outstanding.
J. Franchisee shall record all food and beverages sales on-cash registers
approved by Franchisor, which shall contain devices that will record accumulated
sales.
K. Franchisor, or its designated agents, shall have the right, at all
reasonable times, to examine and copy, at its expense, the books, records, tax
returns and other records of Franchisee, including the books and records of any
corporation or partnership which holds the Franchise. Franchisor shall also have
the right, at any time, to have an independent audit made of the books and
records of Franchisee, including books and records of any corporation or
partnership which holds the Franchise. If an inspection should reveal that
payments have been understated in any report to Franchisor, then Franchisee
shall immediately pay to Franchisor the amount understated upon demand, in
addition to interest from the date such amount was due until paid, at the
maximum rate permitted by law. If an inspection discloses an understatement of
payment in any report of two (2%) percent or more, Franchisee shall, in
addition, reimburse Franchisor for any and all costs and expenses connected with
the inspection (including, without limitation, reasonable accounting and
attorneys' fees and charges and expenses of Franchisor's agents and employees
and their room, board and compensation). The foregoing remedies shall be in
addition to any other remedies Franchisor may have, including, without
limitation, the remedies for default.
10. Advertising
Recognizing the value of advertising and the importance of the
standardization of advertising programs to the furtherance of the goodwill and
public image of the System, the parties agree as follows:
A. All advertising by Franchisee in any medium shall be conducted in a
dignified manner and shall conform to such standards and requirements as
Franchisor may specify from time to time in writing. Franchisee shall submit to
Franchisor (by certified mail, return receipt requested), for its prior approval
(except with respect to prices to be charged), samples of all advertising and
promotional plans and materials that Franchisee desires to use and that have not
been prepared or previously approved by Franchisor. If written disapproval
thereof is not received by Franchisee within fifteen (15) days from the date of
receipt by Franchisor of such materials, Franchisor shall be deemed to have
given the required approval.
B. Franchisor may offer, from time to time, to provide, upon Franchisee's
request and at Franchisee's expense, approved local advertising and promotional
plans and materials, including, without limitation, newspaper slicks,
promotional leaflets and coupons.
C. Any advertising or promotional material which is delivered to
Franchisee by Franchisor, at Franchisee's request, shall be billed to Franchisee
at Franchisor's cost, plus fifteen (15%) percent and the cost of shipping. Said
amount shall be paid within twenty (20) days of invoice date.
D. Franchisee shall honor and accept all discount cards, coupons and gift
certificates sold by Franchisor and Franchisee shall have the right to deduct
from its weekly gross sales the amount of the charge on said discount cards,
coupon redemptions and gift certificates.
11. Insurance
A. Franchisee shall procure prior to the commencement of business, and
maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, at
Franchisee's expense, an insurance policy or policies protecting Franchisee,
Franchisor, any prime lessor and/or any mortgagee, and their officers,
directors, partners and employees, against any loss, liability, personal injury,
death, property damage or expense whatsoever from fire, lightning, theft,
vandalism, malicious mischief and the perils included in the extended coverage
endorsement, arising or occurring upon or in connection with the Franchised
Restaurant, or by reason of the operation or occupancy of the Franchised
Restaurant, as well as other insurance applicable to such other special risks
created by Franchisee's affiliated businesses, if any, as Franchisor may
reasonably require for its own and Franchisee's protection.
B. Such policy or policies shall be written by an insurance company or
insurance companies satisfactory to Franchisor, rated AA or better by Alfred M.
Best & Company, Inc. and which are members of the Florida Guarantee Fund, and
shall include, at a minimum, (except as additional coverages and higher policy
limits may reasonably be specified for any franchises from time to time by
Franchisor), the following:
i. Comprehensive general liability insurance, including premises
liability, product liability, completed operations, independent contractor
coverage, employees as additional insureds, liquor liability, personal and
advertising injury, contractual liability, knowledge of occurrence and notice of
occurrence with a combined single limit of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($500,000.00), including bodily injury and property damage combined, or such
greater amounts or such additional coverages as may be required by the prime
lease or sublease for the Franchised Restaurant or by applicable law.
ii. Comprehensive automobile liability insurance, including both owned and
non-owned automobiles, hired car and employers non-ownership liability with a
combined single limit of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00), including
bodily injury and property damage combined, or such greater amounts or such
additional coverages as may be required by the prime lease or sublease for the
Franchised Restaurant or by applicable law.
iii. Workers' compensation and employer's liability insurance as well as
such other insurance as may be required by statute or rule of the state in which
the Franchised Restaurant is located.
iv. Fire, vandalism, and extended coverage insurance with primary and
excess limits shall be written to cover the building, (where required),
improvements, betterments and contents, including inventory, for the full
insurance replacement value as determined by the Franchisor, Franchisee or as
required by any lease or sublease. The perils covered shall be "All Risk" or as
known in the insurance industry as "Special Form".
v. Business interruption insurance for the primary benefit of Franchisee
covering loss of business due to fire and the risks now or hereafter embraced by
"all risk" coverage in the amount equal to the fixed rent, additional rent,
other fixed operating costs and loss of income for at least one (1) year.
vi. Plate glass insurance, if required by the terms of any lease or
sublease for the premises of the Franchised Restaurant.
C. All insurance policies maintained by Franchisee pursuant to the terms
hereof shall name Franchisor, any prime lessor and/or any mortgagee as
additional insureds in such policy or policies.
D. No later than fifteen (15) days before the date on which any
construction is commenced and on or before each policy renewal date thereafter,
Franchisee shall submit evidence of satisfactory insurance and proof of payment
therefor to Franchisor, any prime lessor and/or any mortgagee, together with,
upon request, original or duplicate copies of all policies and policy
amendments. The evidence of insurance shall include a statement by the insurer
that the policy or policies will not be cancelled or materially altered without
at least sixty (60) days' written notice to Franchisor, any prime lessor and/or
any mortgagee.
E. Franchisee's obligation to obtain and maintain the foregoing policy or
any insurance which may be maintained by Franchisor, nor shall Franchisee's
performance of that obligation relieve Franchisee of liability under the
indemnity provisions set forth in Paragraph [17] of this Agreement.
F. Upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to Franchisee, the
Franchisor may increase the minimum liability protection requirements to be
effective on the thirtieth (30th) day following written notice to Franchisee and
require different or additional kinds of insurance at any time, to reflect
inflation, changes in standards of liability or higher damage awards in public
or product liability litigation or other relevant changes in circumstances.
G. After written notice to Franchisee, if Franchisee, for any reason,
fails to procure or maintain the insurance required by or pursuant to this
Agreement (or as required for all franchisees from time to time by the Manual),
Franchisor shall have the right and authority (without, however, any obligation
to do so) to immediately procure such insurance and to charge same to
Franchisee, which charges, together with a reasonable fee for Franchisor's
expenses in so acting and interest calculated at the maximum rate permissible by
law, shall be payable by Franchisee upon notice.
12. Transferability of Interest
A. Franchisee understands and acknowledges that the rights and duties
created by this Agreement are personal to Franchisee, or its owner(s), and that
Franchisor has granted the franchise in reliance upon the individual or
collective character, skill, aptitude, attitude, business and financial capacity
of Franchisee or its owner(s). Neither Franchisee nor its owner(s), nor any
partner or shareholder of Franchisee shall, without Franchisor's prior written
consent, voluntarily or involuntarily, directly or indirectly, sell, assign,
transfer, convey, subdivide, subfranchise, pledge, mortgage or otherwise
encumber any interest in this franchise, nor shall any owner, partner or
shareholder of Franchisee (if Franchisee is a partnership or privately held
corporation), voluntarily or involuntarily, directly or indirectly, transfer,
sell, assign, convey, subdivide, subfranchise, pledge, mortgage or encumber its
interest in Franchisee. A "sale" shall mean voluntarily or involuntarily,
directly or indirectly, an assignment, a sale of the franchise, or a sale of
more than twenty-five (25%) percent of the stock of Franchisee's corporation,
or, if a partnership, a sale of more than a twenty-five (25%) percent interest
in the cash flow, profits and losses of the partnership, including by operation
of law. If a sale shall occur without Franchisor's prior written consent, it
shall be a material default of this Agreement. Franchisor shall not unreasonably
withhold its consent to a transfer of any interest in this franchise or in
Franchisee, subject to the conditions set forth below. Franchisee acknowledges
and agrees that each condition which must be met by the proposed assignee of the
Franchisee and/or proposed assignee of the shareholders or proposed assignee of
the partnership interest of the Franchisee, as the case may be, is necessary for
such full performance of the obligations hereunder.
i. Franchisor shall consider, among other things, the qualifications,
character, apparent ability and credit worthiness of the proposed assignee and
such other factors as Franchisor deems appropriate.
ii. There shall be no existing default in the performance or observance of
any of Franchisee's obligations hereunder.
iii. All ascertained or liquidated debts of Franchisee and parent or
affiliate, owed or due to Franchisor or any of its affiliates, have been paid or
assumed by assignee.
iv. The proposed assignee must satisfactorily demonstrate to Franchisor
that it meets reasonable financial standards, which standards shall not be more
stringent than the standards applicable to new franchise operators at the time
of the proposed assignment.
v. Prior to the assignment, the proposed assignee shall attend and
satisfactorily complete Franchisor's training program for new franchise
operators, and pay a tuition fee of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00).
vi. The proposed assignee must satisfactorily demonstrate management,
business and educational experience reasonably consistent, in the opinion of the
Franchisor, with the nature and extent of obligation of a franchisee.
vii. The proposed assignee shall have executed and agreed to be bound by
the Franchisor's then current form of Franchise Agreement and such ancillary
agreements as are then customarily used by the Franchisor in the grant of
franchises for "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" restaurants, which shall
provide for the royalty and service fees and advertising contributions then
charged by the Franchisor to its franchisees and a term equal to the balance of
the term of this Agreement.
viii. Franchisee and all of the principals, shareholders, officers and
directors of Franchisee shall agree to an unconditional release of rights under
this Franchise Agreement and shall release and discharge Franchisor from all
duties and obligations to Franchisee in connection with this franchise as of the
effective date of the assignment.
ix. Franchisee shall obtain and submit evidence satisfactory to Franchisor
of all required approvals of federal, state and local governmental entities,
agencies or instrumentalities thereof or of any third person, including but not
limited to, approval for the transfer of the lease, if any, or issuance of a new
liquor license, if available, in the jurisdiction in which Franchisee's
Restaurant is located.
x. Any proposed transferee of Franchisee or proposed shareholders of
Franchisee, as the case may be, must meet the criteria established by Franchisor
for qualification of a new franchisee, and Franchisor must approve in writing
the individual designated as "restaurant operator" by Franchisee.
xi. Franchisor reserves the right to refuse to consent to any proposed
assignment that would result in Franchisor having any increased risk, burden or
chance of not obtaining performance, provided such consent is not unreasonably
withheld. Any approved assignment will not relieve the Franchisee of personal
liability to Franchisor for Royalties and advertising payments unless the
proposed assignee or its principals have a financial statement of equal or
greater net worth than the Franchisee or its principals, in which event the
Franchisee and its principals shall be released from personal liability by
Franchisor. In the event the proposed assignee does not have a financial
statement with a net worth equal to or greater than the net worth of the
Franchisee, or its principals, then the Franchisee and its principals may be
released from personal liability by Franchisor if the assignee remains current
in all obligations for a period of eighteen (18) months.
xii. 1n the event Franchisee requests Franchisor to approve an assignment,
Franchisee agrees to produce a signed copy of the Agreement for Sale and
Purchase of Franchise. Franchisor shall have no obligation to consider any
request or consent to any assignment if it does not receive such copy of the
offer.
xiii. Any assignment or attempt by Franchisee to assign any of its rights
or interests under this Agreement without having received the prior written
consent of Franchisor shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement, and
Franchisor shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon written notice
to Franchisee.
xiv. Prior to the transfer of the franchise, Franchisee will be required
to pay a transfer fee of fifty (50%) percent of the then current Franchise Fee
for a new franchise, but in no event less than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00)
to cover Franchisor's administration and other expenses in connection with the
transfer.
B. Franchisor has the right to assign this Franchise Agreement in
conjunction with the assignment of all of its franchise agreements only,
provided Franchisor receives the written consent of a majority of its
franchisees, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld and the assignee
shall assume responsibility to fulfill all contractual obligations hereunder to
Franchisee.
If Franchisor receives any bonafide offer from a third party which
offer includes the purchase of Franchisor's interest as franchisor in all of its
franchise agreements, Franchisee shall notify each franchisee in writing of such
offer, including in such notice the names and addresses of the real parties in
interest and copies of their resumes, including therein each individuals'
experience in the restaurant industry. Each franchisee shall have ten (1O) days
after receipt of such written notice from the Franchisor to send written notice
to the Franchisor either approving or disapproving of the proposed transaction.
Failure of any franchisee to notify Franchisor of its approval or disapproval of
the proposed transaction within said ten (1O) day period shall be considered the
approval of such franchisee.
C. Franchisee represents that, as of the execution of this Agreement, its
equity is owned as shown in Attachment D attached hereto. If Franchisee, or any
approved successor thereof, is a partnership or privately-held corporation,
Franchisee shall submit to Franchisor, prior to any proposed transfer, and at
any other time upon request, a list of all general and limited partners or
stockholders of record reflecting their respective present and/or proposed
interest in Franchisee, in such form as Franchisor may require.
D. If Franchisee receives any bona fide offer from a third party to
purchase this franchise, Franchisee shall notify Franchisor in writing of such
offer, and Franchisor shall have the right and option, exercisable within ten
(10) days after receipt of such written notice, to send written notice to
Franchisee that Franchisor or its nominee intends to purchase Franchisee's
interest on the same terms and conditions offered by the third party. In the
event the consideration, terms and/or conditions offered by the third party are
such that Franchisor or its nominee may not reasonably be able to furnish the
same consideration, terms and/or conditions, then Franchisor or its nominee, as
appropriate, may purchase the interest in the Franchised Restaurant proposed to
be sold for the reasonable equivalent in cash. If the parties cannot agree,
within a reasonable time, on the reasonable equivalent in cash of the
consideration, terms. and/or conditions offered by the third party, an
independent appraiser shall be designated by Franchisor, and its determination
shall be binding. Any material change in the terms of any offer prior to
Closing, or the failure of Franchisee to close within sixty (60) days of written
notice to Franchisor pursuant to this Paragraph[12][D], shall constitute a new
offer subject to the same rights of first refusal by Franchisor or its nominees
in the case of an initial offer. Failure of Franchisor to exercise the option
afforded by this Paragraph [12][D] with respect to the proposed transfer shall
not be deemed a default under this Agreement. Franchisor shall not have a right
of first refusal as provided in this Paragraph [12][D] for any transfer between
or among the initial equity owners in Franchisee identified in Attachment D to
this Agreement.
E. Upon the death or permanent incapacity of Franchisee, an owner of
Franchisee, the executor, administrator, conservator or other personal
representative of such person shall transfer his interest to the heirs or
beneficiaries of such person or to a third party approved by the Franchisor
within a period of twelve (l2) months. Such transfers, including, without
limitation, transfers by devise or inheritance or trust provisions, shall be
subject to the same conditions for transfers contained in this Agreement.
Failure to so dispose of such interest within said period of time shall
constitute a breach of this Agreement. For the purposes of Paragraph [12][E]
hereof, Franchisee shall be deemed to have a "permanent incapacity" If the
usual, active participation in the Franchised Restaurant by Franchisee as
contemplated pursuant to this Agreement is for any reason curtailed for a
continuous period of six (6) months.
The Franchisor's consent to a transfer of any interest subject to the
restrictions of this Paragraph, shall not constitute a waiver of any claims it
may have against the Franchisee, nor shall it be deemed a waiver of the
Franchisor's right to demand exact compliance with any of the terms or
conditions of the Franchise Agreement by the assignee.
Pending such transfer, the Franchisor shall, if requested, appoint a
manager to operate the Franchised Restaurant for the account of Franchisee. If
after the death or permanent disability of Franchisee or of an owner of
Franchisee, the Franchised Restaurant is not being managed by a competent and
trained manager, (as determined by the Franchisor in its sole discretion), the
Franchisor is authorized to immediately appoint a manager to maintain the
operation of the Franchised Restaurant for a period not to exceed twelve (12)
months or until an approved assignee shall be able to assume the management and
operation of the Franchised Restaurant. All funds from the operation of the
Franchised Restaurant during the period of management by the Franchisor's
appointed manager shall be kept in a separate fund and all expenses of the
Franchised Restaurant, including compensation, other costs and travel and living
expenses of the Franchisor's appointed manager, shall be charged to such fund.
As compensation for the management services provided, in addition to the
Royalties due hereunder, the Franchisor shall charge such fund five (5%) percent
of gross sales of the Franchised Restaurant during the period of management by
the Franchisor's appointed manager. Operation of the Franchised Restaurant
during any such period shall be for and on behalf of Franchisee, provided that
the Franchisor shall only have a duty to utilize its best efforts in the
operation of the Franchised Restaurant and shall not be liable to Franchisee for
any debts, losses or obligations incurred by the Franchised Restaurant, or to
any creditor of Franchisee for any products, materials, supplies or services
purchased by the Franchised Restaurant during any period in which it is managed
by the Franchisor's appointed manager. In the event that the fund maintained by
the Franchisor is insufficient to pay the expenses of the Franchised Restaurant
in a reasonable business-like manner, the Franchisor shall so notify Franchisee
or the executor, administrator, conservator or other personal representative of
Franchisee or owner of Franchisee, and such person shall within five (5)
business days deposit in the fund such amount as shall be required by the
Franchisor to attain a reasonable balance in the fund. The failure of such
person to deposit the amounts required hereunder shall constitute a default
under this Agreement.
F. Franchisee shall grant no security interest in any of the assets of the
Franchised Restaurant, including any liquor licenses applicable thereto, without
the prior written consent of the Franchisor and unless the secured party agrees
that in the event of any default by Franchisee under any documents related to
the security interest, the Franchisor shall have the right and option, in its
discretion, to be substituted as obligor to the secured party and to cure any
default of Franchisee.
G. The Franchisee may be assigned to a newly organized partnership or
corporation that conducts no business other than the Franchised Restaurant,
which is actively managed by Franchisee and in which Franchisee owns and
controls not less than fifty-one (51%) percent of the general partnership
interest or the equity and voting power of all issued and outstanding capital
stock. The articles of partnership, partnership agreement, articles of
incorporation, bylaws and other organizational documents of such partnership or
corporation shall recite that the issuance and transfer of any interest therein
is restricted by the terms of Paragraph 13 of this Agreement and all issued and
outstanding stock certificates of such corporation shall bear the following
restrictive legend:
The transfer of this stock is subject to the terms and conditions of a
Franchise Agreement with Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc. dated ____________."
H. Each partner or shareholder of Franchisee at any time during the term
of the Franchise shall execute an agreement in a form furnished or approved by
the Franchisor undertaking to be bound jointly and severally by all provisions
of this Agreement. Franchisee shall furnish to the Franchisor at any time upon
request, in such form as the Franchisor may require, a list of all general and
limited partners or stockholders of record reflecting their respective interests
in Franchisee.
I. Franchisor's consent to a transfer of any interest subject to the
restrictions of this Paragraph [12] shall not constitute a waiver of any claims
it may have against the Franchisee, nor shall it be deemed a waiver of
Franchisor's right to demand exact compliance with any of the terms of this
Agreement by the assignee.
13. Default and Termination
A. Franchisee shall be deemed to be in default under this Agreement, and
all rights granted herein shall automatically terminate without notice to
Franchisee, if Franchisee or the Franchised Restaurant: (i) becomes insolvent by
reason of its inability to pay debts as they mature or makes a general
assignment for the benefit of creditors or admits its inability to pay
obligations as they come due; (ii) files a voluntary petition in bankruptcy or
any pleading seeking any reorganization, liquidation, dissolution or composition
or other settlement with creditors under any law which is not dismissed within
thirty (30) days or such a petition is filed against and consented to by
Franchisee; (iii) Franchisee is adjudicated bankrupt or insolvent; (iv) a bill
in equity or other proceeding for the appointment of a receiver or other
custodian for the assets or substantially all of the assets of Franchisee or the
Franchised Restaurant is filed and consented to by Franchisee; (v) a receiver or
other custodian (permanent or temporary) of Franchisee's assets or property, or
any part thereof, is appointed by any court of competent jurisdiction; (vi)
proceedings for a composition with creditors under any state or federal law are
instituted by or against Franchisee; (vii) if a final judgment remains
unsatisfied or of record for thirty (30) days or longer (unless supersedeas bond
is filed); (viii) execution is levied against Franchisee's Franchised Restaurant
or property, or suit to foreclose any lien or mortgage against the premises or
equipment is instituted against Franchisee and not dismissed within thirty (30)
days; or (ix) the real or personal property of Franchisee's Franchised
Restaurant shall be sold after levy thereupon by any sheriff, marshal, or
constable.
B. Upon the occurrence of any of the following, Franchisee shall be deemed
to be in default upon receipt of written notice from Franchisor, and Franchisor
may, at its option, terminate this Agreement and all rights granted hereunder,
without affording Franchisee any opportunity to cure the default:
i. If Franchisee abandons or ceases to do business at the Franchised
Restaurant, or if its license to serve alcoholic beverages has been terminated
or suspended for more than thirty (30) days, or it loses the right to possession
of the premises or otherwise forfeits the right to operate the Franchised
Restaurant in the jurisdiction where the Franchised Restaurant is located,
provided, however, that if any such loss of possession results from the
governmental exercise of the power of eminent domain, or if, through no fault of
Franchisee, the premises are damaged or destroyed by a disaster such that they
cannot, in Franchisor's judgment, reasonably be restored, then, in either of
such events, this Agreement shall not be terminated for that reason for thirty
(30) days thereafter, provided Franchisee applies within that time for approval
to relocate to other premises for the remainder of the term hereof, which
approval shall not unreasonably be withheld.
ii. If a threat or danger to public health or safety results from the
construction, maintenance or operation of the restaurant franchised hereunder.
iii. If Franchisee is convicted of or pleads no contest to a felony or to
a crime involving moral turpitude, fraud, theft, dishonesty, misconduct or any
other crime or offense that is reasonably likely, in the sole opinion of
Franchisor, to adversely affect the System, the Proprietary Marks, the goodwill
associated therewith, or Franchisor's interest therein.
iv. If Franchisee copies or duplicates any System materials or purports to
transfer ownership or possession of any components or materials without the
prior written consent of Franchisor.
v. If Franchisee or any partner or shareholder in Franchisee purports to
transfer any rights or obligations under this Agreement or any interest in
Franchisee to any third party without Franchisor's prior written consent,
contrary to the terms of Paragraph [12] of this Agreement.
vi. If Franchisee fails to comply with the covenants in Paragraph [15]
hereof.
vii. If Franchisee discloses or divulges the contents of the Manual or
other trade secret or confidential information provided to Franchisee by
Franchisor contrary to Paragraph [9] hereof.
viii. If an approved transfer is not effected within twelve (12) months
following Franchisee's death or permanent incompetency as required by Paragraph
[12] hereof.
ix. If Franchisee on two (2) or more separate occasions within any one (1)
year period fails or refuses to submit when due weekly reports or other data,
information or supporting records; to pay when due the Royalties, advertising
contributions, any amounts due for products and services purchased from
Franchisor or its affiliates, or other payments due to Franchisor or creditors
of the Franchised Restaurant; to comply with the advertising and promotion
commitments of Franchisee hereunder or otherwise repeatedly fails or refuses to
comply with this Agreement, whether or not such failures or refusals are
corrected after notice thereof is delivered to Franchisee.
x. If Franchisee submits two (2) or more fiscal quarter, fiscal year, or
annual financial statements, other information, sales or income tax returns or
supporting records to Franchisor that understate by two (2%) percent or more,
the fees heretofore computed and paid by Franchisee or which materially distort
any other pertinent information.
xi. If Franchisee has made any material misrepresentations or
misstatements on its application for the franchise or with respect to ownership
of the franchise.
xii. If Franchisee defaults under any sublease agreement, security
agreement or any other agreement between Franchisor and Franchisee respecting
the operation of the Franchised Restaurant.
xiii. If Franchisee, or an owner of Franchisee, is convicted of the Beverage
Regulations or signs more than one (1) stipulation to resolve any charges levied
by the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco of the State of Florida
against the liquor license used at the Franchised Restaurant.
C. Except as provided in Paragraphs [13][A], [13][B] and [13][0] of this
Agreement, Franchisee shall have thirty (30) days after its receipt from
Franchisor of a written Notice of Termination within which to remedy any default
hereunder and provide evidence thereof to Franchisor. If any such default is not
cured within that time or such longer period as applicable law may require, this
Agreement shall terminate without further notice to Franchisee, effective
immediately upon the expiration of the thirty (30) day period or such longer
period as applicable law may require. Franchisee shall be in default hereunder
for any failure to comply substantially with any of the requirements imposed by
this Agreement, as it may from time to time reasonably be supplemented by the
Manual, or to carry out the terms of this Agreement in good faith. Such defaults
shall include, for example and without limitation, the occurrence of any of the
following:
i. If Franchisee fails to submit the financial information or other
reports required by Franchisor under this Agreement, or makes any false
statements in connection therewith.
ii. If Franchisee fails to comply with any other provision of this
Agreement, the Manual or any specification, standard or operating procedure
prescribed by Franchisor and does not correct such failure within thirty (30)
days after written notice of such failure to comply (which notice shall describe
the action that Franchisee must take) is delivered to Franchisee.
iii. If Franchisee fails, refuses or neglects to obtain Franchisor's prior
written approval or consent as required by this Agreement.
iv. If Franchisee, by act or omission, suffers a continued violation, in
connection with the operation of the Franchised Restaurant, of any law,
ordinance, rule or regulation of a governmental agency, in the absence of a good
faith dispute over its application or legality and without having promptly
resorted to any appropriate administrative or judicial forum for relief
therefrom.
v. If Franchisee misuses or makes any unauthorized use of the Proprietary
Marks or otherwise materially impairs the goodwill associated therewith or
Franchisor's rights therein.
D. Franchisee shall be deemed in default and Franchisor, at its option, on
thirty (30) days written notice may terminate this Agreement if Franchisee,
fails, refuses, or neglects to pay promptly any monies owing and due to
Franchisor or its subsidiaries or affiliates pursuant to any provision of this
Agreement or any other agreement between Franchisor and Franchisee within said
thirty (30) day period.
E. In the event the parties hereto have entered into a Purchase Agreement
of even date herewith, (hereinafter the "Purchase Agreement"), pursuant to which
the Franchisor has agreed to sell and Franchisee has agreed to purchase the
assets of the Franchised Restaurant, Franchisee shall have the right to
terminate this Agreement in accordance with the terms and conditions of the
Purchase Agreement.
14. Obligations Upon Termination
Upon termination or expiration, this Agreement and all rights granted
hereunder to Franchisee shall forthwith terminate, and:
A. Franchisee shall strictly observe the provisions of Paragraph [6][A] of
this Agreement.
B. Franchisee shall immediately cease to operate the Franchised Restaurant
and shall not thereafter, directly or indirectly, represent to the public or
hold itself out as a present or former franchisee of Franchisor.
C. Franchisee shall immediately and permanently cease to use, by
advertising or in any other manner whatsoever, any equipment, format,
confidential methods, procedures and techniques associated with the System; the
name and any Proprietary Marks and distinctive trade dress, forms, slogans,
signs, symbols or devices associated with the System and return the same to
Franchisor. In particular, Franchisee shall cease to use, without limitation,
all signs, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, advertising materials, stationery,
forms and any other articles which display the Proprietary Marks associated with
the System.
D. Franchisee shall take such action as may be necessary to cancel any
assumed name or equivalent registration which contains the name or any other
servicemark or trademark of Franchisor, and Franchisee shall furnish Franchisor
with evidence satisfactory to Franchisor of compliance with this obligation
within ten (1O) days after termination or expiration of this Agreement. If
Franchisee fails to execute any such documents, Franchisor or its designee may
do so as agent for and on behalf of Franchisee, and Franchisee hereby
irrevocably constitutes and appoints Franchisor or its designee its
attorney-in-fact (as coupled with an interest) for such purpose. This power of
attorney shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
E. Franchisee shall notify the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
and the Department of Revenue of the State of Florida of a change in the
tradename, trademark and/or servicemarks used by Franchisee and in the event
Franchisee fails to do so, the Franchisor shall have the right to notify the
Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco and the Department of Revenue of the
State of Florida of such change on behalf of Franchisee.
F. Franchisee shall notify the telephone company and all listing agencies
of the termination or expiration of Franchisee's right to use any telephone
number and any regular, classified or other telephone directory listings
associated with the Proprietary Marks and to authorize transfer of same to or at
the direction of Franchisor. Franchisee acknowledges that as between the
Franchisor and Franchisee, the Franchisor has the sole rights to and interest in
all telephone numbers and directory listings associated with the Proprietary
Marks and Franchisee authorizes the Franchisor. and hereby appoints the
Franchisor as its attorney-in-fact, to direct the telephone company and all
listing agencies to transfer same to Franchisor or its designee, should
Franchisee fail or refuse to do so, and the telephone company and all listing
agencies may accept such direction or this Agreement as conclusive of the
exclusive rights of Franchisor in such telephone numbers and directory listings
and its authority to direct their transfer.
G. Franchisee agrees, in the event Franchisee continues to operate or
subsequently begins to operate any other business, not to use any reproduction,
counterfeit, copy or colorable imitation of the Proprietary Marks either in
connection with such other business or the promotion thereof which is likely to
cause confusion, mistake or depreciation, or which is likely to dilute
Franchisor's exclusive rights in and to the Proprietary Marks and further agrees
not to utilize any designation of origin or description or representation which
falsely suggests or represents an association or connection with Franchisor so
as to constitute unfair competition. Franchisee shall make such modifications or
alterations to the premises operated hereunder (including, without limitation,
changing the telephone number) immediately upon termination or expiration of
this Agreement as may be necessary to prevent the operation of any business
thereon by Franchisee or others in derogation of this Paragraph [14] and shall
make such specific additional changes thereto as Franchisor may reasonably
request for that purpose. In the event Franchisee fails or refuses to comply
with the requirements of this Paragraph [14], Franchisor shall have the right to
enter upon the premises where Franchisee's franchised business was conducted,
without being guilty of trespass or any other tort, for the purpose of making or
causing to be made such changes as may be required at the expense of Franchisee,
which expense Franchisee agrees to pay upon demand.
H. Franchisee shall pay all sums owing to Franchisor and its subsidiaries
and affiliates within five (5) days of the date of termination or expiration of
this Agreement, or such later date that the amounts due to Franchisor are
determined. In the event of termination for any default of Franchisee, such sums
shall include all damages, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's
fees incurred by Franchisor as a result of the default, which obligation shall
give rise to and remain, until paid in full, a lien in favor of Franchisor
against any and all of the personal property, fixtures, equipment and inventory
owned by Franchisee and on the premises at the time of default.
I. Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor all damages, costs and expenses,
including reasonable attorney's fees, incurred by Franchisor subsequent to the
termination or expiration of the franchise herein granted in obtaining
injunctive or other relief for the enforcement of any provisions of this
Paragraph [14].
J. Franchisee shall immediately turn over to Franchisor all manuals,
including the Manual, records, files, instructions, correspondence, all
materials related to operating the Franchised Restaurant, including, without
limitation, brochures, agreements, disclosure statements, and any and all other
materials relating to the operation of the Franchised Restaurant in Franchisee's
possession, and all copies thereof (all of which are acknowledged to be
Franchisor's property), and shall retain no copy or record of any of the
foregoing, excepting only Franchisee's copy of this Agreement and of any
correspondence between the parties, and any other documents which Franchisee
reasonably needs for compliance with any provision of law.
K. Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason, except
a termination of this Agreement in accordance with Paragraph [13][E] hereof, the
Franchisor shall have the right for a period of thirty (30) days commencing on
the date of termination to purchase from Franchisee the assets of the Franchised
Restaurant including furniture, fixtures, equipment and liquor license and to
obtain an assignment of Franchisee's lease for the business premises of the
Franchised Restaurant.
The purchase price for the assets of the Franchised Restaurant
shall be their fair market value, exclusive of any goodwill. If the Franchisor
and Franchisee are unable to agree on the fair market value, the fair market
value shall be determined by an independent appraiser selected by Franchisor.
For purposes of determining the fair market value of the liquor license for the
Franchised Restaurant, the appraiser shall be guided by recent sales of
comparable liquor licenses in the county in which the Franchised Restaurant is
located.
The purchase price shall be paid in cash at closing, which shall take
place no later than sixty (60) days after receipt by Franchisee of the
Franchisor's notice of its exercise of its option to purchase the Franchised
Restaurant. The Franchisor shall not assume any liabilities, debts or
obligations of Franchisee in connection with any such purchase of the Franchised
Restaurant by the Franchisor and Franchisee shall indemnify Franchisor from any
and all claims made against the Franchisor arising out of any such purchase of
the Franchised Restaurant. The Franchisor shall have the right to set off
against and to reduce the purchase price by any and all amounts owed by
Franchisee to Franchisor. At the closing of the purchase of the Franchised
Restaurant, Franchisee and the Franchisor shall execute and deliver all
documents necessary to vest title in the Franchisor free and clear of all liens
and encumbrances. The Franchisor and Franchisee shall comply with all applicable
law in connection with any such transfer and Franchisee shall cooperate with the
Franchisor in complying with all such requirements.
The provisions of this Paragraph [14][K] shall not operate to limit
or restrict the rights and remedies of the Franchisor under any security
agreement (or similar agreement) between Franchisee and Franchisor respecting
the sale of the assets of the Franchised Restaurant to Franchisee.
L. Franchisee shall comply with the covenants contained in Paragraph [10]
of this Agreement.
M. This Paragraph [14] shall not apply to the operation by Franchisee of
any other franchised restaurant pursuant to any other franchise agreement
between Franchisor and Franchisee.
15. Covenants Not to Compete
A. Franchisee covenants that during the term of this Agreement, except as
otherwise approved in writing by Franchisor, Franchisee or Franchisee's
restaurant manager shall devote requisite time, energy and best efforts to the
management and operation of the Franchised Restaurant.
B. Franchisee covenants during the term of this Agreement, except as
otherwise approved in writing by Franchisor, that it shall not, either directly
or indirectly, for itself, or through, on behalf of, or in conjunction with any
person, persons, partnership or corporation:
i. Divert or attempt to divert any business or customers of the Franchised
Restaurant to any competitor, by direct or indirect inducement or otherwise, or
do or perform, directly or indirectly, any other act injurious or prejudicial to
the goodwill associated with Franchisor's Proprietary Marks and the System.
ii. Employ or seek to employ any person who is at that time employed by
Franchisor or by any other franchisee, or otherwise directly or indirectly to
induce such person to leave his or her employment thereat.
iii. Own, maintain, engage in, or have any interest in any restaurant
business within the Market Area or the market area of any other "Flanigan's
Seafood Bar and Grill" restaurant, whether franchised or owned by the
Franchisor; provided, however, that this provision shall not apply to the
operation by Franchisee of any other franchise which may be granted by
Franchisor to Franchisee; and provided, further, that this provision shall not
apply to any ownership by Franchisee of less than five (5%) percent of the
outstanding equity securities in any publicly-held corporation.
C. Franchisee covenants that for a period of two (2) years after the
expiration or termination of this Agreement, or the date on which Franchisee
ceases to operate the business conducted pursuant to this Agreement, whichever
is later, regardless of the cause of termination, Franchisee shall not, except
as otherwise approved in writing by Franchisor, either directly or indirectly,
for itself, or through, on behalf of, or in conjunction with any other person,
persons, partnership or corporation, do or engage in any act prescribed by
Paragraph [15][B] of this Agreement, which is hereby incorporated by reference
as if more fully set forth herein.
D. Franchise understands and acknowledges that Franchisor shall have the
right, in its sole discretion, to reduce the scope of any covenant set forth in
Paragraphs [3][H], [15][B] and [15][C] of this Agreement, or any portion
thereof, without Franchisee's consent, effective immediately upon receipt by
Franchisee of written notice thereof, and Franchisee agrees that Franchisee
shall comply forthwith with any covenant as so modified, which shall be fully
enforceable notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph [20] hereof.
E. Franchisee shall require all officers, directors and holders of a
beneficial interest of five (5%) percent or more of the securities of
Franchisee, and of any corporation directly or indirectly controlling
Franchisee, if Franchisee is a corporation, or the general partners and any
limited partners, if Franchisee is a partnership, (including any corporation and
the officers, directors, and holders of a beneficial interest of five (5%)
percent or more of securities of a corporation which controls, directly or
indirectly, any general or limited partner), to execute covenants similar to
those set forth in this paragraph [15] in a form satisfactory to Franchisor.
16. Taxes, Permits and Indebtedness
A. Franchisee shall immediately pay when due all taxes levied or assessed
by any federal, state or local tax authority, and any and all other indebtedness
incurred by Franchisee in the conduct of the Franchised Restaurant. Franchisee
shall pay to Franchisor an amount equal to any sales tax with respect to any
payment made to Franchisor under this Agreement.
B. In the event of any bona fide dispute as to liability for taxes
assessed or other indebtedness, Franchisee may contest the validity of the
amount of the tax or indebtedness in accordance with the procedures of the
taxing authority or applicable law; however, in no event shall Franchisee permit
a tax sale or seizure by levy of execution or similar writ or warrant, or
attachment by a creditor, to occur against the premises of the Franchised
Restaurant or any improvements thereon.
C. Franchisee shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules
and regulations, and shall timely obtain any and all permits, certificates or
licenses necessary for the full and proper conduct of the Franchised Restaurant,
including, without limitation, licenses to do business, fictitious name
registration and sales tax permits, health and sanitation permits and ratings,
and fire clearance. Copies of all subsequent inspection reports, warnings,
certificates and ratings issued by any governmental entity during the term of
this Agreement in connection with conduct of the Franchised Restaurant, which
indicate less than full compliance by Franchisee with any applicable law, rule
or regulation, shall be forwarded to Franchisor by Franchisee within five (5)
days of Franchisee's receipt thereof.
D. Franchisee shall notify Franchisor in writing within five (5) days of
the commencement of any action, suit or proceeding, or the issuance of any
order, writ, injunction, award or decree of any court, agency or other
governmental instrumentality, which may adversely affect the operation or
financial condition of the Franchised Restaurant.
17. Relation of Parties and Indemnification
A. It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that this Agreement
does not create a fiduciary relationship between them, that Franchisee shall be
an independent contractor, and that nothing in this Agreement is intended to
constitute either party a general or special agent, legal representative,
subsidiary, joint venturer, partner, employee or servant of the other for any
purpose whatsoever.
B. During the term of this Agreement and any extensions hereof, Franchisee
shall hold itself out to the public as an independent contractor operating the
Franchised Restaurant pursuant to a franchise from Franchisor and as an
authorized user of the Proprietary Marks which are owned by Franchisor.
Franchisee agrees to take such affirmative action as may be necessary to do so,
including, without limitation, placing such notices of independent ownership on
such forms, stationery, advertising and other materials as Franchisor may
require from time to time and exhibiting a notice of that fact in a conspicuous
place on the premises of the Franchised Restaurant, the content of which
Franchisor reserves the right to specify.
C. The Franchisor has not authorized or empowered Franchisee to use the
Proprietary Marks except as provided by this Agreement and Franchisee shall not
employ the Proprietary Marks in signing any contract, lease, mortgage, check,
purchase agreement, negotiable instrument or other legal obligation, without the
prior written consent of Franchisor.
D. It is understood and agreed that nothing in this Agreement authorizes
Franchisee to make any contract, express or implied agreement, warranty or
representation on Franchisor's behalf, or to incur any debt or other obligation
in Franchisor's name or represent that their relationship is other than
franchisor and franchisee and that Franchisor shall in no event assume liability
for, or be deemed liable hereunder as a result of, any such action, or by reason
of any act or omission of Franchisee in Franchisee's conduct of the Franchised
Restaurant or any claim or judgment arising therefrom against Franchisor.
Franchisee shall indemnify and hold Franchisor harmless against any and all such
claims arising directly or indirectly from, as a result of, or in connection
with Franchisee's operation of the Franchised Restaurant, whether caused by
Franchisee's negligent or willful action or failure to act.
E. Franchisor shall have no liability for any sales, use, excise, gross
receipts, income, property or other taxes, whether levied upon Franchisee, the
Franchised Restaurant or its assets, or upon the Franchisor, in connection with
the sales made, services performed or business conducted by Franchisee or the
initial franchise fee, royalty and service fees, advertising contributions or
other payments by Franchisee to the Franchisor (or its affiliates).
F. Franchisee agrees to indemnify and hold Franchisor, its subsidiaries,
affiliates, stockholders, directors, officers, employees, agents and assignees
harmless against, and to reimburse them for, all such obligations, actual and
consequential damages and taxes for which any of them is held liable and for all
costs reasonably incurred by any of them in the defense of any such claim
brought against any of them or in any action in which any of them is named as a
party arising out of the operation of the Franchised Restaurant, including
without limitation, reasonable accountants' and attorneys' and expert witness
fees, costs of investigation and proof of facts, court costs, other litigation
expenses and travel and living expenses. The Franchisor shall have the right to
defend any such claim.
The indemnities and assumptions of liabilities and obligations herein
shall continue in full force and effect subsequent to and notwithstanding the
expiration or termination of this Agreement.
18. Approvals and Waivers
A. Franchisor and Franchisee may by written instrument unilaterally waive
or reduce any obligation of or restriction upon the other under this Agreement,
effective upon delivery of written notice thereof to the other or such other
effective date stated in the notice of waiver. Whenever this Agreement requires
the Franchisor's prior approval or consent, Franchisee shall make a timely
written request therefor, and such approval shall be obtained in writing.
B. Franchisor makes no warranties or guarantees upon which Franchisee may
rely, and assumes no liability or obligation to Franchisee, by granting any
waiver, approval or consent to Franchisee, or by reason of any neglect, delay or
denial of any request therefor. Any waiver granted by Franchisor shall be
without prejudice to any other rights the Franchisor may have, will be subject
to continuing review by Franchisor, and may be revoked, in the Franchisor's sole
discretion, at any time and for any reason, effective upon receipt by Franchisee
of ten (1O) days' prior written notice.
C. Franchisor and Franchisee shall not be deemed to have waived or
impaired any right, power or option reserved by this Agreement (including,
without limitation, its right to demand exact compliance with every term,
condition and covenant herein, or to declare any breach thereof to be a default
and to terminate the Franchise prior to the expiration of its term), by virtue
of any custom or practice of the parties at variance with the terms hereof; any
failure by the Franchisor or Franchisee to demand strict compliance with this
Agreement; any waiver, forbearance, delay, failure or omission by the Franchisor
to exercise any right, power or option, whether of the same, similar or
different nature, against other "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" restaurants
or the acceptance by Franchisor of any payments due from Franchisee after any
breach of this Agreement.
D. Neither the Franchisor nor Franchisee shall be liable for loss or
damage due to delay in its performance of its obligations resulting from
transportation shortages, inadequate supply of labor, material or energy, or the
right to acquire or use any of the foregoing in order to accommodate or comply
with the orders, requests, regulations, recommendations or instructions of any
federal, state or municipal government or any department or agency thereof;
compliance with any law, ruling, order, regulation, requirement or instructions
of any federal, state, or municipal government or any department or agency
thereof; acts of God, acts of omissions of the other party; fires; strikes;
embargoes; wars; riot; or any other cause not within the control of the obligor.
Any delay resulting from any of said causes shall extend performance accordingly
or excuse performance, in whole or in part, as may be reasonable. In no event
shall the obligor be liable for incidental, special or consequential damages.
19. Notices
Any and all notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in
writing and shall be personally delivered or mailed by certified mail, return
receipt requested, to the respective parties at the following addresses unless
and until a different address has been designated by written notice to the other
party.
Notices to Franchisor: Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc.
2841 Cypress Creek Road
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Attention: Joseph G. Flanigan, Pres. & CEO
Notices to Franchisee: _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Any notice by certified mail shall be deemed to have been given at the
date and time of mailing.
20. Entire Agreement
This Agreement, the documents referred to herein, and the Attachments
hereto, if any, constitute the entire, full and complete Agreement between
Franchisor and Franchisee concerning the subject matter hereof, and supersedes
all prior agreements, no other representations having induced Franchisee to
execute this Agreement. No amendment, change or variance from this Agreement
shall be binding on either party unless mutually agreed to in writing by the
parties and executed by their authorized officers or agents in writing.
21. Severability and Construction
A. Except as expressly provided to the contrary herein, each section,
part, term and/or provision of this Agreement shall be considered severable; and
if, for any reason, any section, part, term or provision herein is determined to
be invalid and contrary to, or in conflict with, any existing or future law or
regulation by a court or agency having valid jurisdiction, such shall not impair
the operation of, or have any other effect upon, such other sections, parts,
terms and/or provisions of this Agreement as may remain otherwise intelligible,
and the latter shall continue to be given full force and effect and bind the
parties hereto; and said invalid sections parts, terms and/or provisions shall
be deemed not to be a part of this Agreement.
B. Except as expressly provided to the contrary herein, nothing in this
Agreement is intended, nor shall be deemed, to confer upon any person or legal
entity other than Franchisor or Franchisee and such of their respective
successors and assigns as may be contemplated by Paragraph [12] hereof, any
rights or remedies under or by reason of this Agreement.
C. Franchisee expressly agrees to be bound by any promise or covenant
imposing the maximum duty permitted by law which is subsumed within the terms of
this Agreement. In the event any portion or section of this Agreement shall be
held to be unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the balance of
the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
D. All captions in the Agreement are intended solely for the convenience
of the parties, and none shall be deemed to affect the meaning or construction
of any provision hereof.
E. All references herein to the masculine, neuter or singular shall be
construed to include the masculine, feminine, neuter or plural, where
applicable, and all acknowledgments, promises, covenants, agreements and
obligations herein made or undertaken by Franchisee shall be deemed jointly and
severally undertaken by all the parties hereto on behalf of Franchisee.
F. This Agreement may be executed in duplicate, and each copy so executed
shall be deemed an original.
22. Applicable Laws and Currency Requirement
A. This Agreement shall take effect upon its acceptance and execution by
Franchisor in the State of Florida and shall be interpreted, construed and
enforced under the laws thereof, which laws shall prevail in the event of any
conflict of law. Franchisee irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction and venue
of any court of general jurisdiction in Broward County, Florida with respect to
any proceedings arising out of or in any way connected with this Agreement. All
the provisions contained in this Agreement are expressly subject to applicable
state law and shall be deemed to be modified so as to comply with the terms of
any such state law where there is a conflict between a provision of this
Agreement and such state law.
B. No right or remedy conferred upon or reserved to Franchisor or
Franchisee by this Agreement is intended to be, nor shall be deemed, exclusive
of any other right or remedy herein or by law or equity provided or permitted,
but each shall be cumulative of every other right or remedy.
C. Nothing herein contained shall bar either party's right to obtain
specific performance of the provisions of this Agreement and injunctive relief
against threatened conduct that will cause it loss or damages, under the usual
equity rules, including the applicable rules for obtaining restraining orders
and preliminary injunctions.
D. Franchisor may enforce by judicial process its rights to terminate this
Agreement as provided in Paragraph 13 hereof and any rights it may have under
the sublease or any other agreements with Franchisee. Franchisee agrees to entry
without bond of temporary and permanent injunctions and orders of specific
performance enforcing any of the provisions of Paragraphs 6, 8, 9, 13, and 14.
If the Franchisor secures any such injunction or orders of specific performance,
Franchisee further agrees to pay to Franchisor an amount equal to the aggregate
of its costs of obtaining any such relief, including, without limitation,
reasonable attorney's fees, costs of investigation and proof of facts, court
costs, other litigation expenses and travel and living expenses, and any damages
incurred by the Franchisor as a result of the breach of any such provision.
E. In the event of any action, suit or proceedings arising out of or in
connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to
reimbursement of reasonable attorney's fees and costs, including appeal.
F. All fees and payments required by this Agreement shall be paid in U.S.
currency.
23. Arbitration
Except as specifically otherwise provided in this Agreement, the parties
agree that any and all disputes between them and any claim by either party that
cannot be amicably settled shall be determined solely and exclusively by
arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act, as amended, and in accordance
with the rules then obtaining of the American Arbitration Association, or any
successor, at its offices nearest Franchisor's corporate office, unless the
parties otherwise agree in writing. Each party shall select one arbitrator, and
the two so designated shall select a third, and, failing the selection of an
arbitrator by either party within seven (7) days, the arbitrator shall be
selected by the American Arbitration Association, or any successor thereto, upon
application of either party. Judgment upon any award of the majority of the
arbitrators shall be binding and shall be entered in a court of competent
jurisdiction. It is the intent of the parties that any arbitration between
Franchisor and Franchisee shall be of the individual claims of Franchisee or
Franchisor and that the claims subject to arbitration shall not be arbitrated on
a classwide basis.
24. Acknowledgments
A. Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisee has conducted an independent
investigation of the Franchised Restaurant, and recognizes that the business
venture contemplated by this Agreement involves business risks, and that its
success will be largely dependent upon the ability of Franchisee as an
independent businessman. Franchisor expressly disclaims the making of, and
Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisee has not received, any warranty or
guarantee, express or implied, as to the potential volume, profits or success of
the business venture contemplated by this Agreement.
B. Franchisee acknowledges that it has read and understood this Agreement,
the attachments hereto, if any and agreements relating thereto, if any, and that
Franchisor has accorded Franchisee's own choosing about the potential benefits
and risks of entering into this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed, sealed and
delivered this Agreement in ______________ counterparts on the day and year
first above written.
FLANIGAN'S ENTERPRISES, INC.
By:
Title:
FRANCHISEE
By:
Title:
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GUARANTY AND ASSUMPTION OF OBLIGATIONS
THIS GUARANTY AND ASSUMPTION OF OBLIGATIONS is given this ______
day of ______________________, 19____ , by _____________________________________
______________________________
In consideration of, and as an inducement to, the execution of that
certain Franchise Agreement of even date herewith, (hereinafter the
"Agreement"), by FLANIGAN'S ENTERPRISES, INC., (hereinafter the "Franchisee"),
each of the undersigned hereby personally and unconditionally (a) guarantees to
the Franchisor, and its successors and assigns, for the term of the Agreement
and thereafter as provided in the Agreement, that ______________________________
________________________, (hereinafter the "Franchisee"), shall punctually pay
and perform each and every undertaking, agreement and covenant set forth in the
Agreement and (b) agrees to be personally bound by, and personally liable for
the breach of, each and every provision in the Agreement, both monetary
obligations and obligations to take or refrain from taking specific actions or
to engage or refrain from engaging in specific activities, including, without
limitation, the provisions of Paragraph 15.
Each of the undersigned consents and agrees that: (1) his or her
direct and immediate liability under this guaranty shall be joint and several;
(2) he or she shall render any payment or performance required under the
Agreement upon demand if Franchisee fails or refuses punctually to do so; (3)
such liability shall not be contingent or conditioned upon pursuit by the
Franchisor of any remedies against the Franchisee or any other person; and (4)
such liability shall not be diminished, relieved or otherwise affected by any
extension of time, credit or other indulgence which the Franchisor may from time
to time grant to Franchisee or to any other person, including without limitation
the acceptance of any partial payment or performance, or the compromise or
release of any claims, none of which shall in any way modify or amend this
guaranty, which shall be continuing and irrevocable during the term of the
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned has hereunto affixed
his or her signature on the same day and year as the Agreement was executed.
GUARANTOR(S)
________________________________________
________________________________________
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