PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT

                                     between

                          NORTH CANTON OPERATING CORP.,
                              an Ohio corporation,

                                       and

                            CANTON NORTH PROPERTIES,
                           an Ohio general partnership

                             collectively as Seller,

                                       and

                           JANUS AMERICAN GROUP, INC.,
                             A Delaware corporation

                                    as Buyer




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                               TABLE OF CONTENTS


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1.    Definitions
"Affiliated Sale Agreements"                                                   4
"Agreement"                                                                    4
(c)   "Assets"                                                                 4
(d)   "Closing"                                                                4
(e)   "Closing Date"                                                           4
(f)   "Concurrent Escrows"                                                     5
(g)   "Contracts"                                                              5
(h)   "Documents"                                                              5
(i)   "Earnest Money"                                                          5
(j)   "Escrow"                                                                 5
(k)   "Escrow Agent"                                                           5
(l)   "Feasibility Expiration Date"                                            5
(m)   "Federal Code"                                                           5
(n)   "Food and Beverage Inventory"                                            5
(o)   "Franchise Agreement"                                                    5
(p)   "Franchisor"                                                             5
(q)   "Hotel"                                                                  5
(r)   "Improvements"                                                           5
"Intangible Property"                                                          5
"Latent Defects"                                                               6
"Laws"                                                                         6
"Managing Partner"                                                             6
(w)   "Operating Equipment"                                                    6
(x)   "Operating Supplies"                                                     6
(y)   "Person"                                                                 6
(z)   "Permitted Title Exceptions"                                             6
(aa)  "Permitted Transferee"                                                   6
(ab)  "Personalty"                                                             6
(ac)  "Purchase Price"                                                         6
(ad)  "Real Property"                                                          7
(ae)  "Title Agent"                                                            7
2.    Agreement of Purchase and Sale                                           7
3.    Purchase Price                                                           7
      (a)      Earnest Money                                                   7
(b)   Liquidated Damages                                                       7
(c)   Cash at Closing                                                          8
4.    Allocation of Purchase Price                                             8




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5.    Buyer's Contingencies                                                    8
(a)   Due Diligence                                                            8
(b)   Conditions to Buyer's Obligations                                        9
6.    Seller's Contingencies and Covenants                                    10
      (a)      Seller's Contingencies                                         10
      (i)      Buyer's Covenants                                              10
      (ii)     Closing of Concurrent Escrows                                  11
      (iii)    Truth of Representations                                       11
      (iv)     Franchisor Consent                                             11
      (v)      Release                                                        11
      (vi)     Consulting Agreement                                           11
(b)   Covenants                                                               11
(i)   Maintenance of the Assets                                               11
(ii)  Permits and Approvals                                                   12
(iii) Notification to Existing Employees                                      12
(iv)  Seller's Obligations Concerning Its Employees                           12
(v)   Franchise Transfer                                                      13
7.    Inspections                                                             13
      (a)      Entry and Investigation                                        13
      (b)       No Interference                                               13
8.    Title Insurance Policy                                                  13
9.    The Escrow and Closing                                                  14
(a)   Escrow Instructions                                                     14
(b)   Closing                                                                 14
(c)   Action at the Closing by Seller                                         14
(d)   Action at the Closing by Buyer                                          16
(e)   Closing Costs                                                           16
(f)   Pre-Closing Settlement Statement                                        17
(g)   Transfer of Guest Property in Safe Keeping                              17
10.   Apportionments                                                          17
(a)   Closing Adjustments and Proration of Taxes, Rents, and Other Costs      17
(b)   Utility and Maintenance Charges                                         19
(c)   Adjustments to Prorations                                               19
11.   Indemnification                                                         20
12.   Possession                                                              21
13.   Transfer of Liquor License                                              21
14.   Representations and Warranties                                          21
      (a) Buyer                                                               21
      (b) Partnership                                                         22
      (c) Corporation                                                         23
15.   Notices                                                                 24
16.   Seller's Remedies                                                       25
17.   Buyer's Remedies                                                        25



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18.   Casualty; Condemnation                                                  25
19.   Commissions                                                             26
20.   Disclaimer                                                              26
21.   Confidentiality and Return of Documents                                 27
22.   Waiver                                                                  27
23.   Time Periods                                                            27
24.   Survival of Covenants, Agreements, Representations and Warranties       27
25.   Modification of Agreement                                               27
26.   Further Instruments                                                     28
27.   Entire Agreement                                                        28
28.   Inurement                                                               28
29.   Applicable Law                                                          28
30.   Descriptive Headings                                                    28
31.   Time of the Essence                                                     28
32.   Assignment                                                              28
33.   Construction                                                            28
34.   Interpretation                                                          28
35.   Exhibits and Schedules                                                  29
36.   Counterparts                                                            29
37.   Recordation                                                             29
38.   Exclusive Negotiations                                                  29
39.   IRS Real Estate Sales Reporting                                         29
40.   Bulk Sales Waiver                                                       29

SCHEDULES

Affiliated Sales Agreements
Contracts
Franchise Agreement
Personalty
Real Property
Allocation of Purchase Price
Disclosure Statement

EXHIBITS

Management Agreement
Consulting Agreement
Limited Warranty Deed
Affidavit of Non-Foreign Person
Assignment and Assumption
Assignment of Intangible Property
Bill of Sale
Assignment and Assumption of the Franchise Agreement



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                           PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT

This Purchase and Sale Agreement (the "Agreement") is made effective as of the
31st day of July, 1998, by and between NORTH CANTON OPERATING CORP., an Ohio
corporation ("Corporation"), and CANTON NORTH PROPERTIES, an Ohio general
partnership ("Partnership") (Corporation and Partnership being hereinafter
collectively referred to as "Seller"), and JANUS AMERICAN GROUP, INC., a
Delaware corporation and/or its Permitted Transferee ("hereinafter collectively
referred to as "Buyer").

                             Background of Agreement

A. Seller is the owner of certain real property located in North Canton, Ohio,
having located thereon a 196-room hotel known as the North Canton Holiday Inn.

B. Buyer desires to purchase such real property and related assets, and Seller
desires to sell to Buyer such real property and related assets, subject to and
in accordance with the terms, covenants and conditions of this Agreement.

                                    Agreement

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the terms, conditions and
covenants contained herein and for other valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as
follows:

1. DEFINITIONS. As used in this Agreement, the terms below shall have the
following meanings unless the context requires otherwise.

     (a) "Affiliated Sale Agreements". The various purchase and sale agreements
described on Schedule "A" hereto.

     (b) "Agreement". This Purchase and Sale Agreement, as amended or
supplemented from time to time.

     (c) "Assets". The Contracts, the Documents, the Improvements, the
Intangible Property, the Personalty, and the Real Property now owned, or
hereafter acquired, by Seller in connection with or relating to the Hotel.

     (d) "Closing". The event at which the transaction contemplated hereby will
be consummated and when Buyer acquires title to the Assets.

     (e) "Closing Date". The date designated by Buyer in a written notice
delivered to Seller at least five (5) business days in advance; however, in no
event shall the Closing Date occur later than the date provided in subparagraph
9(b) hereof.



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     (f) "Concurrent Escrows". The escrows, established with Escrow Agent
pertaining to the purchase by Buyer of certain other hotel properties and
related assets pursuant to the Affiliated Sale Agreements.

     (g) "Contracts". All service contracts, equipment leases, booking
agreements and other arrangements or agreements to which Seller is a party
affecting the ownership, repair, maintenance, management, leasing or operation
of the Hotel that will remain in effect after Closing, all of which are
described on Schedule "B" hereto.

     (h) "Documents". All books, records and files relating to the leasing,
maintenance, management or operation of the Hotel in Seller's possession or in
the possession of any management company currently managing any portion of the
Hotel.

     (i) "Earnest Money". The deposit required to be paid by Buyer to Escrow
Agent pursuant to subparagraph 3(a), together with all interest earned thereon.

     (j) "Escrow". The Escrow established with Escrow Agent to facilitate the
transaction contemplated hereby, bearing Escrow No. .

     (k) "Escrow Agent". American Title Company, 6029 Belt Line Road, Suite 250,
Dallas, Texas 75240.

     (l) "Feasibility Expiration Date". July 25, 1998.

     (m) "Federal Code". The United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended.

     (n) "Food and Beverage Inventory". All inventory of food and beverages,
including alcoholic beverages, owned by Seller located at the Hotel, and used in
the operation of any restaurant, cafe, bar or other food service operation
within the Hotel.

     (o) "Franchise Agreement". The agreement and/or agreements referenced on
Schedule "C" attached hereto.

     (p) "Franchisor". Holiday Inns Franchising, Inc., a Delaware corporation.

     (q) "Hotel". The 196-room hotel located on the Real Property known as the
North Canton Holiday Inn.

     (r) "Improvements". All buildings, fixtures, walls, fences, landscaping and
other structures and improvements situated on, affixed or appurtenant to the
Real Property.

     (s) "Intangible Property". All transferable or assignable permits, building
plans and specifications, certificates of occupancy, operating permits, sign
permits, development rights and approvals, certificates, licenses, including,
without limitation, liquor licenses, warranties and guarantees, rights to
deposits, rebates and refunds, trade names, service marks, appraisals,



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engineering, soils, pest control and other reports relating to the Hotel, the
Contracts, customer or tenant lists, correspondence with present or prospective
tenants, customers or suppliers, advertising materials, telephone exchange
numbers identified with the Hotel, and all other transferable intangible
property, miscellaneous rights, benefits or privileges of any kind or character
with respect to the Hotel.

     (t) "Latent Defect". Any defect in the Hotel which could not have been
discovered through a reasonable due diligence inspection of the Hotel by Buyer.

     (u) "Laws". All present and future laws, statutes, codes, ordinances,
orders, awards, judgments, decrees, injunctions, approvals, permits,
requirements, regulations and licenses of every governmental or
quasi-governmental authority or agency.

     (v) "Managing Partner". Michael Gallucci

     (w) "Operating Equipment". All chinaware, glassware, linens, silverware,
tools, kitchen utensils, uniforms, engineering and housekeeping tools, vans,
automobiles, and other equipment and utensils owned by Seller and used in the
operation of the Hotel.

     (x) "Operating Supplies". All fuel, soap, toilet paper, tissues,
toiletries, towels, light bulbs, mechanical stores, cleaning supplies and
materials, pool maintenance supplies and materials, matches, stationery, paper
supplies, laundry supplies, housekeeping supplies, accounting supplies, goods
and merchandise used for retail sale and other immediately consumable items,
owned by Seller and used in the operation of the Hotel.

     (y) "Person". Any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, limited
liability company, trust or other entity.

     (z) "Permitted Title Exceptions". The various matters affecting title to
the Assets that are approved by Buyer pursuant to subparagraph 5(a) below.

     (aa) "Permitted Transferee". Buyer or JAGI North Canton, L.L.C., a Delaware
limited liability company.

     (ab) "Personalty". All furniture (including television sets, except where
leased), furnishings, fixtures, equipment (including, without limitation, office
equipment and the Operating Equipment), machinery, tools, pool maintenance
equipment, inventory, drapes, carpeting, rugs, artwork, the Operating Supplies,
the Food and Beverage Inventory, and other items of personal property owned by
Seller and found or used exclusively at the Hotel, including, without
limitation, the items described on Schedule "D" hereto.

     (ac) "Purchase Price". The purchase price for the Assets as set forth in
Paragraph 3 hereof.



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     (ad) "Real Property". The real property more particularly described on
Schedule "E" attached hereto, together with all easements, rights of ways,
privileges, licenses and appurtenances which Seller may now own or hereafter
acquire with respect to such real property.

     (ae) "Title Agent". Chicago Title Insurance Company.

2. AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE . At the Closing, subject to the terms,
covenants and conditions of this Agreement, Seller shall sell to Buyer and Buyer
shall purchase from Seller the Assets.

3. PURCHASE PRICE. The Purchase Price to be paid for the Assets shall be Five
Million Four Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($5,454,250)
payable by Buyer as follows:

     (a) Earnest Money. Promptly following the execution of this Agreement,
Buyer shall deposit with Escrow Agent, Thirty-Six Thousand Five Hundred
Eighty-Five and No/100 Dollars ($36,585.00) as Earnest Money to be held in the
Escrow in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Escrow
Agent is hereby authorized and directed to invest all funds deposited by Buyer
into Escrow as directed by Buyer. Interest on the Earnest Money shall accrue for
the benefit of and be payable to the party otherwise entitled to such sums upon
the Closing or earlier termination of this Agreement. If the sale of the Assets
contemplated hereunder is consummated, the Earnest Money (inclusive of all
interest earned thereon) shall be paid to Seller at the Closing and applied as a
credit against Buyer's payment of the Purchase Price.

     (b) Cash at Closing. On or before the Closing Date, Buyer shall deliver to
Escrow Agent, for the benefit of Seller, the remaining balance of the Purchase
Price (reduced by any credits due Buyer hereunder) by wire transfer of
immediately available funds to the account of Escrow Agent.

4. ALLOCATION OF PURCHASE PRICE. The Purchase Price shall be allocated as set
forth in Schedule "F" hereto. Buyer and Seller agree that the allocations set
forth in Schedule "F" were determined in good faith and at arms length, and
represent the parties' best good faith estimate of the fair market value, as of
the Closing Date, of each component of the Assets described on Schedule "F".
Buyer and Seller shall each report the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement for income tax purposes in accordance with the agreed upon allocations
set forth on Schedule "F" and will not take or assert a position inconsistent
therewith.

5. BUYER'S CONTINGENCIES. The following are conditions precedent to Buyer's
obligation to purchase the Assets:

     (a) Due Diligence. Buyer shall have until the Feasibility Expiration Date
within which to perform such physical inspections and other reasonable due
diligence pertaining to the Assets as Buyer deems necessary, and to decide, in
Buyer's sole discretion, whether the Assets are in all respects satisfactory to
Buyer. Such due diligence shall include, without limitation, the following:



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          (i) Title. Buyer's review and approval of title to the Property, as
     follows. Seller shall, as soon as possible after executing this Agreement,
     deliver to Buyer at Seller's sole cost and expense:

               (A) a current extended coverage preliminary title report on the
          Real Property, issued by Title Agent, and accompanied by copies of all
          documents referred to in the report;

               (B) copies of all existing and proposed easements, covenants,
          restrictions, agreements or other documents which affect the Property
          and which are not disclosed by the preliminary title report, or, if no
          such documents exist, a certification of Seller to that effect;

               (C) an ALTA/ACSM "as-built" survey of the Real Property and
          Improvements prepared by a licensed surveyor or engineer (the
          "Survey"). The Survey shall be acceptable and certified by the
          surveyor to Buyer and in sufficient detail to provide the basis for
          the Title Policy (as defined below) without boundary, encroachment or
          survey exceptions, and shall show the location of all easements and
          Improvements (including underground improvements) and any and all
          other pertinent information with respect to the Property. The Survey
          shall also indicate any encroachments of Improvements onto easements
          or onto adjacent properties or certify to their absence, the presence
          of improvements and easements on property adjoining the Real Property
          if located within five (5) feet of the boundaries of the Real
          Property, the number and location of all parking spaces on the
          Property, and the square footage of the Real Property and the
          Improvements. Prior to Closing, the Survey shall be certified to Buyer
          and to the company issuing the Title Policy; and

               (D) copies of the most recent property tax bills for the Property
          and any filings, notices or correspondence regarding any challenges or
          appeals to the applicable taxes, and copies of any improvement
          assessments and any other bonds and assessments affecting the
          Property.

Buyer shall advise Seller, within ten (10) days after actual receipt of all such
materials, what exceptions to title, if any, are objectionable to Buyer. Any
exceptions not objected to shall be deemed accepted by Buyer (the "Permitted
Exceptions"). Seller shall have ten (10) days after receipt of Buyer's
objections to give Buyer notice: (1) that Seller will remove any objectionable
exceptions from title and provide Buyer with evidence satisfactory to Buyer of
such removal, or provide Buyer with evidence satisfactory to Buyer that said
exceptions will be removed on or before the Closing, or (2) that Seller elects
not to cause such exceptions to be removed. Seller's failure to notify Buyer
within such ten (10) day period shall be deemed an election by Seller not to
remove the objectionable exceptions as provided in clause (2) above. If Seller
elects not to cure under clause (2), notwithstanding that the Feasibility
Expiration Date shall have passed, Buyer shall have ten (10) days to elect
whether to proceed with the purchase and take the Real Property subject to such
exceptions, or to terminate this Agreement. If Buyer shall fail to give



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Seller notice of its election within said ten (10) days, Buyer shall be deemed
to have elected not to proceed with this Agreement.

          (ii) Physical Characteristics. Buyer's review and approval of the
     structural, mechanical, electrical and other physical characteristics of
     the Hotel.

          (iii) Reports. Buyer's receipt and approval of satisfactory
     architectural, engineering, soils and environmental reports. Pursuant to
     the terms of Paragraph 7 of this Agreement, Seller shall provide Buyer the
     opportunity to conduct, at Buyer's expense, an environmental site
     assessment by a qualified engineer to determine the extent, if any, that
     the Hotel contains any asbestos, underground storage tanks, or any other
     toxic or hazardous substance or materials, or other environmental hazards
     as defined by applicable Laws.

If Buyer is not satisfied, for any reason determined in its sole discretion,
with the results of its due diligence investigation, or if for no reason, Buyer
may terminate this Agreement by written notice to Seller and Escrow Agent
delivered on or before the Feasibility Expiration Date. Buyer's failure to
timely deliver written notice of termination on or before the Feasibility
Expiration Date shall be deemed Buyer's election to proceed with this Agreement.
Upon such termination Buyer shall be entitled to the return of the Earnest Money
and thereafter, except as provided in Paragraphs 7 and 21, neither party shall
have any further rights or obligations hereunder. Buyer's right to conduct any
inspection of the Assets shall be governed by the provisions of Paragraph 7
below.

     (b) Conditions to Buyer's Obligations. Buyer's obligation to purchase the
Assets shall be subject to the following further conditions precedent:

          (i) Buyer's Mortgage. A first mortgage loan with respect to all of the
     Affiliated Sales Agreements aggregating not less than Thirty-Six Million
     Dollars ($36,000,000) under terms and conditions acceptable to Purchaser;

          (ii) Appraisals. Appraisals on the Hotels and those hotels subject of
     the Affiliated Sales Agreements aggregating not less than Forty-Two Million
     Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($42,500,000);

          (iii) PIP Reports. "PIP" reports approved by Holiday Inn and Comfort
     Inn acceptable to Buyer in an aggregate amount for the Hotel and those
     hotels subject of the Affiliated Sales Agreements not to exceed Two Million
     Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000);

          (iv) Franchisor Approval. Approval of Buyer as a franchisee by
     Franchisor;

          (v) Title Insurance. Receipt by Buyer of an ALTA Owner's Title
     Insurance Policy together with any agreed endorsements;



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          (vi) Management Agreement. Execution of a management agreement between
     Buyer and Seller (or affiliates of Seller) in the form of Exhibit "A"
     hereto (the "Management Agreement") which will facilitate the prompt
     transfer of liquor permits and related operating licenses and which will
     provide for the uninterrupted operation of the Hotels' food and beverage
     business while and until the necessary licenses and permits are secured by
     Buyer; and

          (vii) Consulting Agreement. Buyer entering into a consulting agreement
     with The Cornerstone Company, in the form of Exhibit "B" hereto (the
     "Consulting Agreement").

          (viii) Closing of Concurrent Escrows. The purchase and sale
     transactions that are the subject of the Concurrent Escrows shall be
     consummated in accordance with the respective terms and conditions thereof
     on the Closing Date concurrently with the closing of the Escrow and
     consummation of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement.

6. SELLER'S CONTINGENCIES AND COVENANTS.

     (a) Seller's Contingencies. The following are conditions precedent to
Seller's obligation to sell the Assets:

          (i) Buyer's Covenants . All covenants of Buyer shall have been
     fulfilled by Buyer in timely fashion or waived by Seller;

          (ii) Closing of Concurrent Escrows. The purchase and sale transactions
     that are the subject of the Concurrent Escrows shall be consummated in
     accordance with the respective terms and conditions thereof on the Closing
     Date concurrently with the closing of the Escrow and consummation of the
     transaction contemplated by this Agreement;

          (iii) Truth of Representations. All of Buyer's representations and
     warranties contained in or made pursuant to this Agreement shall have been
     true and correct when made and shall be true and correct as of the Closing
     Date;

          (iv) Franchisor Consent. Consent to the consummation of the
     transaction contemplated by this Agreement shall have been obtained from
     Franchisor; and

          (v) Release. Release of Sellers, by Franchisor, of any future
     responsibility or liability to the Franchisor for termination or transfer
     fees, or for actions or events occurring after the Closing Date (the
     "Franchisor Release"); provided, however, Seller shall remain liable for
     all amounts due and owing to Franchisor for activities of Seller prior to
     the Closing Date.

          (vi) Consulting Agreement. Buyer entering into a consulting agreement
     with The Cornerstone Company, in the form of Exhibit "B" hereto (the
     "Consulting Agreement").

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          (i) Maintenance of the Assets. From and after the date hereof to the
     Closing Date, Seller shall: (A) cause the Hotel to be maintained and
     operated in compliance with all Laws, in accordance with its current
     standards and consistent with its past operating procedures for the Hotel,
     shall maintain present services, shall maintain sufficient Food and
     Beverage Inventory, and Operating Supplies for the proper management,
     maintenance, operation and servicing of the Hotel and shall continue to
     market the Hotel and to accept reservations and group bookings at its
     currently established rates therefor; (B) not sell or otherwise dispose of
     any significant items of Personalty (other than Food and Beverage
     Inventory, and Operating Supplies in connection with the ordinary course
     operation or maintenance of the Property) unless replaced with an item of
     like value, quality and utility; (C) not enter into any service,
     maintenance, landscaping, operating, repair, equipment lease, employment,
     management, leasing or other similar contract or agreement relating to the
     operation or maintenance of the Hotel, except for those entered into in the
     ordinary course of business and which are cancelable upon not more than
     thirty (30) days prior notice or in the event of a sale of the Hotel; and
     (D) maintain in full force and effect all liability and casualty insurance
     currently in effect. The insurance currently in effect is described in
     Exhibit F. Seller shall timely perform all its obligations under all
     Contracts (including, without limitation, the Franchise Agreement),
     including, without limitation, the payment of all bills, charges, invoices,
     salaries, benefits, and other expenses arising in connection with the Hotel
     prior to the Closing Date.

          (ii) Permits and Approvals. Seller shall cooperate with Buyer in
     obtaining all Permits and Approvals required for Buyer's intended use and
     operation of the Hotel and shall not seek or acquiesce in any amendment to
     any of the existing Permits and Approvals or any change in the present
     zoning classification of the Real Property which would alter the present
     permitted uses of the Real Property.

          (iii) Notification to Existing Employees. Prior to Closing, Seller
     will notify its employees and the labor organization representing its
     employees at the Hotel of the pending sale in writing, the date the sale
     will be effective and the fact that Seller, as owner of the liquor license
     at the Hotel, will continue to be the employer at the Hotel until the
     liquor license for the Hotel transfers to Buyer's Permitted Transferee or
     its Agent or Buyer's Permitted Transferee or its Agent obtains its own
     liquor permit, whichever first occurs. Such notice shall further inform the
     employees that, upon the transfer of the liquor license or Buyer's
     Permitted Transferee's or its Agent's receipt of its own liquor license,
     whichever first occurs, said employees will be offered an opportunity to
     submit applications for employment to Buyer's Permitted Transferee or its
     Agent, and that Buyer's Permitted Transferee or its Agent shall employ
     those individuals who meet certain employment criteria to be determined at
     the sole discretion of Buyer's Permitted Transferee or its Agent. Buyer's
     Permitted Transferee or its Agent agrees that, after all applications and
     requests for continued employment are considered and the staffing decisions
     incident to the transfer of the liquor license or receipt of a new liquor
     license are final, Buyer's Permitted Transferee or its Agent will negotiate
     with any union that was in place prior to the sale of the Hotel to the
     extent required by law.

     Prior to accepting applications for employment, Buyer's Permitted
Transferee or its Agent agrees to contact the labor organization representing
the employees at the Hotel to arrange



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a meeting to discuss the relationship that will exist between Buyer's Permitted
Transferee or its Agent and the labor organization when Seller ceases to be the
employer and Buyer's Permitted Transferee or its Agent becomes the employer.

          (iv) Seller's Obligations Concerning Its Employees. On the earlier of
     the date of transfer of the liquor license or Buyer's Permitted
     Transferee's or its Agent's receipt of its own liquor license, or as soon
     thereafter as required by law, Seller shall pay to all employees receiving
     notice of the sale under Section 6(b)(iii) above the full amount of wages
     earned and other benefits accrued as of such date (including the entire
     amount of all vacation accruals) or the last day an employee worked if
     employee is no longer employed on the date set forth above and shall remain
     fully liable for any related payroll expenses, severance pay, unfair labor
     practice claims, employment discrimination charges and other employee
     claims relating to any period prior to the transfer of the liquor license
     or Buyer's Permitted Transferee's or its Agent's receipt of its own liquor
     license, whichever first occurs. After the occurrence of the earlier of the
     events set forth above in this Subsection (iv), Seller shall transfer to
     Buyer's Permitted Transferee or its Agent, the records of all employees who
     submit applications or otherwise request to continue their employment
     relationship with the Hotel if each such employee making application has
     first executed a Release/Consent to Transfer Records form which has been
     provided to Seller.

          (v) Franchise Transfer. Promptly following the date of this Agreement,
     Seller shall notify Franchisor of the sale contemplated by this Agreement.
     Seller shall use its best efforts to ascertain, and provide written notice
     thereof to Buyer prior to the Feasibility Expiration Date, the specific
     requirements (including the PIP) of Franchisor to obtaining its consent to
     the sale contemplated hereby and allowing the Franchise Agreement to be
     assigned to Buyer. It is contemplated that Buyer's inspection and the PIP
     requirements will result in no more than $2,500,000 of improvements being
     required to be made to the Hotel and those hotels which are the subject of
     the Affiliated Sale Agreements (the "PIP Requirements").

The parties acknowledge that in order to obtain from the Franchisor a Franchise
Agreement for the Hotel, a Franchise Fee of $98,000 shall be due and owing to
the Franchisor, which Franchise Fee Seller agrees to pay.

The parties agree that the cost to satisfy the PIP Requirements for this Hotel
is estimated to be $32,700, which cost Seller agrees to pay, but only on the
condition that, at the time of Closing of this sale transaction, a separate
escrow account is established from Seller's gross sales proceeds in such amount
(the "PIP Escrow"). The PIP Escrow funds shall be used solely and exclusively
for the purpose of paying the costs of completing the PIP Requirements, and
Seller shall have absolutely no right to claim any right, title or interest to
the PIP Escrow other than for the purpose of paying for the cost of completing
PIP Requirements. It is agreed that responsibility for taking all actions
required in order to complete the PIP Requirements shall be as set forth in the
Franchise Agreement, and in order to comply with the terms of Buyer's mortgage
financing, Amresco Capital, L.P. ("Amresco") will hold the PIP Escrow in a
non-interest bearing account. Release of funds from the PIP Escrow shall be
subject to the requirements and consent of Amresco and shall be pledged to
Amresco as security for the Buyer's Mortgage loan to Amresco and to insure
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completion of the PIP Requirements (which is not anticipated), such excess funds
shall be paid to Amresco as a principal payment on the Buyer's mortgage loan. If
the PIP Escrow is insufficient to complete the PIP Requirements, Seller shall
have absolutely no responsibility to fund such deficit. Because third parties
shall control and supervise the completion of the PIP Requirements, Seller shall
have no liability or responsibility therefor, and makes no representation or
warranty that the PIP Requirements shall be completed in a workmanlike manner,
or otherwise, and/or can be completed at a cost equal to the amount of the PIP
Escrow.

7. INSPECTIONS.

     (a) Entry and Investigation. Between the date hereof and the Feasibility
Expiration Date, Seller grants to Buyer and its employees, agents, contractors
and consultants (collectively, "Consultants"), a license to enter the Hotel at
reasonable times for the purpose of performing certain inspections on or
concerning the Hotel, which inspections may include: (i) research regarding the
Property and surrounding parcels as is generally conducted in a Level I or Phase
I environmental audit, surveying the Real Property, and conducting other
inspections of the Real Property and the physical condition of the Improvements
and any furniture, fixtures, equipment and machinery located therein; (ii) the
performance of engineering or structural investigations and tests of the Hotel
and any improvements thereon as may be approved by Seller; (iii) reviewing the
books and records of the Hotel; and (iv) meeting with and interviewing
Franchisor and other persons involved in property management of the Hotel
(collectively, the "Investigation"). The Investigation and all related
activities or events shall be limited and conducted as herein required, all at
Buyer's sole risk, cost and expense. Seller shall incur no cost or expense in
connection with the Investigation or any related activities or events.

     (b) No Interference. The Investigation shall be diligently performed and
prosecuted to completion so as to minimize interference with the operation or
use of the Hotel by Seller and its employees, agents and contractors and any
hotel guests or other invitees and licensees. Any entry and any Investigation by
Buyer or its Consultants shall be subject to and conducted in accordance with
all Contracts and the Franchise Agreement. Because of Seller's concern with any
interference with the operation of the Hotel, Seller reserves the right to
impose reasonable restrictions on time and frequency of Buyer's entry, provided
such restrictions shall not interfere with Buyer's ability to complete the
Investigation prior to the Feasibility Expiration Date. All persons who enter
the Hotel shall do so at their own risk. Buyer acknowledges and agrees that
Buyer and its Consultants shall cooperate with and comply with all directions of
Seller and its Consultants.

8. TITLE INSURANCE POLICY. At the Closing, and as a condition to Buyer's
obligation to close, Escrow Agent shall deliver to Buyer an extended coverage
owner's policy of title insurance (ALTA Form) issued by Title Agent, or the
unconditional commitment of Title Agent, to issue such policy, insuring Buyer in
the amount of the portion of the Purchase Price allocated to the Real Property
as set forth on Schedule "F" that title to the Real Property has vested in Buyer
free and clear of all liens and encumbrances other than the Permitted Title
Exceptions and such other matters as are approved by Buyer in writing, together
with such endorsements and such reinsurance (with direct access) as is requested
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Policy shall provide full coverage against mechanics' and materialmen's liens
arising out of the construction, repair or alteration of any of the
Improvements. Buyer and Seller shall each be responsible for one-half of the
title insurance premium. Buyer shall be responsible for the cost of any
endorsements and reinsurance requested by Buyer.

9. THE ESCROW AND CLOSING.

     (a) Escrow Instructions. Buyer and Seller shall establish the Escrow with
Escrow Agent to facilitate the consummation of the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement. Buyer and Seller shall provide Escrow Agent with instructions
consistent with this Agreement and each agrees to execute such additional
instructions as may be reasonably requested by Escrow Agent in connection
herewith. If any conflict or inconsistency exists between the provisions of any
instructions provided to Escrow Agent and this Agreement or any deed, instrument
or document executed or delivered in connection with the transaction
contemplated hereby, the provisions of this Agreement, or such deed, instrument
or document shall control in resolving such conflict or inconsistency. No
provision of any such instructions shall excuse any performance by either party
at the times provided in this Agreement, extend the Closing Date provided for
herein or provide either party hereto with any grace period not provided in this
Agreement, and any such provision in such instructions shall be deleted.

     (b) Closing. The Closing shall occur through the Escrow and shall take
place on the Closing Date at Escrow Agent's office at 10:00 a.m., or such other
place or time as the parties may mutually agree in writing. Subject to the
conditions and contingencies set forth herein, the Closing shall take place not
later than thirty (30) days after the Feasibility Expiration Date, provided that
the Closing Date may be extended, at the Buyer's option, by up to two (2)
extensions of thirty (30) days each upon deposit by the Purchaser into the
Escrow of additional non-refundable deposits in the amount of Twelve Thousand
One Hundred Eighty-Eight and No/100 Dollars ($12,188.00) each. Any such
additional deposits into the Escrow shall be paid to Seller at the Closing and
applied as a credit against Buyer's payment of the Purchase Price. Interest on
such additional deposits shall accrue for the benefit of and be payable as the
Earnest Money.

     (c) Action at the Closing by Seller. At or prior to the Closing,
Corporation and Partnership shall each, as applicable, deliver or cause to be
delivered to Buyer, or to Escrow Agent for the account of Buyer, all of the
following, and with respect to any instruments referred to below, all such
instruments shall be dated as of the Closing Date, fully and duly executed by
Seller and, if appropriate, acknowledged:

          (i) Deed. A Statutory Form Limited Warranty Deed from Partnership
     conveying the Real Property to Buyer in the form of Exhibit "C" hereto;

          (ii) Affidavit. An Affidavit of Non-Foreign Person from Partnership as
     contemplated by Federal Code Section 1445, in the form of Exhibit "D"
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          (iii) Assignment and Assumption. An Assignment and Assumption of
     Contracts from Corporation and Partnership (excluding the Franchise
     Agreement) in the form of Exhibit "E" hereto with respect to those
     Contracts to which Buyer has elected to accept;

          (iv) Assignment of Intangible Property. An Assignment of the
     Intangible Property from Corporation and Partnership in the form of Exhibit
     "F" hereto;

          (v) Bill of Sale. A Bill of Sale from Corporation relating to the
     Personalty in the form of Exhibit "G" hereto;

          (vi) Assignment and Assumption of Franchise Agreement. An Assignment
     and Assumption of the Franchise Agreement (if required) in the form of
     Exhibit "H";

          (vii) Certificate of Good Standing. A Certificate of Good Standing of
     the Corporation issued by the Secretary of State of Ohio dated no more than
     thirty (30) days prior to the Closing Date.

          (viii) Keys. All keys and/or means to operate all locks and alarms for
     the Property;

          (ix) Contracts. The originals of the Contracts and the Documents to
     the extent in Seller's possession and not previously delivered to Buyer.

          (x) The Management Agreement. The Management Agreement.

          (xi) The Consulting Agreement. The Consulting Agreement.

          (xii) Due Authorization. Such documentation as is reasonably
     satisfactory to Escrow Agent evidencing that Seller, and the individual
     signing on behalf of Seller, has the power and authority to execute and
     deliver this Agreement and all documents and instruments required or
     contemplated hereby;

          (xiii) Seller's Acknowledgment. A written acknowledgment of Seller's
     approval of Escrow Agent's final settlement statement setting forth all
     prorations, and adjustments made in accordance with the provisions of this
     Agreement;

          (xiv) Lien Releases. Such documentation as is reasonably satisfactory
     to Buyer and Escrow Agent to cause all of the Assets to be released from
     any lien, financing statement, or other encumbrance which is not a
     Permitted Exception; and

          (xv) Further Documentation. Such other instruments or documents as are
     reasonably necessary to fulfill the covenants and obligations to be
     performed by Seller pursuant to this Agreement, specifically including,
     without limitation, all properly endorsed certificates of title necessary
     to transfer all motor vehicles and such other documents necessary to
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     (d) Action at the Closing by Buyer. At or prior to the Closing, Buyer shall
deliver or cause to be delivered to Buyer, or to Escrow Agent for the account of
Seller, all of the following, and with respect to any instruments or documents
referred to below, all such items shall be dated as of the Closing Date, fully
and duly executed by Buyer and, if appropriate, acknowledged:

          (i) Purchase Price. All funds necessary to pay the Purchase Price
     together with all closing costs and applicable prorations payable by Buyer
     as required by the provisions of this Agreement;

          (ii) Assignment and Assumption. The Assignment and Assumption of
     Contracts from Corporation and Partnership and the Assignment (excluding
     the Franchise Agreement) in the form of Exhibit "E" hereto;

          (iii) Assignment and Assumption of Franchise Agreement. The Assignment
     and Assumption of the Franchise Agreement (if required) in the form of
     Exhibit "H" hereto;

          (iv) The Management Agreement. The Management Agreement;

          (v) The Consulting Agreement. The Consulting Agreement;

          (vi) Due Authorization. Such documentation as is reasonably
     satisfactory to Escrow Agent evidencing that Buyer, and the individual
     signing on behalf of Buyer, has the power and authority to execute and
     deliver this Agreement and all documents and instruments required or
     contemplated hereby;

          (vii) Buyer's Acknowledgment. A written acknowledgment of Buyer's
     approval of Escrow Agent's final settlement statement setting forth all
     prorations and adjustments made in accordance with the provisions of this
     Agreement; and

          (viii) Further Documentation. Such other funds, instruments, or
     documents as are reasonably necessary to fulfill the covenants and
     obligations to be performed by Buyer pursuant to this Agreement.

     (e) Closing Costs. Buyer and Seller shall each be responsible for its own
legal fees and the costs of its respective legal counsel. All documentary
stamps, transfer taxes, sales taxes and all other similar taxes, together with
the cost of the Survey shall be paid by Seller. The Escrow fee payable to Escrow
Agent in respect of the conveyance and transfer of the Assets to Buyer shall be
shared equally by the parties. All other fees, recording costs, charges or
expenses incidental to the sale, transfer and assignment of the Assets to Buyer
shall, except as otherwise herein expressly provided, be paid according to the
standard custom and practice pertaining to real estate transactions consummated
in Summit County, Ohio.

     (f) Pre-Closing Settlement Statement. At least three (3) business days
prior to the Closing, Buyer and Seller shall provide to Escrow Agent as much
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available to enable Escrow Agent to prepare a pre-audit settlement statement
setting forth in detail all prorations and adjustments contemplated by this
Agreement based on the information available to Escrow Agent. Escrow Agent shall
provide such pre-audit settlement statement to Buyer and Seller and their
respective legal counsel no later than two (2) business days prior to the
Closing and shall include therewith an indication of any specific information
remaining to be provided to Escrow Agent by Buyer and Seller to enable Escrow
Agent to show all final prorations and adjustments calculated by Buyer and
Seller, and required by this Agreement. Such statement shall be approved by both
Buyer and Seller in writing prior to Closing, such approval to be indicated by
the parties signatures thereon.

     (g) Transfer of Guest Property in Safe Keeping.

          (i) Baggage. All baggage or other property of guests of the Property
     which has been checked with or left in the care of Seller and remains in
     Seller's care on the Closing Date shall be inventoried and tagged jointly
     by Seller and Buyer.

          (ii) Safe Deposit Boxes. As of the Closing Date, Seller and Buyer
     shall prepare a list of all guests of the Property maintaining items in
     safe deposit boxes. Buyer shall not be liable or responsible for any items
     contained in any safe deposit box not specified on such list or specified
     on such list and not included in safe deposit boxes, and Seller agrees to
     indemnify and hold harmless Buyer from and against any such liability or
     responsibility.

10.      APPORTIONMENTS.

     (a) Closing Adjustments and Proration of Taxes, Rents, and Other Costs.

          (i) Taxes. Real estate taxes, personal property taxes and any general
     or special assessments in respect of the Assets shall be prorated as of the
     Closing Date such that Seller shall be responsible for all taxes and
     assessments that are allocable to any period prior to the Closing Date and
     Buyer shall be responsible for all taxes and assessments that are allocable
     to any period from and after the Closing Date. If the actual amount of
     taxes, assessments or other amounts to be prorated for the year in which
     the Closing occurs is not known as of the Closing Date, the proration shall
     be based on the parties' reasonable estimates of such taxes, assessments
     and other amounts. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to
     the contrary, if Buyer shall become liable after the Closing for payment of
     any taxes or assessments assessed against the Assets for any period of time
     prior to the Closing Date, Seller shall immediately pay to Buyer on demand
     an amount equal to such tax assessment in accordance with subparagraph
     10(c) below.

          (ii) Deposits. At the Closing, Buyer shall be charged for all house
     banks and all security or other deposits paid by Seller to third parties
     for which the right to the return of any such sums is transferred to Buyer
     at the Closing.

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          (iv) Other Items. The following additional prorations and adjustments
     shall occur as of the Closing and, prior to the Closing Date, Seller shall
     provide all information to Buyer required to calculate such prorations and
     adjustments; representatives of Buyer and Seller shall together make such
     calculations and provide Escrow Agent with the results of such prorations
     and adjustments.

               (A) All petty cash and cash in cash registers and vending
          machines as of 11:59 p.m. on the day preceding the Closing Date shall
          remain the property of Seller, and if not paid to Seller at or before
          the Closing shall be charged to Buyer.

               (B) All receipts from guest room rentals and Hotel services prior
          to the Closing Date shall belong to Seller. One half of the guest room
          rentals and Hotel services, whether in cash or accounts receivable,
          arising from occupancy for the entire night beginning on the day
          preceding the Closing Date shall be credited to each of Buyer and
          Seller. All receipts thereafter shall belong to Buyer. All prepaid
          rentals, room rental deposits and all other deposits for advance
          registration, banquets, or future services paid to Seller prior to the
          Closing Date shall be credited to Buyer.

               (C) All receipts and expenses from restaurant and bar operations
          concluded prior to 11:59 p.m. on the day preceding the Closing Date
          shall belong to, and be paid by, Seller.

               (D) All accounts receivable and credit card claims for goods and
          services furnished prior to 11:59 p.m. on the day preceding the
          Closing Date shall remain the property of Seller and, to the extent
          Buyer receives any payments on account thereof after Closing, Buyer
          shall immediately remit such amount to Seller.

               (E) All accounts payable owing for goods and services furnished
          prior to 11:59 p.m. on the day preceding the Closing Date shall be
          paid by Seller. Buyer shall assume, and after the Closing, pay, all
          accounts payable relating to goods and services (including
          advertising) for which orders have been placed, but as of 11:59 p.m.
          on the day preceding the Closing Date, such goods and services have
          not yet been delivered or provided so long as such goods and services
          are of the type, quality and quantity used by Seller in the ordinary
          course of operating the Hotel. Prior to the Closing, Seller shall
          provide to Buyer a list of all accounts payable for which the goods
          and services have not yet been delivered or provided, and Buyer and
          Seller shall determine whether any such accounts payable should remain
          the obligation of Seller, and for which Buyer shall receive a credit
          at the Closing in the amount of all such payables which do not relate
          to goods and services provided to Seller in the ordinary course of
          operating the Hotel.

          (v) Employee Wages and Benefits. All employee benefits, wages and
     other compensation shall be the sole responsibility of Seller. Seller shall
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     and/or post such bonds as are required by law or necessary to ensure that
     all such liabilities will be satisfied.

          (vi) Remittance. Buyer and Seller each agree to promptly remit to the
     other any monies received by such party which is due to the other in
     accordance with this Agreement. All prorations shall be based on the actual
     number of days in the calendar month in which the Closing occurs.

     (b) Utility and Maintenance Charges. Seller shall pay or cause to be paid
(i) all unpaid charges for water, electricity, gas, trash removal, sewer,
telephone or other utility services which are furnished to or in connection with
the Hotel prior to the Closing Date and (ii) all unpaid charges for landscaping
and all other maintenance services which are furnished to or in connection with
the Hotel prior to the Closing Date. Not less than three (3) days prior to
Closing, Seller and Buyer shall notify and instruct the suppliers of the
foregoing utility services to read the meters for such services as of the day
prior to the Closing Date and to render to Seller a final statement for all
charges for utility services furnished to the Property prior to the Closing
Date. If the final meter readings cannot be obtained, Buyer and Seller shall
prorate such charges based upon the particular utility company's billing for the
immediately preceding billing period determined on a per diem basis based on the
actual number of days in the billing period. Buyer shall receive a credit for
the allocated amount of such charges applicable to the period to and including
the day preceding the Closing Date and, following the Closing, Buyer shall be
responsible for, and shall pay, all billings received from the utility company
for the current and future billing periods.

     (c) Adjustments to Prorations. After the Closing, the parties shall from
time to time, as soon as is practicable after accurate information becomes
available, recalculate and reapportion any of the items subject to proration or
apportionment under this Paragraph 10: (i) which were not prorated and
apportioned at the Closing because of the unavailability of the information
necessary to compute such proration, or (ii) which were prorated or apportioned
at the Closing based upon estimated or incomplete information, or (iii) for
which any errors or omissions in computing prorations at the Closing are
discovered subsequent thereto, and thereafter the proper party shall be
reimbursed based on the results of such recalculation and reapportionment.
Unless otherwise specified herein, all such reimbursements shall be made on or
before thirty (30) days after receipt of notice of the amount due. Any such
reimbursements not timely paid shall bear interest at a per annum rate equal to
ten percent (10%) from the due date until all such unpaid sums together with all
interest accrued thereon is paid if payment is not made within ten (10) days
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11. INDEMNIFICATION.

     (a) Buyer shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Seller, its officers,
directors, agents, employees, partners and/or shareholders for, from and against
any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, causes of action, and
obligations and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) incurred as a
result of, or arising in connection with: (i) physical damage to the Assets or
personal injury arising out of any tests, inspections, and studies of the Assets
performed by Buyer, its agents, employees or contractors, or the entry of Buyer
or its agents, employees or contractors onto the Real Property for any reason
prior to the Closing Date; (ii) any acts or omissions of Buyer and its agents,
employees or contractors pertaining to the Hotel occurring or arising out of
events occurring on or after the Closing Date or any liability or obligation
required to be assumed by Buyer hereunder or which accrues on or after the
Closing Date; and (iii) any misrepresentation or breach of any warranty or
covenant made herein or in any document, certificate or exhibit given or
delivered pursuant hereto.

     (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Buyer shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless Seller, its directors, officers, employees,
partners and/or shareholders from and against any Claim asserted against,
resulting to, imposed upon or incurred by any such person, directly or
indirectly, by reason of or resulting from:

          (i) any claim brought, by or on behalf of Hotel, Motel and Restaurant
     Employees and Bartenders Union or its Local #118 and/or any bargaining unit
     employee of Seller as of the date of transfer of the liquor license or
     Buyers' Permitted Transferee's or its Agent's receipt of its own liquor
     license alleging a violation by Seller of its collective bargaining
     agreement because of Buyer's Permitted Transferee's or its Agent's failure
     to negotiate a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, if required under the
     Agreement.

          (ii) any claim brought by or on behalf of Hotel, Motel and Restaurant
     Employees and Bartenders Union or its Local #118 and/or any employee of
     Seller at the Hotel as of the date of transfer of the liquor license or
     Buyer's Permitted Transferee's or its Agent's receipt of its own liquor
     license and/or any unit of local government (as defined in 29 U.S.C. ss.
     2101(a)(7)) alleging a violation by Seller of the Worker Adjustment and
     Retraining Notification Act (WARN) 29 U.S.C. ss.ss. 2101 et seq.

     (c) Seller shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Buyer, its owners,
officers, directors, agents, employees, partners and/or shareholders for, from
and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, causes of action,
and obligations and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) incurred as
a result of, or arising in connection with: (i) any acts or omissions of Seller
and its agents, employees and contractors pertaining to the Assets occurring or
arising out of events occurring prior to the Closing Date or any liability or
obligation of Seller which Buyer is not required to assume hereunder or which
accrues prior to the Closing, and (ii) any misrepresentation or breach of any
warranty or covenant made herein or in any document, certificate or exhibit
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shall survive the Closing and shall be a continuing obligation of Seller and its
successors and assigns.

12. POSSESSION. Seller shall deliver possession of the Assets to Buyer at the
Closing, subject to the Permitted Title Exceptions, provided, however, that
Seller shall afford authorized representatives of Buyer reasonable access to the
Hotel, subject to Paragraph 7 above, for the purposes of satisfying Buyer with
respect to the representations, warranties, and covenants of Seller contained
herein and with respect to satisfaction of any conditions precedent to the
Closing contained herein.

13. TRANSFER OF LIQUOR LICENSE. At the Closing, Buyer's designee (the
"Operator") and Seller shall enter into and deliver a management agreement (the
"Management Agreement") in form of Exhibit "A" hereto providing for the
Operator's operation of the Hotel as Seller's agent under Seller's liquor
permit. The term of such management agreement shall be until Operator has
obtained a liquor permit for the operation of the Hotel from the State of Ohio
or transferred Seller's liquor license to Operator. During such term, the
Operator shall pay to the Seller all employee's wages, including the employer's
portion of payroll taxes thereon and union benefit contributions, and all sales
tax obligations with respect to the operation of the Hotel during such term. The
Seller shall process the Hotel payroll and pay the employees thereof under its
workers compensation account number. The Seller shall also file all sales tax
returns under the Seller's vendors license number. In consideration of Seller's
processing of such payments as aforesaid, Operator shall pay Seller a fee of
$250.00 per month during the term of such management agreement.

14. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.

     (a) Buyer. Buyer acknowledges, covenants, represents and warrants to Seller
that the following are true as of the date of this Agreement and, in entering
into this Agreement, Seller is relying upon the following:

          (i) Existence. Buyer is a validly existing corporation under the law
     of the state of its formation and in good standing under the law of the
     State of Delaware, and Buyer has the full right, authority and power to
     enter into this Agreement, to consummate the transactions contemplated
     herein and to perform its obligations hereunder and under those documents
     and instruments to be executed by it at the Closing, and each of the
     individuals executing this Agreement on behalf of Buyer is authorized to do
     so, and this Agreement constitutes a valid and legally binding obligation
     of Buyer enforceable against Buyer in accordance with its terms.

          (ii) Due Authorization. Buyer's execution and delivery of this
     Agreement, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and the
     performance of Buyer's obligations under the instruments required to be
     delivered by Buyer at the Closing, do not and will not result in any
     violation of, or default under, any term or provision of any agreement,
     instrument, mortgage, loan agreement or similar document to which Buyer is
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          (iii) Threatened Proceedings. There is no litigation, investigation or
     proceeding pending or, to the best of Buyer's knowledge, contemplated or
     threatened against Buyer which would impair or adversely affect Buyer's
     ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement or any other
     instrument or document related hereto.

     (b) Partnership. Partnership represents and warrants to Buyer that the
following are true as of the date of this Agreement, and in entering into this
Agreement Buyer is relying upon the following:

          (i) Existence. Partnership is a duly formed and validly existing
     partnership under the law of the State of Ohio and is in good standing
     under the law of the State of Ohio, and Partnership has the full right,
     authority and power to enter into this Agreement, to consummate the
     transaction contemplated herein and to perform its obligations hereunder
     and under those documents and instruments to be executed by it at the
     Closing, and each of the individuals executing this Agreement on behalf of
     Partnership is authorized to do so, and this Agreement constitutes a valid
     and legally binding obligation of Partnership enforceable against
     Partnership in accordance with its terms.

          (ii) Due Authorization. Partnership's execution and delivery of this
     Agreement, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and
     the performance of Partnership's obligations under the instruments required
     to be delivered by Partnership at the Closing, do not and will not result
     in any violation of or default under, any term or provision of any
     agreement, instrument, mortgage, loan agreement or similar document to
     which Partnership is a party or by which Partnership is bound.

          (iii) Threatened Proceedings. Other than as set forth in Schedule "G"
     hereto (the "Disclosure Statement"), there is no pending or, to the best of
     Partnership's knowledge, threatened judicial, municipal or administrative
     proceedings affecting the Hotel or in which Partnership is or will be a
     party by reason of Partnership's ownership of the Hotel or any portion
     thereof, including, without limitation, proceedings for or involving
     alleged building code violations, or personal injuries or property damage
     alleged to have occurred on the Hotel or by reason of the condition or use
     of the Hotel. The Disclosure Statement contains an accurate summary of the
     status of all matters shown thereon. If any proceeding of the character
     described in this subparagraph is initiated prior to closing, Partnership
     shall promptly advise Buyer in writing.

          (iv) Liabilities. That except for: (a) debts, liabilities and
     obligations for which provision is made herein for proration or other
     adjustments as of the Closing Date; (b) debts and obligations incurred by
     Seller in the ordinary course of business which Seller agrees to pay on or
     before the Closing Date except as provided herein; (c) debts, liabilities
     and obligations to be assumed by Purchaser provided for herein; (d) debts
     and obligations for goods which are purchased prior to the Closing Date but
     remain the property of Purchaser thereafter, there will be no debts,
     liabilities or obligations of Seller with respect to the Hotels or the
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          (v) Foreign Person. Seller is not a "foreign person" within the
     meaning of Section 1445(f)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as
     amended.

          (vi) Compliance With Laws. The Hotel properties are all in material
     compliance with all Federal, State, Local (including local sewage district)
     laws, rules, regulations ordinances, codes and orders governing,
     establishing, limiting or otherwise affecting the discharge or disposal of
     air pollutants, water pollutants, process wastewater or solid and hazardous
     wastes. There are no pending or to Seller's knowledge threatened actions or
     proceedings by the local municipality, sewage districts, state agencies
     having jurisdiction over such matters, the U.S. Environmental Protection
     Agency or any other governmental entity and to Seller's knowledge there is
     no basis for any such action or proceedings. Seller has never disposed of
     any noxious, toxic, solid or hazardous waste on the Real Property. Further,
     Seller warrants and represents, to the best of its knowledge, that the Real
     Property has not been used as a landfill, dump site, waste disposal area or
     for any similar usage, and no underground storage tanks, petroleum products
     or solid hazardous or toxic materials, as such terms are used and defined
     under applicable local, state and federal environmental regulations, exist
     on the surface or under the subsurface of the four properties or in any
     surface or ground waters on or under the four properties.

          (vii) Inventory Levels. As of the Closing Date, the inventory of
     Operating Equipment and Operating Supplies will be in amounts which are at
     least equal to the normal and customary levels of such inventories
     historically maintained by the Hotel during the month in which the Closing
     occurs, and all rooms will be consistently furnished and equipped with
     items in good condition and repair (ordinary wear and tear expected).

          (viii) Known Latent Defects. That to the actual knowledge of the
     managing partner of the Partnership, there are no material latent defects
     affecting the Hotel.

     (c) Corporation. Corporation represents and warrants to Buyer that the
following are true as of the date of this Agreement, and in entering into this
Agreement Buyer is relying upon the following:

          (i) Existence. Corporation is a duly formed and validly existing
     corporation under the law of the State of Ohio and is in good standing
     under the law of the State of Ohio, and Corporation has the full right,
     authority and power to enter into this Agreement, to consummate the
     transaction contemplated herein and to perform its obligations hereunder
     and under those documents and instruments to be executed by it at the
     Closing, and each of the individuals executing this Agreement on behalf of
     Corporation is authorized to do so, and this Agreement constitutes a valid
     and legally binding obligation of Corporation enforceable against
     Corporation in accordance with its terms.

          (ii) Due Authorization. Corporation's execution and delivery of this
     Agreement, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and
     the performance of Corporation's obligations under the instruments required
     to be delivered by Corporation at the Closing, do not and will not result
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     any agreement, instrument, mortgage, loan agreement or similar document to
     which Corporation is a party or by which Corporation is bound.

          (iii) Threatened Proceedings. Other than as set forth in Exhibit "G"
     hereto, there is no pending or, to the best of Corporation's knowledge,
     threatened judicial, municipal or administrative proceedings affecting the
     Hotel or in which Corporation is or will be a party by reason of
     Corporation's ownership of the Hotel or any portion thereof, including,
     without limitation, proceedings for or involving alleged building code
     violations, or personal injuries or property damage alleged to have
     occurred on the Hotel or by reason of the condition or use of the Hotel.
     The Disclosure Statement contains an accurate summary of the status of all
     matters shown thereon. If any proceeding of the character described in this
     subparagraph is initiated prior to Closing, Corporation shall promptly
     advise Buyer in writing.

          (iv) Liquor Permit. The liquor permit issued by the State of Ohio for
     the Hotel is in good standing, and all taxes related thereto have been
     fully paid or adequately reserved by the Seller.

15. NOTICES. All notices or other communications required or provided to be sent
by either party or Escrow Agent shall be in writing and shall be sent by United
States Postal Service, postage prepaid or certified mail, return receipt
requested, or by any nationally known overnight delivery service, or by courier,
or in person (including by way of facsimile transmission). All notices shall be
deemed to have been given forty-eight (48) hours following deposit in the United
States Postal Service or upon personal delivery if sent by overnight delivery
service, courier or personally delivered. All notices shall be addressed to the
party at the address below:

If to Seller:

North Canton Operating Corp.
c/o The Cornerstone Company
2857 Riviera Drive
Akron Ohio 44333-3415
Attention: Mr. Michael Gallucci, Jr. President
Fax No. (216) 867-2772

With a copy to:

Stark & Knoll Co., LP.A.
1512 Ohio Edison Bldg.
76 S. Main Street
Akron, Ohio 44308
Attention: Thomas G. Knoll, Esq.
Fax No. (216) 376-6237



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If to Buyer:

Janus American Group, Inc.
2300 Corporate Blvd., NW, Suite 232
Boca Raton, FL  33431
Attention:  James E. Bishop
Fax No.:  (516) 997-5331

With a copy to:

Janus American Group, Inc.
8534 East Kemper Road
Cincinnati, OH  45249-1709
Attention:  Charles Thornton, Esq.
Fax No.:  (513) 489-1955

Any address or name specified above may be changed by notice given to the
addressee by the other party in accordance with this Paragraph 15 The inability
to deliver because of a changed address of which no notice was given, or
rejection or other refusal to accept any notice, shall be deemed to be the
receipt of the notice as of the date of such inability to deliver or rejection
or refusal to accept. Any notice to be given by any party hereto may be given by
the counsel for such party. Any notice to be given to Escrow Agent shall be sent
to the address set forth in subparagraph 1(l) above.

16. SELLER'S REMEDIES. If Buyer shall breach any of the terms or provisions of
this Agreement or otherwise default hereunder after the Feasibility Expiration
Date, and as a result of such breach or default Buyer is unable to perform its
obligations at Closing and provided Seller has performed or tendered performance
of all its obligations hereunder, Seller's exclusive remedy shall be to retain
the Earnest Money as liquidated damages as provided in subparagraph 3(b) above.
Nothing contained in this paragraph shall limit or prevent Seller from enforcing
Buyer's obligations and liabilities which expressly survive a termination of
this Agreement.

17. BUYER'S REMEDIES. If Seller breaches any of the terms or provisions of this
Agreement or otherwise defaults hereunder, in addition to all other rights and
remedies available at law or in equity, Buyer may (i) terminate this Agreement
and the Escrow by written notice to Seller and Escrow Agent, whereupon the
Earnest Money shall be immediately returned to Buyer; (ii) waive such default
and consummate the transaction contemplated hereby in accordance with the terms
hereof; or (iii) specifically enforce this Agreement. Nothing contained in this
paragraph shall limit or prevent Buyer from enforcing Seller's obligations and
liabilities which survive a termination of this Agreement.

18. CASUALTY; CONDEMNATION. Seller shall notify Buyer immediately of the
occurrence of any damage to or destruction of the Hotel, or any portion thereof,
or the institution or maintenance of any condemnation or similar proceedings
with respect to the Real Property or any portion thereof. In the event of any
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which the cost to repair exceeds $250,000, or if any such condemnation or other
proceedings are instituted or maintained, Buyer at its option either (i) may
terminate this Agreement, in which case the Earnest Money shall be returned to
Buyer and neither party shall have any further rights or obligations hereunder
except as provided in Paragraphs 7 and 21 or (ii) may consummate the purchase
evidenced by this Agreement. In all other events or if Buyer elects to
consummate the purchase pursuant to clause (ii) above, Buyer shall receive a
credit at Closing in an amount equal to (A) all insurance or condemnation
proceeds collected by Seller prior to the Closing, plus (B) Seller's deductible
or self-insurance limit or such lesser amount as is equal to the estimated cost
to repair or reconstruct those portions of the Property damaged or destroyed,
and all rights to all other insurance or condemnation proceeds arising out of
such damage or destruction or proceedings and not collected prior to the
Closing, including any business interruption and rental loss proceeds for any
period after the Closing, shall be assigned by Seller to Buyer as of the
Closing.

19. COMMISSIONS. Seller has committed to pay a business brokerage fee to Ken F.
Seminatore of $29,250 for his services in connection with the transactions
represented by this Agreement and the Affiliated Sales Agreements. Buyer
warrants and represents to Seller that no other real estate sales or brokerage
commissions or like commissions are or may be due in connection with this
transaction as a result of Buyer's acts. Seller shall be solely responsible for
all commissions or like fees owing in connection with this transaction as a
result of its acts. Each party agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the
other party from and against any claims by third parties made by or through the
acts of such party, for real estate or brokerage commissions, or a finders fee,
in connection with the transaction provided for herein, and all costs and
expenses incurred by the indemnitee in connection therewith including, but not
limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees. The indemnity provided for in this
paragraph shall survive the Closing or any earlier termination of this
Agreement.

20. DISCLAIMER. Other than as expressly set forth herein, Seller hereby
specifically disclaims any warranty, guaranty or representation, oral or
written, past, present or future, of, as to, or concerning (i) the nature and
condition of the Assets, including, without limitation, the water, soil and
geology or any other matter affecting the stability or integrity of the Real
Property or Improvements, and the suitability thereof and of the Assets for any
and all activities and uses which Buyer may elect to conduct thereon, and the
existence of any environmental hazards or conditions thereon (including the
presence of asbestos) or compliance with applicable Laws; (ii) the condition of
title to the Assets or the nature and extent of any right-of-way, lease,
possession, lien, encumbrance, license, reservation, condition or otherwise;
(iii) the compliance of the Assets or its operation with any covenants,
conditions, restrictions, or Laws; (iv) the profitability or losses or expenses
relating to the Assets and the businesses conducted in connection therewith; (v)
the existence, quality, nature, adequacy or physical condition of any utility
serving the Project; (vi) the zoning or other legal status of the Project; (vii)
the quality of any labor or materials relating in any way to the Assets; (viii)
the legal or tax consequences of this Agreement or its underlying transaction;
and (ix) the transferability of the Seller's rights under the Contracts. Buyer
acknowledges that prior to the Feasibility Expiration Date Seller will afford
Buyer the opportunity for full and complete investigations, examinations and
inspections of the Assets and all information to be delivered by Seller pursuant
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set forth herein, Buyer is relying solely on its own investigation and
inspection of the Assets. Other than as expressly set forth herein, or in
subparagraph 14(b)(viii) hereof, the sale of the Assets as provided for herein
is made on an "AS IS" and "WHERE IS" basis, and Buyer expressly acknowledges
that, in consideration of the agreements of Seller herein, other than as
expressly set forth herein, Seller makes no warranty or representation, express
or implied, or arising by operation of law, including, but not limited to, any
warranty of condition, habitability, merchantability, suitability or fitness for
a particular use or purpose, in respect of all or any of the Assets.

21. CONFIDENTIALITY AND RETURN OF DOCUMENTS. Buyer agrees that, until after the
Closing, all documentation or information delivered to Buyer or its
representatives or agents by Seller or Seller's representatives or agents
pertaining to the Assets shall be kept strictly confidential and will not be
used by Buyer or its representatives or agents, directly or indirectly, for any
purpose other than evaluating the Assets. Neither party shall release, or cause
or permit to be released any press notices, publicity (oral or written) or
advertising or otherwise announce or disclose, or cause or permit to be
announced or disclosed, in any manner whatsoever, except as may be required by
applicable law or regulation, the terms, conditions or substance of the
transaction contemplated herein without first obtaining the express written
consent of the other party hereto. It is understood that the foregoing shall
not, however, preclude Buyer from discussing the substance or any relevant
details of the transaction contemplated in this Agreement, nor disclosing the
terms of this Agreement, or the existence thereof, to Buyer's accountants,
attorneys and Consultants engaged in connection with this transaction, or such
other persons or entities to which disclosure is required by Law. If the sale of
the Assets contemplated herein is not consummated, each party shall promptly
return to the other party all information, documents, and other items received
from such other party in connection herewith. This provision shall survive the
Closing or any termination of this Agreement.

22. WAIVER. The exercise or waiver of the performance by a party of any
obligation of the other party under this Agreement shall only be effective if
evidenced by a written statement signed by the party so exercising. No delay in
exercising any right or remedy shall constitute a waiver thereof and no waiver
by Seller or Buyer of the breach of any covenant of this Agreement shall be
construed as a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach of the same or any
other covenant or condition of this Agreement.

23. TIME PERIODS. If the time for performance of any obligation hereunder
expires on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the time for performance shall
be extended to the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

24. SURVIVAL OF COVENANTS, AGREEMENTS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. All
covenants, agreements, representations and warranties set forth in this
Agreement shall survive the Closing and shall not merge into the deed or other
instrument executed or delivered in connection with the transaction contemplated
hereby. The representations and warranties of Partnership contained in Paragraph
14.(b) and of Corporation contained in Paragraph 14.(c) shall survive the
Closing until the date which is one (1) year




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following the Closing Date except for matters disclosed or actually known to
Buyer prior to the Closing.

25. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT. No modification of this Agreement shall be deemed
effective unless in writing and signed by the parties hereto.

26. FURTHER INSTRUMENTS. Each party, promptly upon the request of the other,
shall execute and have acknowledged and delivered to the other or to Escrow
Agent, as may be appropriate, any and all further instruments reasonably
requested or appropriate to evidence or give effect to the provisions of this
Agreement and which are consistent with the provisions hereof.

27. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire contract between the
parties with regards to the purchase and sale of the Assets. All terms and
conditions contained in any other writings previously executed by the parties
(including the letter of intent dated May 21, 1998) and all other discussions,
understandings or agreements regarding the Assets and the subject matter hereof
shall be deemed to be superseded hereby.

28. INUREMENT. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
the permitted successors and assigns, if any, of the respective parties hereto.

29. APPLICABLE LAW. This Agreement, and all questions and disputes arising in
connection with it, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Ohio.

30. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS. The descriptive headings of the paragraphs of this
Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not control or affect the
meaning or construction of any provisions hereof.

31. TIME OF THE ESSENCE. Time is of the essence of this Agreement.

32. ASSIGNMENT. Other than to a Permitted Transferee, Buyer may not assign its
rights hereunder without the prior written consent of Seller, which consent may
be unreasonably withheld. No assignment proposed by Buyer, even if to a
Permitted Transferee, shall be valid and effective until the delivery to Seller
of written notice of such assignment together with an executed copy of the
documents pursuant to which such assignee assumes all of Buyer's covenants,
indemnities, obligations and agreements under this Agreement and agrees to be
bound by all of the terms, conditions and provisions hereof and thereof.
Notwithstanding any assignment to a Permitted Transferee, Buyer shall not be
released from all obligations and liabilities hereunder.

33. CONSTRUCTION. The parties agree that each party and its counsel have
reviewed and revised this Agreement and that any rule of construction to the
effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not
apply in the interpretation of this Agreement or any amendments or exhibits
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34. INTERPRETATION. In this Agreement, the neuter gender includes the feminine
and masculine, and the singular number includes the plural, and the words
"person" and "party" include corporations, partnerships, individuals, firms,
trusts, or associations wherever the context so requires.

35. EXHIBITS AND SCHEDULES. All exhibits and schedules attached hereto and
referred to in this Agreement are incorporated herein by this reference and are
part of this Agreement.

36. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously or in
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which
together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.

37. RECORDATION. This Agreement shall not be recorded, but Buyer may record a
Memorandum of the Agreement upon obtaining Seller's prior written approval.

38. EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATIONS. As an inducement to Buyer to investigate and analyze
the Assets, and to encourage Buyer to satisfy or waive the contingencies
referenced in Paragraph 6 above as soon as possible, Seller shall not, prior to
the Feasibility Expiration Date (and then only if Buyer fails to remove the
contingencies set forth in Paragraph 6.(a) or otherwise terminates this
Agreement), either seek or solicit any purchase offer or financing with respect
to the Assets, and Seller shall deal exclusively with Buyer toward consummating
the transaction contemplated by this Agreement in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.

39. IRS REAL ESTATE SALES REPORTING. Buyer and Seller shall appoint Escrow Agent
as, and Escrow Agent shall agree to act as, "the person responsible for closing"
the transaction which is the subject of this Agreement pursuant to Internal
Revenue Code Section 6045(e). Buyer and Seller shall confirm such appointment in
the separate instructions given to Escrow Agent and shall instruct Escrow Agent
to prepare and file all informational returns, including without limitation, IRS
Form 1099-S and to otherwise comply with the provisions of Internal Revenue Code
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40. BULK SALES WAIVER. Seller waives any requirement of Buyer to comply with any
applicable notice requirements pertaining to bulk sales or other similar laws.
Seller shall indemnify, defend and hold Buyer harmless for, from and against any
liability resulting from such waiver.


SELLER:                                     BUYER:

NORTH CANTON OPERATING                      JANUS AMERICAN GROUP, INC.
CORP., an Ohio corporation

By:                                         By:
Name: Michael Gallucci, Jr.                 Name: James E. Bishop
Its:  President                             Its:  President




CANTON NORTH PROPERTIES, an
Ohio general partnership

By:
Name: Michael Gallucci, Jr.
Its:  Managing General Partner



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                                  SCHEDULE "A"

                           Affiliated Sales Agreements

1. Purchase and Sale Agreement dated July 31, 1998 between Rockside Road
Operating Corp., Rockside Road Properties and Janus American Group.

2. Purchase and Sale Agreement dated July 31, 1998 between Galburton Inn, Inc.
and Janus American Group.

3. Purchase and Sale Agreement dated July 31, 1998 between West Montrose
Properties and Janus American Group.



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                                  SCHEDULE "B"

                                    Contracts



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                                  SCHEDULE "C"

                               Franchise Agreement

     Holiday Inn License Agreement dated as of June 28, 1985 between Holiday
Inns, Inc., a Tennessee corporation, and Canton North Properties, an Ohio
general partnership.



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                                  SCHEDULE "D"

                                   Personalty


[See Attached]



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                                  SCHEDULE "E"

                            Real Property Description


[See Attached]



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                                  SCHEDULE "F"

                          Allocation of Purchase Price

$  800,000  -  Land

$3,000,000  -  Building

$1,200,000  -  Chattels

$5,000,000  -  Total Purchase Price



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                                  SCHEDULE "G"

                              Disclosure Statement


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                                   EXHIBIT "A"

                              Management Agreement


[See Attached]


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                                   EXHIBIT "B"

                              Consulting Agreement


[See Attached]


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                                   EXHIBIT "C"

                              Limited Warranty Deed


[See Attached]


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                                   EXHIBIT "D"

                         Affidavit of Non-Foreign Person


[See Attached]


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                                   EXHIBIT "E"

                     Assignment and Assumption of Contracts


[See Attached]


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                                   EXHIBIT "F"

                        Assignment of Intangible Property


[See Attached]


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                                   EXHIBIT "G"

                                  Bill of Sale


[See Attached]


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                                   EXHIBIT "H"

                          Assignment and Assumption of
                               Franchise Agreement


[Not Required]