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11. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Due to related parties
The Company has received non-interest-bearing loans and advances from related parties. The amounts owed by the Company are as follows:
The amount from Chanticleer Investors LLC is related to cash distributions received from Chanticleer Investors LLC’s interest in Hooters of America which is payable to the Company’s co-investors in that investment.
Transactions with Board Members
Larry Spitcaufsky, a significant shareholder and member of the Company’s Board of Directors, is also a lender to the Company for $2 million of the Company’s $6 million in secured debentures. In connection with the secured debentures, the Company made payments of interest to the board member of $87,890 and $80,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, as required under the Notes.
Mr. Spitcaufsky also subscribed for 70,000 shares in connection with the May 3, 2018 Securities Purchase Agreement and received an equal number of warrants in the transaction. Michael D. Pruitt, the Company’s chairman and Chief Executive Officer also participated in the offering.
The Company had previously entered into a franchise agreement with entities controlled by Mr. Spitcaufsky providing him with the franchise rights for Little Big Burger in the San Diego area and an option for southern California. In February 2019, Mr. Spitcaufsky closed both of his franchised Little Big Burger restaurants and all agreements were terminated in May 2019. |