Document:

STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 Exhibit 10.16 
  
 STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT 
  
 THIS STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT is executed effective as of June 30, 2004, by and among Troy H. Lowrie, a resident of the State of Colorado (hereinafter
referred to as “Seller”), VCG Holding Corp., a Colorado corporation (hereinafter referred to as “Buyer”), and VCG Restaurants Denver, Inc., a Colorado corporation doing business as “Centerfold Showclub” (hereinafter
referred to as the “Company”). 
  
 WHEREAS, the Company
owns and operates an adult entertainment nightclub known as Centerfold Showclub located at 3480 S. Galena, Denver, Colorado (“Centerfold Showclub” or the “Premises”) and is licensed by the City and County of Denver for live adult
entertainment. 
  
 WHEREAS, Centerfold Showclub was previously
owned and operated by Larisa, Inc., a Colorado corporation. 
  
 WHEREAS, Seller incorporated the Company on April 24, 2003 for the purpose of acquiring the assets of Centerfold Showclub from Larisa, Inc. 
  
 WHEREAS, in connection with the Company’s purchase of the assets of Centerfold Showclub from Larisa, Inc. for $1,300,000, Buyer loaned $1,300,000 to
Seller pursuant to the Promissory Note, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit A. 
  
 WHEREAS, the Company has acquired all of the assets of Centerfold Showclub pursuant to Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Business and Assets and Bill of Sale, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit B. 
  
 WHEREAS, Seller owns 100% of the outstanding capital stock of the Company.

  
 WHEREAS, Buyer has offered to purchase, and Seller has offered
to sell, 100% of the outstanding capital stock of the Company in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. 
  
 NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises, the respective representations, warranties and agreements herein contained, and other good and
valuable consideration, the adequacy and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: 
  
 1. The Purchase 
  
 1.1 Agreement to Purchase. Buyer hereby agrees to purchase, and Seller hereby agrees to sell, transfer, assign and deliver to Buyer, all of the
outstanding capital stock of the Company, consisting of 1,000 shares of common stock, $.0001 par value (the “Shares”), in consideration for the cancellation of a $1,300,000 promissory note of Seller payable to Buyer, a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit A. 
  

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 1.2 Closing. The completion of the purchase shall take place at such place and time as may be
agreed between the parties, no later than July 15, 2004 (the “Termination Date”). The date of completion of the purchase shall be hereinafter referred to as the “Closing Date.” Regardless of the Closing Date, the parties agree
that the purchase shall be effective June 30, 2004 (the “Purchase Date”). 
  
 2. Actions on the Closing Date 
  
 2.1
Directors. On the Closing Date, Seller, as the current sole shareholder of the Company, shall appoint the following persons as directors of the Company: 
  

Troy H. Lowrie 
 Micheal Ocello 

Mary Bowles-Cook 
  
 2.2 Officers. On the Closing Date, the existing officers of the Company will remain as officers for the term of there office. 
  
 2.3 Buyer Actions at Closing. On the Closing Date, Buyer shall deliver
to Seller: 
  
 2.3.1 The original $1,300,000 promissory note of
Seller to Buyer, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, stamped “cancelled” by Buyer. 
  
 2.3.3 A certificate executed by Buyer confirming the representations and warranties contained in Section 3 hereof as of the Closing Date. 
  
 2.4 Seller’s Actions at Closing. On the Closing Date, Seller
shall deliver to Buyer: 
  
 2.4.1 A certificate for the Shares
representing 100% of the outstanding capital stock of the Company, properly endorsed and assigned to VCG Holding Corp., and any other instruments or documents that may be necessary, desirable or appropriate to transfer and assign to Buyer all of the
outstanding shares of the Company, all in a form and substance satisfactory to counsel for Buyer and with any applicable documentary tax stamps attached; 
  
 2.4.2 A certificate executed by Seller and the Company confirming the representations and warranties contained in Sections 4 and 5 hereof as of the
Closing Date; 
  
 2.4.3 All of the books and records of the
Company. 
  

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 2.4.4 Any and all other documents reasonably requested by Buyer to be delivered by Seller at Closing.

  
 3. Representations and Warranties of Buyer. Buyer represents and
warrants to Seller, as of the date hereof and up to and including the Closing Date, as follows: 
  
 3.1 Organization and Good Standing. Buyer is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of
Colorado. 
  
 3.2 Corporate Powers, Compliance with Other
Instruments, and Law. Buyer has the unconditional right, power and authority to execute, pursue and complete this Agreement, and neither the execution of this Agreement, nor the completion of the acts and events described in and/or contemplated
by this Agreement, in accordance with its provisions, will violate the Articles of Incorporation, as amended, or bylaws of Buyer, nor any existing law, order, rule, regulation, writ, injunction or decree of any governmental entity having
jurisdiction over Buyer or its properties. 
  
 4. Representations and
Warranties of Seller and the Company. Seller and the Company, jointly and severally, represent and warrant to Buyer, as of the date hereof and up to and including the Closing Date, as follows: 
  
 4.1 Organization and Good Standing. The Company is a corporation duly
organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Colorado. The Company has full power and authority, corporate and otherwise, to carry on its business as and where now conducted and to own and operate the properties
and assets now owned and operated by it. The Company is duly qualified to transact business and in good standing in each jurisdiction where the ownership of its properties and assets or the conduct of its business requires it to be licensed or
qualified to do business. 
  
 4.2 Authorized
Capitalization. The authorized capital stock of the Company is 1,000,000 shares of common stock, $.0001 par value, and no shares of preferred stock. As of the date of this Agreement, there are 1,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding,
all of which are owned by Seller. The Company has no outstanding warrants, options, convertible securities, contracts, commitments, or other rights or demands of any character to acquire any additional shares of its common stock or any other
security. 
  
 4.3 Subsidiaries. The Company has no
subsidiaries. 
  
 4.4 Corporate Powers, Compliance with Other
Instruments, Governmental Consents and Laws. The Company has the unconditional right, power and authority to execute, pursue and complete this Agreement. The execution and completion of this Agreement and the completion of the transactions
contemplated hereby have been duly authorized by the Board of Directors of the Company. Neither the execution of this Agreement, nor the completion of the acts and events described in and/or contemplated by this Agreement, in accordance with its
provisions, will alter 
  

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 the rights or remedies of the Company with respect to others, or conflict with or constitute a default under or a breach
or a violation of or grounds for termination of, or an event which, with the lapse of time or notice, could constitute a default under or breach or violation or grounds for termination of (i) the articles of incorporation, as amended, or bylaws of
the Company as the same are currently in effect, (ii) any note, indenture, mortgage, deed of trust or other agreement or instrument to which the Company is a party or by which it is bound, (iii) any existing law, order, rule, regulation, writ,
injunction or decree of any union or any government, governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality or court, domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over the Company or its properties. Except for (i) all necessary
approvals by the State of Colorado with respect to the transfer of the Company’s license to sell liquor and (ii) any adult entertainment license, no consent, approval, authorization or order of any person, entity, court or governmental agency
or body or union or other body is required by the Company to complete the transactions contemplated herein. 
  
 4.5 Licenses. The Company is currently licensed to present live adult entertainment by the City and County of Denver, Colorado, and is in
compliance with all reporting obligations and other requirements of such license. Seller has delivered to Buyer a true, correct and complete copy of the entertainment permit, the original of which is at the Premises, and the same is in full force
and effect. No person or entity (including, but not limited to, the State of Colorado) has commenced any proceeding against the Company, or against any person currently or previously associated with the Company or Centerfold Showclub, for the
revocation or suspension of any such license, or for the imposition of any conditions thereon, or for the imposition of any fine or penalty on the Company. 
  
 4.6 Delivery of Documents and Schedules. 
  
 4.6.1 The Company has delivered to Buyer true, complete, unmodified and correct copies of Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Business and Assets with
Larisa, Inc. the articles of incorporation, as amended, and the bylaws of the Company, the stock ledger book and all stock certificates of the Company, and all of the minutes of meetings of its shareholders, directors and committees thereof
from inception of the Company. 
  
 4.6.2 The Company
has delivered to Buyer a complete and accurate list, attached hereto as Schedule 4.6.2, of all liens, encumbrances, licenses, leases, employment agreements (including any pension, profit sharing, bonus or severance pay commitments), collective
bargaining agreements, and other contracts, undertakings, and commitments to which the Company is a party or by which it is bound or to which any of its properties or assets are subject. The Company has performed all obligations required to be
performed by it under such liens, encumbrances, licenses, leases, contracts, agreements, and other undertakings and commitments and is not in default under any of them. 
  

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 4.6.3 The Company has delivered to Buyer a complete and accurate list, attached hereto as Schedule 4.6.3,
of all property and assets owned by the Company, including, but not limited to, all equipment, furniture, fixtures, and other physical assets and property owned by the Company and used in connection with the operation of Centerfold Showclub. The
Company has good and marketable title to all property and assets used in its business, including, but not limited to, all property and assets reflected in the Financial Statements, as defined in Section 4.7, and in Schedule 4.6.3, and all property
and assets acquired by it after the date of the Financial Statements, subject to no liens, mortgages, pledges, encumbrances, or charges of any kind except as set forth in Schedule 4.6.2. The property and assets of the Company, including, but not
limited to, equipment and other facilities of the Company, have been properly maintained, are in good working and operating condition and repair, and are suitable for the uses for which they are intended and for their use in the business. There are
no security interests on any of the property and assets that arose in connection with any failure or alleged failure to pay any tax. 
  
 4.6.4 The Company has delivered to Buyer a complete and accurate list, attached hereto as Schedule 4.6.4, briefly describing all general liability
policies and other insurance policies maintained by the Company, including the annual costs of such policies. These policies are in amounts and provide coverages customarily maintained by similar businesses similarly situated and are and shall be in
full force and effect through the Closing Date. 
  
 4.6.5 The
Company has delivered to Buyer a complete and accurate list, attached hereto as Schedule 4.6.5, of all employees and independent contractors of the Company and their respective rates of compensation, including benefits, if any. All of the employees
and independent contracts have and will have received all compensation and benefits due from the Company through the Closing Date. 
  
 4.6.6 The Company has delivered to Buyer a complete and accurate list, attached as Schedule 4.6.6, of all bank accounts presently maintained by the
Company, showing the names of all persons authorized to make withdrawals or sign checks on those accounts or have access to them, and any powers of attorney, presently in effect, granted by the Company. 
  
 4.6.7 Other than as set forth on Schedule 4.6.7 attached hereto, no
litigation, proceeding, or controversy is pending against the Company or its assets before any court or any governmental agency and, to the knowledge of Seller or the Company, no such litigation, proceeding, or controversy is threatened or
anticipated. The Company has not violated any laws, regulations, or orders applicable to its business or activities, and the conduct of the present business of the Company at its present location is in conformity with all zoning and building code
requirements. 
  
 4.6.8 The Company has delivered to Buyer true,
complete, unmodified and correct copies of the Company’s federal, state and local tax returns. 
  

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 4.7 Financial Statements. Attached as Schedule 4.7 are true and complete copies of the financial
statements of the Company and Centerfold Showclub as of December 31, 2003 and June 30 2004. The financial statements are complete and accurate, have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting (“GAAP”) principles
consistently applied, and present fairly, to the extent reported thereon, the financial position of the Company and Centerfold Showclub as of the end of the periods reflected thereon. The financial statements attached hereto as Schedule 4.7 and
information described herein is collectively referred to as the “Financial Statements.” 
  
 4.8 Independent Certified Public Accountants. The Financial Statements have been audited by Causey Demgen and Moore, independent certified public
accountants. 
  
 4.9 Material Transactions and Adverse
Changes. Between the date of the Company’s Financial Statements and the Closing Date, there has not and will not have been, occurred or arisen: 
  
 4.9.1 Any material adverse change in the business or financial condition of the Company from that shown in the Financial Statements; or 
  
 4.9.2 Any damage or destruction in the nature of a casualty loss, whether
covered by insurance or not, materially and adversely affecting any one or more assets, properties or the business of the Company; or 
  
 4.9.3 Irrespective of any rights to indemnification, any waiver, release or deferral, by the Company of any right to substantial value or significance
which singly or in the aggregate is material to the Company; or 
  
 4.9.4 Any borrowing of money or any commitment to borrow money by the Company or any cancellation, termination or modification of any existing loan and/or commitment to lend money to the Company; or 
  
 4.9.5 The creation of or entrance into any new or existing business entity by
the Company; or 
  
 4.9.6 Any other event, condition or state of
facts of any character which materially and adversely affects, or, threatens to materially and adversely affect, the business, properties or assets of the Company, or results of operations or financial condition of the Company. 
  
 4.10 Taxes. 
  
 4.10.1 All personal property tax, transaction privilege tax, payroll
withholdings, workman’s compensation, income tax, excise tax, unemployment, social security, occupation, franchise and other taxes, duties or charges levied, assessed or imposed upon the Company by the United States or by any government, state,
municipality or governmental subdivision have been and shall be duly paid by the Company through the Closing Date. All federal state and local income 
  

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 excise, unemployment, social security, occupation, franchise and other tax reports and returns and other reports required
by law or regulation have been and shall be duly filed by the Company through the Closing Date. The Company has withheld and paid when due all taxes required to have been withheld and paid in connection with amounts paid or owing to any employees,
independent contractors, creditors, stockholders or other third parties, through the Closing Date. The Company and Seller have no basis to expect that any authority will assess any additional taxes for any period for which tax returns shall have
been filed at the Closing Date. There is not, and as of the Closing Date there shall not be, any dispute or claim concerning any tax liability of the Company either (a) claimed or raised by any authority in writing or (b) as to which the Company or
Seller has knowledge based upon personal contact with any agent of such authority. There are not, and as of the Closing Date there shall not be, any liabilities for prior years’ taxes that could constitute a lien against any part of the
Company’s assets or property or subject Buyer or the Company to liability therefore. 
  
 4.10.2 Adequate reserves have been established for all income and other tax liabilities on the Financial Statements for the period then ended and for all preceding periods through the Closing Date for the Company.

  
 4.10.3 The Company has not waived and will not waive any
statute of limitations with respect to any of its liabilities, including, without limitation, liability for federal income or any other taxes for any period prior to the Closing Date. 
  
 4.10.4 No consents have been filed pursuant to Section 341(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, by the Company or any
transferor corporation to the Company through the Closing Date. 
  
 4.10.5 After the Closing Date, neither the Company nor Buyer shall have any obligation to pay any tax attributable to a period or activity prior to the Purchase Date. Any income tax obligation or benefit for the year 2003 shall be
attributed between Seller and Buyer on the basis of the income and expenses of the Company for that part of the year that the Shares were owned by the respective party. 
  
 4.11 Contracts. The Company is not a party to any contract not made in the ordinary course of business, nor is the
Company a party to any (1) contract for the employment of any officer or individual employee. 
  
 4.12 Contingent Liabilities. There are no claims, actions, suits, proceedings or investigations pending or threatened, against or affecting the Company or its property or assets, in any court or before or by
any federal, state, municipal or other governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, or arbitration tribunal, or other forum. There are no judgments, decrees, orders, writs, injunctions, demands
or any other mandates outstanding to which the Company is a party or by which it is bound or its property or assets affected. 
  

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 4.13 Guarantees. There are no contracts or commitments by the Company directly or indirectly
guaranteeing the payment, performance or both payment and performance of the obligations of third parties. 
  
 4.14 Compliance with Laws. The Company and Centerfold Showclub has complied in all material respects with all applicable laws, orders and
regulations of the federal, state, municipal and/or other governments and/or any instrumentality thereof, domestic or foreign, applicable to assets of Centerfold Showclub assets and/or to the business conducted by it including, without limitation,
all applicable liquor laws, and is not in violation of any laws, orders and regulations which singly or in the aggregate are material. Except for such violations that will not materially, adversely or monetarily affect the Company or its business:

  
 (a) The Company and Centerfold Showclub have complied with
and the Company is not in violation of any federal, state, county and municipal law, ordinance, code or regulation or governmental rule or regulation, directives or orders. 
  
 (b) The Company and Centerfold Showclub have maintained such records as required by law, Seller will maintain copies of
those records for at least four years after closing and make such records available to Buyer and as Buyer may reasonably request. 
  
 (c) The Company and Centerfold Showclub have not failed to obtain any, and the Company currently holds and maintains all, licenses, permits or other
governmental authorizations necessary to the ownership, operation and sale of its services (all of which licenses, permits and authorizations are valid) and, in particular, but without limiting the foregoing, the Company is not in violation of any
environmental, safety, health, food or drug law, rule or regulation. 
  
 (d) The Company and Centerfold Showclub have complied with and the Company is not in violation of or in default with respect to any judgment, order, writ, injunction or decree of any court or of any governmental official department,
commissions, authority, board, bureau, agency or other instrumentality to which the Company and/or Centerfold Showclub is subject. 
  
 (e) No material default or breach exists under any contract, lease, agreement, commitment, pledge, encumbrance, lien, claim, charge, right, option or
other instrument or obligation to which the Company is now a party or by which the Company, the property, assets and/or the Company’s business may be bound or affected. 
  
 4.15 Indebtedness Owed to Shareholders, Officers, Directors, Employees or Independent Contractors. The Company is not
indebted to any shareholder, officer, director, employee or independent contractor as of the date hereof.  
  

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 4.16 Indebtedness Owed by Shareholders, Officers, Directors, Employees or Independent Contractors.
No money is owed to the Company by any of the shareholders, officers, directors, employees, or independent contractors of the Company. 
  
 4.17 Bonuses to Employees and Independent Contractors. There is no obligation, commitment or past repetitive historical practice of the Company or
Centerfold Showclub to pay bonuses, royalties or other similar compensation designed to reward past performance, create incentive for future performance or otherwise, to any officer, director, employee or independent contractor of the Company.

  
 4.18 Status of the Shares. The Shares are, and when
sold and delivered at the Closing Date will be, legally and validly issued, duly authorized, fully paid and nonassessable. There are no persons holding powers of attorney from the Company or any proxy or power of attorney with respect to the Shares.

  
 4.19 Estoppel. All statements in this Agreement with
respect to the Company and Centerfold Showclub are true and correct and Seller has not made any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made herein, in the light of the
circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. 
  
 4.20
Schedules and Exhibits. With respect to the references made throughout the Agreement to Schedules and Exhibits, the contents thereof are to be deemed to be an integral part of this Agreement among the parties and such contents are
incorporated herein by reference. All warranties and representations herein expressly provided shall apply to the information set forth in the Schedules and Exhibits. 
  
 4.21 Business Premises, Permitted Use and Zoning, Liquor License. The Premises are suitable for the conduct of the
business of the Company. The use of an “adult entertainment establishment” is a permitted use as the terms are defined by the City and County of Denver. Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary in this Agreement, Buyer’s
obligations under this Agreement are expressly conditioned on the uses of “adult entertainment” being permitted uses on the Premises as those terms are defined by the City and County of Denver at the Closing Date. 
  
 4.22 No Insolvency. Neither Seller nor the Company is insolvent and
the consummation of this transaction will not render Seller insolvent. 
  
 4.23 Environment, Health and Safety. The Company and Centerfold Showclub have complied with all environmental, health and safety laws with respect to the property and assets and/or the business, and no action, suit, proceeding,
hearing, investigation, charge, complaint, claim, demand or notice has been filed or commenced against the Company, Centerfold Showclub or any associate person alleging any failure so to comply with respect to the property assets and/or the
Company’s business. 
  

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 4.24 Entertainers. Seller and the Company represent that any person who has appeared at the
Premises (and may appear prior to the Closing Date) as an entertainer has always been (and will be) treated and classified by the Company and Centerfold Showclub as an independent contractor and not as an “employee.” 
  
 5. Representations and Warranties of Seller. Seller represents and warrants to
Buyer as follows: 
  
 5.1 Seller has the capacity to enter into,
and to perform the obligations required by this Agreement. 
  
 5.2
Other than Troy H. Lowrie, no other person has any direct or indirect interest in the Shares, and Seller is the sole party in interest with respect to the Shares. On delivery of the Shares pursuant to this Agreement, Buyer will receive good and
marketable title to the Shares, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, restrictions, equities, and any claims. 
  
 5.3 Seller has completed a due diligence investigation, including, but not limited to, discussions with Larisa, Inc. and its officers and directors and
applicable state and local authorities and government agencies and a review of the following documents of the Company and, as applicable Centerfold Showclub for the last three years (except where otherwise indicated): the articles of incorporation
and bylaws, including amendments from inception; minutes of shareholders’ and directors’ meetings from inception; all reports and filings under federal and state laws; financial statements; list of shareholders and copies of the stock
transfer ledgers from inception; material contracts and agreements, employee benefit plans, trusts and related documents; insurance and other welfare plans and programs; employment contracts and consulting agreements; collective bargaining
agreements annual budgets; operating procedure manuals; outside management consulting studies and reports; corporate tax returns; insurance coverage; and leases relating to real estate and equipment. After such investigation, Seller has no reason to
believe that any of the representations or warranties contained in Section 4 and this Section 5 are not true, correct, and complete, and none of the representations or warranties contained in such Sections omits any statement or information
necessary, in light of the circumstances, to make such representation or warranty not misleading. 
  
 5.4 There is no contractual or other obligation owned by the Company of which Seller is aware that is not documented and/or has not been provided to
Buyer. 
  
 6. Covenants of Seller and the Company. Seller and the
Company, hereby covenant and agree as follows: 
  
 6.1 Actions
of Seller and the Company. Prior to the Closing Date, (a) Seller and the Company shall use their best efforts to complete the transaction contemplated in this Agreement and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, to obtain all
consents and authorizations necessary to transfer the Shares and ownership of the Company and Centerfold Showclub to Buyer, 
  

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 and to retain/transfer the Company’s license to sell liquor in Colorado, and will cause to be prepared all
documentation related to such consents and authorizations; and (b) Seller and Company shall make all filings and give all notices to those parties which may be necessary or reasonably required in order to effect the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement and to comply with all applicable state laws and regulations in connection with the effectuation of this Agreement. 
  
 6.2 Conduct of Business Before Closing. Prior to the Closing Date, Seller and the Company will not enter into any transaction which would be of
such materiality as to render materially false or misleading the description of the Company’s business activities, assets, properties, liabilities, contractual commitments and/or business relationships or other matters as set forth in this
Agreement. Seller and the Company covenant and agree that, from the date of this Agreement until the Closing Date, the Company will at all times conduct its business in the usual and ordinary course and will not, without the prior written consent of
Buyer, (a) purchase, sell, or otherwise dispose of any property, asset or services of any kind, other than purchases and sales in the ordinary course of business; (b) mortgage, pledge, create security interests in or otherwise encumber any of its
properties or assets; (c) make or incur any capital commitment or expenditure or any unusual or long term commitment; (d) grant any increase in salary or other increased compensation to any of its employees or independent contractors; (e) declare or
pay any dividend or make any other distribution to shareholders; (f) reveal to third persons any trade secrets, customer lists, or other confidential or proprietary information; (g) enter into any lease, contract, agreement, purchase or sale order
or other commitment relating to the property or the assets or the Centerfold Showclub; or (h) modify, amend, cancel or terminate any of its existing leases, contracts, agreements or other commitments relating to the Company’s business, assets
or property, or act otherwise in any manner that may adversely affect its rights, interests, assets, properties or business. 
  
 6.3 Preservation of Business Organization. From the date hereof through the Closing Date, Seller and the Company will use their best efforts, to
preserve and maintain the Company’s business and personnel, to keep available the services of its management, employees, and independent contractors, and to preserve its good will with suppliers, customers and others having business relations
with it. 
  
 6.4 Access. The Company will furnish to
Buyer’s officers, directors, accountants, attorneys and other representatives full access, during normal business hours throughout the term or applicability of this Agreement, to all information concerning the business and affairs of the
Company and its operations as Buyer, acting through such persons, may reasonably request. 
  
 6.5 Stand-Still. From the date hereof through and including the Closing Date, Seller and the Company agree not to sell any of the Shares or issue or sell any additional stock or other securities of the Company,
or grant any rights to subscribe for or to purchase, or any options or warrants for the purchase of, any additional stock or other securities of the Company, or to solicit or encourage from any other person or entity an offer or expression of
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 an acquisition, combination, or similar transaction involving the Company or its assets, properties or securities, and
Seller and the Company will promptly inform Buyer of the existence of any unsolicited offer or expression of interest.  
  
 7. Conditions to Obligations of the Parties 
  
 7.1 Conditions to the Obligations of Seller. The obligations of Seller hereunder are, at the option of Seller, subject to compliance with and/or
fulfillment of each of the following conditions prior to the Closing Date. The conditions contained in this Section are included in this Agreement for the benefit of Seller and, without constituting a waiver of any of Seller’s rights under this
Agreement, may be waived, in whole or in part, by Seller. 
  
 7.1.1 Representations. The representations and warranties of Buyer contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct on and as of the date hereof and the Closing Date, with the same effect as though all such representations and
warranties had been made on and as of such dates. 
  
 7.1.2
Compliance. All the terms, covenants and conditions hereof to be followed and performed by Buyer on or before the Closing Date shall be fully and timely performed. 
  
 7.1.3 No Errors or Misrepresentations. On or before the Closing Date, Seller shall not have discovered any material
error, mistake or omission in the representations and warranties made herein by Buyer. 
  
 7.2 Conditions to Obligations of Buyer. The obligations of Buyer hereunder are, at the option of Buyer, subject to compliance with and/or fulfillment of each of the following conditions prior to the Closing
Date. The conditions contained in this Section are included in this Agreement for the benefit of Buyer and, without constituting a waiver of any of Buyer’s rights under this Agreement, may be waived, in whole or in part, by Buyer. 

 
 7.2.1 Representations. The representations and warranties of the
Company and Seller contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct on and as of the date hereof and through the Closing Date, with the same effect as though all such representations and warranties had been made on and as of such dates.

  
 7.2.2 Compliance. All the terms, covenants and
conditions hereof to be followed and performed by Seller or the Company on or before the Closing Date shall be fully and timely performed. Seller and the Company shall have delivered to buyer a certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying
such detail as Buyer may reasonably request as to the fulfillment of the conditions specified in this Section. 
  

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 7.2.3 No Material Change. There shall not have been any material adverse change in the results of
operations of the Company and/or Centerfold Showclub from that described in the Financial Statements. 
  
 7.2.4 No Errors or Misrepresentations. On or before the Closing Date, Buyer shall not have discovered any material error, mistake or omission in
the representations and warranties made herein by the Company or Seller. 
  
 7.2.5 Consents. All consents, approvals, authorizations, waivers or orders required or necessary for the completion of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall have been obtained. No person or
entity shall have threatened any action against Seller, the Company and/or Buyer to prevent, or as a result of, the completion of this Agreement. 
  
 7.2.6. No Material Adverse Change. No damage, destruction, or loss (whether or not covered by insurance), and no other event or condition
materially and adversely affecting the condition, financial or otherwise net worth results of operations, assets, properties, business, or prospects of the Company shall have occurred. 
  
 7.2.7 Proceedings. No claim, investigations, proceedings or litigation, either administrative or judicial, threatened
or pending against the Company and/or Centerfold Showclub, and no violations pending which threaten to revoke the Company’s liquor license. 
  
 7.2.8. Assets and Property Verification. Verification by Buyer on or prior to the Closing Date of the existence of the type and quantity of the
assets and property listed on Schedule 4.6.4.  
  
 8. Termination

  
 8.1 Termination by Agreement. This Agreement shall
terminate if Buyer and Seller, prior to the Termination Date, decide that the transaction is undesirable and mutually agree to terminate this Agreement, or at Buyer’s option if Seller, after using reasonable efforts, is unable to obtain
required approval or consents for the completion of the transaction contemplated hereby. 
  
 8.2 Termination upon Default. If any party shall fail to use its best efforts to complete this Agreement and all conditions precedent thereto which are the responsibility of that party by the Termination Date,
then such shall constitute an event of default under this Agreement. 
  
 8.2.1 Upon the occurrence of an event of default hereunder, the non-defaulting party shall give written notice to the defaulting party of the existence of the event of default. 
  
 8.2.2 If the defaulting party shall not have cured the event of default within fifteen (15) days of the date notice is
given, the non-defaulting party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement and to recover from the defaulting party all costs and expenses incurred by it in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, including
reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs of collection. 
  

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 8.3 Automatic Termination. This Agreement shall terminate in the event the Agreement has not been
completed by the Termination Date, unless extended by mutual agreement of Seller and Buyer, or unless notice of default under Section 8.2 hereof has been given. 
  

9. Survival and Indemnification 
  
 9.1 Survival of Representations and Warranties. All of the representations and warranties of Buyer, the Company, and Seller contained in this
Agreement shall survive the Closing for a period of three (3) years. 
  
 9.3 Indemnification. 
  
 9.3.1 Seller shall
indemnify and hold harmless Buyer (and its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, successors and assigns) against any and all liabilities, obligations and/or losses resulting from any inaccuracy in, or breach of, any representation and warranty
or non-fulfillment of any covenant on the part of Seller or the Company contained in this Agreement, or any misrepresentation in or omission from or nonfulfillment of any covenant on the part of Seller or the Company contained in any other
agreement, certificate or other instrument furnished or to be furnished to Buyer by Seller or the Company pursuant to this Agreement, or arising from any conduct, action or event, or lack there of, which occurred prior to the Closing Date, or
arising from the Company’s purchase of the assets of Centerfold Showclub. 
  
 9.3.2 Buyer shall give prompt written notice of the assertion of any third party claim of which Buyer has knowledge which is covered by the indemnity agreement set forth in this Section. Seller will undertake the
defense thereof by representatives chosen by Buyer, but reasonably acceptable to Seller. If Seller within a reasonable time after notice of any such claim fails to defend, Buyer will have the right with reasonable prior written notice to Seller to
undertake the defense, compromise or settlement of such claim on behalf of and for the account and risk of Seller, subject to the right of Seller to assume the defense of such claim at any time prior to settlement, compromise or final determination
thereof. Buyer shall forward to Seller notice of any sums due and owing by Seller with respect to such claim and Seller shall pay such sums to Buyer entitled to such indemnification in cash, within thirty (30) days after the date of such notice.

  
 10. Miscellaneous 
  
 10.1 Notice. Any notice, demand, consent, election, offer, approval,
request, or other communication (collectively, a “notice”) required or permitted under this Agreement must be in writing and either delivered personally or sent by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested to
the addresses listed below. A notice delivered personally will be deemed given only when acknowledged in writing by the person to whom it is delivered. A notice that is 
  

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 sent by mail will be deemed given three (3) business days after it is mailed. Any party may designate, by notice to all
of the others, substitute addresses or addressees for notices; and, thereafter, notices are to be directed to those substitute addresses or addressees. 
  
 If to Seller: 
  
 Troy H. Lowrie 
 390 Union Blvd. Suite 540

 Lakewood, CO 80228 
  
 If to Buyer: 
  
 Donald W. Prosser, 
 Chief Financial Officer

 VCG Holding Corp. 
 390 Union
Blvd. Suite 540 
 Lakewood, CO 80228 
  
 10.2 Benefit; No Third Party Rights; Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties and their
respective successors and permitted assigns. Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any person, other than the parties hereto and their successors and assigns, any rights or remedies under or by reason thereof.
This Agreement may not be assigned by any party hereto without the prior written consent of the other party. 
  
 10.3 Fees. Except as otherwise provided herein, the parties shall pay their own costs and expenses incident to the negotiation, preparation and
performance of this Agreement, and compliance with all agreements and conditions contained herein, including all fees, expenses and disbursements of their respective counsel, whether or not the transactions contemplated hereby are completed.

  
 10.4 Waiver of Compliance. Except as otherwise provided
in this Agreement, any failure of any of the parties to comply with any obligation, representation, warranty, covenant, agreement, or conditions here may be waived by the other party only by a written instrument signed by the party granting the
waiver. Any such waiver or failure to insist upon strict compliance with a term of this Agreement shall not operate as a waiver of, or estoppel with respect to, any subsequent or other failure to comply. 
  
 10.5 Modification. This Agreement cannot be modified, changed,
discharged or terminated except by an instrument in writing, signed by the party against whom the enforcement of any waiver, change, discharge or termination is sought. 
  

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 10.6 Applicable Law; Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreement will be construed and governed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any suit involving any dispute or matter arising under this Agreement may only be brought in the United States District Court for the District of
Colorado or any Colorado State Court. All Parties hereby consent to venue and the exercise of personal jurisdiction by any such court with respect to any such proceeding. 
  
 10.7 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be
an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. 
  
 10.8 Brokerage or Finder’s Fee. Each of the parties hereto represent and warrant to each other that no broker or other person is entitled to a brokerage or finder’s fee or commission or other
compensation in respect to the execution of this Agreement and the completion of the transactions contemplated hereby. Each of the parties hereto agree to indemnify and hold the other harmless against and in respect to any and all claims, losses,
liabilities or expenses which may be asserted against such other party by any broker or other person who claims to be entitled to a brokerage or finder’s fee or commission in respect of the execution of this Agreement and the completion of the
transactions contemplated hereby by reason of his or its acting at the request of such party. 
  
 10.9 Representation, No Presumption. Each party acknowledges that he or it has obtained such legal, accounting, and investment representation as such party has deemed necessary or appropriate, and no party is
relying on representation obtained by any other party with respect to this Agreement or the actions contemplated hereby. This Agreement or any provision hereof shall not be construed against any party due to the fact that this Agreement or provision
hereof was drafted by said party. 
  
 10.10 Specific
Performance. The parties recognize that irreparable injury will result from a breach of any provision of this Agreement and that money damages will be inadequate to fully remedy the injury. Accordingly, in the event of a breach or threatened
breach of one or more of the provisions of this Agreement, any party who may be injured (in addition to any other remedies which may be available to that party) shall be entitled to one or more preliminary or permanent orders (i) restraining and
enjoining any act which would constitute a breach or (ii) compelling the performance of any obligation which, if not performed, would constitute a breach. 
  
 10.11 Complete Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between and among the parties. It
supersedes all prior written and oral statements, agreements or understandings including any prior representation, statement, condition, or warranty. Except as expressly provided otherwise herein, this Agreement may not be amended without the
written consent of all of the parties. 
  

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 10.12 Section Titles. The headings herein are inserted as a matter of convenience only, and do not
define, limit, or describe the scope of this Agreement or the intent of the provisions hereof. 
  
 10.13 Further Action. The parties hereto shall execute and deliver all documents, provide all information and take or forbear from all such action as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of
the Agreement. Seller, Buyer and the Company shall cooperate with each other in the preparation of federal and state income tax returns for 2003.  
  
 10.14 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement, or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance, shall be held invalid,
the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby. In the event that any such provision is deemed to be invalid, the
parties agree that a court making such judgement shall have the ability to interpret and apply such provision to the fullest extent permitted by law, within such provision’s original intent, and still maintain its validity. 
  

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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed effective as of the day and
year first above written. 
  

			
	BUYER:
	
	VCG HOLDING CORP.
		
	By:	 	 /s/ Donald W. Prosser

	Name:	 	Donald W. Prosser
	Title:	 	Chief Financial Officer
	Date:	 	June 30, 2004
	
	SELLER:
	
	 /s/ Troy H. Lowrie

	Troy H. Lowrie, individually
	Date:	 	June 30, 2004
	
	COMPANY:
	
	VCG RESTAURANTS DENVER, INC.
		
	By:	 	 /s/ Troy H. Lowrie

	Name:	 	Troy H. Lowrie
	Title:	 	President
	Date:	 	June 30, 2004

  

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	  	(Seller)	  	(Company)PROMISSORY NOTE

 EXHIBIT 10.17 
  
 Cancelled 
  
 PROMISSORY NOTE 
  

			
	 $1,300,000.00
	  	Denver, Colorado
	 	  	June 3, 2003

  
 FOR VALUE RECEIVED,
the undersigned TROY H. LOWRIE, a Colorado resident (“Borrower”), hereby promises to pay to the order of VCG HOLDING CORP., a Colorado corporation (“VCG”), at 1601 W. Evans Avenue, Suite 200, Denver, Colorado 80223,
or at such other place as VCG or any subsequent holder hereof (the “Holder”) may, from time to time, designate in writing, the principal sum of ONE MILLION THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($1,300,000.00). 
  
 1. Principal and Interest. Interest shall accrue on the unpaid
principal from the date hereof at a simple annual rate of nine percent (9.0%) (the “Interest Rate”). Interest shall be payable monthly on the third day of each month, beginning on July 3, 2003. On June 3, 2004 (the “Maturity
Date”), the entire unpaid principal amount and any interest accrued but unpaid and all other sums due under this Promissory Note (“Note”) shall be paid in full to the Holder. 
  
 All payments under this Note shall be made only in lawful money of the United
States of America, at the address above or such place as the Holder hereof may designate in writing from time to time. 
  
 2. Prepayment. This Note may be prepaid in part (or in full) at any time prior to the Maturity Date (except as expressly provided herein), and from
time to time, without premium or penalty, and without the prior consent of the Holder hereof, on the conditions that Borrower shall concurrently pay all accrued but unpaid interest on the amount of principal outstanding due at the time of each
prepayment. 
  
 3. Default and Acceleration. Upon the
occurrence of a default by the Borrower in any payment of interest or principal due hereunder, at the option of the Holder hereof, (i) the entire outstanding principal balance and all accrued but unpaid interest shall become immediately due and
payable upon written notice to Borrower and (ii) the Holder may pursue all other rights and remedies available under this Note, any instrument securing payment of this Note, or by law. 
  
 4. Default Rate of Interest. Upon the occurrence of a Default, Borrower promises to pay interest on the outstanding
principal balance of this Note at a simple rate of interest equal to fifteen percent (15%) per annum (“Default Rate”). 
  

			
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 5. Early Discharge. Upon full payment of the outstanding principal balance and all accrued but
unpaid interest, this Note shall be fully discharged, cancelled and surrendered to Borrower. 
  
 6. Remedies Cumulative. The rights or remedies of the Holder as provided in this Note and any instrument securing payment of this Note shall be cumulative and concurrent and may be pursued at the sole
discretion of the Holder singly, successively, or together against Borrower and/or collateral securing payment of this Note. The failure to exercise any such right or remedy shall in no event be construed as a waiver or release of such rights or
remedies or the right to exercise them at any later time. 
  
 7.
Forbearance. Any forbearance of the Holder in exercising any right or remedy hereunder, or otherwise afforded by applicable law, shall not be a waiver of or preclude the exercise of any right or remedy. The acceptance by the Holder of payment
of any sum payable hereunder after the due date of such payment shall not be a waiver of the Holder’s right to require prompt payment when due of all other sums payable hereunder. 
  
 8. Application of Payments. All payments made on this Note shall be applied first to to payment of accrued but unpaid
interest and the remainder of all such payments shall be applied to the reduction of the outstanding principal balance on this Note. 
  
 9. Usury. In the event the interest provisions hereof, any exactions provided for herein or any instrument securing this Note, shall result, in an
effective rate of interest which, exceeds the limit of the usury or any other applicable law, all sums in excess of those lawfully collectible as interest for the period in question shall, without further agreement or notice between or by any party
hereto, be applied upon the outstanding principal balance of this Note immediately upon receipt of such moneys by the Holder, and any such amount in excess of such outstanding principal balance shall be immediately returned to Borrower. 

 
 10. Jurisdiction. This Note is to be governed according to the laws
of the State of Colorado, without giving effect to conflict of law principles. 
  
 11. Binding Effect. This Note shall be binding upon Borrower, and its successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the Holder and its successors and assigns. 
  

			
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 12. Notice. Any notice required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and will be
deemed received (a) on the date of receipted delivery by a courier service or (b) on the fifth business day after mailing, by registered or certified United States mail, postage prepaid, to the appropriate party at its address set forth below:

  

	
	 If to BORROWER:

	
	 Troy H. Lowrie

	 1601 W. Evans Avenue, Suite 200

	 Denver, Colorado 80223

	
	 If to VCG:

	
	 VCG Holding Corp.

	 1601 W. Evans Avenue, Suite 200

	 Denver, Colorado 80223

	 Attn: Donald W. Prosser

	
	 With a copy to:

	
	 A. Thomas Tenenbaum, Esq.
 Tenenbaum & Kreye LLP
 Plaza Tower One, Suite 2025
 6400 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle
 Englewood, Colorado 80111

  
 13. Attorneys’
Fees. Borrower further promises to pay all reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by the Holder in connection with any Default hereunder and in any proceeding brought to enforce any of the provisions of this Note. 
  
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower has duly executed this Promissory Note effective
as of the day and year first above written. 
  

	
	BORROWER:
	
	 /s/ Troy H. Lowrie

	Troy H. Lowrie
	
	Date: August 5, 2003

  

			
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