Restaurant Services Smoke House Contract

RESTAURANT SERVICES SMOKE HOUSE CONTRACT

This Restaurant Services Smoke House Contract (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of Effective Date: by and between Client Name: (the "Client"), and Service Provider Name: (the "Provider").

Recitals

WHEREAS, Provider operates a smoke house and catering operation offering smoked meats, prepared foods, on‑site and off‑site cooking services, and related staffing and equipment (the "Services"); and

WHEREAS, Client owns or operates the restaurant or food service establishment described below and desires to retain Provider to supply Services on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Provider represents that it has the experience, personnel, facilities, permits and insurance necessary to perform the Services in compliance with applicable food safety, public health and other legal requirements.

Project and Contact Information

Scope of Work

Provider shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, fuel, and supplies necessary to perform the Services described below at the Client's premises or at other agreed locations. Services include but are not limited to smoking, curing, preparation, on‑site smoking operations, plating, and coordination with Client staff.

Payment Terms

Client shall pay Provider for Services in accordance with the amounts and schedule set forth below. All amounts are stated in United States dollars unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Unless otherwise stated, Client is responsible for any sales, use, or other taxes imposed on the sale of Services. Provider shall itemize such taxes on invoices where required by law.

Term and Termination

This Agreement commences on Start Date: and continues until End Date: unless earlier terminated in accordance with this section.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party if the breaching party fails to cure such breach within the notice period above following receipt of written notice. Provider may suspend performance immediately if Client fails to make timely payments and may resume performance upon receipt of all amounts due.

Confidentiality

Each party acknowledges that it may receive Confidential Information of the other party. "Confidential Information" means non‑public business, operational and technical information, recipes, processes, pricing, customer lists, and other proprietary information disclosed in connection with this Agreement. Each party shall (a) hold Confidential Information in strict confidence, (b) use Confidential Information only to perform its obligations under this Agreement, and (c) not disclose Confidential Information to any third party except to employees, contractors, or advisors having a need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations at least as protective as those set forth herein.

Confidentiality obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement for a period of three (3) years, except that trade secrets shall be protected for as long as they qualify as trade secret under applicable law.

Insurance, Indemnification and Compliance

Provider shall maintain, at its expense, general liability, employer's liability, and commercial auto insurance customary for the Services and shall provide proof of insurance to Client upon request. Provider shall comply with all applicable health, safety, food handling and licensing requirements and shall maintain records and permits required by health authorities.

Provider shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Client and its officers, directors and employees from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of Provider's negligence, willful misconduct or breach of this Agreement, except to the extent caused by Client's negligence or willful misconduct.

Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Provider warrants that all food prepared and supplied under this Agreement shall be handled and prepared in compliance with applicable food safety laws, local health department regulations and accepted industry standards. Provider shall immediately notify Client of any foodborne illness incidents or regulatory actions affecting performance.

Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for delay or failure to perform to the extent such delay or failure is caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, governmental orders, labor disputes, pandemic, fire, flood, or supply chain interruption. The affected party shall provide prompt written notice and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to resume performance.

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be resolved through good faith negotiation between the parties and, if unresolved, through binding arbitration or litigation as elected by the prevailing party in accordance with applicable law.

Entire Agreement; Amendments

This Agreement, together with any schedules or addenda executed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior proposals, negotiations and agreements, whether written or oral. No modification or amendment shall be effective unless in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and the invalid provision shall be reformed to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

Acknowledgements

The persons signing below represent and warrant that they are authorized to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the party for whom they sign and that all corporate or other necessary approvals have been obtained.

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