The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group, Inc. New York, New York 10022
Exhibit 99.4
The Xxxxx & Wollensky Restaurant Group, Inc.
000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
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February 26, 2007 |
St. Xxxxx Associates, L.P.
c/o Levi Company
00 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Amended and Restated Sale and License Agreement dated as of the 1st day of January, 2006, by and between St. Xxxxx Associates, L.P. as Licensor and The Xxxxx & Wollensky Restaurant Group, Inc. as Licensee (the “License Agreement”)
Gentlemen:
This letter is written for the purpose of resolving a disagreement concerning the liability of The Xxxxx & Wollensky Restaurant Group, Inc. (“SWRG”) pursuant to License Agreement to make Royalty Payments with respect to the Restaurant Sales and Non-Restaurant Sales made at the “Quality Meats” restaurant operated by SWRG since April 1, 2006. Accordingly, it is agreed as follows:
1. All terms, the initial letters of which are capitalized and not otherwise defined in this letter agreement shall have the meanings set forth in the License Agreement.
2. SWRG acknowledges that Quality Meats is a steakhouse and that Licensor is, in accordance with paragraph 5.b. of the License Agreement, owed an annual Percentage Royalty of one (1%) on all Restaurant Sales and Non-Restaurant Sales ofQuality Meats beginning April 1, 2006.
3. Annexed hereto as Schedule 1 is a statement which SWRG warrants and represents shows, on a monthly basis, all Restaurant Sales and Non-Restaurant Sales made at the “Quality Meats” restaurant for the period April 1, 2006 through and including January 31, 2007, which total $6,554,562. Delivered herewith to Licensor is a check from SWRG payable to Licensor in the amount of $65,546, or one (1%) of all such Restaurant Sales and Non-Restaurant Sales. Licensor acknowledges receipt of said check, subject to collection. Commencing on the 15th day of March, 2007 and on the 15th day of each month thereafter, SWRG will continue to pay to Licensor a Percentage Royalty payment of one (1%) of all Restaurant Sales and Non-Restaurant Sales made at the “Quality Meats” restaurant for the prior month.
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4. In the event that the entire business of SWRG is sold (the “Sale”), and, as part of that Sale the ownership of Quality Meats, on and after the closing of such Sale neither SWRG not any Affiliate of SWRG has any direct or indirect interest in the “Quality Meats” restaurant, Xxxxxxxx may, by written notice to Licensor, elect to terminate this agreement effective on the last day of the month in which the Sale occurs; provided, however, such notice of election shall not be effective unless on the 15th day of the following month (a) all unpaid Percentage Royalty payments which are due with respect to Restaurant Sales and Non-Restaurant Sales made at the “Quality Meats” restaurant through and including the effective date of the notice of termination are paid to Licensor and (b) such payment is accompanied by supporting data establishing the Restaurant Sales and Non-Restaurant Sales for which such Percentage Royalty payment is being made.
5. SWRG warrants and represents to Licensee that the provisions of this agreement have been discussed with all members of the board of directors of SWRG.
6. This agreement shall be binding upon the parties and their respective heirs, successors and assigns. It may not be modified except by an instrument in writing signed by Licensor and Licensee. It may be signed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be considered an original and the same instrument.
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If the above accurately reflects our understanding as to the subject matter thereof, please so indicate by signing the enclosed copy of this letter and retuning the same to the undersigned.
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Sincerely yours, |
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The Xxxxx & Wollensky Restaurant Group, Inc. |
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By:/s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxxx |
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Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, President |
The foregoing is agreed to:
St Xxxxx Associates, L.P.
By: Chamblair Realty, Inc.,
General Partner
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By:/s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx |
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Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, President |
By: Xxxxx & Wollensky Operating Corp.,
General Partner
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By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxx |
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Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, President |
The undersigned, Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, hereby
agrees that he will cause Quality Meats to make
all payments due hereunder which are not made by
SWRG, including, without limitation, any payments
payable after the Sale.
/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxx |
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Schedule 1
Restaurant Sales and Non- Restaurant Sales-Quality Meats
Apr-06 |
$ |
221,025 |
May-06 |
$ |
449,317 |
Jun-06 |
$ |
617,855 |
Jul-06 |
$ |
486,783 |
Aug-06 |
$ |
493,052 |
Sep-06 |
$ |
748,194 |
Oct-06 |
$ |
771,185 |
Nov-06 |
$ |
801,330 |
Dec-06 |
$ |
1,190,880 |
Jan-07 |
$ |
774,942 |
TOTAL |
$ |
6,554,563 |
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