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EXHIBIT 10.22
BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT
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Principal Loan Date Maturity Loan No Call Collateral Account Officer Initials
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$260,000.00 01-26-1998 02-01-2001 ▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇ 62 65-100896-0 PDE
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Borrower: BACK YARD BURGERS INC. Lender: Cavalry Banking
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THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN BACK YARD BURGERS, INC. ('BORROWER') AND
CAVALRY BANKING ("LENDER") IS MADE AND EXECUTED ON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND
CONDITIONS. BORROWER HAS RECEIVED PRIOR COMMERCIAL LOANS FROM LENDER OR HAS
APPLIED TO LENDER FOR A COMMERCIAL LOAN OR LOANS AND OTHER FINANCIAL
ACCOMMODATION, INCLUDING THOSE WHICH MAY BE DESCRIBED ON ANY EXHIBIT OR SCHEDULE
ATTACHED TO THIS AGREEMENT. ALL SUCH LOANS AND FINANCIAL ACCOMMODATIONS.
TOGETHER WITH ALL FUTURE LOANS AND FINANCIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FROM LENDER TO
BORROWER, ARE REFEREED TO IN THIS AGREEMENT INDIVIDUALLY AS THE "LOAN" AND
COLLECTIVELY AS THE "LOANS." BORROWER UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT (A) IN
GRANTING, RENEWING, OR EXTENDING ANY LOAN, LENDER IS RELYING UPON BORROWER'S
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, AND AGREEMENTS, AS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT; (B)
THE GRANTING, RENEWING, OR EXTENDING OF ANY LOAN BY LENDER AT ALL TIMES SHALL HE
SUBJECT TO LENDER'S SOLE JUDGEMENT AND DISCRETION; AND (C) ALL SUCH LOANS SHALL
BE AND SHALL REMAIN SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS
AGREEMENT.
TERM. This Agreement shall be effective as of January 21,1998, and shall
continue thereafter until all Indebtedness of Borrower to Lender has been
performed in full and the parties terminate this Agreement in writing.
DEFINITIONS. The following words shall have the following meaning, when used in
this Agreement. Terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the
meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code. All references
to dollar amounts o shall mean amounts in lawful money of the United Stales of
America.
AGREEMENT. The word "Agreement" means their Business Loan Agreement, as
this Business Loan Agreement may be amended or modified from time to
time. together with all exhibits and schedules attached to this
Business Loan Agreement from time to time. BORROWER. The word
"Borrower" means BACK YARD BURGERS, INC. The word "'Borrower" also
includes, as applicable. all subsidiaries and affiliates of Borrower as
provided below in the paragraph titled "Subsidiaries and Affiliates."
CERCLA. The word "CERCLA" means, the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended.
COLLATERAL. The word "Collateral" means and includes without limitation
all property and assets granted as collateral security for a Loan,
whether for real or personal property, whether granted directly or
indirectly, whether granted now or in the future, and whether granted
in the form of a security, interest. mortgage, deed of trust.
assignment. pledge, chattel mortgage, chattel trust, factor's lien,
equipment trust, conditional sale. trust receipt lien, charge. lien or
title retention contract. lease or consignment intended as a security
device, or any other security or lien interest whatsoever whether
created by law. contract, or otherwise. ERISA. The word "ERISA" means
the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, EVENT
OF DEFAULT. The words "Event of default" mean and include without
limitation any of the Events of Default set forth below in this section
EVENTS OF DEFAULT
GRANTOR. The word "Grantor" means and Includes without limitation each
and ail of the persons or entities granting a Security interest
Collateral for the indebtedness. including without limitation all
Borrowers granting such a Security Interest.
GUARANTOR. The word "Guarantor" means and includes without limitation
each and all of the guarantors, sureties, and accommodation parties
connection with any indebtedness.
INDEBTEDNESS. The word "indebtedness" means and includes without
limitation all Loans, together with all other obligations, debts and
liabilities of Borrower to Lender, or any one or more of them, as well
as all claims by Lender against Borrower, or any one or more of them;
whether now or hereafter existing. voluntary or involuntary, due or not
due, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated; whether
Borrower may be liable individually or jointly with others; whether
Borrower may be obligated as a guarantor. surety, or otherwise; whether
recovery upon such indebtedness may be or hereafter may become barred
by any statute of limitations; and whether such indebtedness may be or
hereafter become otherwise unenforceable
LENDER. The word "Lender" means CAVALRY BANKING, its successors and
assigns.
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LOAN. The word "Loan" or "Loans" means and includes without limitation
any and all commercial loans and financial accommodations from Lender
to Borrower, whether now or hereafter existing. and however evidenced.
including without limitation those loans and financial accommodations
described herein or described on any exhibit or schedule attached to
this Agreement from time to time.
NOTE. The word "Note" means and includes without limitation Borrower
promissory note or notes, if any, evidencing Borrower's Loan
obligations in favor of Lender, as well as any substitute, replacement
or refinancing note or notes therefor.
PERMITTED LIENS. The words "Permitted Liens" mean: (a) liens and
security interests securing indebtedness owed by Borrower to Lender;
(b) liens for taxes. assessments, or similar charges either not yet due
or being contested in good faith; (c) liens of materialmen, mechanics,
warehousemen, or carriers, or other like liens arising in the ordinary
course of business and securing obligations which are not yet
delinquent; (d) purchase money liens or purchase money security
interests upon or in any property acquired or held by Borrower in the
ordinary course of business to secure indebtedness outstanding on the
date of this Agreement or permitted to be incurred under the paragraph
of this Agreement titled "lndebtedness and Liens"; (e) liens and
security interests which, as of the date of this Agreement, have been
disclosed to approved by the Lender in writing; and (f) those liens and
security interests in which in the aggregate constitute an immaterial
and insignificant monetary amount with respect to the net value of
Borrower's assets.
RELATED DOCUMENTS. The words "Related Documents" mean and include
without limitation all promissory notes, credit agreements, loan
agreements. environmental agreements, guaranties, security agreements.
mortgages, deeds of trust, and all other instruments agreements and
documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection
with the indebtedness.
SECURITY AGREEMENT. The words "Security Agreement" mean and include
without limitation any agreements, promises, covenant, arrangements,
understandings or other agreements, whether created by law, contract,
or otherwise, evidencing, governing. representing, or creating a
Security Interest.
SECURITY INTEREST. The words "Security Interest" mean and include
without limitation any type of collateral security, whether in the form
of a lien charge, mortgage. deed of trust, assignment. pledge, chattel
mortgage. chattel trust, factor's lien, equipment trust, conditional
sale, trust receipt lien or title retention contract, lease or
consignment intended as a security device, or any other security or
lien interest whatsoever, whether created by law, contract, or
otherwise. ▇▇▇▇. The word "▇▇▇▇" means the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 as now or hereafter amended.
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO EACH ADVANCE. Lender's obligation to make the initial
Loan Advance and each subsequent Loan Advance under this Agreement shall be
subject to the fulfillment to Lender's satisfaction of all of the conditions set
forth in this Agreement and in the Related Documents.
LOAN DOCUMENTS. Borrower shall provide to Lender the following
documents for the Loan: (a) the Note, (b) Security Agreements granting to Lender
security interests in the Collateral, (c) Financing Statements perfecting
Lender's Security Interests; (d) evidence of insurance as required below; and
(e)any other documents required under this Agreement or by Lender or its
counsel.
BORROWER'S AUTHORIZATION. Borrower shall provide to Lender in form
satisfactory to Lender properly certified resolutions, duly authorizing the
execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Note and the Related Documents,
and such other authorizes and other documents and instruments as Lender or its
counsel, in their sole discretion, may require.
PAYMENT OF FEES AND EXPENSES. Borrower shall have paid to Lender all
fees, charges, and other expenses which are then due and payable as specified in
this Agreement or any Related Documents.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. The representations and warranties set
forth in this Agreement, in the Related Documents, and in an y document or
certificate delivered to Lender under this Agreement are true and correct.
NO EVENT OF DEFAULT. There shall not exist at the time of any advance a
condition which would constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Borrower represents and warrants to Lender, as
of the date of this Agreement, as of the date of each disbursement of Loan
proceeds, as of the date of any renewal, extension or modification of any Loan,
and at all times any indebtedness exists:
ORGANIZATION. Borrower is a corporation which is duly organized,
validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of
Tennessee and is validly existing end in good standing in all states in
which Borrower is doing business. Borrower has the full power and
authority to own Its properties and to transact the businesses in which
it is presently engaged or presently proposes to engage. Borrower also
is duly qualified as a foreign corporation and is in good standing in
all states in which the failure to so qualify would have a material
adverse effect on its businesses or financial condition.
AUTHORIZATION. The execution, delivery, and performance of this
Agreement and all Related Documents by Borrower, to the extent to be
executed, delivered or performed by Borrower, have been duly authorized
by all necessary action by Borrower; do not require the consent or
approval of any other person, regulatory authority or governmental
body; and do not conflict with, result in a violation of, or constitute
a default under (a) any provision of its articles of incorporation or
organization, or bylaws, or any agreement or other Instrument binding
upon Borrower or (b) any law, governmental regulation, court decree, or
order applicable to Borrower.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION. Each financial statement of Borrower supplied to
Lender truly and completely disclosed Borrower's financial condition as
of the date of the statement, and there has been no material adverse
change in Borrower's financial condition subsequent to the date of the
most recent financial statement supplied to Lender. Borrower has no
material contingent obligations except as disclosed in such financial
statements.
LEGAL EFFECT. This Agreement constitutes, and any instrument or
agreement required hereunder to be given by Borrower when delivered
will constitute, legal, valid and binding obligations of Borrower
enforceable against Borrower in accordance with their respective terms.
PROPERTIES. Except as contemplated by this Agreement or as previously
disclosed in Borrower's financial statements or in writing to Lender
and as accepted by Lender, and except for property tax liens for taxes
not presently due end payable, Borrower owns and has good title to all
of Borrower's properties free end clear of all Security Interests, and
has not executed any security documents or financing statements
relating to such properties. All of Borrower's properties are titled in
Borrower's legal name, and Borrower has not used, or filed a financing
statement under, any other name for at least the last five (5) years.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. The terms "hazardous waste," "hazardous
substance," "disposal," "release," and "threatened release," as used in
this Agreement, shall have the same meanings as set forth In the
"CERCLA," "▇▇▇▇," the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C.
Section 1801, et seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42
U.S.C. Section 6901, at seq., the Tennessee Hazardous Substances Act,
T.C.A., ▇▇-▇▇-▇▇▇,81 seq., or other applicable state or Federal laws,
rules, or regulations adopted pursuant to any of the foregoing. Except
as disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender in writing, Borrower
represents and warrants that: (a) During the period of Borrower's
ownership of the properties, there has been no use, generation,
manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release or threatened
release of any hazardous waste Or substance by any person on, under,
about or from any of the properties. (b) Borrower has no knowledge of,
or reason to believe that there has been (i) any use, generation,
manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release, or threatened
release of any hazardous waste or substance on, under, about or from
the properties by any prior owners or occupants of any of the
properties, or (ii) any actual or threatened litigation or claims or
any kind by any person relating to such matters. (c) Neither Borrower
nor any tenant, contractor, agent or other authorized user of any of
the properties shall use, generate, manufacture, store, treat, dispose
of, or release any hazardous waste or substance on, under, about or
from any ct the properties; and any such activity shall be conducted in
compliance with all applicable federal, state, end local laws,
regulations, and ordinances, including without limitation those laws,
regulations and ordinances described above. Borrower authorizes Lender
and Its agents to enter upon the properties to make such inspections
and tests as Lender may`deem appropriate to determine compliance of the
properties with this section of the Agreement. Any inspections or tests
made by Lender shall be at Borrower's expense and for Lender's purposes
only and shall not be construed to create any responsibility or
liability on the part of Lender to Borrower or to any other person. The
representations and warranties contained herein are based on Borrower's
due diligence in investigating the properties for hazardous waste and
hazardous substances. Borrower hereby (a) releases end waives any
future claims against Lender for indemnity or contribution in the event
Borrower becomes liable for cleanup 61 other costs under any such laws,
and (b) agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Lender against any end
all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, penalties, end expenses which
Lender may directly or indirectly sustain or suffer resulting from a
breach of this section of the Agreement or ass consequence of any use,
generation, manufacture, storage, disposal, release or threatened
release occurring prior to Borrower's ownership or interest in the
properties, whether or not the same was or should have been known to
Borrower. The provisions of this section of the Agreement including the
obligation to indemnify, shall survive the payment of the Indebtedness
and the termination or expiration of this Agreement and shall not be
effected by Lender's acquisition of any interest in any of the
properties, whether by foreclosure or otherwise.
LITIGATION AND CLAIMS. No litigation, claim, investigation,
administrative proceeding or similar action (including those for unpaid
taxes) against Borrower is pending or threatened, and no other event
has occurred which may materially adversely affect Borrower's financial
condition or properties, other than litigation, claims, or other
events, if any, that have been disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender
in writing. TAXES. To the best of Borrower's knowledge, all tax returns
and reports of Borrower that are or were required to be filed, have
been filed, and all taxes, assessments and other governmental charges
have been paid in full, except those presently being or to be contested
by Borrower in good faith in the ordinary course of business and for
which adequate reserves have been provided.
LIEN PRIORITY. Unless otherwise previously disclosed to Lender in
writing, Borrower has not entered into or granted any Security
Agreements, or permitted the filing or attachment of any Security
Interests on or affecting any of the Collateral directly or indirectly
securing repayment of Borrower's Loan and Note, that would be prior or
that may in any way be superior to Lender's Security Interests end
rights in and to such Collateral.
BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement, the Note, all Security Agreements
directly or indirectly securing repayment of Borrower's Loan end Note
and all of the Related Documents are binding upon Borrower as well as
upon Borrower's successors, representatives and assigns, and are
legally enforceable in accordance with their respective terms.
COMMERCIAL PURPOSES. Borrower intends to use the Loan proceeds solely
for business or commercial related purposes.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS. Each employee benefit plan as to which Borrower
may have any liability complies In all material respects with el
applicable requirements of law end regulations, and (i) no Reportable
Event nor Prohibited Transaction (as defined in ERISA) has occurred
with respect to any such plan, (ii) Borrower has not withdrawn from any
such plan or initiated steps to do so, (iii) no steps have been taken
to terminate any such plan, and (iv) there are re unfunded liabilities
other than those previously disclosed to Lender In writing.
LOCATION OF BORROWER'S OFFICES AND RECORDS. Borrower's place of
business, or Borrower's Chief executive office, if Borrower has more
than one place of business, is located at ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇,
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇. Unless Borrower has designated otherwise in writing
this location is also the office or offices where Borrower keeps its
records concerning the Collateral.
INFORMATION. All information heretofore or contemporaneously herewith
furnished by Borrower to Lender for the purposes of or in connection
with this Agreement or any transaction contemplated hereby is, and all
information hereafter furnished by or on behalf of Borrower to Lender
will be true and accurate in every material respect on the date as of
which such information is dated or certified; end none of such
information is or will be incomplete by omitting to state any material
fact necessary to make such information not misleading.
SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Borrower understands end
agrees that Lender, without independent investigation, is relying upon
the above representations and warranties in making the above referenced
Loan to Borrower. Borrower further agrees that the foregoing(
representations and warranties shall be continuing in nature and shall
remain In full force end effect until such time as Borrower's
Indebtedness: shall be paid in full, or until this Agreement shall be
terminated in the manner provided above, whichever is the last to
occur.
AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that, while
this Agreement is in effect, Borrower will:
LITIGATION. Promptly inform Lender in writing of (a) all material
adverse changes in Borrower's financial condition, and (b) all existing
end all threatened litigation, claims, investigations, administrative
proceedings or similar actions affecting Borrower or any Guarantor
which could materially affect the financial condition of Borrower or
the financial condition of any Guarantor.
FINANCIAL RECORDS. Maintain its books and records in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, applied on a consistent basis
and permit Lender to examine and audit Borrower's books and records at
all reasonable times.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Furnish such additional information and
statements, lists of assets and liabilities, agings of receivables and
payable inventory schedules, budgets, forecasts, tax returns, and other
reports with respect to Borrower's financial condition and business
operations a Lender may request from time to time.
INSURANCE. Maintain fire end other risk insurance, public liability
insurance, and such other insurance as Lender may require with respect
t Borrower's properties and operations, in form, amounts, coverages and
with insurance companies reasonably acceptable to Lender. Borrower upon
request of Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the
policies or certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to Lender,
including stipulations that coverages will not be canceled or
diminished without at least ten (10) days' prior written notice to
Lender. Each insurance policy also shall include an endorsement
providing that coverage in favor of Lender will not be impaired in any
way by any act, omission or default( Borrower or any other person. In
connection with all policies covering assets in which Lender holds or
is offered a security interest for the Loan Borrower will provide
Lender with such loss payable or other endorsements as Lender may
require.
INSURANCE REPORTS. Furnish to Lender, upon request of Lender, reports
on each existing insurance policy showing such information as Lender
may reasonably request, including without limitation the following: (a)
the name of the insurer; (b) the risks insured; (c) the amount of the
policy; (d) the properties insured; (e) the then current property
values on the basis of which insurance has been obtained, and the
manner of determining those values; and (f) the expiration ▇▇▇▇ of the
policy. In addition, upon request of Lender (however not more often
than annually.
Borrower will have an independent appraiser satisfactory to
Lender determine, as applicable, the actual cash value or replacement
cost of any Collateral. The cost of such appraisal shall be paid by
borrower.
OTHER AGREEMENTS. Comply with all terms and conditions of all
other agreements, wether now or hereafter existing, between Borrower
and any other party and notify lender immediately in writing of any
default in connection with any other such agreements.
LOAN PROCEEDS. Use all loan proceeds for Borrower's business
operations, unless specifically consented to the contrary by lender in
writing.
TAXES, CHARGES AND LIENS. Pay and discharge when due all of
its indebtedness and obligations, including without limitation all
assessments taxes, governmental charger, levies and liens, of every
kind of nature, imposed upon Borrower or its properties, income, or
profits, prior to the date on which penalties would attach, and all
lawful claims that, if unpaid, might become a lien or charge upon any
of Borrower's properties, income or profits. Provided however, Borrower
will not be required to pay and discharge any such assessment, tax,
charge, levy, lean or claim so long as (a) the legality of the claim
shall be contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings, and (b)
Borrower shall established on its books adequate reserves with respect
to such contested assessment, tax, charge, ▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ or claim in
accordance with generally accepted accounting practices. Borrower, upon
demand of Lender, will furnish to Lender evidence of payment of the
assessments, taxes, charges, levies, leans
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and claims and will authorize the appropriate governmental official to
deliver Lender at any time a written statement of any assessments,
taxes, levies, liens and claims against Borrower's properties, income,
or profits.
PERFORMANCE. Perform and comply with all terms, conditions,
and provisions set forth in this Agreement and in the Related Documents
in a timely manner, and promptly notify Lender if Borrower learns of
the Occurrence of any event which constitutes an Event of Default under
this agreement or under any of the Related Documents.
OPERATIONS. Maintain executive and management personnel with
substantially the same qualifications and experience as the present
executive and management personnel; provide written notice to Lender of
any change in executive and management personnel; conduct its business
affairs in a responsible and prudent manner and in compliance with all
applicable federal, state and municipal laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations respecting its properties, charters, businesses and
operations, including without limitation, compliance with the Americans
With Disabilities Act and with all minimum funding standards and other
requirements of ERISA and other laws applicable to Borrower's employee
benefit plans.
INSPECTION. Permit employees or agents of Lender at any
reasonable time to inspect any and all Collateral for the Loan or Loans
and Borrower's other properties and to examine or audit Borrower's
books, accounts, and records and to make copies and memoranda of
Borrower's books and accounts and records. If Borrower now or at any
time hereafter maintains any records (including without limitation
computer generated records and computer software programs for the
generation of such records) in the possession of a third party,
Borrower, upon request of Lender, shall notify such party to permit
Lender free access to such records at all reasonable times and to
provide Lender with copies of any records it may request, all at
Borrower's expense.
COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE. Unless waived in writing by Lender,
provide Lender at least annually and at the time of each disbursement
of Loan proceeds with a certificate executed by Borrower's chief
financial officer or person acceptable to Lender, certifying that, the
representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement are true as
of the date of the certificate, no Evident of Default exists under this
Agreement.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND REPORTS. Borrower shall comply in
all respects with all environmental protection federal, state and local
laws statues, regulations and ordinances; not caused or permit to
exist, as a result of intentional or unintentional action or omission
on its part or of the part of any third party, on property owned and/or
occupied by Borrower, any environmental activity where damage may
result to the environment, unless such environmental activity is
pursuant to and in compliance with the conditions of a permit issued by
the appropriate federal state or local governmental authorities; shall
furnish to Lender promptly and in any event within thirty (30) days
after receipt thereof a copy of any notice, summons, lien, citation,
directive, letter or other communication from any governmental agency
or instrumentality concerning any intentions or unintentional action or
omission on Borrower's part in connection with any environmental
activity whether or not there is damage to the environment and/or other
natural resources.
ADDITIONAL ASSURANCES. Make, execute and deliver to Lender
such promissory notes, mortgages, deeds of trust, security agreements,
financing statements, instruments, documents and other agreements as
Lender or its attorneys may reasonably request and secure the loans and
to perfect all Security Interests.
NEGATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that while this
Agreement is in effect, Borrower shall not, without prior written consent of
Lender:
INDEBTEDNESS AND LIENS. (a) Except for trade debt incurred in
the normal course of business and indebtedness to Lender contemplated
by this Agreement, create, incur or assume indebtedness for borrowed
money, including capital leases (b) except as allowed as a Permitted
Lien, sell, transfer, mortgage, assign, pledge, lease, grant a security
interest in, or encumber any of Borrower's assets, or (c) sell with
recourse any of Borrower's accounts, except to Lender.
CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS. (a) Engage in any business
activities substantially different than those in which Borrower is
presently engaged, (b) cease operations, liquidate, merge, transfer,
acquire or consolidate with any other entity, change ownership, change
its name, dissolve or transfer or sell Collateral out of the ordinary
course of business, (c) pay any dividends on Borrower's stock (other
than dividends payable in stock) provided, however that not
withstanding the foregoing, but only so long that no event of Default
has occurred and is continuing or would result from the payment of
Dividends, if Borrower is a "Subchapter S Corporation" (as defined in
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended), Borrower may pay cash
dividends on its stock to its shareholders from time to time in amounts
necessary to enable shareholders to pay income taxes and make estimated
income tax payments to satisfy their liabilities under federal and
state law which arise solely from their status as Shareholders of a
Subchapter S Corporation because of their ownership of shares of stock
of Borrower, or (d) purchase or retire any of Borrower's outstanding
shares or alter or amend Borrower"s capitol structure.
LOANS, ACQUISITIONS AND GUARANTIES. (a) Loan, invest or in
advance money or assets, (b) purchase, create or acquire any interest
in any other enterprise or entity, or (b) incur any obligation as
surety or guarantor other than in the ordinary course of business.
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CESSATION OF ADVANCES. If lender has made any commitment to make any loan to
Borrower, wether under this Agreement or any other agreement, Lender shall have
no obligation to make Loan Advances or to disburse Loan proceeds if : (a)
Borrower or Guarantor is in default under the terms of this Agreement or any
Related Documents or any other agreement that Borrower or any Guarantor has with
Lender; (b) Borrower or any Guarantor becomes insolvent, files a petition in
bankruptcy or similar proceedings, or is adjudged a bankrupt; (c) there occurs a
material adverse change in Borrower's financial condition, in the financial
condition of any Guarantor, or the value of any collateral securing any loan;
(d) any Guarantor seeks, claims or otherwise attempts to limit, modify or revoke
such Guarantor's guaranty of the Loan or any other loan with Lender; or (e)
Lender in good ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ itself insecure, even though no event of Default
shall have occurred. RIGHT OF SETOFF. Borrower grants to Lender a contractual
possessory security interest in; and hereby assigns, conveys, delivers, pledges,
and transfers to Lender all Borrower's right, title and interest in and to,
Borrower's account with Lender (whether checking, savings, or some other
account), including without limitation all accounts Borrower may open in the
future, excluding all ▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇▇▇ accounts, and all trust accounts for which
the grant of a security interest would be prohibited by law. Borrower authorizes
Lender, to the extent permitted by applicable law to charge or setoff all sums
owing on the Indebtedness against any and all such accounts.
EVENTS OF DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default
under this Agreement:
DEFAULT ON INDEBTEDNESS. Failure of Borrower to make any payment due on
the Loans.
OTHER DEFAULTS. Failure of Borrower or any Grantor to comply with or to
perform when due any other term, obligation, covenant or condition
contained in this Agreement or in any of the Related Documents, or
failure of Borrower to comply with or perform any other term,
obligation covenant or condition contained in any other agreement
between Lender and Borrower.
DEFAULT IN FAVOR OF THIRD PARTIES. Should Borrower or any Grantor
default under any loan, extension of credit, security agreement,
purchase or sales agreement, or any other agreement, in favor of any
other creditor or person that may materially effect any of Borrower's
property or Borrower's or any Grantor's ability to repay the Loans or
perform their respective obligations under this Agreement or any of the
Related Documents.
FALSE STATEMENTS. Any warranty, representation or statement made or
furnished to Lender by or on behalf of Borrower or any Grantor under
the Agreement or the Related Documents is false or misleading in any
material respect at the time made or furnished, or becomes false or
misleading at any time thereafter.
DEFECTIVE COLLATERALIZATION. This Agreement or any of the Related
Documents ceases to be In full force and effect (including failure of
any Security Agreement to create a valid and perfected Security
Interest) at any time and for any reason. INSOLVENCY. The dissolution
or termination of Borrower's existence as a going business, the
insolvency of Borrower, the appointment of a receiver for any part of
Borrower's property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors, any
type of creditor workout, or the commencement of any proceeding under
any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Borrower.
CREDITOR OR FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS. Commencement of foreclosure or
forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help
repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Borrower, any
creditor of any Grantor against any collateral securing the
Indebtedness, or by any governmental agency. This includes a
garnishment, attachment, or levy on or of any of Borrower's deposit
accounts with Lender.
EVENTS AFFECTING GUARANTOR. Any of the preceding events occurs with
respect to any Guarantor of any of the Indebtedness or any Guarantor
dies or becomes incompetent, or revokes or disputes the validity of, or
liability under, any Guaranty of the Indebtedness.
CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP. Any change in ownership of twenty-five percent
(25%) or more of the common stock of Borrower.
ADVERSE CHANGE. A material adverse change occurs in Borrower's
financial condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment
performance of the Indebtedness is impaired. INSECURITY. Lender, in
good faith, deems itself insecure.
EFFECT OF AN EVENT OF DEFAULT. If any Event of Default shall occur, except where
otherwise provided in this Agreement or the Related documents, all commitments
and obligations of Lender under this Agreement or the Related Documents or any
other agreement Immediately will terminate and, at Lender's option, all
Indebtedness immediately will become due and payable, all without notice of any
kind to Borrower, except that earth case of an Event of Default of the type
described in the "Insolvency" subsection above, such acceleration shall be
automatic end not optional. Ir addition, Lender shall have all the rights end
remedies provided in the Related Documents or available at law, in equity, or
otherwise. Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all of Lender's rights
and remedies shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or
concurrently. Election by Lender to pursue any remedy shall not exclude pursuit
of any other remedy, and an election to make expenditures or to take action to
perform are the obligation of Borrower or of any Grantor shall not affect
Lender's right to declare a default and to exercise its rights and remedies.
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of
this Agreement:
AMENDMENTS. THIS AGREEMENT, TOGETHER WITH ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS,
CONSTITUTES THE ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES AS TO
THE MATTERS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT. NO ALTERATION OF OR AMENDMENT
TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UNLESS GIVEN IN WRITING END SIGNED
BY THE PARTY OR PARTIES SOUGHT TO BE CHARGED OR BOUND BY THE ALTERATION
OR AMENDMENT.
APPLICABLE LAW. THIS AGREEMENT HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO LENDER AND
ACCEPTED BY LENDER IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE. IF THERE IS A LAWSUIT,
BORROWER AGREES UPON LENDER'S REQUEST TO SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION OF
THE COURTS OF ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE. LENDER AND
BORROWER HEREBY WAIVE THE RIGHT TO ANY JURY TRIAL IN ANY ACTION,
PROCEEDING, OR COUNTERCLAIM BROUGHT BY EITHER LENDER OR BORROWER
AGAINST THE OTHER. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE.
CAPTION HEADINGS. Caption headings in this Agreement are for
convenience purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define
the provisions of this Agreement.
CONSENT TO LOAN PARTICIPATION. Borrower agrees and consents to Lender's
sale or transfer, whether now or later, of one or more participation
interests In the Loans to one or more purchasers, whether related or
unrelated to Lender. Lender may provide, without any limitation
whatsoever, to any one or more purchasers, or potential purchasers, any
information or knowledge Lender may have about Borrower or about any
other matter relating to the Loan, and Borrower hereby waives any
rights to privacy it may have with respect to such matters. Borrower
additionally waives any and all notices of sale of participation
interests, as well as all notices of any repurchase of such
participation interests. Borrower also agrees that the purchasers of
any such participation interests will be considered as the absolute
owners of such interests in the Loans end will have all the rights
granted under the participation agreement or agreements governing the
sale of such participation interests. Borrower further waives all
rights of offset or counterclaim that it may have now or later against
Lender or against any purchaser of such a participation interest and
unconditionally agrees that either Lender or such purchaser may enforce
Borrower's obligation under the Loans irrespective of the failure or
insolvency of any holder of any interest in the Loans. Borrower further
agrees that the purchaser of any such participation interests may
enforce Its interests irrespective of any personal claims or defenses
that Borrower may have against Lender.
COSTS AND EXPENSES. Borrower agrees to pay upon demand all of Lender's
expenses, including without limitation attorneys' fees, incurred in
connection with the preparation, execution, enforcement, modification
and collection of this Agreement or in connection with the Loans made
pursuant to this Agreement. Lender may pay someone else to help collect
the Loans and to enforce this Agreement, end Borrower will pay that
amount. This includes, subject to any limits under applicable law,
Lender's attorneys' fees and Lender's legal expenses, whether or not
there is a lawsuit, including attorneys' fees for bankruptcy
proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay
or injunction), appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection
services. Borrower also will pay any court costs, in addition to all
other sums provided by law.
NOTICES. All notices required to be given under this Agreement shall be
given in writing, may be sent by telefacsimile (unless otherwise
required by law), and shall be effective when actually delivered or
when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier or
deposited in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid,
addressed to the party to whom the notice is to be given at the address
shown above. Any party may change its address for notices under this
Agreement by giving formal written notice to the other parties,
specifying that the purpose of the notice is to change the party's
address. To the extent permitted by applicable law, If there is more
than one Borrower, notice to any Borrower will constitute notice to all
Borrowers. For notice purposes, Borrower will keep Lender informed at
all times of Borrower's current address(es).
SEVERABILITY. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision
of this Agreement to be invalid or unenforceable as to any person or
circumstance. such finding shall not render that provision Invalid or
unenforceable as to any other persons or circumstances. If feasible,
any such offending provision shall be deemed to be modified to be
within the limits of enforceability or validity; however, if the
offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be stricken end all
other provisions of this Agreement in all other respects shall remain
valid and enforceable.
SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF BORROWER. To the extent the context of
any provisions of this Agreement makes it appropriate, including
without limitation any representation, warranty or covenant, the word
"Borrower" as used herein shall include all subsidiaries end affiliates
of Borrower. Notwithstanding the foregoing however, under no
circumstances shall this Agreement be construed to require Lender to
make any Loan or other financial accommodation to any subsidiary or
affiliate of Borrower.
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. All covenants and agreements contained by or on
behalf of Borrower shall bind Its successors and assigns end shall
inure to the benefit of Lender, its successors and assigns. Borrower
shall not, however, have the right to assign its rights under this
Agreement or any interest therein, without the prior written consent of
Lender.
SURVIVAL. All warranties, representations, and covenants made by
Borrower in this Agreement or in any certificate or other instrument
delivered by Borrower to Lender under this Agreement shall be
considered to have been relied upon by Lender and will survive the
making of the Loan and delivery to Lender of the Related Documents,
regardless of any investigation made by Lender or on Lender's behalf.
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TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. Time is of the essence in the performance of
this Agreement.
WAIVER. Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this
Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by Lender.
No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right
shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by
Lender of a provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice or
constitute a waiver of Lender's right otherwise to demand strict
compliance with that provision or any other provision of this
Agreement. No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing between
Lender and Borrower, or between Lender end any Grantor, shall
constitute a waiver of any of Lender's rights or of any obligations of
Borrower or of any Grantor as to any future transactions. Whenever the
consent of Lender is required under this Agreement, the granting of
such consent by Lender In any Instance shall not constitute continuing
consent in subsequent instances where such consent is required, and in
all cases such consent may be granted or withheld in toe sole
discretion of Lender.
01-26-1998 BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT
LOAN NO ▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇
BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING REAL ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS LOAN AGREEMENT, AND
BORROWER AGREES TO ITS TERMS. THIS AGREEMENT IS DATED AS OF JANUARY 26, 1998.
BORROWER:
BACK YARD BURGERS, INC.
By:
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LENDER:
CAVALRY BANKING
By:
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AUTHORIZED OFFICER