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gss_ex10-5.htm

Exhibit 10-5

 

BROKER AGREEMENT

This Agreement is made this 15th day of August, 2009, by and between Global Smoothie Supply, Inc., (hereinafter "Comp ") a Texas Corporation with its principal office located at 4428 University Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75205 and Convenience Store Brokers, Inc. d/b/a
TNT Marketing, a Texas Corporation whose principal office is located at 2100 Road To Six Flags East, Arlington, Texas 76011 (hereinafter "Broker").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Company is a manufacturer and/or distributor of a line of consumer products, capable of sale in the convenience store class of trade as more specifically described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto (the "Products");

WHEREAS, the convenience store class of trade consists of retailers that operate company owned and/or franchise operated convenience stores ("Retailers") and the large distributors and wholesalers that supply product inventory to the Retailers ("Wholesalers");

WHEREAS, Broker provides marketing services within the geographical area consisting of the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia of the United States of America as an independent sales representative to those manufacturers and/or distributors that desire to sell their products within the convenience store class of trade; and

WHEREAS, the Company desires to appoint Broker as its independent sales representative and Broker desires to accept such appointment on the terms and conditions described herein below.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements herein contained, including the recitals set forth hereinabove, Company and Broker mutually agree as follows:

	
  
	
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Company hereby appoints Broker as its independent sales representative to solicit orders for the Products from those prospective and existing customers, both Retailers and Wholesalers operating within the convenience store class of trade as may be mutually agreed upon and designated by the parties during the term of this Agreement (the "Customers"). In furtherance the parties acknowledge and agree that those Customers
listed and described on attached Exhibit B have been initially so mutually agreed upon and designated by the parties. During the term of this Agreement the parties may agree to designate additional accounts as Customers. Broker accepts such appointment and agrees to devote its best efforts to carry out its obligations under this Agreement.

	
  
	
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Broker shall perform its duties as sales representative by calling on the decision making buyers of the Customers for the purpose of soliciting orders for the Products. Broker will not, and will have no obligation to, call on individual retail convenience store outlets.

 

 

  

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In the solicitation of orders for the Products Broker shall adhere to the prices, terms and conditions as specified in writing by the Company from time to time. The Company, at all times, reserves the right to establish, maintain and approve any and all lines of credit and payment terms extended to Customers. Therefore, Broker assumes no liability for bad debts of customers solicited by Broker.

	
  
	
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The parties acknowledge and agree that some Customers will communicate orders for the Products directly to Company and some will communicate orders for the Products to Broker. The parties agree to promptly communicate to each other all orders for the Products received from Customers.

	
  
	
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Regardless of whether the order is communicated directly to the Company or to the Company via the Broker, the Company shall be responsible for billing all Customers, whether Wholesaler or Retailer. The Company shall promptly provide Broker with a copy of all billing invoices submitted by the Company to Customers as provided in Paragraph 6. (d) hereinafter. Broker will have no responsibility for billing or collections.

	
  
	
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As compensation for Broker's services hereunder the Company agrees to pay Broker as follows:

	
  
	
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During the initial twelve (12) month term of this Agreement, which Term shall be for (12) months, commencing July 1, 2009 and ending on June 30, 2010, Company shall pay Broker a commission on all sales of Products equal to 3% of all Net Sales, as defined herein below, made by Company to a Customer.

	
  
	
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In addition to the commissions described in 6.(a) above, Company shall pay Broker One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars plus reasonable, preapproved expenses for each Customer solicited by Broker for the Company's Self-Serve Smoothie Test Program regardless of whether the Customer agrees to buy the Product or not (Prospecting Fee).

	
  
	
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For the purpose of calculating commissions due in accordance with paragraph 6(a) above, commissions shall be deemed earned upon receipt of payment for the Product by the Company. As used in this Agreement "Net Sales" shall mean the base price of the Company/s Products less cash discounts, returns, adjustments and off-invoice allowances.

	
  
	
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On or before the 15th day of each month Company shall pay Broker all earned commissions and Prospecting Fees earned during the immediate prior month. Company shall deliver to Broker a copy of all invoices and orders relating to Products shipped and invoiced during the preceding month to a Customer.

  

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The parties intend that Broker, in performing the sales representative services described herein, shall act as an independent contractor. As such, Broker, subject to the limitations and requirements imposed by this Agreement and by law, is free to exercise independent judgment and discretion in the conduct of its business as independent sales representative for the Company and is free to devote whatever time and
resources it deems necessary to fulfill its obligations hereunder. No employee of Broker shall be deemed to be an employee of Company. Nothing herein contained shall be construed so as to create a partnership or joint venture between the parties and neither party hereto shall be liable for the debts or obligations of the other.

	
  
	
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Company agrees to supply Broker with all required promotional materials and Product samples at no cost to Broker. During the term of this Agreement Broker may advise Company of opportunities to participate in industry, Retailer sponsored or Wholesaler sponsored, tradeshows conducted at various sites throughout the United States and the cost to Company if they elect to participate in same. Company agrees to pay Broker
the quoted cost for participation at such Company approved events within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice from Broker for same.

	
  
	
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Each party shall advise the other immediately and in writing of any claims, lawsuits filed or demands made against the other arising from the performance of its duties and obligations hereunder. lf any claim or action be made or filed against either party, claiming loss or injury of any nature whatsoever, as a result of the other party/s negligence or intentional act or omission or violation of law, the party alleged
to have so acted or omitted to act or acted negligently will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other party, its subsidiary and affiliated corporations, and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, injuries, demands, actions causes of action, suits, proceedings, judgments and expenses, including without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees, court costs and other legal expenses for damage or injury arising out of or resulting
from any such claim.

	
  
	
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The term of this Agreement shall commence on July 1, 2009 and shall continue thereafter until terminated in accordance with the following: (i) by mutual written agreement between Company and Broker; (ii) by one party immediately, without notice, if the other party commits an act of fraud, files a voluntary petition for bankruptcy or reorganization, is the subject of an involuntary petition for bankruptcy, has its
affairs placed in the hands of a receiver, enters into a composition or assignment for the benefit of creditors, or is insolvent; (iii) should either party be in material breach of any of the terms of this Agreement, the other party may terminate this Agreement immediately after giving written notice of such breach and fourteen (14) days to cure such breach; or (iv) by either party, without cause, upon not less than thirty (30) days written notice.

 

 

  

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Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason Company shall pay Broker commissions calculated and payable in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 6 above, on all orders calling for shipment of products prior to the effective date of termination of this Agreement and all Prospecting Fees earned prior to the effective date of termination of this Agreement. In addition, for a period of one (1) year from the
effective date of termination of this Agreement, Company shall continue to pay Broker post-termination commissions calculated and payable in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 6 above, on all orders of Products shipped to Customers.

	
  
	
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This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties, shall supersede any other oral or written agreements, and shall be binding upon successors and assigns. It may not be modified in any way without the written consent of an officer or owner of both parties.

	
  
	
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If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be considered deleted from this Agreement and shall not invalidate the remaining provisions of this Agreement.

	
  
	
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The parties agree that notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement, the indemnification provisions contained in Paragraph 9 shall survive and remain in full force and effect.

	
  
	
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The failure of either party to enforce, at any time or for any period of time, any provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of such provision or of the right of such party thereafter to enforce such provision.

	
  
	
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This Agreement will be binding upon any purchaser of Company's or of Broker's business. In the event of the sale or transfer of assets or business of the Company, including but not limited to purchase orders, this Agreement shall be binding upon the successor or transferee to the same extent as though no sale or transfer had taken place. Further, Company shall timely notify any prospective purchaser, successor or
transferee of the continued obligation to pay commissions.

	
  
	
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It is agreed that prior to any suit being brought by either party against the other, that the parties shall exert their best efforts to agree to terms of arbitration of any dispute to take place in Dallas, Texas. It is agreed that any suit to enforce or interpret this Agreement shall be brought in Dallas, Texas. The amount of reasonable attorney's fees, court costs and necessary litigation expenses incurred and the
party responsible for same shall be determined by the Court in the trial of such action or in a separation action brought for that purpose.

 

 

  

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All notices, demands or other communications by either party to the other shall be in writing and shall be effective upon personal delivery, or if sent by mail, 72 hours after deposited in the United States mail, first class certified postage prepaid and all such notices given by mail shall be sent and addressed to the addresses set forth on page 1 until such time as another address is given by notice pursuant to
this paragraph 18.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the officers or owners of both parties hereto have executed this agreement to be effective on the date and year listed on page one of this Agreement written in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be considered an original.

	
COMPANY:
	  	
BROKER

	  	  	  
	
GLOBAL SMOOTHIE SUPPLY, INC.
	  	
CONVENIENCE STORE BROKERS, INC.

d/b/a TNT MARKETING

	  	  	  
	
By: /s/ David C. Tiller
	  	
By: /s/ Kennith Fries

	
Its: CEO
	  	
Its: President

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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EXHIBIT “A”

Company Products

All 2.5 gallon bag-in-box products. The blending equipment referred to in this Agreement is expressly excluded from the definition of "Company Products" for purposes of this Agreement.

  

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EXHIBIT “B”

INITIALLY AGREED AND DESIGNATED CUSTOMERS

1.  7-Eleven, Inc.

2.  Circle K – Southwest Division

3.  Exxon Mobil

4.  Valexo

5.  QTrip

6.  Race Trac

7.  S.W. Conv.

8.  Stripes

9.  Hess (Florisa Focus)

10.  Love’s

11.  Pilot

12.  TCA

  

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Exhibit 10-6

 

GLOBAL SMOOTHIE SUPPLY, INC.

Employment Agreement

This Employment Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between David C. Tiller ("Tiller") and The Global Smoothie Supply, Inc. (“GSS”), collectively “the parties.” As soon as it is signed by both parties, it shall become effective (the “Effective Date”).

1.           Position: During the term of this Agreement, Tiller shall be employed by OSS as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; shall be elected a director of the Company; and shall be elected Chairman of GSS' Board of Directors (the "Board").

2.           Term:

(a)           GSS' Commitment to Tiller: The initial term shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until JUNE 30, 2014. Beginning on JULY 1, 2014, the Agreement shall automatically renew each day for a two year period, so that while this feature is in effect the remaining term
shall always be exactly two years (e.g., on July 1, 2014, the term would run from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016); provided, no renewals shall occur after any of the following:

(i)           at any time, GSS provides written notice to Tiller of its decision to cancel the automatic renewal feature;

(ii)           at any time, GSS terminates Tiller's active employment; or

(iii)           at any time, Tiller terminates his active employment.

(b)           Tiller's Commitment to GSS: Tiller commits to work for GSS during the initial term (i.e., from the Effective Date through June 30, 20]4).

3.           Annual Salary: From the Effective Date through December 31, 2009, Tiller's annual salary shall be eighty-seven thousand five hundred dollars ($87,500.00), paid in accordance with GSS' standard payroll practices, Le., approximately equal amounts on the first and fifteenth
days of each calendar month. After December 31, 2009, it may be increased in the discretion of the Board, but may not be reduced.

4.           Bonuses:

(a)           Commencing with the bonus period that ends on December 31, 2009, Tiller shall be eligible to receive an annual performance bonus based on the terms and provisions of GSS' Management Incentive Bonus Plan (the "MIS Plan"). His target bonus shall be equal to 100% of his salary,
and the maximum bonus shall be 200% of his salary.

  

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(b)           The Board shall have discretion to award additional bonuses to Tiller, as it may deem appropriate.

5.           Group/Executive Benefits: Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, Tiller shall participate, on terms no less favorable than are provided to other Executive Officers of GSS, in any group and/or executive life, hospitalization or disability insurance plan, health
program, pension, profit sharing, ESOP, 401(k) and similar benefit plans (qualified, non-qualified and supplemental) that GSS sponsors for its officers or employees, and in other fringe benefits including any automobile allowance or arrangement, club memberships and dues, and similar programs (collectively referred to as the "Benefits"). All waiting periods for such plans shall be waived, except with respect to the pension plan where waiver of the one year waiting period is not permitted under the plan. It is
understood that participating on the "same terms" as other the Executive Officers means the same rules and/or policies apply, recognizing that the result upon applying them can be affected by differing credited years of service. As to GSS hospitalization and health program benefits, participation therein shall extend to Tiller's family.

6.           Supplemental Retirement Benefits:

(a)           Subject to the proration provisions described in subsection (d) below, upon termination of his employment with GSS, Tiller will receive a supplemental retirement benefit pursuant to this Agreement which (in combination with any and all retirement benefits to which Tiller
is entitled or received under any qualified or non-qualified defined benefit plans of GSS and of any of Tiller's former employers) will produce for him, upon commencement of benefits at or after age 75, aggregate retirement benefits such that the annualized amount, on a straight life annuity basis, is equal to the greater of:

(i)           fifty percent (50%) of his average cash compensation (annualized base salary plus annual performance bonus) for his five consecutive calendar years of employment with GSS that produce the highest average cash compensation; or

(ii)           one million dollars ($1,000,000.00). In determining the setoff for other retirement benefits, the value of those benefits will be calculated as if Tiller had elected to receive each benefit on a straight life annuity basis, regardless of the form of payment he actually
elected (including any lump sum payment).

(b)           Tiller may elect to take the supplemental benefit described in subsection 6(a) in any form permitted under either The GSS Supplemental Executive Retirement Program, if any (the "SERP") or The GSS Retirement Plan, if any, subject to the applicable actuarial adjustment prescribed
by the plan in question for electing such an alternative form of payment instead of a straight life annuity.

(c)           If Tiller's receipt of the supplemental retirement benefit (described in subsection 6(a)) commences before
reaching age 75, then that benefit shall be subject to actuarial reduction, calculated in accordance with the terms of the SERP.

  

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(d)           If Tiller's employment is terminated by GSS for Cause or is terminated by Tiller Without Good Reason before the fifth anniversary of the Effective Date, then the supplemental retirement benefit described in subsection 6(a) shall be prorated based on the number of months
Tiller was actively employed with GSS, as follows: (i) multiply the formula figure determined under subsection 6(a) (without subtracting any setoff for other retirement benefits) by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of months Tiller was actively employed by GSS, and the denominator of which is seventy-five (75); and then (ii) subtract the setoff for other retirement benefits, as described in section 6(a). If Tiller does not accept a position with any other company during the one-year period following
his last day of active service with GSS, then the proration formula shall be more favorable to Tiller, as follows: (i) calculate the net supplemental retirement benefit under subsection 6(a), including subtracting the setoff for other retirement benefits; and then (ii) multiply that amount by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of months Tiller was actively employed by GSS, and the denominator of which is seventy-five (75).

(e)           If Tiller dies before the supplemental retirement benefit described in subsection 6(a) becomes payable, his wife will receive a survivor annuity for the rest of her life equal in amount to the straight life annuity which would have been payable to Tiller under subsection
6(a) if, by the date immediately before his death, he had terminated his employment For Good Reason. The amount payable to Tiller's wife shall take into account all setoffs that would have applied to his benefit, except that if his spouse only receives a reduced survivor annuity under The GSS Retirement Plan, then that amount, rather than the full straight life annuity which would have been payable to Tiller, shall be setoff with respect to The GSS Retirement Plan.

7.           Equity Based Incentive Compensation:

(a)           On the Effective Date, and pursuant to the terms of The GSS Long Term Incentive Plan, if any (the “LTIP”), GSS shall grant Tiller a 10-year option with respect to 20,000,000 shares of GSS common stock. One-fifth (1/5) of these options shall vest each year for
five years, on the first five anniversaries of the Effective Date (e.g., the first 4,000,000 options will vest on July 1, 2010, and the last 4,000,000 options will vest on July 1, 2014). In accordance with the terms of the LTIP, the per share exercise price for these options will be equal to the fair market value of a share of GSS common stock on the Effective Date, as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors.

(b)           If there is a generally applicable award of options or restricted shares to senior executives of GSS other than the annual award of options under the LTIP, Tiller shall participate in such award(s) on terms consistent with GSS' then-current practices and with awards made
to other senior executives.

(c)           In the event of a Change in Control of GSS, as that term (or any similar term) is defined in the LTIP, all of Tiller's awards of stock options, restricted shares or similar equity-based interests which have not already vested, shall immediately vest in full.

  

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8.           Events Triggering Severance Benefits: Upon the termination of Tiller's employment for any of the reasons described in subsections (a), (b) or(c) below, he will be entitled to receive the severance benefits described in section 9:

(a)           GSS terminates Tiller's employment without Cause.

(b)           Tiller terminates his employment with GSS "For Good Reason," which means he terminates it within six months of any event that constitutes Good Reason, as defined in subsection (d) below (the phrase "Without Good Reason" means any termination by Tiller later than six months
of an event constituting Good Reason).

(c)           Tiller resigns during the thirteenth (13th) month following a "Change in Control" of GSS. For purposes of this Section 8, a "Change in Control" means the occurrence of one or more of the following events:

(i)           the shareholders of GSS approve a merger or consolidation of GSS with any corporation or other entity, other than a merger or consolidation which would result in the voting securities of GSS outstanding immediately prior thereto continuing to represent (either by renaming
outstanding securities or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity) more than 50% of the combined voting power of the voting securities of GSS or such surviving entity outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation;

(ii)           a change in ownership of GSS through a transaction or series of transactions, such that any person or entity is or becomes the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of shares of common stock or other securities of GSS representing 50% or more of the combined voting
power of GSS' then outstanding shares of common stock or other securities;

(iii)           The approval by the shareholders of GSS of any agreement for the sale or disposition of all or substantially all of GSS' assets; or

(iv)           A transfer of all or substantially all of GSS' assets pursuant to a partnership or joint venture agreement where GSS' resulting interest is or becomes 50% or less.

(d)           Definitions:

(i)           "Cause" will exist if it is determined by the Board that Tiller engaged in any act of moral turpitude or gross misconduct by committing a significant violation of GSS' Code Of Ethics, provided that, if appropriate under the circumstances (taking into account the nature
of the offense). GSS has called the alleged misconduct to Tiller's attention and allowed a reasonable opportunity to cure it. A determination of Cause or gross misconduct must be made by a two-thirds vote of the full Board (excluding Tiller), and must be communicated in writing to Tiller by a Notice of Termination, which shall include a certification or a copy of the resolution duly adopted by the Board by the required two-thirds vote.

  

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(ii)           "Good Reason" for Tiller to resign shall exist if any of the following events occur without his consent:

(A)           GSS intentionally fails to payor provide required compensation, after the omission has been called to GSS' attention and GSS has been given a reasonable opportunity to cure the situation; or

(B)           GSS significantly reduces Tiller's titles, position, duties and/or authority; or

(C)           GSS notifies Tiller that it has decided to terminate the automatic daily renewal feature described in section 2; or

(D)           GSS fails to obtain the agreement from any successor to GSS to assume and agree to perform this Agreement, as required by Section 18; or

(E)           GSS materially breaches the terms of this Agreement, provided Tiller has called the breach to GSS' attention and allowed a reasonable opportunity to cure it.

(iii)           “Notice of Termination” shall mean a written notice which (A) indicates the type of termination under this Agreement (e.g., for Cause) and cites the applicable provision of this Agreement, (B) briefly describes the facts and circumstances claimed to provide
a basis for the stated type of termination, if applicable, and (C) specifies the date of termination from active service.

(e)           Termination because of Tiller's death or disability to work will not require payment of the severance benefits described in section 9. Further, termination for Cause or termination by Tiller Without Good Reason will not require payment of the severance benefits described
in section 9. (i) For purposes of this Agreement, Tiller will be deemed to be disabled from performing his duties upon the earlier of: (A) the end of a six consecutive month period during which, for any reason, he has been unable to substantially perform each of his usual and customary duties as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; or (B) the date when it becomes apparent that, for any reason, he will be unable to substantially perform each of his usual and customary duties as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
for a period of at least six consecutive months, provided, in the case of a physical or mental injury or disease, his disability must be determined in writing by a reputable physician or psychologist, selected jointly by the Board and Tiller (or his personal representative). If any question arises as to whether Tiller is physically or mentally disabled, upon written request by the Board, Tiller shall promptly submit to a reasonable medical or psychological examination for the purpose of determining the existence,
nature and extent of such disability. GSS shall promptly give Tiller written notice of any determination that Tiller is disabled from working and of any decision by the Board to terminate his employment by reason thereof. In the event of disability, until the date of termination from active service, the base salary payable to Tiller under section 3 hereof shall be reduced dollar-for-dollar by the amount of disability benefits paid to Tiller in accordance with any disability plan, policy or program of GSS.

  

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(f)           Within thirty (30) days following Tiller's termination from active service, regardless of the reason for termination, GSS shall pay him an amount equal to five (5) days of pay at his then current salary rate.

9.           Severance Benefits: If Tiller qualifies for severance benefits under section 8, then the following terms and conditions shall apply:

(a)           GSS shall pay Tiller all Accrued Obligations in a lump sum in cash within thirty (30) days following his last day of active service; provided, however, that any portion of the Accrued Obligations which consists of bonus, deferred compensation, or incentive compensation shall
be determined and paid in accordance with the terms of the relevant plan or provision. “Accrued Obligations” shall mean, as of Tiller's last day of active service, the sum of:

(i)           his base salary under section 3 through the date of termination from active service, to the extent not already paid;

(ii)           the amount of any bonus, incentive compensation, deferred compensation and other cash compensation accrued by Tiller as of his last day of active service, to the extent not already paid; and

(iii)           any vacation pay, expense reimbursements and other cash entitlements accrued by Tiller as of his last day of active service, to the extent not already paid. For purposes of this section, amounts shall be deemed to accrue ratably over the period during which they are earned,
but no discretionary compensation shall be deemed earned or accrued until it is specifically approved by the Board in accordance with the applicable plan, program or policy.

(b)           Within thirty (30) days after Tiller's last day of active service, GSS shall pay him a lump sum equal to the amount that results when the fraction described in subsection (i) below is multiplied times the sum described in subsection (ii) below:

(i)           A fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days remaining from Tiller's last day of paid active service until the last day of the term of this Agreement, and the denominator of which is 365;

(ii)           The sum of his: (A) final annual salary and (B) then-current annual performance bonus target or, if greater, his most recent annual bonus payment. However, the payment to Tiller under this paragraph (b) shall be conditioned upon his compliance with GSS policy (as in effect
on the Effective Date or on his last day of active service, whichever is more favorable to Tiller) regarding the execution of a waiver and release prior to receiving severance compensation.

  

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(c)           Following Tiller's last day of active service and continuing through the last day of the term of this Agreement, GSS shall treat him as employed on inactive service and, thus, shall continue to credit him with service time and shall provide him and his dependents with all
welfare benefits that are provided to participants in the GSS Officers Severance Program, if any, (the "Program") during their inactive service period, as determined by the Program provisions in effect on the Effective Date or his final day of active service, whichever produces greater benefits. Thereafter, Tiller will be treated as a retired senior officer for purposes of benefits GSS provides to such retirees.

(d)           All options and restricted stock that were granted before the date of termination but have not yet vested shall immediately vest upon Tiller's final day of active service. All such options, including options that previously vested but have not yet been exercised, shall remain
exercisable in accordance with the LTIP's terms for retirees (currently 5 years following retirement, or until expiration of the underlying option term, whichever is sooner).

10.           Obligations Of GSS Upon Termination By Death, Disability, Discharge For Cause, or Resignation Without Good Reason: In the event this Agreement terminates due to the death or disability of Tiller, or due to termination for Cause or resignation or retirement Without Good Reason,
GSS shall pay to Tiller all Accrued Obligations in a lump sum in cash within thirty (30) days after his last day of active service; provided, however, that any portion of the Accrued Obligations which consists of bonus, deferred compensation, or incentive compensation shall be determined and paid in accordance with the terms of the relevant plan or provision. Nothing in this section shall limit or otherwise adversely affect any rights Tiller may have under applicable law, under any other agreement with GSS, or
under any compensation or benefit plan or policy of GSS.

11.           Gross-Up Payment for Golden Parachute Taxes: If it is determined that any payment GSS makes to or for the benefit of Tiller, under this Agreement or otherwise, is subject to the federal excise taxes imposed on golden parachute payments, then, GSS will make an additional
payment to him (a "gross-up" payment) calculated in accordance with the terms of GSS policy as in effect on the date of the payment in question.

12.           No Duty To Mitigate: With respect to the severance benefits provided under section 9 of this Agreement, Tiller shall not have any duty to mitigate his income loss after a termination by finding alternative employment, nor shall amounts he earns from other employment be offset
against those benefits. This provision has no effect on Tiller's duty to mitigate, if any, in connection with claims that may arise outside of this Agreement.

  

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13.           Termination By Executive: Executive shall have no personal liability for damages to GSS for voluntarily terminating his employment at any time, with or Without Good Reason, so long as he gives at least thirty (30) days prior written notice.

14.           Non-Competition: If Tiller's employment with GSS is terminated for any reason that entitles him to receive severance benefits pursuant to section 9 of this Agreement, then for a period of two years immediately following his last day of active service, he shall abide by the
following covenants and restrictions:

(a)           Non-Competition: He shall not Participate in the management of a business entity that deals in Covered Products, unless that entity is merely a retailer or consumer of Covered Products, which does not compete against GSS in any way.

(b)           Raiding Employees: He shall not directly or indirectly solicit or encourage any Existing GSS Employee to leave GSS or to accept any position with any other company.

(c)           Non-Disclosure: He shall not use or disclose to anyone any Confidential Information regarding GSS.

(d)           Definitions: The following definitions shall apply to subsections 14(a), (b) and (c) above:

(i)           "Covered Products" mean any product which falls into one or more of the following categories, so long as GSS is producing, marketing, distributing, selling or licensing such product anywhere in the world: fruit puree smoothies, health and sports drinks and beverages marketed
as thirst quenchers or as healthy; and items GSS produces for the food service market.

(ii)           "Participate" shall be construed broadly to include, without limitation:

(A)           holding a position in which Tiller directly manages such a business entity;

(B)           holding a position in which anyone else who directly manages such a business entity is in Tiller's reporting chain or chain-of command, regardless of the number of reporting levels between them;

(C)           providing input, advice, guidance, or suggestions regarding the management of such a business entity to anyone responsible therefor;

(D)           providing a testimonial on behalf of such an operation or the product it produces; or

  

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(E)           doing anything else which falls within a common sense definition of the term "participate" as used in the present context.

(iii)           "Existing GSS Employee" means someone: (A) who became employed by GSS before Tiller's active service terminates; and (B) who is still employed by GSS as of the date when the facilitating act or solicitation takes place; and (C) who holds a manager, director or officer
level position at GSS (or an equivalent position based on job duties, regardless of the employee's title).

(iv)           "Confidential Information" shall be construed as broadly as Texas law permits and shall include all non-public information Tiller acquires by virtue of his positions with GSS which might be of any value to a competitor or which might cause any economic loss (directly or
via loss of an opportunity) or substantial embarrassment to GSS or its customers, distributors or suppliers if disclosed. Examples of such confidential information include, without limitation, non-public information about GSS' strategic or marketing plans; its customers, suppliers, and distributors; its potential acquisition targets; its business operations and structure; its product lines, formulas and pricing; its processes, machines and inventions; its research and know-how; or its financial data.

(e)           Remedies: In the event of a breach or threatened breach of any term of subsections 14(a), (b) or (c), GSS shall be entitled to injunctive relief and/or damages. The parties agree that breach of these provisions would cause irreparable injury to GSS for which there would
be no adequate remedy at law, due among other reasons to the inherent difficulty of determining the precise causation for loss of customers/consumers or measuring the exact impact of losing key employees or having Confidential Information disclosed.

(f)           Recitals: Tiller acknowledges that by virtue of the positions he will hold, he will acquire Confidential Information, including without limitation knowledge of operational plans, strategic long range plans, new product development, marketing plans, sales plans, and distribution
plans. Tiller also acknowledges that by virtue of his positions, he will learn which Existing GSS Employees are critical to GSS' success and will develop relationships he otherwise would not have had with such employees.

15.           Choice Of Law And Forum:

(a)           This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Texas, without regard to choice of law principles.

(b)           In any litigation over this Agreement, both parties consent to submit to the personal jurisdiction of any court, state or federal, in the State of Texas. Such courts in Texas shall be the exclusive jurisdiction for any litigation over this Agreement or an alleged breach
thereof.

16.           Attorney Fees And Other Expenses:

  

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(a)           GSS will pay all reasonable legal, accounting and other professional fees and related expenses Tiller incurred in connection with the negotiation and preparation of this Agreement.

(b)           If Tiller and GSS become involved in litigation regarding the terms of his employment with GSS or the termination thereof, the party which prevails shall be entitled to reimbursement of all reasonable litigation costs and expenses, including attorney fees. If each party
prevails on one or more litigated issues, the court shall exercise its equitable judgment to determine which, if either, should be considered the prevailing party and the percentage of that party's expenses which should be reimbursed, taking into account such factors as the significance of the issue(s) on which each party prevailed, the reasonableness of each party's position(s), and ability to pay.

17.           Indemnification: To the fullest extent permitted by law and GSS' by-laws, GSS shall indemnify Tiller (including the advancement of expenses) for any judgments, fines, amounts paid in settlement and reasonable expenses, including attorneys' fees, incurred by Tiller in connection
with the defense of any lawsuit or other claim to which he is made a party by reason of being an officer, director or employee of GSS or any of its subsidiaries.

18.           Binding Effect: This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the heirs and representatives of Tiller and the successors and assigns of GSS. GSS shall require any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, reorganization, consolidation,
acquisition of property or stock, liquidation or otherwise) to all or a substantial portion of its assets to assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that GSS would be required to perform it if no such succession had taken place; provided, Tiller shall have the same obligations to the successor as he would have had to GSS. Regardless of whether such an agreement is executed, this Agreement shall be binding on any successor of GSS in accordance with the operation of
law, and such successor shall be deemed “GSS” for all purposes under this Agreement.

19.           Notices: All notices, requests, demands and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given if delivered anywhere by hand to the applicable party, or if delivered by recognized commercial delivery service or if mailed within the
continental United States by first class certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:

(a)           If to the Board or GSS, addressed to: The GSS, 4428 University Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75205, Attention: Chief Legal Officer.

(b)           If to Tiller, addressed to: David C. Tiller,

Such addresses may be changed by written notice sent to the other party at the last recorded address of that party. Failure to send a copy to the applicable attorney shall not render a Notice ineffective, so long as it is actually received by GSS or Tiller, as applicable.

  

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20.           Scope of Agreement:

(a)           This Agreement supersedes any other document or oral agreement that conflicts with it regarding any or the matters set forth herein, however, it is not intended to preempt or supersede other documents, including plan documents, that provide additional, non-conflicting rules
or terms. Without limitation, nothing in this Agreement shall eliminate or reduce Tiller's obligation to comply with the Code Of Ethics, to the extent that certain of its provisions (such as rules regarding disclosure of confidential information) remain applicable to employees after termination.

(b)           No promises or inducements have been made other than those reflected herein. This Agreement cannot be amended except by a written agreement signed by the parties, and only the Board has authority to authorize such an amendment on behalf of GSS.

21.           Severability: Each term of this Agreement is deemed severable, in whole or in part, and if any provision of this Agreement or its application in any circumstance is found to be unlawful or invalid, the remaining terms and provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
In addition, a court may re-write the invalid provision(s) so as to be consistent with applicable law and still, to the extent possible, achieve the intended effect of this Agreement.

22.           Execution In Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in two (2) or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument, and all signatures need not appear on
anyone counterpart.

GLOBAL SMOOTHIE SUPPLY,INC.

BY: /s/ Donald M. Roberts

Donald M Roberts, Chief Financial Officer

Date: June 30, 2009

/s/ David C. Tiller

David C. Tiller, individually

Date: June 30, 2009

  

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