Document:

Exhibit 10.6

 

CONFIDENTIAL
ADVISORY SERVICES AGREEMENT (“CASA”)

 

This
Confidential Advisory Services Agreement (this
“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of May 01, 2018 (the “Effective Date”), by and
between Zoned Properties, Inc. on behalf of Zoned Arizona Properties, LLC (the “Advisor”) and CJK, Inc., a
non-profit Corporation of Arizona (the “Company”). From time to time in this Agreement, the Advisor and the
Company may be referred to collectively as the “parties” and each, individually, as a “party.”

 

Recitals

 

A.
The Company wishes to engage the Advisor as an independent contractor for the purpose of providing certain advisory services to
the Company on the terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth.

 

B.
The Advisor is willing to make its services available to the Company on the terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter set
forth.

 

Agreement

 

Now
Therefore, in consideration of the foregoing
recitals, the terms and mutual covenants of this Agreement, and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

1.
Advisory Services. The Company engages the Advisor and the Advisor hereby accepts such engagement as an independent contractor
to perform the duties and responsibilities set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Advisory Services”).
The Advisor shall devote such time to the Company as the Advisor and the Company, in good faith, reasonably deem necessary for
Advisor to perform the services contemplated hereunder. The Advisor shall not be obligated to devote full-time services to the
Company. The Company acknowledges that the Advisor has made no guarantee that its Advisory Services will result in any particular
outcome or success, and the Advisor disclaims any such guarantee.

 

2.
Term and Termination.

 

2.1
This Agreement and the Advisor’s engagement hereunder shall be effective from the Effective Date and shall continue until
April 30, 2040, unless earlier terminated as provided in Section 2.2 below (the “Term”). The Term may
be extended by mutual written agreement of the parties hereto.

 

2.2
This Agreement may be terminated prior to the expiration of the Term upon the occurrence of any of the following: (a) by Advisor
for any reason at any time upon thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice to the other party; (b) by either party immediately
upon the mutual agreement of the parties, evidenced by a writing signed by the parties; or (c) immediately by either party in
the event of an actual finding, by a court of competent jurisdiction, of fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct of the
other party in connection with this Agreement.

 

2.3
In the event of the termination of this Agreement, the Company shall pay to the Advisor any and all unpaid amounts due and
payable to the Advisor pursuant to Section 3, each of which have accrued through the effective date of termination,
and, upon Advisor’s receipt of all such amounts, the Company shall have no further liability hereunder (other than for
reimbursement for business expenses incurred prior to the date of termination in accordance with Section 3). The
provisions set forth in this Agreement that contemplate obligations and rights of the parties after the termination of this
Agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

 

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3.
Compensation.

 

3.1
Monthly Fee. As payment for services rendered by the Advisor to the Company under this Agreement, Company shall pay to
Advisor a monthly standard fee equal to $0.00 (the “Monthly Standard Fee”). The Monthly Standard Fee shall
be paid by Company to Advisor on a monthly basis within ten (10) business days following the end of the immediately preceding
calendar month.

 

3.2 Gross
Revenue Fee. As further consideration for the services rendered by Advisor to the Company under this
Agreement, Company shall pay to Advisor a revenue fee equal to ten percent (10%) of the Company’s gross revenue
(“Revenue Fee”). The Revenue Fee shall commence payment in January 2019, and shall be paid on a monthly
basis, no later than thirty (30) calendar days following the end of the immediately preceding calendar month, and the amount
of such monthly payment of the Revenue Fee shall be equal to the product of (a) ten percent (10%), multiplied by (b)
the Company’s gross revenue for such immediately preceding calendar month. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon the
filing of the Company’s fedreal or state tax returns, (i) Company shall calculate the Revenue Fee based on the amount
of the Company’s gross revenue reported on such federal or state tax returns, and (ii), if the amount of such
calculation is greater than the sum of all monthly Revenue Fees payable to Advisor under this Agreement, Company shall pay to
Advisor the amount of such difference, which amount is in addition to all monthly Revenue Fees due to Advisor under this
Agreement.

 

3.3
Late fees. All late payments shall bear interest at the monthly rate equal one and one-half percent (1.5%), calculated
daily and compounded monthly.

 

3.4
No Setoff. In no event shall Company withhold payment of any amounts or fees due and payable under this Agreement by reason
of any setoff of any claim or dispute with Advisor.

 

3.5
No Withholdings. The Company shall make no withholdings from any compensation paid under this Agreement to the Advisor,
such as for federal or state income taxes, Social Security or Medicare taxes. The Company shall provide the Advisor an IRS Form
1099 for all compensation paid to the Advisor under this Agreement. The Advisor agrees that the Company shall not be liable for
any tax obligations the Advisor may incur with respect to any payment under this Agreement, and specifically agrees to hold the
Company harmless from any such obligation. The Advisor further agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Company, consistent
with the terms of this Agreement, from any efforts by any governmental unit or authority that may seek to collect from the Company
any taxes related to any payment to the Advisor made pursuant to this Agreement.

 

3.6
Expenses. All expenses incurred by the Advisor in performing the services under this Agreement shall be incurred solely
by the Advisor. The Company will reimburse the Advisor for reasonable, pre-approved expenses associated with the Advisor’s
providing of the services.

 

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4. Independent
Contractor Status. The parties acknowledge and agree that the Advisor is an independent contractor and nothing in this
Agreement is intended to make the Advisor an agent, employee, joint venturer or partner of the Company for any
purpose whatsoever. Other than providing the Advisor with certain materials necessary to the Advisor’s performance of
the services under this Agreement which are not otherwise available to the general public, the Advisor retains to himself the
manner and means by which performance is rendered under this Agreement. The Advisor shall be responsible for maintaining his
own books and records. Further, the Advisor shall not be entitled to any fringe benefits, pension, retirement, profit sharing
or any other benefits accruing to employees of the Company. The Company shall not provide worker’s compensation
insurance for the Advisor. Without the prior written consent of the Company, the Advisor is not in any way authorized by this
Agreement to make any agreement or enter into any obligation on behalf of the Company or its subsidiaries, nor shall the
Advisor indicate in any way that he has the authority to do so. The parties further acknowledge as follows:

 

4.1
The Company shall not require the Advisor to perform services exclusively for the Company. The Advisor at all times may conduct
his own separate occupation or profession.

 

4.2
The Company shall not provide the Advisor with any business registrations or licenses required to perform the services contemplated
hereunder.

 

4.3
Any materials provided by the Company to the Advisor shall remain the sole and exclusive property of the Company, shall not be
used in any manner inconsistent with the provisions set forth in this Agreement and shall be returned to the Company upon the
termination of this Agreement.

 

4.4
The Company shall pay the Advisor in the name that appears on this Agreement or in the name of the Advisor’s designee as
determined by the Advisory.

 

4.5
The Company shall have no obligation to retain the Advisor to provide any services beyond those set forth in this Agreement.

 

5.
Compliance with Requirements. The Advisor shall observe and comply with the Company’s and any of its subsidiaries’ procedures, rules, regulations, policies, working hours and holiday schedules
(the “Requirements”). The Advisor shall use commercially reasonable efforts to minimize disruptions to the
Company’s or any of its subsidiaries’ normal business operations at all times. The Advisor shall observe and comply
with the Requirements of third parties when on their premises on the Company’s or any of its subsidiaries’ behalf.

 

6. Return
of Equipment/Other Property. Upon the termination of the Advisor’s relationship with the Company for any reason and
upon the Company’s request, the Advisor shall deliver to the Company the following: all tangible property owned by the
Company or its subsidiaries such as books, manuals and promotional and marketing materials; all supplies provided to the
Advisor by the Company or its subsidiaries, including any equipment or devices; all other written or printed materials which
are the property of the Company or its subsidiaries (and any copies of such materials); and any and all other materials which
may contain Confidential Information (as hereinafter defined) which the Advisor may then have in its possession, whether
prepared by the Advisor or not.

 

7.
Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure.

 

7.1
The parties shall keep the existence and specific terms of this Agreement confidential except: (i) where mutually agreed to in
writing by the parties; (ii) where necessary to share such information with the parties’ accountants or attorneys; (iii)
where disclosure is required by law or by a governmental agency; or (iv) where disclosure is ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.
This confidentiality provision is a material term of this Agreement, and its violation shall constitute a material breach of this
Agreement.

 

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7.2
For purposes herein, “Confidential Information” means any and all information that by its nature is generally considered
proprietary and confidential that is disclosed to the receiving party in any manner regardless of whether such information is
specifically labeled as confidential, including, without limitation, confidential or proprietary business or financial information
regarding the disclosing party, information that is or that relates to the disclosing party’s trade secrets, know-how, processes,
ideas, inventions (whether patentable or not), products, formulas, recipes, product development plans, forecasts, strategies,
business plans and strategies, agreements with third parties, services, customers, marketing, or finances, and the disclosing
party’s interest or involvement in this engagement.

 

7.3
Each party shall hold any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other party in confidence, shall not use such Confidential
Information except in connection with this engagement, and shall limit disclosure of Confidential Information to those employees,
agents or other third parties necessary for the engagement who have agreed to be bound by the obligations herein. Without limiting
the foregoing, the receiving party’s disclosure of Confidential Information to an affiliate constitutes the recipient’s
and that affiliate’s representation and warranty that the affiliate is bound by the restrictions of this Agreement. For
purposes hereof, holding Confidential Information in confidence shall include the maintenance of physical and data security measures
in accordance with applicable law or regulation and of a nature and scope to prevent unauthorized access to such Confidential
Information.

 

7.4
Confidential Information shall not include any information that (a) was publicly available at the time of disclosure; (b) became
publicly available without breach of this Agreement by the recipient; (c) was in the recipient's possession prior to disclosure,
as evidenced by the recipient's written records, and was not the subject of an earlier confidential relationship with the disclosing
party; (d) was rightfully acquired by the recipient from a third party who was lawfully in possession of the information and was
under no obligation to the disclosing party to maintain its confidentiality; or (e) is independently developed by the recipient
without access to the Confidential Information. If the receiving party is required to disclose Confidential Information pursuant
to judicial order or other compulsion of law, it may disclose only that portion of the Confidential Information required to be
disclosed, provided that it shall give the disclosing party prompt notice of such order and comply with any protective order imposed
on such disclosure.

 

8.
Representations and Covenants.

 

8.1
Mutual. Each party represents that its performance of all the terms of this Agreement will not breach any agreement to
keep in confidence proprietary information acquired by it in confidence or in trust prior to the Advisor’s engagement by
the Company. Each party warrants that it has not entered into, and agrees not to enter into, any oral or written agreement that
would conflict with the provisions set forth in this Agreement.

 

8.2 Financial
Statements. Company shall furnish Advisor with the following: (a) as soon as available, but in no event later than one
hundred twenty (120) days after the end of each fiscal year of Company, audited financial statements prepared under
generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, together with an opinion on the financial statements from an
independent certified public accounting firm; (b) as soon as available, but in no event later than forty five (45) days after
the end of each fiscal quarter of Company, Company’s balance sheet and profit and loss statement for the period then
ended; (c) as soon as available, but in no event later than thirty (30) days after last day of each month, Company’s
balance sheet and profit and loss statement covering Company’s operations for such month; (d) as soon as available, but
in no event later than thirty (30) days after the applicable filing date for the tax reporting period then ended,
Company’s federal or state and other governmental tax returns; and (e) all other financial information
reasonably requested by Advisor. All financial reports required to be provided under this Agreement shall be prepared in
accordance with GAAP, applied on a consistent basis.

 

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8.3
Books and Records; Right of Inspection and Audit. Company agrees to maintain books, accounts, and records of Company in
the usual, regular, and ordinary manner, and on a basis consistent with prior years, and will comply with all laws applicable
to Company or to the conduct of Company’s business or assets. Company shall permit Advisor to inspect, review, and examine,
at reasonable times, the assets, properties, facilities, agreements (including all documents of any description evidencing any
right or obligation of Company), and books, records, accounts, and financial statements of Company (and take copies and extracts
therefrom) as Advisor requests. Upon five (5) days’ advance written notice from Advisor to Company, Company shall allow
Advisor (or its agents) to audit, during normal business hours, Company’s relevant records with respect to the Revenue Fee.
If, as a result of such audit, the Revenue Fee due to the Advisor is greater than 110% of the Revenue Fee then paid to the Advisor,
the expenses of the audit shall be paid by Company. In all other cases, the expenses of the audit shall be borne by Advisor.

 

9. Indemnification.
Each party hereby covenants and agrees to hold harmless, indemnify and defend the other party, its subsidiaries and its
directors, officers, shareholders, employees and agents, for, from and against any and all claims, losses, damages and
liability, of whatsoever kind or nature, whether to persons or property, and costs, including but not limited to
attorneys’ fees and costs of defense, arising out of or in any way related to (a) the dishonesty, fraud, gross
negligence or willful misconduct of the indemnifying party in the performance of any services or related activity
performed pursuant to or in furtherance of this Agreement; or (b) any breach of this Agreement by the indemnifying
party.

 

10. Limits
and Liability. Neither party shall be liable, directly or indirectly, for any direct or indirect losses, damages,
injuries, expenses or harm occasioned by or arising from, directly or indirectly any acts of the other party.

 

11. Prohibition
on Assignment. Neither party may delegate, assign or transfer its duties, responsibilities or interest in this Agreement
without the prior written consent of an authorized representative of the other party. Any such unauthorized assignment or
delegation shall result in the immediate termination of this Agreement.

 

12.
Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors, assigns,
agents and representatives.

 

13. Voluntary
Agreement. Each party represents and agrees that it has reviewed all aspects of this Agreement, has carefully read and
fully understands all provisions of this Agreement, and is voluntarily entering into this Agreement. Each party represents
and agrees that it has had the opportunity to review any and all aspects of this Agreement with the legal, tax or other
advisor or advisors of such party’s choice before executing this Agreement.

 

14. Governing
Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Arizona without regard
to conflicts of laws principles thereof and all questions concerning the validity and construction hereof shall be determined
in accordance with the laws of said state.

 

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15. Dispute
Resolution Process. This Section 15 shall govern any dispute, controversy, or claim related to, connected with,
or arising out of this Agreement, including any question regarding its existence, validity, or termination, as well as any
challenge to the tribunal’s jurisdiction. If such a dispute arises, and if the dispute cannot be settled through direct
discussions, the parties agree to endeavor first to settle the dispute by mediation upon terms agreed upon by the parties. If
the parties cannot agree on mediation terms, then the mediation shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association
under its Commercial Mediation Procedures before resorting to arbitration. If a party fails to respond to a written request
for mediation within 30 days after service or fails to participate in any scheduled mediation conference, that party shall be
deemed to have waived its right to mediate the issues in dispute. If the mediation does not result in settlement of the
dispute within 30 days after the initial mediation conference, or if a party has waived its right to mediate any issues in
dispute, then any unresolved controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or breach thereof, shall be
settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration
Rules, except as may be otherwise provided herein, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in
any court having jurisdiction thereof.

 

Except
as otherwise specifically limited in this Agreement, the arbitral tribunal shall have the power to grant any remedy or relief
that it deems appropriate, whether provisional or final, including conservatory relief and injunctive relief, and any such measures
ordered by the arbitral tribunal may, to the extent permitted by applicable law, be deemed to be a final award on the subject
matter of the measures and shall be enforceable as such.”

 

Claims
shall be heard by a single arbitrator. If the parties are unable to agree upon the selection of an arbitrator, the arbitrator
shall be selected in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules. The place of arbitration shall be Maricopa County,
Arizona. The arbitration shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona. Hearings will take place pursuant to the standard
procedures of the Commercial Arbitration Rules that contemplate in person hearings. The successful party shall be awarded the
cost of the arbitration proceeding and any proceeding in court to confirm or to vacate any arbitration award, as applicable (including,
without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs), as determined by the arbitrators. It is specifically understood
and agreed that any party may enforce any award rendered pursuant to the arbitration provisions of this Section 15 by bringing
suit in any court of competent jurisdiction. The parties agree that the arbitrator shall have authority to grant injunctive or
other forms of equitable relief to any party. This Section 15 shall survive the termination or cancellation of this Agreement.
Except as may be required by law, neither a party nor an arbitrator may disclose the existence, content, or results of any arbitration
hereunder without the prior written consent of both parties. The parties agree that failure or refusal of a party to pay its required
share of the deposits for arbitrator compensation or administrative charges shall constitute a waiver by that party to present
evidence or cross-examine witness. In such event, the other party shall be required to present evidence and legal argument as
the arbitrator(s) may require for the making of an award. Such waiver shall not allow for a default judgment against the non-paying
party in the absence of evidence presented as provided for above.

 

16. Entire
Agreement. This Agreement, along with any exhibits and attachments hereto, is the sole and entire Agreement between the
parties relating to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior understandings, agreements and documentation relating
to such subject matter. Any amendment or modifications to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties
hereto.

 

17. Waiver.
The waiver by either party hereto of a breach of any term or provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver
of a subsequent breach of the same provision by any party or of a breach of any other term or provision of the Agreement, and
failure by either party at any time to require performance by the other party shall not constitute a waiver of any right
to require performance in the future or performance of any other promise nor prejudice either party as regards to any
subsequent action.

 

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18. Partial
Invalidity. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or
unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect and be so construed as to effectuate the intent and purpose of
this Agreement.

 

19. Notices.
All notices, demands, and other communications to be given or delivered under or by reason of the provisions of this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given (a) when personally delivered or sent by electronic mail
(with hard copy to follow); (b) one (1) day after being sent by reputable overnight express courier (charges prepaid); or (c)
five (5) days following mailing by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested. Unless another
address is specified in writing, notices, demands, and communications to the parties shall be sent to the addresses indicated
below:

 

Notices
to the Advisor:

 

Zoned
Properties, Inc.

Attn:
Zoned Properties, Inc.

14269
N. 87th Street #205

Scottsdale,
AZ 85260

E-mail:
Bryan@zonedproperties.com

 

Notices
to the Company:

 

CJK, Inc. 

Attn:
AC Management Group, LLC

410
S. Madison Dr. #4

Tempe,
Arizona 85281

E-mail:
chris@hanameds.com

 

20. Attorneys’
Fees and Costs. If any action is brought to enforce this Agreement or to collect damages as a result of a breach of any
of its provisions, the prevailing party shall also be entitled to collect its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs
incurred in such action from the non-prevailing party, which costs can include the reasonable costs of investigation, expert
witnesses and the costs in enforcing or collecting any judgment rendered, all as determined and awarded by the
court. 

 

21. Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts which, when taken together, shall constitute a single
instrument.

 

[Signature
Page to Follow]

 

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In
Witness Whereof, the parties hereto have executed
this Agreement to be effective as of the day and year first written above.

 

CJK, Inc.
[Company]:

 

	By:	/s/ Christopher Carra	 
	Name:	Christopher Carra	 
	
Title:	President	

 

Zoned
Properties, Inc. [Advisor]:

 

	By:	/s/ Bryan McLaren	 
	Name:	Bryan McLaren	 
	
Title:	CEO	

 

	STATE OF ARIZONA	)	 
	 	)ss	 
	County
    of Maricopa	)	 

 

SUBSCRIBED
AND SWORN to before me this 1st  day of May, 2018, by Christopher Carra.

 

	 	/s/
    Valera Knight
	 	Notary Public

 

My
Commission Expires: May 2, 2021

 

[STAMP] 

 

	STATE OF ARIZONA	)	 
	 	)ss	 
	County
    of Maricopa 	)	 

 

SUBSCRIBED
AND SWORN to before me this 1st  day of May, 2018, by Bryan McLaren.

 

	 	/s/
    Valera Knight
	 	Notary Public

 

My
Commission Expires: May 2, 2021

 

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Exhibit
A

 

Duties
and Responsibilities

 

The
duties and responsibilities of the Advisor are to be interpreted as on-going responsibilities in order to best assist the Company.
The duties and responsibilities are not intended to establish one-time events or milestones that would directly impact the Company’s
operations. Reports, assessments, and/or recommendations are to be interpreted and implemented at the sole discretion of the Company.
The Advisor will assist the Company with:

 

	 	1.	The
    assessment of local building codes and zoning regulations.

 

	 	2.	The
    assessment of state regulations governing licensed medical marijuana facilities.

 

	 	3.	The
    establishment of Standard Operating Protocols (“S.O.P.”) for the Company’s operation to be implemented by
    the Company.

 

	 	4.	The
    identification and engagement of third party vendors and service providers to perform services for the Company.

 

	 	5.	Coordination
    of annual Strategic Planning sessions and discussions with the Company’s management team as reasonably requested.

 

	 	6.	Delivery
    of Strategic Reports to the Company as a result of any Strategic Planning sessions.

 

	 	7.	The
    formation of Strategic Objectives to best accomplish Company goals.

 

	 	8.	The
    establishment of a Corporate Social Responsibility program.

 

	 	9.	Researching
    and establishing sustainable development protocols including but not limited to energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste
    minimization strategies.

 

	 	10.	Participation
    at events and conferences as reasonably requested in the capacity of Advisor.

 

 

A-1Exhibit 10.1

 

SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE

 

This Separation Agreement
and General Release (this “Agreement”) is entered into by and between Fred’s, Inc. (the “Company”)
and Timothy Liebmann (“Executive,” and, together with the Company, the “Parties”).

 

1.             The
Parties acknowledge and agree that Executive’s last day of employment with the Company will be May 27, 2018 (the “Separation
Date”). Effective as of the Separation Date, Executive shall not be, or hold himself out as, an Executive, agent,
or representative of the Company or any of its affiliates.

 

2.             Consistent
with Paragraph 4(b) of Executive’s Employment Agreement, dated April 10, 2017 (the “Employment Agreement”),
the period between April 27, 2018 and May 27, 2018 shall be the “Notice Period.” During the Notice Period,
Executive will not report to the office or be authorized to take (and will not take) any actions on behalf of the Company or any
Company affiliate. Executive will continue to receive his base salary, at the annual rate of $400,000 per annum (less applicable
deductions and withholdings) through the Notice Period, and COBRA eligible benefits through May 31, 2018.

 

3.             Consistent
with Paragraph 4(e)(i) of the Employment Agreement, the Company shall pay Executive any vested or accrued and unpaid payments,
rights or benefits Executive may otherwise be entitled to receive pursuant to the terms of any accrued but unused vacation or other
employee benefit or compensation plan maintained by Company at the time or times provided therein. The Company confirms that as
of the date of this Agreement, Executive is entitled to payment for zero (0) days of accrued but unused vacation.

 

4.             Consistent
with Paragraph 4(e)(ii) of the Employment Agreement, in consideration of Executive executing and complying with this Agreement
and the Surviving Provisions in full settlement of any compensation or benefits to which Executive otherwise could claim to be
entitled, and in exchange for the mutual promises, covenants, releases, and waivers set forth in this Agreement, the Company will
provide Executive with the following severance benefits:

 

		(a)	On the Separation Date, Executive’s rights under any compensation or benefits program shall
become vested and any restrictions on stock options or contractual rights granted to Executive shall be removed. For the avoidance
of doubt, the foregoing includes, without limitation (i) 14,175 shares of no par value common stock of the Company, issued
to Executive pursuant to the Restricted Stock Award Agreement, entered into by and between the Company and Executive, dated September
21, 2016; (ii) 3,187 shares of no par value common stock of the Company, issued to Executive pursuant to the Restricted Stock
Award Agreement, entered into by and between the Company and Executive, dated April 5, 2017; (iii) the option to purchase 43,580
shares of Company Class A common stock, at option price of $14.29, pursuant to the Incentive Stock Option Agreement, entered into
by and between the Company and Executive, dated August 15, 2016; (iv) the options to purchase 28,000 shares of Company Class
A common stock, at option price of $15.24, pursuant to the Incentive Stock Option Agreement, entered into by and between the Company
and Executive, dated June 6, 2016; and (v) the option to purchase 11,080 shares of Company Class A common stock, at option price
of $12.55, pursuant to the Incentive Stock Option Agreement, entered into by and between the Company and Executive, dated April
5, 2017.

 

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		(b)	When the Executive’s coverage (if any) under the Company’s medical plan(s) ceases,
pursuant to governing law and independent of this Agreement, Executive will be entitled to elect benefit continuation coverage
under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended (“COBRA”), for Executive and any eligible
dependents if Executive timely applies for such coverage. If Executive elects COBRA, Company shall reimburse Executive for Executive’s
COBRA premiums (including with respect to any health, dental and vision plans that Executive participates in) for a maximum of
eighteen (18) months, which shall by payable in monthly installments to Executive; provided, however, that the Company’s
reimbursement of continuation coverage will cease at any time Executive becomes eligible for group medical coverage from another
employer. Information regarding Executive’s rights under COBRA will be provided to Executive in a separate mailing. Executive
acknowledges and agrees that Executive is solely responsible for all federal, state, and/or tax liability, if any, arising from
any such COBRA reimbursement described in this Paragraph 4 and that neither the Company nor any of its representatives have provided
advice regarding the tax consequences of any consideration set forth in this Paragraph 4.

 

		(c)	Following the expiration of the eighteen (18) month COBRA reimbursement period, Executive shall
receive monthly payments in the amount of $1,842.83 for an additional six (6) months; provided, however, that these
payments will cease at any time Executive becomes eligible for group medical coverage from another employer.

 

		(d)	The Company agrees within ten (10) business days following the Effective Date (defined below),
it shall make a one-time lump sum payment to Executive in the amount of $6,000, which amount represents payments due and owing
by the Company to Executive pursuant to Paragraph 3(g) of the Employment Agreement. Executive acknowledges and agrees that payment
of the foregoing amount shall satisfy the Company’s obligations under Paragraph 3(g) of the Employment Agreement.

 

		(e)	The Company agrees that pursuant to Paragraph 3(f) of the Employment Agreement, it shall reimburse
Executive for any and all reasonable business expenses incurred by Executive in connection with the performance of Executive’s
duties as an employee of the Company. Executive shall provide the Company with receipts and/or other documentation of any such
expenses by no later than ten (10) business days following the Separation Date.

 

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		(f)	The Company agrees that it shall reimburse Executive up to $2,500 of attorney’s fees incurred
in connection with the review of this Agreement, upon submission by Executive to the Company of records sufficient to demonstrate
fees actually incurred by Executive.

 

5.             Consistent
with Paragraph 4(e)(ii) and 4(e)(iii) of the Employment Agreement, in exchange for Executive timely executing and complying with
both this Agreement and the release attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Post-Employment Release”),
and for not timely revoking the Post-Employment Release in accordance with its terms: severance in the amount equal to $800,000
less applicable deductions and withholdings, to be paid in substantially equal installments at Executive’s regular pay intervals
in effect prior to the Separation Date, over a period of twenty-four (24) months beginning on the first regular Company payroll
payment date that occurs after the lapse of any right of Executive to revoke the Post-Employment Release.

 

6.             Executive
acknowledges and agrees that the consideration provided in Paragraphs 2 through 5, above: (a) is in full discharge of any
and all obligations owed to Executive, monetarily or otherwise, with respect to Executive’s employment, including but not
limited to any obligations set forth in the Employment Agreement; and (b) exceeds any payment, benefit, or other thing of value
to which Executive might otherwise be entitled in the absence of this Agreement. Executive specifically acknowledges and agrees
that Executive is not entitled to any other salary, wages, commissions, overtime, premiums, paid time off, vacation, sick pay,
holiday pay, personal day pay, royalties, equity, phantom equity, carried interest, bonuses, deferred compensation, or other forms
of compensation, benefits, fringe benefits, perquisites, interests, or payments of any kind or nature whatsoever (collectively,
“Compensation”), except as explicitly provided in this Agreement. Further, Executive acknowledges and
agrees that the terms of this Agreement and the Surviving Provisions remain in full force and effect and will continue to bind
Executive following the Separation Date. Executive further acknowledges that by Executive executing this Agreement, Executive and
the other Releasors are waiving and releasing any and all legal rights and claims they may have under the ADEA and all other federal,
state and local laws regarding age discrimination, whether those claims are currently known to Executive or hereafter discovered.
However, nothing in the foregoing is intended to limit or restrict Executive’s right to challenge the validity of this Agreement
as to claims and rights asserted under the ADEA or Executive’s right to enforce the Agreement. Executive further agrees that
in the event he or any of the other Releasors brings any ADEA Claims against any of the Releasees, or in the event they seek to
recover monetary or other compensation against any of the Releasees through any ADEA Claim brought by a governmental agency on
their behalves, this Agreement shall serve as a complete defense to such Claims.

 

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7.             Consistent
with Paragraph 4(e)(iii) of the Employment Agreement, in exchange for the consideration provided to Executive in Paragraph 4, Executive,
on behalf of Executive and all of Executive’s heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns (collectively, “Releasors”),
hereby releases and forever waives and discharges any and all claims, liabilities, causes of action, demands, charges, complaints,
suits, rights, costs, debts, expenses, promises, agreements, or damages of any kind or nature (collectively, “Claims”)
that Executive or any of the other Releasors ever had, now have, or might have against the Company, and its current, former, or
future affiliates, or any of their respective current, former, or future subsidiaries, parents, related companies, controlling
shareholders, or divisions (collectively with the Company, the “Company Entities”), or any of the Company Entities’
and Alden Global Capital LLC’s respective directors, members, managers, employees, trustees, officers, general partners,
limited partners, Executives, consultants, contractors, advisors, agents, benefit plans, attorneys, successors, assigns, or investment
funds (or the other investment vehicles any of the foregoing manage and/or for which they perform services) (collectively with
the Company Entities, the “Releasees,” and each a “Releasee”), arising at any time prior to the date Executive
executes this Agreement, whether such Claims are known to Executive or unknown to Executive, whether such Claims are accrued or
contingent, including, but not limited to, any and all (a) Claims arising out of, or that might be considered to arise out of or
to be connected in any way with, Executive’s employment or other relationship with any of the Releasees, or the termination
of such employment or other relationship; (b) Claims under any contract, agreement, or understanding that Executive may have with
any of the Releasees, whether written or oral, express or implied, at any time prior to the Effective Date (as defined below);
(c) Claims arising under any federal, state, foreign, or local law, rule, constitution, ordinance, or public policy, including,
without limitation, (i) Claims arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1866, 42 U.S.C.
§ 1981, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family
and Medical Leave Act, the Executive Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974,
the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Equal Pay Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, the National Labor Relations
Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002, the Dodd-Frank Act, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Tennessee Human Rights Act, and/or the Tennessee Disability
Act as all such laws have been amended from time to time, or any other federal, state, foreign, or local labor law, wage and hour
law, worker safety law, Executive relations or fair employment practices law, or public policy, (ii) Claims arising in tort, including,
but not limited to, Claims for misrepresentation, defamation, libel, slander, invasion of privacy, conversion, replevin, false
light, tortious interference with contract or economic advantage, negligence, fraud, fraudulent inducement, quantum meruit, promissory
estoppel, prima facie tort, restitution, or the like, and (iii) Claims for Compensation, other monetary or equitable relief, attorneys’
or experts’ fees or costs, forum fees or costs, or any tangible or intangible property of Executive’s that remains
with any of the Releasees; and (d) Claims arising under any other applicable law, regulation, rule, policy, practice, promise,
understanding, or legal or equitable theory whatsoever; provided, however, that Executive does not release (A) any claims that
arise after the Effective Date; (B) any claims for breach of this Agreement or to enforce the terms of this Agreement; or (C) any
claims that cannot be waived or released as a matter of law. Executive specifically intends the release of Claims in this Paragraph
7 to be the broadest possible release permitted by law.

 

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8.             Executive
represents and warrants that Executive has never commenced or filed, or caused to be commenced or filed, any lawsuit or arbitration
against any of the Releasees. Except as otherwise provided in Paragraph 7 of this Agreement, Executive further agrees not to directly
or indirectly commence, file, or in any way pursue, or cause or assist any person or entity to commence, file, or pursue, any Claim,
lawsuit, or arbitration against any of the Releasees in the future. For avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Agreement, any other
agreement between Executive and the Company, or any Company policy shall prevent Executive from filing a charge with the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC”) or any other government agency or participating in any EEOC or other
agency investigation; provided, that Executive may not receive any monetary relief from any of the Releasees as a consequence of
any charge filed with the EEOC and/or any litigation arising out of an EEOC charge; and provided, further, that nothing herein
shall restrict Executive’s right to receive an award for information provided to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
pursuant to Section 21F of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

9.             Consistent
with Paragraph 13 of the Employment Agreement, this Agreement shall be interpreted strictly in accordance with its terms, to the
maximum extent permissible under governing law, and shall not be construed against or in favor of any Party, regardless of which
Party drafted this Agreement or any provision hereof. If any provision of this Agreement (or any of the Surviving Provisions) is
determined to be unenforceable as a matter of governing law, an arbitrator or reviewing court of appropriate jurisdiction shall
have the authority to “blue pencil” or otherwise modify such provision so as to render it enforceable while maintaining
the Parties’ original intent to the maximum extent possible. Each provision of this Agreement is severable from the other
provisions hereof, and if one or more provisions hereof are declared invalid, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless remain
in full force and effect. For purposes of this Agreement, the connectives “and,” “or,” and “and/or”
shall be construed either disjunctively or conjunctively as necessary to bring within the scope of a sentence or clause all subject
matter that might otherwise be construed to be outside of its scope.

 

10.           Consistent
with Paragraph 5(h)(iv) of the Employment Agreement, Executive agrees to cooperate with the Company with respect to reasonable
requests by the Company in connection with (a) responding to the Company’s requests for knowledge or information within
Executive’s possession relating to Executive’s employment by the Company following the Separation Date, and (b) any
investigation or review by any federal, state, foreign, or local regulatory or other authority, and in the defense or prosecution
of any demand, claim, or action, that is now in existence or may be brought in the future against or on behalf of any of the Releasees
relating to events, occurrences, or omissions that may have occurred (or failed to have occurred) while Executive was employed
by the Company and which relate to Executive’s employment or about which Executive has personal knowledge. Executive’s
cooperation in connection with any such investigation, demand, claim, or action shall include, but not be limited to, being reasonably
available as may be reasonably requested by the Company to (i) meet with the Releasees and their counsel in connection with discovery
or pre-trial issues, and (ii) testify on behalf of the Company in connection with any such action or proceeding in connection
with any such proceeding. In the event that the Company requests Executive’s cooperation under this Paragraph, such assistance
shall be provided in a time and manner that is reasonably convenient to all Parties (except as may be required by subpoena, Court
order, or similar compulsory legal process). The Company will reimburse Employee for all reasonable expenses actually incurred
in connection with his provision of testimony or assistance, including attorneys’ fees. 
  

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11.           Consistent
with Paragraph 5 of the Employment Agreement, Executive represents, warrants and agrees that he has not breached, and will not
breach, (i) any of his covenants under this Agreement, or (ii) any of his other obligations as an employee of the Company including,
without limitation, those under Paragraph 5(a)-(g) of the Employment Agreement (the “Surviving Provisions”).
Executive’s obligations thereunder are summarized as follows:

 

		(a)	Confidentiality. As more fully set forth in Paragraph 5(a)-(c) of the Employment Agreement,
while employed by Company and thereafter, Executive shall not disclose any Confidential Information (as defined in the Employment
Agreement) either directly or indirectly, to anyone (other than appropriate Company employees and advisors), or use such information
for his own account, or for the account of any other person or entity, except as required by law or in the performance of his job
duties and responsibilities. This confidentiality covenant has no temporal or geographical restriction. For purposes of this Agreement,
“Confidential Information” shall have the meaning set forth in the Employment Agreement. Executive shall promptly supply
to Company all property of the Company and any other tangible product or document relating to the business of the Company that
has been produced by, received by or otherwise submitted to Executive during or prior to his term of employment, and shall not
retain any copies thereof. As set forth in paragraph 5(c) of the Employment Agreement, Executive agrees to indemnify and hold the
Company harmless for any loss, claim or damages, including attorney’s fees or costs, arising out of or related to the unauthorized
disclosure or use of the Confidential Information by Executive.

 

		(b)	Non-Competition. As more fully set forth in Paragraph 5(d) of the Employment Agreement,
Executive acknowledges that his services are of special, unique and extraordinary value to Company. Accordingly, the Executive
shall not at any time prior to May 27, 2019 become an employee, consultant, officer, partner or director or provide services in
any fashion to any Competitor (as defined in the Employment Agreement) of Company within the Restricted Area (as defined in the
Employment Agreement).

 

		(c)	Non-Solicitation. As more fully set forth in Paragraph 5(e) of the Employment Agreement,
Executive shall not, at any time prior to May 27, 2019, whether on Executive’s own behalf or on behalf of or in conjunction
with any person, company, business entity or other organization whatsoever, directly or indirectly, (i) solicit or encourage any
employee of Company or its Affiliates (as defined in the Employment Agreement) to leave the employment of Company or its Affiliates
or (ii) without permission of Company, knowingly hire a former employee of Company or its Affiliates (as defined in the Employment
Agreement).

 

		(d)	Non-Disparagement. As more fully set forth in Paragraph 5(f) of the Employment Agreement,
while employed by Company and at any time after the Separation Date, Executive agrees not to make any untruthful or disparaging
statements, written or oral, about Company, its affiliates, their predecessors or successors or any of their past and present officers,
directors, stockholders, partners, members, agents and employees or Company’s business practices, operations or personnel
policies and practices to any of Company’s customers, clients, competitors, suppliers, investors, directors, consultants,
employees, former employees, or the press or other media in any country. The Company likewise agrees that it shall instruct its
senior personnel, including its officers and executives, not to make any untruthful or disparaging statements, written or oral,
about Executive, Executive’s performance with the Company, or Executive’s business reputation.

 

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		(e)	For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties acknowledge and agree that a person or entity, other than
Fred’s Inc., shall not be deemed a “Competitor” or an “Affiliate” of the Company, as such terms are
used in this Agreement and in the Surviving Provisions, as a result of their common control or management by, or due to an investment
in or ownership by, in whole or part, Alden Global Capital LLC, or any of its subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates, holding companies,
or otherwise, whether directly or indirectly.

 

In accordance with
Paragraph 4(g) of the Employment Agreement, Executive understands and agrees that his obligations under the Surviving Provisions
survive his termination from the Company.

 

Notwithstanding the
foregoing, in accordance with the Defend Trade Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1833(b), and other applicable law, nothing
in this Agreement or any other agreement or policy of the Company shall prevent Executive from, or expose Executive to criminal
or civil liability under federal or state trade secrets law for, (i) directly or indirectly sharing any Company trade secrets
or other Confidential Information (except information protected by the Company’s attorney-client or work product privilege)
with an attorney or with any federal, state, or local government agencies, regulators, or officials, for the purpose of investigating
or reporting a suspected violation of law, whether in response to a subpoena or otherwise, without notice to the Company; or (ii)
disclosing the Company’s trade secrets in a filing in connection with a legal claim, provided that the filing is made under
seal. Furthermore, Executive shall be permitted to (A) share information about this Agreement with Executive’s spouse, attorney,
accountant, or financial advisor, so long as Executive ensures that such parties maintain the strict confidentiality of this Agreement;
(B) share information regarding Executive compensation with other persons or entities; and (C) apprise any future employer or other
person or entity to which Executive provides services of Executive’s continuing obligations to the Company under this Agreement
and/or the Employment Agreement.

 

12.           This
Agreement and the Surviving Provisions set forth the entire agreement between the Parties hereto, fully supersedes any and all
prior agreements or understandings between the Parties, and can be modified only in a written agreement signed by Executive, on
the one hand, and an officer of the Company, on the other hand. Executive specifically acknowledges and agrees that notwithstanding
any discussions or negotiations Executive may have had with the Company prior to the execution of this Agreement, Executive is
not relying on any promises or assurances other than those explicitly contained in this Agreement. In accordance with Paragraph
7 of the Employment Agreement, this Agreement shall be deemed to have been made in Memphis, Tennessee, and shall be interpreted,
construed, and enforced pursuant to the laws of the State of Tennessee, without giving effect to Tennessee’s conflict or
choice of law principles.

 

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13.          Executive
represents and warrants that he is not aware of any facts or circumstances that Executive knows or believes to be either (a) a
past or current violation of the Company’s or any of its affiliates’ rules and/or policies, or (b) a past or current
violation of any laws, rules, and/or regulations applicable to the Company or any of its affiliates. This Agreement shall not in
any way be construed as an admission by any of the Releasees of any liability or of any wrongful acts whatsoever against Executive
or any other person.

 

14.          Executive
agrees that his breach or threatened breach of Paragraphs 7, 8, 10, 11, or 16 of this Agreement or the Surviving Provisions would
result in irreparable and continuing harm to the Releasees for which there is no adequate remedy at law. Thus, in addition to the
Releasees’ right to arbitrate disputes hereunder, the Releasees shall be entitled to obtain emergency equitable relief, including
a temporary restraining order and/or preliminary injunction, in aid of arbitration, from any state or federal court of competent
jurisdiction, without first posting a bond, to restrain any such breach or threatened breach. Upon the issuance (or denial) of
an injunction, the underlying merits of any dispute will be resolved in accordance with the arbitration provisions of Paragraph
16 of this Agreement.

 

15.           (a)           Except
as provided in Paragraph 14 of this Agreement, the Parties irrevocably and unconditionally agree that any past, present, or future
dispute, controversy, or claim arising under or relating to this Agreement; arising in connection with Executive’s employment
or affiliation or the termination thereof; or otherwise arising between Executive and any of the Releasees, involving Executive,
on the one hand, and any of the Releasees, on the other hand, including both claims brought by Executive and claims brought against
Executive, shall be submitted for resolution to binding arbitration as provided herein; provided, that nothing herein shall
require arbitration of a claim or charge which, by law, cannot be the subject of a compulsory arbitration agreement. Any such arbitration
shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”); shall be conducted in accordance with
AAA’s Employment Arbitration Rules and Procedures, as modified herein; and shall be conducted by a single arbitrator, who
shall be a partner at an “AmLaw 200” law firm based in New York, New York. Such arbitration will be conducted in a
mutually agreeable location, and the arbitrator will apply Tennessee law, including federal statutory law as applied in Tennessee
courts. Except as set forth in Paragraph 14, above, the arbitrator, and not any federal or state court, shall have exclusive
authority to resolve any dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, and/or formation of this Agreement,
including any dispute as to whether (i) a particular claim is subject to arbitration hereunder, and/or (ii) any part of this Paragraph
16 is void or voidable. The arbitral award shall be in writing, shall state the reasons for the award, and shall be final and binding
on the parties. Executive shall treat the arbitration as strictly confidential, and Executive shall not disclose the existence
or nature of any claim, defense, or argument; any documents, correspondence, pleadings, briefing, exhibits, arguments, testimony,
evidence, or information exchanged or presented in connection with any claim, defense, or argument; or any rulings, decisions,
or results of any claim, defense, or argument (collectively, “Arbitration Materials”) to any third party,
with the sole exception of Executive’s legal counsel, who Executive shall ensure complies with these confidentiality terms.
Nothing contained herein shall prevent a party from seeking to enforce a judgment awarded in arbitration in an applicable court
of law. The arbitrator shall only have authority to award relief measured by the prevailing party’s out of pocket expenses,
except to the extent such relief is explicitly available under a statute, ordinance, or regulation pursuant to which a successful
claim is brought or otherwise provided for in this Agreement. In agreeing to arbitrate his claims hereunder, Executive hereby recognizes
and agrees that he is waiving his right to a trial in court and/or by a jury. The Party who does not prevail in arbitration, agrees
to pay the costs of arbitration, provided, however, that, the Party is not required to pay the attorney’s fees of
the prevailing party, except as provided in Paragraph 11(a) of this Agreement.

 

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16.          In
the event of any court proceeding to challenge or enforce an arbitrator’s award, the Parties hereby consent to the exclusive
jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in Tennessee; agree to exclusive venue in that jurisdiction; and waive any
claim that such jurisdiction is an inconvenient or inappropriate forum. The Parties agree to take all steps necessary to protect
the confidentiality of the Arbitration Materials in connection with any court proceeding, agree to use their reasonable best efforts
to file any court proceeding permitted herein and all Confidential Information (and all documents containing Confidential Information)
under seal, and agree to the entry of an appropriate protective order encompassing the confidentiality terms of this Agreement.

 

		17.	(a)	In accordance with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) and the Older Workers Benefit Protection
Act, 29 U.S.C. § 621 et seq., Executive understands that he has twenty-one (21) days to consider this Agreement, execute
it, and return it via email or overnight courier (via FedEX or UPS) to Esther Lander, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLC,
1333 New Hampshire Ave, NW, Washington DC, 20036, elander@akingump.com.  To the extent that Executive executes this Agreement
prior to the end of the twenty-one (21) day period, Executive hereby knowingly and voluntarily waives the remainder of this twenty-one
(21) day period.  If Executive fails to execute and return this Agreement within the twenty-one (21) day period in the manner
provided above, then this Agreement will be null and void and of no force or effect.

 

		(b)	Executive acknowledges that if he timely executes this Agreement, he will have seven (7) days from
the date he executes this Agreement to revoke this Agreement by providing written notice of such revocation by email or overnight
courier (via FedEx or UPS) to Esther Lander, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLC, 1333 New Hampshire Ave, NW, Washington DC,
20036, elander@akingump.com. If Executive revokes this Agreement within seven (7) days from the date he executes it as provided
herein, then this Agreement will be null and void and of no force or effect. If Executive does not revoke this Agreement within
seven (7) days from the date he timely executes this Agreement in the manner provided above, then this Agreement will become fully
binding, effective, irrevocable, and enforceable on the eighth (8th) calendar day after Executive executes it (the “Effective
Date”).

 

18.           By
signing below, Executive expressly acknowledges, represents, and warrants that Executive has carefully read this Agreement; that
Executive fully understands the terms, conditions, and significance of this Agreement and its final and binding effect; that no
other promises or representations were made to Executive other than those set forth in this Agreement; that Executive is fully
competent to manage Executive’s business affairs; that Executive understands that this Agreement contains a waiver and release
of all known or unknown claims; that the Company has advised Executive to consult with an attorney concerning this Agreement; that
Executive has executed this Agreement voluntarily, knowingly, and with an intent to be bound by this Agreement; and that Executive
has full power and authority to release Executive’s Claims as set forth herein and has not assigned any such claims to any
other individual or entity.

 

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19.          This
Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together
will constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date indicated below.

 

	FRED’S, INC.	 	 
	 	 	 
	By:	/s/ Joe Anto 	 	May 3, 2018 
	 	Joe Anto	 	Date
	 	Authorized Signatory	 	 
	 	 	 
	ExecutivE	 	 
	 	 	 
	/s/ Timothy Liebmann 	 	May 3, 2018 
	Timothy Liebmann	 	Date

 

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[TO BE EXECUTED NO EARLIER
THAN MAY 27, 2018 

AND NO LATER THAN JUNE 17,
2018]

 

EXHIBIT A

 

POST-EMPLOYMENT RELEASE

 

In exchange for the
payments and other consideration provided to Timothy Liebmann (“Executive”) under the Separation Agreement
and General Release between Executive and Fred, Inc. (the “Company”) and its affiliates (the “Separation
Agreement”), to which this Post-Employment Release is an Exhibit, and as a precondition to Executive’s receipt
of the payments and other consideration set forth in Paragraph 5 thereof, Executive hereby agrees as follows. All capitalized terms
utilized but not defined herein shall have the same meanings ascribed to them in the Separation Agreement:

 

1.            Upon
the Post-Employment Release Effective Date, as defined below, and consistent with Paragraph 4(e)(iii) of the Employment Agreement,
Executive, on behalf of himself and for any person or entity who may claim by or through him, irrevocably and unconditionally releases,
waives, and forever discharges the Company, and its current, former, or future affiliates, or any of their respective current,
former, or future subsidiaries, parents, related companies, controlling shareholders, or divisions, and their and Alden Global
Capital LLC’s respective officers, directors, attorneys, agents, and present and past employees (“Releasees”)
from any and all claims or causes of action that Executive had, has, or may have relating to Executive’s employment with
Company and/or termination therefrom up to and including the date of this Agreement, including but not limited to any claims under
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Tennessee Human Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act
(“ADEA”), and claims under any other federal, state, or local statute, regulation, or ordinance, including wrongful
or retaliatory discharge.

 

2.            For
avoidance of doubt, the foregoing Release does not include any claims that cannot be released or waived by law, nor does it prohibit
Executive or any of the other Releasors from filing a charge or complaint with or participating in an investigation or proceeding
conducted by any Government Agencies (including but not limited to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission); provided,
however, that Executive and the other Releasors are releasing and waiving the right to seek or accept any compensatory damages,
back pay, front pay, or reinstatement remedies for Executive or the other Releasors personally with respect to any and all Claims
released in this Post-Employment Release; and provided, further, that nothing herein shall restrict Executive’s
right to receive an award for information provided to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 21F of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

3.            Executive
acknowledges that by Executive executing this Post-Employment Release, Executive and the other Releasors are waiving and releasing
any and all legal rights and claims they may have under the ADEA and all other federal, state and local laws regarding age discrimination,
whether those claims are currently known to Executive or hereafter discovered. However, nothing in the foregoing is intended to
limit or restrict Executive’s right to challenge the validity of this Post-Employment Release as to claims and rights asserted
under the ADEA or Executive’s right to enforce the Separation Agreement. Executive further agrees that in the event he or
any of the other Releasors brings any ADEA Claims against any of the Releasees, or in the event they seek to recover monetary or
other compensation against any of the Releasees through any ADEA Claim brought by a governmental agency on their behalves, this
Post-Employment Release shall serve as a complete defense to such Claims.

 

    	 	Exhibit A-1	 

     

    

 

4.            In
accordance with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) and the Older Workers Benefit Protection
Act, 29 U.S.C. § 621 et seq., Executive understands that he shall have twenty-one (21) days to consider this Agreement, execute
it, and return it via email, facsimile, or overnight courier (via FedEX or UPS) to Esther Lander, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer &
Feld, LLC, 1333 New Hampshire Ave, NW, Washington DC, 20036, elander@akingump.com. To the extent that Executive executes this Release
prior to the end of the twenty-one (21) day period, Executive hereby knowingly and voluntarily waives the remainder of this twenty-one
(21) day period. If Executive fails to execute and return this Agreement within the twenty-one (21) day period in the manner provided
above, then this Agreement will be null and void and of no force or effect.

 

5.            If
Executive does not revoke this Post-Employment Release within seven (7) days from the date he executes it, this Post-Employment
Release will become fully binding, effective, and enforceable on the eighth (8th) calendar day after the day he executes it (the
“Post Employment Release Effective Date”). For avoidance of doubt, should Executive fail to timely execute
this Post-Employment Release, or should he timely revoke this Post-Employment Release after signing it, (A) he shall receive the
payments and benefits set forth in Paragraph 4 of the Separation Agreement, (B) the Company’s and Company Affiliates’
obligations under Paragraph 5 of the Separation Agreement shall be null and void and of no force or effect, and (C) the remainder
of the Separation Agreement shall remain binding, enforceable, and irrevocable.

 

6.            By
signing below, Executive acknowledges and agrees that he (i) has carefully read and fully understands all of the provisions of
the Separation Agreement (including this Post-Employment Release); (ii) knowingly and voluntarily agrees to all of the terms set
forth in the Separation Agreement (including this Post-Employment Release); (iii) knowingly and voluntarily agrees to be legally
bound by the Separation Agreement (including this Post-Employment Release); (iv) has been advised to consult with an attorney prior
to signing this Separation Agreement (including this Post-Employment Release); (v) has full power to release his and the other
Releasors’ Claims as set forth herein; and (vi) has not assigned any such Claims to any individual or to any corporation,
partnership or any other entity or organization.

 

7.            This
Exhibit A shall be part of the Separation Agreement and, once executed, may be enforced in accordance with the terms of the Separation
Agreement. Executive understands that once the Separation Agreement becomes effective, it will remain effective and irrevocable
regardless of whether this Post-Employment Release is timely executed (or, if it is executed, regardless of whether it is timely
revoked); provided, that if Executive does not timely execute the Post-Employment Release (or if Executive timely revokes
the Post-Employment Release after signing it) he will not receive the consideration set forth in Paragraph 5 of the Separation
Agreement. For avoidance of doubt, Executive further understands that if he and/or the Company fail to timely execute the Separation
Agreement, then the Separation Agreement (including this Post-Employment Release) will be null and void.

 

    	 	Exhibit A-2	 

     

    

 

8.            PDF,
facsimile, and other true and correct copies of this Post-Employment Release shall have the same force and effect as an original
hereof.

 

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    	 	Exhibit A-3	 

     

    

 

To confirm Executive’s
understanding of, and agreement to, the terms of this Post-Employment Release, and to execute it, he has signed and dated it below.

 

	 	 	 
	Timothy Liebmann	 	Date:

 

    	 	Exhibit A-4

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