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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSW5220101_Purchase Agreement_20220124REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACT THIS REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACT (this "Contract") dated, for reference purposes only, C) 2021, between BODDIE-NOELL ENTERPRISES, INC., a le North Carolina corporation, or its assignees or designees, hereinafter referred to as "Purchaser", and TOMMY E. TWITTY, hereinafter referred to as "Seller". The Effective Date of this Contract shall be the date this Contract is signed and acknowledged by Seiler, if Seller is the last to sign, or the date it is signed and acknowledged by Purchaser, if Purchaser is the last to sign. W-I-T-N-E-S-S-E-T-H: In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein contained, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the panties agree as follows: 1. AGREEMENT TO SELL AND PURCHASE. Subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, Seller agrees to sell and Purchaser agrees to purchase approximately 1.25 acres +/- of real property located at the corner of South Main Street and Warren Avenue, in or near Bunn, Franklin County, North Carolina, together with the improvements located thereon, if any, and all easements and appurtenances belonging to or in anywise appertaining, whether public or private, and all rights of Seller in and to any public or private thoroughfares or roadways adjacent to the described property, which property is outlined and identified as "Parcel 1" on Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof and hereinafter referred to as the "Premises". The Premises is a part of Franklin County Tax PIN 2820-14-6316. The precise legal description of the Premises shall be determined by the survey obtained by Purchaser pursuant to Section. 5 of this Contract together with improvements located or to be located thereon. 2. PURCHASE PRICE. The agreed purchase price for the Premises is SWIM and no/100 Dollars ($-00) (the "Purchase Price"), payable as follows: a. (i) 0 and no/100 Dollars ($A00.00) to be deposited with Stewart Title Guaranty Company (the "Escrow Agent") within ten (10) days after full execution of this Contract and the Deposit Escrow Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit B by all parties and held in escrow as earnest money (the "Deposit"). Bunn, NC 4-29-2021(RBP Redline) (ii) The Deposit shall be held in escrow until the Closing (hereinafter defined) and then applied to the Purchase Price and delivered to Seller, or in the event Closing does not occur, returned to Purchaser or delivered to Seller in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract. Interest earned on the Deposit, if any, (the Escrow Agent is not obligated to deposit in an interest -bearing account) shall not be part of the Deposit. b. The balance of the Purchase Price shall be paid at Closing in the following manner: by cash, wire transfer or other form of immediately available funds. 3.A. SELLER'S COVENANTS. (i) Zoning. Seller covenants that if the Premises is not currently zoned to permit the use of the Premises as a Hardee's restaurant {"Purchaser's Intended Use"), that Seller will cooperate with Purchaser in attempting to secure proper zoning, but if such use is prohibited or continues to be prohibited by any applicable zoning ordinances or other laws or restrictive covenants, then this Contract shall be voidable at Purchaser's option and the Deposit refunded to Purchaser as hereinafter provided. (ii) Not a Foreign Person. Seller agrees to execute and deliver to Purchaser at Closing an affidavit (the "Section 1445 Affidavit") stating under penalty of perjury (x) that Seller is not a foreign person as defined in Section 1445(f)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended and (y) Seller's United States taxpayer identification number. (iii) Tests; Title Policies. Within ten (10) business days after the Effective Date, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser, at no cost to Purchaser, such of the following as are in possession of or available to Seller: existing soil and groundwater tests, surveys, title policies, environmental reports and site assessments, underground storage tank test results, waste disposal records, permit records and other engineering tests and studies pertaining to the Premises. (iv) No Encumbrances, No Changes to the Premises. After the Effective Date Seller shall not grant any easements and/or rights -of -way over or through the Premises, impose any restrictions on the use of the Premises, or ftu-ther encumber the Premises without the prior written consent of Purchaser, which consent may be withheld by Purchaser in its sole discretion, nor shall Seller construct or install on the Premises any improvements or allow any existing improvements to be demolished, removed, sold, or in any way encumbered without the prior written consent of Purchaser, which consent may be withheld by Purchaser in its sole discretion. 3.B. SELLER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. All of Seller's representations and warranties are made to the actual knowledge of Seller. (i) Seller has the option to purchase the Premises (the "Option") and, upon his acquisition of the property containing the Premises shall own, and will convey to Purchaser, fee simple title to the Premises, free and clear of any and all liens, leases and other encumbrances, except: (a) current ad valorem real estate taxes not yet due and payable; (b) those encumbrances, easements and restrictions currently of record and not adversely affecting title to the Premises or Purchaser's Intended Use and not objected to by Purchaser during the Feasibility Period. Items (a) and (b) are hereinafter referred to as the "Permitted Exceptions"; Seller's failure to exercise the Option shall constitute an event of default under this Contract. (ii) Seller has full power, right, and authority to grant the rights provided under this Contract, to cause fee simple title to be conveyed to Purchaser and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereunder, all as herein provided; (iii) To Seller's knowledge, Seller has not received notice from any governmental agency indicating that Seller or the Premises is in violation of any laws, ordinances and regulations of any public authorities, and to Seller's knowledge, Seller has not received written notice of any material violation, whether actual, claimed or alleged, thereof; (iv) There is no litigation, proceeding or action pending or threatened against or relating to Seller or the Premises which questions the validity of this Contract or any action taken or to be taken by Seller pursuant hereto; (v) Neither the execution of this Contract nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will, in any material respect, constitute a violation of or be in conflict with or constitute a default under any term or provision of any agreement, instrument or lease to which Seller is a party, subject to any required consents or authorizations of, or notices to, third parties from whore such consents or authorizations will be obtained or to whom notices will be given prior to Closing; (vi) There presently are no leases, agreements to lease, license agreements or other rights granted to any third parties to use or occupy all or any part of the Premises or any interest therein now or in the future, other than as disclosed herein; 3 (vii) ,Seller has no knowledge of any fact or condition which would result in the termination of ingress and egress to publicly maintained and dedicated streets and access ways; and (viii) To Seller's knowledge, no commitments have been made to any governmental authority, developer, utility company, school board, church or other religious body or any property owners' association or to any other organization, group or individual relating to the Premises which would impose an obligation upon Purchaser or its successors and assigns to make any contribution or dedications of money or land or to construct, install, or maintain any improvements of a public or private nature on or of the Premises. There is no requirement that any developer or owner of the Premises pay directly or indirectly any special fees or contributions or incur any expenses or obligations in connection with any development of the Premises or any part thereof The representations and warranties of Seller contained in this Contract or in any certificate or document delivered pursuant to the provisions hereof shall survive the Closing for a period of twelve (12) months. Except as otherwise represented and warranted by Seller in this Section 3(B), the Premises is being sold "as is"; that Purchaser has or will have prior to acceptance of the Deed (herein defined), inspected the Premises; and Seller makes no representation or warranty as to the physical condition, value, expense of operation or income potential of the Premises or its suitability for Purchaser's Intended Use. Purchaser agrees and represents and warrants that upon acceptance of the Deed Purchaser will accept the Premises "as is" and solely on reliance on Purchaser's inspections. Seller has no obligation to repair, correct or compensate Purchaser for any Property Condition (as hereinafter defined), and upon acceptance of the Deed, Purchaser shall be deemed to have waived any and all objections to the Property Condition, whether or not known to Purchaser. Acceptance of the Deed shall constitute Purchaser's waiver, release, acquittance, and forever discharge of Seller to the maximum extent permitted by law from any and all claims, actions, causes of action, demands, rights, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or compensation whatsoever, direct or indirect, known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, that it now has or which may arise in the future on account of or in any way growing out of or connected with the Property Condition. "Property Condition" means (i) the financial, physical, geological and environmental condition of the Premises and (ii) the sufficiency of the Premises and all rd improvements thereon for Purchaser's Intended Use. The provisions of this Paragraph shall survive Closing. 4. PURCHASER'S FEASIBILITY PERIOD. (a) For a period one hundred fifty (150) consecutive days commencing with the Effective Date (said period being hereinafter referred to as the "Initial Feasibility Period"), Purchaser and its employees, agents, contractors and subcontractors (the "Purchaser Parties") may enter the Premises during normal business hours and upon prior notice to Seller and while thereon make surveys and appraisals, take measurements, perform structural and engineering studies, conduct test borings and other tests of surface and subsurface conditions including, without limitation, soil and groundwater tests, conduct an environmental audit, and take samples and perform all tests necessary to determine the suitability of the Premises for Purchaser's Intended Use ("Due Diligence Investigations"), all at the expense of Purchaser. The right to conduct Due Diligence Investigations includes the right of Purchaser and the Purchaser Parties to enter upon any portion of the Premises to take measurements, make inspections, make boundary and topographical survey maps, and to conduct geotechnical, environmental, groundwater, wetland and other studies required by Purchaser in its sole discretion and to determine the adequacy of utilities serving the Premises, zoning and compliance with laws. Upon the completion of any of the foregoing, Purchaser shall repair any damages and restore the Premises to the same condition in which the Premises existed immediately prior to said tests. (b) In the event that Purchaser determines that additional Due Diligence Investigations are required and cannot be completed prior to the expiration of the Initial Feasibility Period, Purchaser shall have the right to extend the Feasibility Period for o pd (2) additional periods not to exceed thirty (30) days each (the "Extended Feasibility Period") by giving written notice to Seller and Escrow Agent. "Feasibility Period" in this Contract shall mean the Initial, and if extended, Extended Feasibility Period. (c) Purchaser's obligation to purchase the Premises is expressly conditioned upon Purchaser's satisfaction, in its sole discretion, with its Due Diligence Investigations. Purchaser shall have the absolute right to terminate this Contract for any reason or no reason by written notice to and received by Seller prior to expiration of the Feasibility Period. (d) Purchaser shall deliver written notice of its election to proceed or not to proceed (a "Termination Notice") with the purchase of the Premises to Seller on or before the expiration of 5 the Feasibility Period. If Purchaser elects, or is deemed to have elected, to proceed with the purchase of the Premises, (i) this Contract shall remain in effect and the parties shall proceed to close this transaction, subject to the terms and conditions hereof, and all due diligence matters shall be deemed waived or satisfied, (ii) the Deposit shall be non-refundable (but applicable to the Purchase Price) except in the event of Seller's default under this Contract or as otherwise provided in Section 6 and (Conditions Precedent), Purchaser shall have no right to terminate this Contract in the event Purchaser shall later determine that the Premises is not suitable for Purchaser's Intended Use. If Purchaser does not deliver a Termination Notice to Seller prior to expiration of the Feasibility Period, Purchaser shall be deemed to have elected to proceed with the purchase of the Premises. if Purchaser elects not to proceed with the purchase of the Premises, Purchaser shall deliver a Termination Notice to Seller prior to expiration of the Feasibility Period in which event the Deposit shall be released to Purchaser, and neither party shall have any further rights or obligations hereunder except as otherwise set forth herein. (e) Whether this Contract results in a closing of the sale of the Premises or not, Purchaser shall indemnity and hold Seller harmless from and against any and all loss, liability, cost, claim and expense of every kind and nature (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees, expenses and court costs) arising from the actions of the Purchaser or any other parties conducting tests or investigations on behalf of Purchaser pursuant to this Section; provided, however, the foregoing provision shall not be construed as requiring Purchaser to indemnify or Fold Seller harmless from and against any existing environmental matters or other existing conditions discovered, exposed or released during the Feasibility Period that require any type of corrective or remedial action. 5. EVIDENCE OF TITLE AND SURVEY. Purchaser shall have until the expiration of the Feasibility Period in which to make an examination of title and survey and, if such examination or survey discloses defects or matters which are objectionable to Purchaser {"Title Objections"), Purchaser shall, before the expiration of the Feasibility Period (hereinafter referred to as the "Title Notification Deadline"), notify Seller in writing of such Title Objections. Within seven (7) days after receipt of the foregoing notice from Purchaser, Seller shall advise Purchaser in writing of those Title Objections which Seller will correct and those which Seller will not correct at or before Closing. In the event Seller notifies Purchaser that it will not correct all Title Objections (Seller's failure to provide notice hereunder shall be deemed an election to satisfy any Title Objection(s) 0 prior to closing), upon receipt of the foregoing notice from Seller, Purchaser shall have the option (i) to terminate this Contract by written notice to Seller within seven (7) days after Seller's election not to cure and receive a refund of the Deposit or (ii) to waive said Title Objections which Seller has not agreed to cure, which Title Objections shall thereafter be deemed Permitted Exceptions, and proceed to Closing. if Purchaser does not timely advise Seller in writing of its election to terminate this Contract as outlined in this Section, Purchaser shall be deemed to elected option (ii) above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if there is any adverse change in the status of title to the Premises between the Title Notification Deadline and the Closing Date, then Purchaser may object to such new matter by written notice to Seller within seven (7) days of discovery thereof and such new matter shall be deemed a Title Objection as if the same had been objected to prior to the Title Notification Deadline. Any title insurance required shall be obtained by and at the expense of Purchaser. Seller hereby permits Purchaser to enter the Premises during the Feasibility Period to obtain a survey of the Premises by a licensed or registered land surveyor or a civil engineer sufficient to describe the Premises and indicate any encroachments, rights -of -way, easements, telephone or power poles, wires or lines and any improvements thereon. Said survey shall be obtained at the expense of Purchaser. d. , CONDITIONS PRECEDENT. Purchaser's obligation to purchase the Premises is subject to the fulfillment of all of the following conditions precedent prior to or at Closing, any one of which conditions may, in the sole discretion of Purchaser, be expressly waived: (i) There shall have been no materially adverse change in the status of title to the Premises between the Title Notification Deadline and the Closing Date. (ii) To the actual knowledge of Seller, the representations and warranties of Seller set forth in Section 3B of this Contract shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date of this Contract and as of the Closing Date (as though made on and as of the Closing Date). (iii) Seller shall have performed in all material respects all obligations required to be performed by it under this Contract on or prior to the Closing Date. (iv) Purchaser shall have received the Closing Documents specified in the Section of this Contract captioned "Seller's Delivery of Closing Documents; Closing Costs". 7 (v) There shall have been no material adverse change in the condition of the Premises as to title, general condition or environmental status or in any other respect from the end of the Feasibility Period to the Closing. (vi) Purchaser and Seller shall have agreed to the form and substance of a mutually satisfactory declaration (the "Seller Declaration") during the Feasibility Period, but effective at Closing, which provides that Seller agrees that no other parcel of property with a radius of 2,000 feet of the Premises, or any part thereof, now or hereafter owned or controlled by Seiler, or by a partnership, limited liability company or corporation in which Seller owns any ownership interest (the "Restricted Property") shall be used as, in connection with, incidental to, sold for or leased to a restaurant operated by or under franchise from McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Sonic, Bojangles, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Chicle-fil-A or any other restaurant that sells hamburgers, or biscuits as primary menu items (the "Restriction"). The Restriction shall burden the Restricted Property for a period of twenty (20) years from the recordation of the Deed, shall be enforceable by Purchaser, its successors and assigns, and shall be binding upon any grantee, lessee, or transferee of Seller, their successors and assigns. Seller shall cause to be inserted in any deed, lease or other document relative to the Restricted Property the restrictions upon use set forth herein, indicating that the Restricted Property is burdened by these restrictions and that the same runs with the land and is appurtenant to the Premises. (vii) Purchaser and the owner of Parcel 2 shown on Exhibit A ("Parcel 2") shall have executed the Declaration attached hereto as Exhibit C during the Feasibility Period, but effective at Closing. (viii) Seller shall have completed at Seller's expense a subdivision or recombination of the Premises and Parcel 2 (the "Reconfiguration") at Seller's expense so as to be able to convey the Premises to the Purchaser with dimensions and configured with access points to public streets or highways adjacent to the Premises satisfactory to Purchaser. Upon failure of any one or more of the above conditions precedent to be satisfied, Purchaser may, at its option, (1) terminate all its obligations hereunder upon written notice to Seller and 8 Escrow Agent on or before the Closing Date, the Escrow Agent shall promptly refund the Deposit to Purchaser and neither party shall thereafter have any further obligations or liability hereunder except those that expressly survive termination hereof; or (2) waive any unsatisfied conditions and proceed to Closing. If, within thirty (30) days after the Closing Date, Purchaser has not either terminated the Contract or waived the failure of any such condition, the right to terminate on the basis of a failed condition precedent shall be deemed waived. 7. RISK OF LOSS. The risk of loss, damage, condemnation or destruction of the Premises or any improvements prior to Closing shall be borne by the Seller, 8. CLOSING. Subject to the provisions hereinbefore set forth, Closing will take place at the office of the Closing Attorney, to be selected by the Purchaser in its sole discretion. Closing shall take place within thirty (30) days after expiration of the Feasibility Period (the "Closing Date"); or, if agreed by Seller and Purchaser, as soon before said date or after said date as title can be examined and papers prepared, allowing a reasonable amount of time to satisfy the conditions precedent of this Contract and any Title Objections. in lieu of a formal closing at the office of the Closing Attorney as outlined above, Seller and Purchaser may elect to conduct Closing by delivery of the executed Closing Documents in escrow to the Closing Attorney on the Closing Date. 9. SELLER'S DELIVERY OF CLOSING DOCUMENTS; CLOSING COSTS. In consideration of Purchaser's payment of the Purchase Price, the Seller agrees to convey a fee simple marketable title to the Premises to the Purchaser by General Warranty Deed (the "Deed"), free and clear of all liens, taxes, encumbrances and restrictions whatsoever, except the Permitted Exceptions. At least seven (7) days prior to Closing, Seller shall submit to (and secure the approval of the Closing Attorney), drafts of the following documents to be tendered by Seller at Closing: (a) the Deed; (b) the Section 1445 Affidavit; (c) a Section 1099 Affidavit; (d) an owner's affidavit in the standard form used by the title company issuing Purchaser's owner's title insurance policy; (e) a resolution of the members/ shareholders/directors of Seller authorizing the execution of this Contract and sale of the Premises; (f) releases from existing loan documents of record affecting title to the Premises; and (g) any other documents which may be necessary to consummate the sale of the Premises (herein the "Closing Documents"). All real estate taxes and assessments affecting the Premises shall be prorated between the Seller and Purchaser as of the Closing Date with the Purchaser being considered the owner of the 0 Premises on the Closing Date. Seller shall pay (i) the cost of the preparation of the Deed, (ii) the release of the Premises from any existing deeds of trust and other recorded loan documents affecting the Premises, (iii) the North Carolina excise tax, land transfer tax, revenue tax, recapture, roll back or deferred taxes, the cost of recording any instrument required to discharge any liens or encumbrance against the Premises, and/or other imposition of any nature applicable to this transaction and (iv) the cost of the Reconfiguration. Purchaser shall pay the cost of its title examination, title insurance premiums, the cost of any survey, any fees charged by any lender making a loan to Purchaser for acquisition of the Premises, and the per page cost of recording any survey, the Deed and the Declaration. Seller and Purchaser shall each pay their respective attorney's fees associated with this Contract and Closing. Possession of the Premises shall be delivered to Purchaser coincident with Closing, free, clear and discharged of possession and the right of possession by all other persons. 10. BROKER'S FEES. Seller shall be responsible and pay all real estate commissions or fees in connection with this transaction. Seller and Purchaser acknowledge that neither is aware of any such real estate commission or fees payable in connection with this transaction. Seller has not engaged a broker for the sale of the Property. All other commissions and fees contracted for by the Seller or Purchaser shall be paid by the contracting party and each Party agrees to indemnify the other from and against any claims for such commissions by any person claiming a commission through the indemnifying party. 11. DEFAULT. In the event Purchaser defaults and Seller has not defaulted, and such default remains uncured 10 days after Seller notifies Purchaser of same, Seller shall be entitled to terminate this Contract and retain the Deposit, as liquidated damages in full and complete satisfaction, performance, discharge and settlement of all duties and obligations relating hereto, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Contract. Seller and Purchaser each agree that with regard to the foregoing provision for liquidated damages, if Purchaser defaults, Seller will suffer damages in an amount which cannot be ascertained with reasonable certainty on the Effective Date of this Contract and that the Deposit most closely approximates the amount necessary to compensate Seller in the event of such default. This is a bona fide liquidated damage provision and not a penalty or forfeiture provision. 10 In the event Seller defaults and Purchaser has not defaulted, and such default remains uncured 10 days after Purchaser notifies Seller of same, Purchaser shall be entitled, as its sole and exclusive remedies, either: (i) to declare this Contract terminated, and upon such declaration, Purchaser shall be entitled to receive the Deposit and reimbursement from Seller for the reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with this Contract and the Premises (such reimbursement not to exceed $50,000 in the aggregate), and the parties shall thereafter be relieved from any further obligation or liability hereunder except as otherwise expressly provided in this Contract; or (ii) to seek specific performance of Seller's obligations that Seller is able to perform and/or such other relief as may be available in equity. 12. PERFORMANCE. Purchaser and Seller each agree to do promptly everything required of them under this Contract, each agreeing to use their best efforts to secure any necessary change in zoning, execute the required applications for change in zoning and to obtain the necessary permits and all other applications and documents required with respect to required conditions, 13. INTEGRATION. This Contract contains all the agreements and conditions made between the parties, and all prior discussions and communications between the parties whether written or oral, are merged herein and no statement, promise, representation or inducement made by any party hereto or agent or employee thereof which is not contained herein shall be valid or binding; and this Contract may be modified or amended only by a writing signed by all parties hereto. 14. PARTIES. This Contract shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, representatives, successors and assigns. 15. DESIGNATIONS. The designation "Purchaser", "Seller", "Escrow Agent" and "Closing Attorney" as may be used herein shall include the singular, plural, masculine, feminine or neuter as required by the context of this Contract. 16. NOTICES. Any notices, requests, or other communications required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand or overnight commercial courier or mailed by United States registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid or sent by electronic mail ("e-mail") and addressed to each party at its address as set forth below. Any such notices, requests or other communications shall be considered given or delivered, as the 11 case may be (a) on the date of hand delivery, (b) on the second (2nd) business day following the date of deposit in the United states mail, (c) on the next business day after the date of deposit with an overnight commercial courier as provided above, or (d) on the date the e-mail is sent to the e- mail address, if it is sent on a business day during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., local time where the Premises are Iocated ("Local Time') (or, if after such hours are on a day which is not a business day, then, at 8:00 a.m., Local Time, on the next business day) as provided above. If a notice is given by more than one method, it will be deemed received upon the earlier of the dates of receipt pursuant to this Section. Rejection or other refusal to accept or inability to deliver because of change of address of which no notice was given shall be deemed to be receipt of the notice, request, or other communication.. Purchaser and Seller expressly agree that notices given by, or received by, attorneys on behalf of their client(s) in the manner provided in this Section are effective and recognized notice and delivery of notice pursuant to this Contract. By giving at least five (5) days prior to written notice thereof to the other parties, a party hereto may from time to time and at any time change its mailing address hereunder: If To Seller: With a copy to: (which shall not constitute notice) Tommy E. Twitty Mailing Address - Physical Address: Telephone Number: E-Mail: VeIe, 9As0h Attention: Mailing Address: Physical Address: Telephone Number: E-Mail: If To Purchaser: Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc. Attention: Scott Keene Director of Real Estate Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1908 Rocky Mount, NC 27802-1908 Physical Address: 1021 Noell Ln. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Telephone: 252-937-2800 Ext 1554 12 �L4 19 �i�5. Cow, E-Mail: saat€;een fut�oddie��oell.co�n With a copy to: Randall B. Pridgen, PLLC (which shall not Attention: Randall B. Pridgen constitute notice) Mailing Address: P. O. Box 8385 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Physical Address: 101 Candlewood Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Telephone: 252-443-7090 E-Mail: rp idgeiinccntLui3rlink.net Or to such other address as the parties may from time to time designate by like notice to the other parties. 17. APPLICABLE LAW. This Contract shall be construed, performed and enforced in accordance with the laves of the state in which the Premises is located. 18. SEVERABILITY. In the event any provision of this Contract shall be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remainder of this Contract shall nonetheless remain in full force and effect so long as the substantial benefits of the parties to be derived from this Contract and the performance hereof are not adversely affected by the elimination of such provision(s). 19. COUNTERPARTS. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, including facsimile counterparts, and all such executed counterparts shall be considered one agreement, binding on all the parties hereto, notwithstanding that all the parties are not signatory to the original or the same counterpart. 20. HEADINGS. The Section headings used herein are for convenience of reference only and shall not be considered to limit or construe the context or substantive terms of this Contract. 21. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. Time is of the essence as to all of the obligations of the parties under this Contract. 22. CONSTRUCTION. Purchaser and Seller each acknowledges and agrees that it has read this Contract and has considered all relevant business and tax aspects related thereto. The parties hereto further acknowledge and agree that each party has had the opportunity to consult with and obtain legal advice and counseling from an attorney in relation to each and every provision of this Contract, and each party acknowledges and agrees for itself it has either availed itself of that opportunity or has knowingly and willfully declined such representation. Therefore, the language used in this Contract shall be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties hereto to express 13 their mutual intent, and no rule of strict construction shall be applied against either party. Randall B. Pridgen, PLLC {"RBP") represents the Purchaser. RBP has not represented and does not represent the Seller in any manner whatsoever. 23. POWER AND AUTHORITY. Each of the parties to this Contract represents and warrants that it has full power and authority to enter into, execute, deliver and perform this Contract, and that all approvals, consents and/or resolutions required for the execution of this Contract have been obtained. 24. CALCULATION OF TIME PERIODS. A. Unless otherwise specified herein, in computing any period of time, the day of the act or event after which the designated period of time begins to run is not to be included and the last day of the period so computed is to be included, unless such last day is a Saturday, Sunday or a nationally recognized legal holiday or a legal holiday under the laws of the state in which the Premises is located, in which event the period shall run until the end of the next day which is neither a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. The final day of any such period shall be deemed to end at 5:00 p.m. as such time is observed in the time zone where the Premises is located. B. The parties hereto expressly acknowledge and agree that the execution of this Contract by the Escrow Agent is intended solely to acknowledge receipt of a copy of this Contract and the Escrow Deposit. The date of execution of this Contract by Escrow Agent shall not be considered in calculating any time periods under this Contract that are tied to the execution of this Contract, including, but not limited to, the Feasibility Period. 25. ASSIGNMENT. PARTIES. It is understood and agreed that Purchaser may assign this Contract and its rights and obligations hereunder, in whole or in part, to any person, firm, corporation, limited liability company, partnership or other entity, all without Seller's prior written consent or agreement, Any such assignment by Purchaser shall not relieve Purchaser of liability for the performance of Purchaser's duties and obligations under this Contract. Without Purchaser's prior written consent, Seller shall not assign this Contract in whole or in part. 26. TAX DEFERRED EXCHANGE. Either party can choose to exchange other property of like kind and qualifying use within the meaning of Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder, for the title or interest in the property which is the subject of this Contract. Either party may also expressly reserve the right to assign its rights, but not its obligations, hereunder to a "Qualified Intermediary" as provided in 14 Treasury Regulations 1.103(k)-1(g)(4) on or before the Closing Date. The exchanging parry shall be responsible for all additional costs associated with such exchange. The non -exchanging party shall not assume any additional liability with respect to such tax -deferred exchange. The parties agree to execute such additional documents, at no cost to the non -exchanging party, as shall be required to give effect to this provision. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Contract to be executed in triplicate originals as by law provided, the corporate parties executing the same in their corporate names by their corporate officers, as duly authorized by their Board of Directors and the individual or partnership parties having hereunto affixed their hands and seals, as of the day and year first above written. (Signatures Pages to Follow) 15 SIGNATURE PAGE for REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACT PURCHASER: Boddie-Noell r es Inc. By: Name: Michael H. Hanc ck Title: Executive Vice President Date: 1 , 2021 NORTH CAROLINA NASH COUNTY I, Donna S. Batchelor, a Notary Public of Nash County and State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that Michael H. Hancock (the "Signatory"), Executive Vice President (title) of Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc., a North Carolina corporation, personally appeared before me this day and by authority duly given, acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing instrument on behalf of the corporation. I certify that the Signatory personally appeared before me the day, and (check one of the following): (I have personal knowledge of the identity of the Signatory); or Q have seen satisfactory evidence of the Signatory's identity, by a current or state or federal identification with the Signatory's photograph in the form of: (check one of the following) a driver's license or in the form of _ ); or (a credible witness has sworn to the identity of the Signatory). The Signatory acknowledged to me that he/she voluntarily signed the foregoing document for the purpose stated therein and in the capacity indicated. Witness my hand and official stamp or eal this 1 2day of 2021. " (Signature) DONNA S. BATCHELOR 40tary1,uvlic, NOTARY PUBLIC NASH COUNTY, N.C. C)C (Print/type) Notary Public (Note: Notary Public must sign exactly as on notary seal) My Commission Expires: �z 21,)? a 2- [NOTARY SEAL] (MOIST BE FULLY LEGIBLE) 16 SIGNATURE PAGE for REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACT SELLER: � ��t — SEAL TOMMY "WITTY Date: l d as NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF rr�" �n� I, s7. On a Notary Public of County and State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that ..'' (the "Signatory"), personally appeared before me this day and by authority duly gi en, acknowled ed the due execution ofthe foregoing instrument on behalf of the corporation. I certify that the Signatory personally appeared before me the day, and (check one of the following): (I have personal knowledge of the identity of the Signatory); or (I have seen satisfactory evidence of the Signatory's identity, by a current or state or federal identification with the Signatory's photograph in the form of (check one of the following) a driver's license or in the form of or (a credible witness has sworn to the identity of the Signatory). The Signatory acknowledged to me that lie/she voluntarily signed the foregoing document for the purpose stated therein and in the capacity indicated. Witness my hand and official stamp or seal this t�day of , 2021. I' L %AA A 16-f\ (Signature) ,4"Notary Pub is ��. (Print/type) Notary Public (Note: Notary Public must sign exactly as on notary seal) My Commi[NOTARYssion Expires: 1b, jq -a„6 -- (MUST BE FULLY LEGIBLE) 17 RECEIPT OF DEPOSIT The Escrow Agent hereby acknowledges the receipt of the Deposit from Purchaser to be held and distributed in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Contract. ESCROW AGENT: STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY IM NAME: DATE: 18 EXfIIBIT "A" ATTACHED TO AND MADE A PART OF REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN BODDIE-NOELL ENTERPRISES, INC., AS "PURCHASER" AND TOMMY E. TWITTY, AS "SELLER" THE PREMISES 19 r ^ ��'c A�� � A aN�toNa]NiSSON'NNf19 3p 3n . A x �xi Hsi ASUlS � ' a SIB � y EXHIBIT "B" ATTACHED TO AND MADE A PART OF REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN BODDIE-NOELL ENTERPRISES, INC., AS "PURCHASER" AND TOMMY E. TWITTY, AS "SELLER" ESCROW AGREEMENT (See attached) 20 FSCROW AGREEMENT THIS ESCROW AGREEMENT is made this 12 day of May, 2021 by and among STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY C Escrow Agent") and BODDIEWNOELL ENTERPRISES, INC., a North Carolina corporation ("Purchaser") and TOMii! Y E. TWITTY ("Seller"). RECITALS 1. Purchaser and Seller have entered into a Real Estate Purchaser Contract dated May 10, 2021 for the sale and purchase of real property described tlrexein in Bunn, Franklin County, North Carolina (the "Contract"). 2. All capitalized terms used but not defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings given such terms in the Contract. 3. The Contract requires that the Escrow Deposit be hold in escrow; and 4. Purchaser and Seller have requested Stewart Title Guaranty Company serve as Escrow .Agent in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the covenants and agreements herein and in said contract for sale and purchase and the prospective issuance of title insurance, it is agreed as follows: 1. ' Purchaser and Seller hereby appoint Stewart Title `Guaranty Company as Escrow Agent under this Agreement. 2. The Escrow Deposit is hereby delivered to Escrow Agent by Purchaser receipt of which Escrow Agent does hereby acknowledge: Escrow Agent shall hold the Escrow Deposit described in this paragraph until written release/ disbursement instructions are given to Escrow Agent by Purchaser and Seller. The following additional documents shall be delivered to Escrow Agent: None 4. All checks, money orders or drafts deposited with Escrow Agent under this Agreement will be processed for collection in the normal course of business. Escrow Agent may commingle funds received by it in escrow with funds of others and may, without limitation, deposit such funds in its trust or escrow accounts with Stewart Title Guaranty Company or any Other reputable Trust Company, Bank, Savings Bank or Savings Association.. It is understood that Escrow Agent shall be under no obligation to invest the funds deposited with it on behalf of any depositor unless specifically so directed in writing by depositor and agreed to in writing by Escrow Agent and any other party hereto, nor shall it be accountable for any incidental benefit attributable to the fiords which may be received by Escrow Agent while it holds such funds. Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any loss caused by the failure, suspension, bankruptcy or dissolution of any such investment vehicle or fund, 5. Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any loss or damage resulting from the following (a) Any defects or conditions of title to any property except those resulting fiom its own acts or insured by a title insurance policy ofStewart Title Guaranty Company which is issued or to be issued. No title insurance liability is created by this Agreement, (b) Any defects in the property purchased, obligations or rights of any tenant or other party in possession, the surrender of possession or any misrepresentations inade by any other party. (c) Any default, error, action or omission of any other party. (d) The expiration of any time limit or other delay, unless such time, limit was brown to Escrow Agent and such loss is solely caused by failure of Escrow Agent to proceed in its ordinary course of business. (e) Lack of authenticity, sufficiency and effectiveness of any documents delivered to it and lack of genuineness of any signature or authority of any Person to sign any such document. ( Any loss or impairment of funds deposited in the course of collection or while on deposit with a Trust Company, Bank, Savings Bank or Savings Association resulting from failure, insolvency or suspension of such institution. (g) Escrow Agent complying with any and all legal process, writs, orders, judgments, and decrees of airy court whether issued with our without jurisdiction and whether or not subsequently vacated, modified, set aside or reversed. (h) Escrow Agent asserting or failing to assert any cause of action or defense in any judicial, administrative or other proceeding either in the interest of itself or any other party or parties. (i) Any good faith act or forbearance by Escrow Agent, 6. Escrow Agent shall have no obligation to inquire into the authenticity of any written instzuctians delivered to it as required by this Agreement not to inquire as to the genuineness of any signature of authority of any person to issue such instructions. 7, If written notice of default, non-perfolmauce, or dispute by or between the other - parties hereto is given to Escrow Agent within reasonable time prior to .its required performance by any such panties Escrow Agent shall notify in writing all other parties of the receipt of such notice and shall not be required to perform its obligations hereunder if Escrow Agent deems it to be in its best interests not to so perform. If within (15) days from the date of mailing of such notice by Escrow Agent a written instruction reply has not been received by Escrow Agent or a 2 conflicting instruction reply has been received within such time period from any party, Escrow Agent may in its sole discretion perform in accordance with its obligations hereunder or file any interpleader action to resolve the cor lict, Escrow Agent shall be indemnified, saved and held harmless by the other parties for all of its expenses, costs and reasonable attorney fees incurred in connection with an interpleader action and such expenses, costs and Nees may be deducted from the funds held hereunder. 8. If Escrow Agent is .made a party to any judicial, non -judicial or administrative action, hearing or process based on acts of any of the other parties hereto and not an the malfeasance and/or negligence of Escrow Agent in performing its duties hereunder and which seeks to attach, recover or direct disbursemetrt/release of the subject matter of this Agreement, the expenses, costs and reasonable attorney fees incurred by Escrow Agent in responding to such action, hearing or process may be deducted from the funds held hereunder and the proceeding shall indemnify save and hold Escrow Agent harmless from said expenses costs and fees so incurred. 9. The fee for the set vices of the Escrow Agent hereunder is N/A plus an additional fee of --,------- per deposit of documents/funds made after -------- (date) which fee is to be the obligation of --V-- ----- and may be deducted from the escrow funds upon disbursement thereof However, if at the time of a request for disbursement and/or release of escrow funds and/or documents as required hereunder, Escrow agent is advised or becomes aware that the subject transaction shall not close or is anticipated not to close pursuant to the contract for sale and purchase or to the terms hereunder by reason of a dispute between the other parties hereto or by reason of cancellation of such transaction by mutual consent, or if the request for ,Stewart Title Guaranty Insurance policy covering said transaction is cancelled, Escrow Agent shall be entitled to the sum of N/A for services rendered hereunder to be paid prior to such disbursernenthelease or to be deducted front the escrow funds upon disbursement thereof or to be a permitted charge against such funds when deposited in court or in any proceedings hereinabove mentioned, IN WITNESS W.EIEREQF, the undersigned have hereunto set their hands and seals as of this day of May, 2021. (Signature pages to follow) 3 SIGNATURE PAGE FOR ESCROW ACRE IYIENT May 2021 PURCHASER: BODDIENOELL ENTERPRISES, .IN ., a North Carolina mporation By: Name: Michael 14, Hancock Title: Executive Vice President SIGNATURE PAGE FOR ESCROW AGREEMENT May -1 , 2021 SELLER: TOMMY E. TWITTY EXHIBIT "C" ATTACHED TO AND MADE A PART OF REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN BODDIE-NOELL ENTERPRISES, INC., AS "PURCHASER" AND TOMMY E. TWITTY, AS "SELLER" DECLARATION OF RECIPROCAL EASEMENTS, COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS (Sec attached) 21 Prepared By: Randall B. Pridgen Randall B. Pridgen, PLLC Post Office Box 8385 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 DECLARATION OF RECIPROCAL EASEMENTS COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS THIS DECLARATION OF RECIPROCAL EASEMENTS, COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS (the "Agreement") is made and entered into this day of , 2021, by and between BODDIE-NOELL ENTERPRISES, INC., a North Carolina corporation (the "Parcel 1 Owner"), and (the "Parcel 2 Owner"). RECITALS A. The Parcel 1 Owner is the owner of that certain real property situated in Franklin County, North Carolina shown on the plat designated as Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and designated as Parcel 1 ("Parcel 1 "). B. The Parcel 2 Owner is the owner of that certain real property situated Franklin County, North Carolina shown on Exhibit "A" and designated as Parcel 2 ("Parcel 2" C. The Owners intend to develop or allow or cause the development of the Parcels as retail/commercial sites. D. The parties hereto desire to impose certain easements upon the Parcels, and to establish certain covenants, conditions and restrictions with respect to said Parcels, for the mutual and reciprocal benefit and complement of Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 and the present and future owners and occupants thereof, on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises and of the covenants herein contained, the Parcel 1 Owner and the Parcel 2 Owner hereby covenant and agree that the Parcels and all present and future owners and occupants of the Parcels shall be and hereby are subject to the terms, covenants, easements, restrictions and conditions hereinafter set forth in this Agreement, so that said Parcels shall be maintained, kept, sold and used in full compliance with and subject to this Agreement and, in connection therewith, the parties hereto on behalf of themselves and their respective successors and assigns covenant and agree as follows: AGREEMENTS 1. Definitions. For purposes hereof: (a) The term "Owner" or "Owners" shall mean the Parcel 1 Owner (as to Parcel 1) and the Parcel 2 Owner (as to Parcel 2) and any and all successors or assigns of such persons as the owner or owners of fee simple title to all or any portion of or interest in the real property covered hereby, whether by sale, assignment, inheritance, operation of law, trustee's sale, foreclosure, or otherwise, but not including the holder of any lien or encumbrance on such real property. (b) The term "Parcel" or "Parcels" shall mean each separately identified parcel of real property now constituting a part of the real property subjected to this Agreement as shown on Exhibit "A", that is, Parcel 1 and Parcel 2, and any future subdivisions thereof. (c) The term "Permittees" shall mean the tenant(s) or occupant(s) of a Parcel, and the respective employees, agents, contractors, customers, invitees and licensees of (i) the Owner of such Parcel, and/or (ii) such tenant(s) or occupant(s). (d) The term "Access Easement Area" shall mean the area shown on Exhibit A as the " " and related driveway improvements, paving, curbing, and entryway, in the location on Parcel 1 for ingress and egress to South Main Street (NC Highway 98) as shown on Exhibit "A". (e) The term "BMP Easement Area" shall mean the area of Parcel 1 designated and shown on Exhibit A as "BMP EASEMENT". (f) The Term "BMP Pond" means best management practices storm water detention pond to be built in the BMP Easement Area. (g) The term "Governmental Authorities" shall mean the Town of Bunn, North Carolina or any other governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Parcels. (h) Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, Exhibit A is for identification purposes only. 2 2. Easements. 2.1 Grant of Easements. Subject to any express conditions, limitations and reservations contained herein, the Parcel 1 Owner hereby grants, establishes, covenants and agrees that the Parcels, and all Owners and Permittees of the Parcels, shall be benefited and burdened by the following nonexclusive, perpetual easements which are hereby imposed upon Parcel 1 and all present and future Owners and Permittees of Parcel 1: (a) Access. The Parcel 1 Owner grants and conveys to the Parcel 2 Owner and its Permittees and its successors and assigns, a non-exclusive perpetual easement for reasonable access, ingress and egress over the Access Area, so as to provide for the passage of motor vehicles and pedestrians furnishing access to and from South Main Street (NC Highway 98) and Parcel 1 and Parcel 2. The Parcel 1 Owner shall construct and pave the Access Area and entryway from South Main Street (NC Highway 98) with asphalt. Such construction shall commence with and be completed simultaneously with the commencement and completion of any building constructed on Parcel 1. (b) BMP Pond/BMP Easement Area. The Parcel 1 Owner hereby creates and establishes for the benefit of each Parcel 2 Owner a perpetual, non-exclusive private drainage easement located within the BMP Easement Area to discharge storm and surface water, including discharge into the BMP Pond. The Parcel 1 Owner shall construct at its sole cost and expense the BMP Pond in the BMP Easement Area to be used by the Parcel 1 Owner and the Parcel 2 Owner. The BMP Pond shall be built with sufficient size so as to accommodate and receive storm water flow on and from Parcel 2 and the storm water flow on and from Parcel 1. The BMP Pond shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of all Governmental Authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the BMP Pond and the Parcel 1 Owner shall obtain, at its own cost and expense, all licenses, permits and approvals necessary andlor required in connection with construction of the BMP Pond. The Parcel 2 Owner, as a party who will derive benefit from use of the BMP Pond in the BMP Easement Area, agrees to execute any and all documents that may be required by any Governmental Authorities in connection with construction of the BMP Pond in the BMP Easement Area provided such documents do not impose any construction -related monetary obligation on the Parcel 2 Owner. The Parcel 1 Owner and the Parcel 2 Owner shall each have the right to use the BMP Pond, including, without limitation, the right to extend storm water facility lines and connections to the BMP Pond and to go upon the BMP Easement Area from time to time for the purpose of cleaning, maintaining, repairing and restoring the BMP Easement Area and BMP Pond as necessary from time to time. 3 2.2 Temporary Construction Easements. In connection with any work to be performed in the construction of the Access Area and the BMP Pond and the installation of storm water facility lines and connections, each Owner hereby grants the other temporary easements for incidental encroachments upon the Owner's Parcel which may occur as a result of construction, so long as such encroachments are kept within the reasonable requirements of construction work expeditiously pursued and do not unreasonably interfere with use of such Owner's Parcel, and so long as customary insurance is maintained protecting the other party from the risks involved. 2.3 Indemnification. The Parcel 2 Owner (the "Indemnifying Owner") shall indemnify and hold the Parcel 1 Owner harmless from and against all claims, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable aftorneys' fees) relating to accidents, injuries, loss, or damage of or to any person or property arising from the negligent, intentional or willful acts or omissions of such Indemnifying Owner, its contractors, employees, agents, or others acting on behalf of such Indemnifying Owner. 2.4 Access Openings. The opening(s) and access point(s) between the Parcels and the Access Area (hereinafter called the "Access Openings") shall in no event be blocked, closed, altered, changed or removed by the Owners. There shall be maintained between the Access Openings a smooth and level grade transition to allow the use of the Access Area for pedestrian and vehicular ingress and egress as set forth in Paragraph 2.1 above. Except with respect to the Access Openings, the Parcel 1 Owner shall be permitted to maintain a fence, curbing, landscaping or other improvements along the boundary line of its Parcel. 2.5 Reasonable Use of Easements. (a) The easements herein above granted shall be used and enjoyed by the Parcel 2 Owner and its Permittees in such a manner so as not to unreasonably interfere with, obstruct or delay the conduct and operations of the business of the Parcel 1 Owner or its Permittees at any time conducted on its Parcel, including, without limitation, public access to and from said business, and the receipt or delivery of merchandise in connection therewith. (b) Once the BMP Pond is installed pursuant to the easement granted in Paragraph 2.1(b) hereof, no permanent building, structures, trees or other improvements inconsistent with the use and enjoyment of such easement shall be placed over or permitted to encroach upon such water detention, drainage and utility installations. The Parcel 2 Owner shall not unreasonably withhold its consent to the reasonable relocation of such installations requested by the Parcel 1 Owner, at the Parcel 1 Owner's sole cost and expense, so long as water detention and drainage services to the Parcel 2 are not unreasonably interrupted and the remaining provisions of this Paragraph 2.5 are complied with. 52 (c) Once commenced, any construction undertaken in reliance upon an easement granted herein shall be diligently prosecuted to completion, so as to minimize any interference with the business of the Parcel 1 Owner and its Permittees. Except in cases of emergency, if the exercise of the right of an Owner to enter upon Parcel 1 to prosecute work on Parcel 1 pursuant to the easements set forth herein interferes with utility or drainage facilities or Ingress, egress or access to or in favor of the Parcel 1 Owner, such work shall be undertaken only in such a manner so as to minimize any interference with the business of the Parcel 1 Owner and its Permittees to the extent reasonably practicable. In any case, no affirmative monetary obligation shall be imposed upon the Parcel 1 Owner, and Parcel 2 shall with due diligence repair at its sole cost and expense any and all damage caused by such work and restore the affected portion of the Parcel 1 to a condition which is equal to or better than the condition which existed prior to the commencement of such work. In addition, the Parcel 2 Owner shall pay all costs and expenses associated therewith and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Parcel 1 Owner and its Permittees from all damages, losses, liens or claims attributable to the performance of such work. 3. Maintenance; Expenses. 3.1 General. The costs (the "Costs") associated with the initial construction of the Access Area and the BMP Pond and related facilities, and the ongoing and routine maintenance of the same shall be allocated among the Owners, in accordance with the provisions of this Paragraph 3. 3.2 Cost Associated with Construction of the Access Area. The Parcel 1 Owner shall be solely responsible for the Costs of initial construction of the Access Area. 3.3 Costs Associated with Construction of the BMP Pond. The Parcel 1 Owner shall be solely responsible for the Costs of initial construction of the BMP Pond. The Parcel 2 Owner shall be solely responsible for the cost of installation and maintenance of any storm water piping required for the utilization of the BMP Pond by the Parcel 2 Owner, its successors and assigns. 3.4 Ongoing and Routine Maintenance Associated with Access Easement Area, BMP Easement Area and BMP Pond. Subsequent to the initial Costs associated with construction of the Access Area and the BMP Pond, subject to any other limitations contained in this Agreement (including those outlined in subparagraph 3.7), the Pro Rata Share of the Costs associated with "ongoing and routine maintenance" of the Access Area, BMP Easement Area and BMP Pond (collectively, the "Easement Areas"), shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this subparagraph. The initial Costs of the ongoing and routine maintenance of the Easement Areas shall be the sole responsibility of the Parcel 1 Owner until the commencement of construction of one or more buildings and/or parking lot(s) on Parcel 2. Thereafter, the Pro Rata Share of the Costs attributable to Parcel 1 shall be determined by multiplying the Costs by a fraction, the numerator of which is the square footage of Parcel 1 and the denominator of which 5 is the sum of the square footage of Parcel 1 and Parcel 2. Likewise, the Pro Rata Share of the Costs attributable to Parcel 2 shall be determined by multiplying the Costs by a fraction the numerator of which is the square footage of Parcel 2 and the denominator of which is the sum of the square footage of Parcel 1 and Parcel 2. The Parcel 1 Owner shall be responsible for performing the ongoing and routine maintenance of the Easement Areas subject to the Parcel 2 Owner's reimbursement for its Pro Rata Share. In the event the Parcel 1 Owner defaults in its obligation to so maintain the Easement Areas and such default continues for thirty (30) days after written notice to the Parcel 1 Owner, then the Parcel 2 Owner shall have the right to perform such maintenance and recover the Parcel 1 Owner's Pro Rata Share of the Costs from the Parcel 1 Owner. Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing to the contrary, no notice to the Parcel 1 Owner shall be necessary in the event of an emergency and the Parcel 2 Owner is unable to reasonably provide notice to the Parcel 1 Owner or the Parcel 1 Owner does not take immediate action to address the emergency. "Ongoing and routine maintenance" shall mean keeping the Easement Areas in well -maintained, safe, clean and attractive condition in a commercially reasonable fashion consistent with Franklin County, North Carolina standards and in a good and passable condition that is harmonious with the Parcels at all times. Such maintenance shall include, but not be limited to- (i) Prompt removal of all litter, trash, refuse and waste. (ii) Lawn mowing in the BMP Easement Area. (iv) Keeping exterior lighting and mechanical facilities in working order. (v) Keeping Access Area and entry way in good condition and repair. (vi) Complying with all requirements of Governmental Authorities. (vii) Striping and re -paving of the Access Area. (viii) Repair and/or replacement of exterior damages and improvements. (ix) Snow and ice removal. The Owners hereto acknowledge and agree that any costs of repair of the Easement Areas that are the result of construction vehicles using the Easement Areas during construction, repair and renovation of improvements constructed or to be constructed on Parcel 1 or Parcel 2 shall not be considered Costs for ongoing and routine maintenance as defined herein. The responsibility for such repairs shall be the responsibility of the Owner for whom the construction vehicles were performing work. h u From and after the date on which the Parcel 1 Owner is no longer solely responsible for the ongoing and routine maintenance of the Easement Areas, the necessity for repairs or maintenance and the execution of the same shall be determined in the following manner: Either Owner may provide written notice to the other that certain repairs, maintenance, or replacements other than ongoing and routine maintenance are deemed necessary by such Owner and the estimated cost thereof. The other Owner shall respond to such notice in writing within fourteen (14) days either agreeing with the notice or disagreeing with such notice, either wholly or in part, setting forth the basis for disagreement. The Owner providing the original notice may then attempt to reach an agreement with the other Owner or may submit the matter to McAdams, Durham, North Carolina, or another engineering firm agreeable to both Owners (the "Engineer"), for resolution of the matter. The determination of the Engineer shall be final and binding on both Owners. The Owner in whose favor the Engineer rules, shall pay the costs of the Engineer in making the determination. The Owner providing the original notice shall execute the work (by itself or through its contractor) unless the Owners agree that one or the other or both shall share in that effort. The Owners shall share the costs of such work ("Non -Routine Costs") pro rata as set forth above, except to the extent that such costs exceed one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the original estimate, in which case the Owner undertaking the work shall pay any such excess. The Owner undertaking the work may assess such Non -Routine Costs of such work in accordance with the remittance or pay schedule under any contract for such work. Such assessment shall be by written invoice or statement (as hereinafter defined) to the other Owner. In the event the Owners cannot agree upon the successor to Stocks Engineering, P.A., the Engineer shall be a reputable licensed civil engineer with experience in wastewater management practicing in Franklin County, North Carolina designated by the Clerk. 3.5 Payment of Costs. Each Owner shall pay its Pro Rata Share of the Costs and Non -Routine Costs assessed against such Owner within fifteen (15) business days of receipt from the Parcel 1 Owner of a written invoice or statement (the "Invoice"). In the event any property Owner fails to reimburse the Parcel 1 Owner for the Costs or Non -Routine Costs within fifteen (15) business days of receipt of the Invoice, in addition to the right of reimbursement and any other rights and remedies provided for at law or in equity, the Owner incurring such costs shall have the right to file a notice of lien (the "Notice") in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court for Franklin County, North Carolina (the "Clerk"), which Notice shall be a lien against the Parcel of the non-paying property Owner for the full amount of the Costs or Non -Routine Costs attributable to the non-paying Owner, together with reasonable attorneys fees and other costs of collection, and interest thereon from the date the Costs were incurred until paid, which interest shall accrue at the legal rate in effect from time to time. The Notice shall be junior and subordinate to the lien of any previously recorded mortgage affecting the Parcel of the non-paying property Owner. Nothing herein shall preclude an Owner from disputing the Costs or Non -Routine Costs and upon the filing of a civil action in the General Court of Justice of Franklin County disputing the Costs or Non -Routine Costs and the filing 7 of a bond in the amount of such Costs or Non -Routine Costs with the Clerk, such lien shall be released. 3.6 Subdivision of Parcels. In the event that a Parcel is subdivided at a future date, the parcels created by such subdivision each shall be deemed to be a "Parcel" hereunder and the Owner thereof shall be responsible for its pro -rats portion of the Costs and Non -Routine Costs in accordance with the formulas established in this Paragraph 3 and such Parcels shall be subject to the filing of a Notice in the event of nonpayment of the Costs and Non --Routine Costs attributable to such parcels. Each of the Owners agrees to join in the execution and delivery of any document evidencing the subdivision and allocation of responsibility hereunder which is reasonably requested by the subdividing Owner, and such document shall be recorded in the Franklin County Registry and be binding upon the Owners and their respective successors and assigns. 3.7 Damages. Any damage to Parcel 1 that may occur either within or outside the Easement Areas located on Parcel 1 resulting from the Parcel 2 Owner's use of the Easement Areas located on Parcel 1, other than ordinary wear and tear, shall be promptly repaired by the Parcel 2 Owner at its sole cost and expense. if the Parcel 2 Owner fails to so repair Parcel 1 as required hereunder, the Parcel 1 Owner may, but shall not be obligated to, after providing five (5) days prior written notice and the right to cure to the Parcel 2 Owner, perform the required repairs and be entitled to reimbursement from the Parcel 2 Owner for the applicable costs thereof plus interest at the legal rate from the date of expenditure by the Parcel 1 Owner until paid in full. Such obligation shall be deemed to be "Costs" owed by the Parcel 2 Owner to which the provisions of Section 3.5 are applicable. 4. Use Restrictions. 4.1 General. Each Parcel shall be used for lawful purposes in conformance with all restrictions imposed by all applicable governmental laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations, and no use or operation shall be made, conducted or permitted on or with respect to all or any portion of a Parcel which is illegal. 4.2 Use Restrictions. In consideration of the Parcel 1 Owner's grant of the easements to the Parcel 2 Owner as set forth above, the Parcel 2 Owner expressly agrees that no other parcel of property within a radius of 2000 feet of Parcel 1 or any part thereof (the "Restricted Property"), now or hereafter owned by the Parcel 2 Owner, or by a partnership, limited liability company or corporation in which the Parcel 2 Owner owns any ownership interest, shall be used as, incidental to, in connection with, sold for or leased to a McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy's, Sonic, Bojangles, Kentucky Fried Chicken or Chick-Fil-A or other restaurant that sells hamburgers, chicken and/or biscuits as primary menu items. The exclusive use restriction shall burden the Restricted Property for a period of twenty (20) years from the recordation of the deed from the date of recordation of this Declaration, shall be enforceable by the Parcel 1 Owner, its successors and assigns, and shall be binding upon any grantee, lessee, transferee of the Parcel 2 Owner, its heirs, successors and assigns. The Parcel 2 Owner shall cause to be inserted in any N deed, lease or other document relative to any part of the Restricted Property the restrictions upon use set forth herein, indicating that the Restricted Property is burdened by this restriction and that the same runs with and is appurtenant to Parcel 1. 5. Insurance. Throughout the term of this Agreement, each Owner shall procure and maintain general and/or comprehensive public liability and property damage insurance against claims for personal injury (including contractual liability arising under the indemnity contained in Paragraph 2.3 above), death, or property damage occurring upon the Parcels, with single limit coverage of not less than an aggregate of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) including umbrella coverage, if any, and naming each other Owner (provided the Owner obtaining such insurance has been supplied with the name of such other Owner in the event of a change thereof) as additional insureds. Either Owner may choose to insure its obligations hereunder as part of a blanket policy of insurance covering its other facilities and the Owners each agree that such policy is acceptable if it meets all the other requirements of this paragraph. 6. Taxes and Assessments. Each Owner shall pay all taxes, assessments, or charges of any type levied or made by any governmental body or agency with respect to its Parcel. 7. No Rights in Public; No Implied Easements. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as creating any rights in the general public or as dedicating for public use any portion of Parcel 1 or Parcel 2. No easements except those expressly set forth in Paragraph 2, are granted or shall be implied by this Agreement; in that regard, and without limiting the foregoing, no easements for parking or signage are granted or implied. 8. Remedies and Enforcement. 8.1 All Legal and Equitable Remedies Available. In the event of a breach or threatened breach by any Owner or its Permittees of any of the terms, covenants, restrictions or conditions hereof, the other Owner(s) shall be entitled forthwith to full and adequate relief by injunction and/or all such other available legal and equitable remedies from the consequences of such breach, including payment of any amounts due and/or specific performance. 8.2 Self -Help. In addition to all other remedies available at law or in equity, upon the failure of a defaulting Owner to cure a breach of this Agreement, other than a default in making any payment or reimbursement due hereunder, within thirty (30) days following written notice thereof by an Owner (unless, with respect to any such breach the nature of which cannot reasonably be cured within such 30-day period, the defaulting Owner commences such cure within such 30-day period and thereafter diligently prosecutes such cure to completion), any non -defaulting Owner shall have the right to perform such obligation contained in this Agreement on behalf of such defaulting Owner and be reimbursed by such defaulting Owner upon demand for the reasonable costs thereof together with interest at the legal IS] rate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of (i) an emergency, and/or (ii) blockage or material impairment of the easement rights, a non -defaulting Owner may immediately cure the same and be reimbursed by the defaulting Owner upon demand for the reasonable cost thereof together with interest at the Prime Rate, plus two percent (2%), as above described. 8.3 Lien Rights. Any claim for reimbursement, including interest as aforesaid, and all costs and expenses including reasonable attorneys' fees awarded to any Owner in enforcing any payment in any suit or proceeding under this Agreement shall be assessed against the defaulting Owner in favor of the prevailing party and shall constitute a lien (the "Assessment Lien") against the Parcel of the defaulting Owner until paid, effective upon the recording of a notice of lien with respect thereto in the Clerk's office; provided, however, that any such Assessment Lien shall be subject and subordinate to (i) liens for taxes and other public charges which by applicable law are expressly made superior, (ii) all liens recorded in the Franklin County Register of Deeds ("Franklin Registry") prior to the date of recordation of said notice of lien, and (iii) all leases entered into, whether or not recorded, prior to the date of recordation of said notice of lien. All liens recorded subsequent to the recordation of the notice of lien described herein shall be junior and subordinate to the Assessment Lien. Upon the timely curing by the defaulting Owner of any default for which a notice of lien was recorded, the party recording same shall record an appropriate release of such notice of lien and Assessment Lien. 8.4 Remedies Cumulative. The remedies specified herein shall be cumulative and in addition to all other remedies permitted at law or in equity. 8.5 No Termination For Breach. Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, no breach hereunder shall entitle any Owner to cancel, rescind, or otherwise terminate this Agreement. No breach hereunder shall defeat or render invalid the lien of any mortgage or deed of trust upon any Parcel made in good faith for value, but the easements, covenants, conditions and restrictions hereof shall be binding upon and effective against any Owner of such Parcel covered hereby whose title thereto is acquired by foreclosure, trustee's sale, or otherwise. 8.6 Irreparable Harm. In the event of a violation or threat thereof of any of the provisions of paragraphs 2 and/or 4 of this Agreement, each Owner agrees that such violation or threat thereof shall cause the non -defaulting Owner and/or its Permittees to suffer irreparable harm and such non -defaulting Owner and its Permittees shall have no adequate remedy at law. As a result, in the event of a violation or threat thereof of any of the provisions of paragraphs 2 and/or 4 of this Agreement, the non -defaulting Owner, in addition to all remedies available at law or otherwise under this Agreement, shall be entitled to injunctive or other equitable relief to enjoin a violation or threat thereof of paragraphs 2 and/or 4 of this Agreement. 10 9. Term. The easements, covenants, conditions and restrictions contained in this Agreement shall be effective commencing on the date of recordation of this Agreement in the Franklin Registry and, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, shall remain in full force and effect thereafter in perpetuity, unless this Agreement is modified, amended, canceled or terminated by the written consent of all then record Owners of Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 in accordance with paragraph 10.2 hereof. 10. Miscellaneous. 10.1 Attorneys' Fees. In the event a party institutes any legal action or proceeding for the enforcement of any right or obligation herein contained, the prevailing party after a final adjudication shall be entitled to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in the preparation and prosecution of such action or proceeding. 10.2 Amendment. The parties agree that the provisions of this Agreement may be modified or amended, in whole or in part, or terminated, only by the written consent of all record Owners of Parcel 1 and Parcel 2, evidenced by a document that has been fully executed and acknowledged by all such record Owners and recorded in the Franklin Registry. 10.3 Consents. Wherever in this Agreement the consent or approval of an Owner is required, unless otherwise expressly provided herein, such consent or approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Any request for consent or approval shall: (a) be in writing; (b) specify the section hereof which requires that such notice be given or that such consent or approval be obtained; and (c) be accompanied by such background data as is reasonably necessary to make an informed decision thereon. The consent of an Owner under this Agreement, to be effective, must be given, denied or conditioned expressly and in writing. 10.4 No Waiver. No waiver of any default of any obligation by any party hereto shall be implied from any omission by the non -defaulting party to take any action with respect to such default. 10.5 No Agency. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed by either party or by any third person to create the relationship of principal and agent or of limited or general partners or of joint venturers or of any other association between the parties. 10.6 Covenants to Run with Land. It is intended that each of the easements, covenants, conditions, restrictions, rights and obligations set forth herein shall run with the land and create equitable servitudes in favor of the real property benefited thereby, shall bind every person having any fee, leasehold or other interest therein and shall inure to the benefit of the respective parties and their successors, assigns, heirs, and personal representatives. 11 10.7 Grantee's Acceptance. The grantee of any Parcel or any portion thereof or interest therein, by acceptance of a deed conveying title thereto or the execution of a contract for the purchase thereof, whether from an original party or from a subsequent owner of such Parcel, shall accept such deed or contract upon and subject to each and all of the easements, covenants, conditions, restrictions and obligations contained herein. By such acceptance, any such grantee shall for himself and his successors, assigns, heirs, and personal representatives, covenant, consent, and agree to and with the other party, to keep, observe, comply with, and perform the obligations and agreements set forth herein with respect to the property so acquired by such grantee. 10.8 Separability. Each provision of this Agreement and the application thereof to Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 are hereby declared to be independent of and severable from the remainder of this Agreement. If any provision contained herein shall be held to be invalid or to be unenforceable or not to run with the land, such holding shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement. In the event the validity or enforceability of any provision of this Agreement is held to be dependent upon the existence of a specific legal description, the parties agree to promptly cause such legal description to be prepared. Ownership of both Parcels by the same person or entity shall not terminate this Agreement nor in any manner affect or impair the validity or enforceability of this Agreement. 10.9 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement. 10.10 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the complete understanding and agreement of the parties hereto with respect to all matters referred to herein, and all prior representations, negotiations, and understandings are superseded hereby. 10.11 Notices. Any notices, requests, or other communications required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand or overnight commercial courier or mailed by United States registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid and addressed to each party at its address as set forth below. Any such notices, requests or other communications shall be considered given or delivered, as the case may be (a) on the date of hand delivery, (b) on the second (2nd) day following the date of deposit in the United States mail, or (c) on the next business day after the date of deposit with an overnight commercial courier as provided above. If a notice is given by more than one method, it will be deemed received upon the earlier of the dates of receipt pursuant to this Section. Rejection or other refusal to accept or inability to deliver because of change of address of which no notice was given shall be deemed to be receipt of the notice, request, or other communication. By giving at least five (5) days prior written notice thereof to the other parties, a party hereto may from time to time and at any time change its mailing address hereunder; provided, however, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, in order for the notice of address change to be effective it must actually be received: M If To Parcel 1 Owner: Boddie -Noel[ Enterprises, Inc. Attention: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1908 Rocky Mount, NC 27802-1908 Physical Address: 1021 Noell Ln. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Telephone: 252-937-2800 With a copy to: Randall B. Pridgen, PLLC (which shall not Attention: Randall B. Prid_ en constitute notice) Mailing Address: P. O. Box 8385 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Physical Address: 101 Candlewood Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Telephone: 252-443-7090 If To Parcel 2 Owner: Attention: Mailing Address: Physical Address: With a copy to: (which shall not constitute notice) Telephone: Attention: Mailing Address: Physical Address: Telephone: Or to such other address as the parties may from time to time designate by like notice to the other parties. Unless directed otherwise by prior written notice, counsel for an Owner may send written notices required or permitted by this Agreement directly to the other Owner(s) so long as they simultaneously provide such party's counsel with a copy of any such direct communication, such communications being expressly permitted by the Owners and their respective counsel. 10.12 Governing Law. The laws of the State in which the Parcels are located shall govern the interpretation, validity, performance, and enforcement of this Agreement without reference to such State's conflict of laws provisions. 10.13 Estoppel Certificates. Each Owner, within twenty (20) days of its receipt of a written request from the other Owner(s), shall from time to time provide the requesting Owner, a certificate binding upon such Owner stating: (a) to the 13 best of such Owner's knowledge, whether any party to this Agreement is in default or violation of this Agreement and if so identifying such default or violation; and (b) that this Agreement is in full force and effect and identifying any amendments to the Agreement as of the date of such certificate. 10.14 Bankruptcy. In the event of any bankruptcy affecting any Owner or Permittee of any Parcel, the parties agree that this Agreement shall, to the maximum extent permitted by law, be considered an agreement that runs with the land and that is not rejectable, in whole or in part, by the bankrupt person or entity. 10.15 Priority of Agreement: Subordination by Mortgagees. The covenants, conditions and restrictions set forth in this Agreement shall be prior and superior to each and every mortgage lien or deed of trust encumbering the Parcels. The Owners agree to cause any mortgagee holding a valid mortgage lien or any beneficiary under a deed of trust encumbering the Parcels, as of the time of this Agreement to subordinate its or their lien or liens or its or their rights and interest or interests to the covenants, conditions and restrictions set forth in this Agreement by written subordination agreement executed by any such mortgagee or by the trustee of any such deed of trust, with the consent of any such beneficiary, in a form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Owners, such writing to be recorded in the Franklin Registry. 10.16 Extent of Liability. Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this Agreement to the contrary, the Parcel 1 Owner and the Parcel 2 Owner hereby expressly agree that the obligations and liability of each of them shall be limited solely to such party's interest in its respective Parcel, as such interest is constituted from time to time. The Parcel 1 Owner and the Parcel 2 Owner agree that any claim against a party hereto shall be confined to and satisfied only out of, and only to the extent of, such party's interest in its Parcel, as such interest is constituted from time to time. Nothing contained in this Paragraph shall limit or affect any right that any party might otherwise have to seek or to obtain injunctive relief or to specifically enforce the rights and agreements herein set forth, provided that such injunctive relief or specific performance does not involve the payment of money from a source other than such party's interest in its Parcel, as such interest may be constituted from time to time. [REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] 14 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above. PARCEL 1 OWNER: BODDIEWNOELL ENTERPRISES, INC., a North Carolina corporation By: Name: Title: _ Date: NORTH CAROLINA NASH COUNTY I, , a Notary Public of the aforesaid County and State, do hereby certify that (the "Signatory"), (title) of BODDIE-NOELL ENTERPRISES, INC., a North Carolina corporation, personally appeared before me this day and by authority duly given, acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing instrument on behalf of the corporation. I certify that the Signatory personally appeared before me the day, and (check one of the following): (I have personal knowledge of the identity of the Signatory); or (I have seen satisfactory evidence of the Signatory's identity, by a current or state or federal identification with the Signatory's photograph in the form of: (check one of the following) a driver's license or in the form of ); or (a credible witness has sworn to the identity of the Signatory). The Signatory acknowledged to me that he/she voluntarily signed the foregoing document for the purpose stated therein and in the capacity indicated. Witness my hand and official stamp or seal this day of , 2021. My Commission Expires: [NOTARY SEAL] (MUST BE FULLY LEGIBLE) Signature) Notary Public (Print/type) Notary Public (Note: Notary Public must sign exactly as on notary seal) 15 PARCEL 2 OWNER; NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF (SEAL) I, , a Notary Public of the aforesaid County and State, do hereby certify that (the "Signatory"), personally appeared before me this day and by authority duly given, acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing instrument. I certify that the Signatory personally appeared before me the day, and (check one of the following): (1 have personal knowledge of the identity of the Signatory); or (I have seen satisfactory evidence of the Signatory's identity, by a current or state or federal identification with the Signatory's photograph in the form of: (check one of the following) a driver's license or in the form of ); or (a credible witness has sworn to the identity of the Signatory). The Signatory acknowledged to me that he/she voluntarily signed the foregoing document for the purpose stated therein and in the capacity indicated. Witness my hand and official stamp or seal this day of 12021. My Commission Expires: [NOTARY SEAL) (MUST BE FULLY LEGIBLE) Signature) Notary Public (Print/type) Notary Public (Note: Notary Public must sign exactly as on notary seal) HK ■ i r"i 17