Document:

Exhibit 10.52 - Agreement for Food Services between Host America Corporation and Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group, Inc.

AGREEMENT FOR FOOD SERVICES

This Agreement, made this 4th day of August, 2003, by and between Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group, Inc., 15635 Jacintoport Blvd., Houston, Texas 77015-6534 (hereinafter referred to as SNTGI) and Host
America Corporation, located at Two Broadway, Hamden, CT  06518-2697 (hereinafter referred to as Host) for the provision of cafeteria food service. 

Witnesseth

In consideration of the covenants herein and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties mutually agree as follows: 

SNTGI hereby grants to Host, an independent contractor, the exclusive rights and privileges to provide nutritious quality food service in the cafeteria and special catered events, according to SNTGI
requirements and needs.

Furnished Equipment: SNTGI will furnish to Host, without charge, food preparation and cafeteria areas, and adequate sanitary toilet facilities, including dining room furniture
and food storage areas, owned by SNTGI and to be used in connection with the food service.  SNTGI will also furnish to Host, an extension telephone, with appropriate connections for a computer modem.

Maintenance and Equipment: The division of responsibility between SNTGI and Host is hereafter provided.

 

SNTGIwill be responsible for: 

	
a)   

	
cleaning of the dining and service area floors, for the day-to-day cleaning of the dining area, and for the cleanliness of walls, ceilings, windows and light fixtures;

	
b)   

	
removal of all trash and garbage from the dumpsters; 

	
c)   

	
furnishing exterminator services, semiannual cleaning of hoods, ducts and filters, quarterly cleaning of grease traps or as needed: and

	
d)   

	
furnishing maintenance services if and when needed for the proper maintenance and repairs of said premises, fixtures, furniture and equipment and replacing equipment as is mutually agreed to be necessary, except in those cases
where the necessity for replacement is caused through the negligence of Host employees.

	
e)   

	
furnish at SNTGI’s sole expense, all utilities including gas, electric, hot and cold water and lights required to provide food service to customers.

	
f)   

	
furnish all kitchen and serving area equipment (the ‘equipment’), that shall include, but not be limited to ovens, stoves, sinks, refrigerators, freezers, signage, smallwares, trays, china, hot & cold pans,
toasters, slicing machines and shelving.  SNTGI shall replace smallwares as needed.

As a cost of operation, Host will be responsible for: 

	
a)   

	
keeping said premises, and manual food service equipment in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with recognized standards for such equipment and in accordance with all laws, ordinances, regulations and rules of
federal, state and local authorities;

	
b)   

	
routine cleaning of the kitchen, cold storage, counter areas, and food preparation areas.

	
c)   

	
storing, preparing, serving and disposing of all food and food stuffs in a clean and sanitary manner, in accordance with all recognized standards for such activities and in accordance with all laws, ordinances, regulations and
rules of federal, state and local authorities.

	
c)   

	
laundry service for kitchen linens (uniforms, kitchen cleaning cloths, etc.)

	
e)   

	
purchasing of all food and supplies,

	
f)   

	
removal of all trash and garbage to the dumpster.

Menus:  Host will post menus, complete with prices where applicable, and all menus will be nutritionally acceptable. 
Host will cater special functions for SNTGI as requested, at mutually agreed to prices.

Licenses and Permits: Host shall obtain and maintain throughout the term of this Agreement and any renewal thereof, all necessary permits, licenses and other approvals required by law
for its operation hereunder. As a cost of operation, said permits and licenses shall be obtained prior to commencement of operation. SNTGI agrees to cooperate with Host and to execute such documents as shall be reasonably necessary or appropriate to
obtain said permits, licenses and approvals. 

Utilities:  SNTGI shall, at its own expense, provide Host with necessary and sufficient refrigeration, freezer space, storage and office
space, heat, light, water, electricity and an extension telephone for the operations of the dining services. Also, SNTGI shall furnish Host with the availability for a computer modem in the food service manager’s office.

Records:  Host will at all times maintain an accurate record including a daily head count for lunch of all SNTGI employees and include it in their monthly reporting.
Host will also keep inventories of all merchandise and sales in connection with the operation of the manual food service.  Host shall keep all such records on file for a period of three years, and Host shall give SNTGI and its agents
the privilege, at any reasonable time, of auditing its records.

Insurance:  During the term of this Agreement, Host will provide and maintain, with an insurance carrier licensed to do business in the State $2 Million worth of general
liability, automobile and excess liability insurance.  Host will maintain and keep in force for the life of the contract, a $10,000.000 (Ten Million Dollar) umbrella policy. Host will indemnify and hold SNTGI, harmless from loss, damage or
liability solely and directly arising from negligent acts or omissions of Host’s employees, contractors or agents only when engaged in operations under the Agreement.

Binding Effect: This Agreement will be binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns ands representatives.

Personnel Policies:  All food service employees will be on Host’s payroll.  All persons employed by Host at SNTGI’s premises shall be in uniform at
all times.  Host employees shall comply with the rules and regulations at any time, promulgated by SNTGI for the safe, orderly and efficient conduct of all activities being carried out while on SNTGI’s premises. Host shall not
retain any Host employee at the premises that is not acceptable to SNTGI for any reason.  SNTGI will allow employees and agents of Host access to service areas and equipment at reasonable times. Host, in performing work by this
Agreement, shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex or disability.  Host’s employment policies meet the requirements of the Fair Labor Act and all other
regulations required by the United States Department of Labor.  Host is an equal opportunity employer.

Accounting:  HOST keeps records by accounting periods, based on a twelve (12) period fiscal year, ending the last Friday of June.  Any statement
rendered is due and payable within 15 days after receipt. Accounts, which are more than 30 days in arrears, are subject to late charges.  Interest will be added at the rate of 1.5% per month on past due accounts.

Financial Considerations: SNTGI agrees to pay Host a sum, which shall equal the difference between the total monthly cost of operations and total monthly sales as specified in
Schedule “A”.  SNTGI will be billed on a monthly basis.  Any statement rendered is due and payable within fifteen (15) days after receipt.  SNTGI agrees to pay Host a management fee equal to five percent (5.0%) of net
sales and an administrative expense equal 4.2%of net sales as shown on Schedule “A”.  At commencement of this contract SNTGI agrees to pay Host a sum equal to the cost of 1/12th of the annual cost of
client luncheon program ($27,359.08) as shown of Schedule “A” as a deposit to cover food, labor, and direct expenses incurred by Host at SNTGI’s location.

Adjustment of Financial Arrangement:In the event of material cost changes (whether taxes, labor, merchandise or equipment), it is understood that commensurate adjustments in selling prices
or other financial arrangements between Host and SNTGI shall be agreed upon and effected by appropriate officials of the parties.  All obligations hereunder are subject to federal, state, and local regulations.  In the event the building or
said premises, in which Host’s equipment and machines are located are partially or completely damaged by fire, the public enemy, or any such riots, labor troubles or disturbances, the same shall not be considered as a default under the provisions of the
Agreement.

Confidential Information: Certain proprietary materials including recipes, signage, surveys, management procedures, and similar information regularly used in Host’s operations
shall be confidential information.  SNTGI will not disclose any confidential information, directly or indirectly, during or after the term of Agreement.  SNTGI will not photocopy or otherwise duplicate any such materials without
Host’s written consent.  All confidential information will remain Host’s exclusive property and will be returned to Host immediately upon termination of this Agreement.

Commencement and Termination: This Agreement shall become effective on or about August 4, 2003, and shall remain in force for a one-year period unless notice of termination is herein
provided.  It shall thereafter automatically renew itself in one-year periods unless either party gives notice of termination in writing by registered mail, at least ninety (90) day prior to the termination.

Any notice to be given hereunder shall, if to Host, be sent to Geoffrey Ramsey, President, Host America Corporation, Two Broadway, Hamden, CT  06518-2697, by registered mail; and, if to SNTGI be sent to,
Mike Kramer, Managing Director, Tank Container Trading, Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group, Inc.,15635 Jacintoport Blvd., Houston, Texas  77015-6534by registered mail.

Assignment: This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.  This Agreement may not be
assigned by either party without prior written consent of the other party hereto.

State Law Definition: The provisions of this Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the. State of Texas. 

In witness whereof, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

	
ATTEST:

	
Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group, Inc.

	
          

	
          

	
          

	
          

	
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By /s/ Mike Kramer                             

	
          

	
Mike Kramer

 Managing Director, Tank

 Container Trading

	
          

	
          

	
          

	
          

	
          

	
          

	
ATTEST:

	
Host America Corporation

	
          

	
          

	
          

	
          

	
  /s/ Debbie Ramsey                  

	
By /s/ Geoffrey Ramsey                       

	
          

	
Geoffrey Ramsey

 PresidentExhibit 4.1
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                               SIXTH AMENDMENT TO
                AMENDED AND RESTATED LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

         THIS SIXTH AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED LOAN AND SECURITY
AGREEMENT is dated as of August 29, 2003 (this "Sixth Amendment"), by and among
WELLS FARGO FOOTHILL, INC. ("Lender"), assignee of Bank of America, N.A., ELXSI,
a California corporation ("ELXSI"), BICKFORD'S HOLDINGS COMPANY, INC., a
Delaware corporation ("Holdings"), and BICKFORD'S FAMILY RESTAURANTS, INC., a
Delaware corporation ("Bickford's" and collectively with ELXSI and Holdings, the
"Borrowers").

                                   WITNESSETH:
                                   ----------

         WHEREAS, Borrowers and Lender (or Lender's predecessor in interest)
entered into that certain Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement,
dated as of April 22, 2002, as amended by that certain First Amendment to
Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of August 5, 2002,
that certain Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan and Security
Agreement dated as of December 30, 2002, that certain Third Amendment to Amended
and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of January 31, 2003, that
certain Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement
dated as of March 31, 2003, and that certain Fifth Amendment to Amended and
Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the "Fifth Amendment") dated as of June
30, 2003 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified through the
date hereof, the "Loan Agreement");

         WHEREAS, on June 18, 2003, Bank of America, N.A., assigned all of its
right, title and interest in and to the Loan Agreement and Related Agreements
(as defined in the Loan Agreement) and Supplemental Documentation (as defined in
the Loan Agreement) to Lender; and

         WHEREAS, Borrowers have requested that the Lender consent to certain
amendments of the Loan Agreement as more fully set forth herein;

         NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual
covenants contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree
as follows:

         SECTION 1. Defined Terms. Unless otherwise defined herein, all
capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned to such terms in the
Loan Agreement, as amended hereby.

         SECTION 2. Amendments. Upon the Sixth Amendment Effective Date (as
hereinafter defined), the Loan Agreement shall be amended as follows:

                  (a)   The last sentence of the definition of "Note" in Section
         1.1 shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
         "Notwithstanding the terms and provisions of the Notes, each of the
         Notes shall be deemed amended hereby to provide for a maturity date of
         September 30, 2003."

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                  (b)   The definition of "Termination Date" in Section 1.1 of
         the Loan Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with
         the following:

                  "'Termination Date' means September 30, 2003."

         SECTION 3. Representations, Warranties and Covenants of the Borrowers.
Each of the Borrowers represents and warrants to the Lender, and agrees that:

                  (a)   the representations and warranties contained in the Loan
         Agreement (as amended hereby) and the other outstanding Related
         Agreements and Supplemental Documentation are true and correct in all
         material respects at and as of the date hereof as though made on and as
         of the date hereof, except (i) to the extent specifically made with
         regard to a particular date, (ii) with respect to the Shine Writs of
         Attachment (as defined in the Fifth Amendment) and the Shine Lawsuit
         (as defined in the Fifth Amendment) and (iii) for such changes as are a
         result of any act or omission specifically permitted under the Loan
         Agreement (or under any Related Agreement), or as otherwise
         specifically permitted by the Lender;

                  (b)   on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, after giving
         effect to this Sixth Amendment, no Unmatured Event of Default or Event
         of Default will have occurred and be continuing;

                  (c)   the execution, delivery and performance of this Sixth
         Amendment has been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part
         of, and duly executed and delivered by the Borrowers, and this Sixth
         Amendment is a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Borrowers
         enforceable against each Borrower in accordance with its terms, except
         as the enforcement thereof may be subject to the effect of any
         applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, or
         similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally and general
         principles of equity (regardless of whether such enforcement is sought
         in a proceeding in equity or at law);

                  (d)   the execution, delivery and performance of this Sixth
         Amendment does not conflict with or result in a breach by any Borrower
         of any term of any material contract, loan agreement, indenture or
         other agreement or instrument to which such Borrower is a party or is
         subject; and

                  (e)   ELXSI and Bickford's shall use their best efforts to
         arrange for the sending of a notice from ELXSI, Bickford's and James P.
         Shine to the Escrow Agent (as defined in the Fifth Amendment) who is
         holding funds in escrow pursuant to an Escrow Agreement (as defined in
         the Fifth Amendment) entered into in connection with the sale of
         certain real property, which notice shall direct the Escrow Agent to
         release the Escrow Funds (as defined in such Escrow Agreement) held by
         the Escrow Agent to Lender when the conditions for such release have
         been satisfied, in accordance with the wire transfer instructions
         provided by Lender to the Borrowers, for application to the Term Loan
         or, if previously paid in full, to the Revolving Loans.

         SECTION 5. Conditions Precedent to Effectiveness of Sixth Amendment.
This Sixth Amendment shall become effective (the "Sixth Amendment Effective
Date") upon completion of each of the following in form and substance
satisfactory to Lender: (a) execution and delivery of

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this Sixth Amendment by Lender, Borrowers and Parent; (b) the delivery to Lender
of an Allonge to each outstanding Note, executed by each of the Borrowers, and
(c) delivery by Borrowers of such other documents as the Lender may reasonably
request.

         SECTION 6. Breach of this Sixth Amendment. Default in the performance
by any Borrower of any of Borrower's agreements set forth herein and continuance
of such default for three (3) Business Days after notice thereof to Borrower
from Lender shall constitute an Event of Default under the Loan Agreement.

         SECTION 7. Execution in Counterparts. This Sixth Amendment may be
executed in counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be
deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute but
one and the same instrument.

         SECTION 8. Costs and Expenses. The Borrower hereby affirms its
obligation under Section 11.3 of the Loan Agreement to reimburse Lender for all
reasonable costs, internal charges and out-of-pocket expenses paid or incurred
by Lender in connection with the preparation, negotiation, execution and
delivery of this Sixth Amendment, including but not limited to the attorneys'
fees and time charges of attorneys for Lender with respect thereto.

         SECTION 9. GOVERNING LAW. THIS SIXTH AMENDMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY,
AND CONSTRUCTED AND INTERPRETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
ILLINOIS, WITHOUT REGARD TO THE INTERNAL CONFLICTS OF LAWS PROVISIONS THEREOF.

         SECTION 10. Effect of Amendment; Reaffirmation of Loan Documents. The
parties hereto agree and acknowledge that (a) nothing contained in this Sixth
Amendment in any manner or respect limits or terminates any of the provisions of
the Loan Agreement or the other outstanding Related Agreements or Supplemental
Documentation other than as expressly set forth herein and (b) the Loan
Agreement (as amended hereby) and each of the other outstanding Related
Agreements and Supplemental Documentation remain and continue in full force and
effect and are hereby ratified and reaffirmed in all respects. Upon the
effectiveness of this Sixth Amendment, each reference in the Loan Agreement to
"this Agreement", "hereunder", "hereof", "herein" or words of similar import
shall mean and be a reference to the Loan Agreement as amended hereby.

         SECTION 11. Headings. Section headings in this Sixth Amendment are
included herein for convenience of any reference only and shall not constitute a
part of this Sixth Amendment for any other purposes.

         SECTION 12. Release. EACH BORROWER HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT AS OF THE
DATE HEREOF IT HAS NO DEFENSE, COUNTERCLAIM, OFFSET, CROSS-COMPLAINT, CLAIM OR
DEMAND OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WHATSOEVER THAT CAN BE ASSERTED TO REDUCE OR
ELIMINATE ALL OR ANY PART OF ITS LIABILITY TO REPAY THE LIABILITIES OR TO SEEK
AFFIRMATIVE RELIEF OR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE FROM LENDER OR ITS
AFFILIATES, PARTICIPANTS OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AGENTS,
EMPLOYEES OR ATTORNEYS. EACH BORROWER HEREBY VOLUNTARILY AND KNOWINGLY RELEASES
AND FOREVER DISCHARGES LENDER, AND ITS AFFILIATES AND PARTICIPANTS, AND ITS
PREDECESSORS, AGENTS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS,
FROM ALL POSSIBLE CLAIMS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS, CAUSES OF ACTION, DAMAGES, COSTS,
EXPENSES, AND

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LIABILITIES WHATSOEVER, KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, ANTICIPATED OR UNANTICIPATED,
SUSPECTED OR UNSUSPECTED, FIXED, CONTINGENT, OR CONDITIONAL, AT LAW OR IN
EQUITY, ORIGINATING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ON OR BEFORE THE DATE THIS SIXTH
AMENDMENT IS EXECUTED, WHICH ANY BORROWER MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE AGAINST
LENDER, ITS PREDECESSORS, AGENTS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, SUCCESSORS AND
ASSIGNS, IF ANY, AND IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER ANY SUCH CLAIMS ARISE OUT OF
CONTRACT, TORT, VIOLATION OF LAW OR REGULATIONS, OR OTHERWISE, AND ARISING FROM
THE LIABILITIES, THE EXERCISE OF ANY RIGHTS AND REMEDIES UNDER THE LOAN
AGREEMENT OR RELATED AGREEMENTS, SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION OR OTHER LOAN
DOCUMENTS, AND NEGOTIATION FOR AND EXECUTION OF THIS SIXTH AMENDMENT. EACH
BORROWER HEREBY COVENANTS AND AGREES NEVER TO INSTITUTE ANY ACTION OR SUIT AT
LAW OR IN EQUITY, NOR INSTITUTE, PROSECUTE, OR IN ANY WAY AID IN THE INSTITUTION
OR PROSECUTION OF ANY CLAIM, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION, RIGHTS TO RECOVER DEBTS
OR DEMANDS OF ANY NATURE AGAINST LENDER, ITS AFFILIATES, AND PARTICIPANTS, AND
THEIR RESPECTIVE SUCCESSORS, AGENTS, ATTORNEYS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES,
AND PERSONAL AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES ARISING ON OR BEFORE THE DATE HEREOF OUT
OF OR RELATED TO LENDERS' ACTIONS, OMISSIONS, STATEMENTS, REQUESTS OR DEMANDS IN
ADMINISTERING, ENFORCING, MONITORING, COLLECTION OR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT THE
INDEBTEDNESS OF BORROWER TO LENDER, WHICH INDEBTEDNESS WAS EVIDENCED BY THE LOAN
AGREEMENT, RELATED AGREEMENTS, SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION AND OTHER LOAN
DOCUMENTS.

                            [Signature Pages Follow]

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   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Sixth Amendment to be
executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized as of the date
first written above.

                                        ELXSI

                                        By: /s/ DAVID M. DOOLITTLE
                                            ------------------------------------
                                        Name: David M. Doolittle
                                              ----------------------------------
                                        Title: Vice President
                                               ---------------------------------

                                        Address:  3600 Rio Vista Avenue, Suite A
                                                  Orlando, Florida  32805

                                        Attention:  President
                                        Facsimile number:  407-849-0625

                                        BICKFORD'S HOLDINGS COMPANY, INC.

                                        By: /s/ DAVID M. DOOLITTLE
                                            ------------------------------------
                                        Name: David M. Doolittle
                                              ----------------------------------
                                        Title: Vice President
                                               ---------------------------------

                                        Address:  3600 Rio Vista Avenue, Suite A
                                                  Orlando, Florida  32805

                                        Attention:  President
                                        Facsimile number:  407-849-0625

                                        BICKFORD'S FAMILY RESTAURANTS, INC.

                                        By: /s/ DAVID M. DOOLITTLE
                                            ------------------------------------
                                        Name: David M. Doolittle
                                              ----------------------------------
                                        Title: Vice President
                                               ---------------------------------

                                        Address:  3600 Rio Vista Avenue, Suite A
                                                  Orlando, Florida  32805

                                        Attention:  President
                                        Facsimile number:  407-849-0625

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                                        WELLS FARGO FOOTHILL, INC.

                                        By: /s/ XAVIER GANNON
                                            ------------------------------------
                                        Name: Xavier Gannon
                                              ----------------------------------
                                        Title: Vice President
                                               ---------------------------------

                                        Address:  2450 Colorado Avenue, Suite
                                                  3000 West
                                                  Santa Monica, CA  90404

                                        Attention:  Group Credit Manager--
                                                    Specialty Finance
                                        Facsimile number:  310-453-7442

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                         ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RATIFICATION

         The undersigned hereby (i) acknowledges receipt of a copy of the
foregoing Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement,
(ii) consents to all of the terms and provisions thereof, (iii) ratifies and
confirms all of the terms and provisions of the outstanding Related Agreements
to which it is a party; and (iv) acknowledges and agrees that all references in
the outstanding Related Agreements to any loan or credit agreement executed by
and between any of the Borrowers and Lender shall refer without further
amendment to the Loan Agreement as amended by the foregoing Sixth Amendment.

                                        ELXSI CORPORATION

                                        By: /s/ DAVID M. DOOLITTLE
                                            ------------------------------------
                                        Name: David M. Doolittle
                                              ----------------------------------
                                        Title: Vice President
                                               ---------------------------------

                                        Address:  3600 Rio Vista Avenue, Suite A
                                                  Orlando, Florida  32805

                                        Attention:  President
                                        Facsimile number:  407-849-0625

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