Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Related Party Transactions

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Related Party Transactions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions

11. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Due to related parties

 

The Company has received non-interest bearing, short-term advances from Chanticleer Investors, LLC, a related party, in the amount of $191,580 as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017. The amount owed to 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 notes payable due December 31, 2018. In connection with this Note, the Company made payments of interest to the board member and related entities as required under the Notes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 of $39,111 and $80,000, respectively, and $0 during the same periods of 2017.

 

The Company has also 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. The Company received royalties of $2,810 and $3,549 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, and $0 in the same periods of 2017. The Company also received franchise fees of $0 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and $60,000 for the three and six month periods of 2017.