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RKLC ~ Chock full o'Nuts Corporation ....
Chock full o'Nuts made a strong 3mth .71 eps ~ 1/31/1994
Zanetti, Black, Stephan & Dr Du are a real good match for this china venture .....
Imports & Chock full o'Nuts franchises all over China would look real good in a press release for the pps equity value and future 10Q's ... Zanetti & Dr Du have the connections & money to make it all happen ... It would be a dream come true for the New York families heavily invested into Chock full o'Nuts & Rockelle Corp (RKLC) ... Maybe Sara Lee can get a piece of the action ... Money to be made in china with coffee & nut bread ... Zanetti, Black, Dr Du buy up RKLC open market it'll skyrocket +10,000 % in value ... could be the #1 2008 open market gainer winner ...
The Sara Lee Corporation http://saralee.com purchased Chock full o'Nuts http://chockfullonuts.com for $238 million in 1999. In May 2006, it was purchased from Sara Lee by Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA, http://mzb-usa.com along with the MJB, Hills Bros., and Chase & Sanborn coffee brands.
Massimo Zanetti Beverage story is intertwined with that of the Zanetti family. It is a simple story; one retold by many old families in the world of coffee. Mr. Massimo Zanetti’s grandfather sold coffee. So did his father. So does he. The difference is that his grandfather and father were in the business of green coffee. Mr. Massimo Zanetti was the first in the family to produce and sell roasted coffee. That was 35 years ago and at that time, the company was selling about a ton of roasted coffee a year.
Today, the company, with the parent company based in Bologna, Italy, offers a wide range of premium coffee and sells 120,000 tons of coffee annually and processes 2.5 million bags of green coffee per year. Its operations include a coffee plantation and green coffee processing plant in Brazil, a coffee mill in Costa Rica, a green coffee export company in these 2 markets and a green coffee trading company in Switzerland. It runs 9 roasting plants around the world and boasts a worldwide distribution network of subsidiaries and authorized dealers in 100 countries, production of professional espresso machines and bar equipment under the La San Marco name, and a network of over 600 international coffee shops (Segafredo Zanetti, Puccino’s and Chock full O’Nuts). The company serves over 70,000 customers in all continents and has an annual turnover of $800 million
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Chock full o'Nuts Corporation .....
10Q ~ Jan. 31, 1994 ...... http://tinyurl.com/6bhx2u
Assets ........ $199.5m
Equity ........ $59m
Rev ........... $62m .... 3mths
Net ........... $7m ..... .71 eps
Originally FEDERAL NUT CO. INC .....
The certificate of incorporation was filed in the Office of the Secretary of State on the 7th day of November, 1932 and in the Office of the Clerk of the County of New York on the 11th day of November, 1932.
CHOCK FULL O'NUTS CORP.
WE, the undersigned, constituting the holders of record of all of the outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to vote on a change in the name of said corporation,
CERTIFY:
1. The name of this corporation is Federal Nut Co. Inc.
2. The certificate of incorporation was filed in the office of Secretary of State on November 7, 1932.
3. The new name to be assumed by this corporation is CHOCK FULL O'NUTS CORP.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have subscribed and acknowledged this certificate in duplicate this 27th day of December 1955
Chock full o'Nuts Corp ~ 10K ~ 10/20/94
http://www.secinfo.com/dJy6.b3.d.htm
We, the undersigned, WILLIAM BLACK and LILLIAN MANDL, being the holders of record of all the outstanding shares of Chock Full O'Nuts Corp., a New York stock corporation (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "Corporation") entitled to vote with relation to the proceedings provided for in this Certificate, do hereby certify as follows:
1. The name of the Corporation is
CHOCK FULL O'NUTS CORP.
The name under which the Corporation was originally incorporated was
FEDERAL NUT CO., INC.
2. The Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation was filed in the Office of the Secretary of State of New York on November 7, 1932.
3. The Certificate of Incorporation as now in full force and effect is hereby amended to effect changes authorized in subdivision 2 of Section 35 of the Stock Corporation Law, namely to change the name of the Corporation to Chock Full O'Nuts Corporation; to change the address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of process in any action or proceeding against the Corporation which may be served upon him; to eliminate from the enumeration and descriptions of shares which the Corporation is authorized to issue all of the previously authorized shares, of Preferred Stock, par value $100 per share, none of which has been issued; to change all of the 25,000 previously authorized and presently outstanding shares of Common Stock, par value $100 per share, of the Corporation from 25,000 shares, par value $100 per share, of the Corporation to 800,000 shares, par value $1 per share, to authorize 200,000 additional shares of Common Stock, par value $1 per share, and in conformity therewith to decrease the capital stock of the Corporation to $1,000,000; to provide that no holder of Common Stock shall be entitled to any preemptive right to subscribe for shares or other securities of the Corporation; to change the purposes and powers of the Corporation; to increase the number of directors so as to provide that the number of directors of the Corporation shall be not less than five (5) nor more than eleven (11); and to insert provisions for the regulation and conduct of the Corporation; and said Certificate of Incorporation, as amended and supplemented by all certificate heretofore filed pursuant to law and as further amended hereby, is restated to set forth its entire text as follows:
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Chock full o'Nuts History
The chain was founded by William Black (1903-1983), a Russian immigrant who sold nuts in Times Square to theater-goers. In 1926, he opened a store on Broadway and 43rd Street, and began selling coffee and sandwiches. By the 1960s, the chain had approximately about 80 restaurants in the New York City area. Hygiene was a selling point, with the sandwiches advertised as "untouched by human hands". (Cooks used tongs to assemble them.)
Their signature "nutted cheese" sandwich, made of cream cheese and chopped nuts on dark raisin bread, cost a nickel with a cup of coffee when the company was founded. When coffee prices went up in the 1950s, Black, like other restaurateurs, held to a 5-cent cup of coffee by watering the famous brew. But he soon broke ranks and raised the price, announcing that he refused to compromise on quality.
In 1953, the coffee brand was introduced to supermarkets. Jackie Robinson ultimately became a vice president of the company. In 1961, Chock full o'Nuts introduced a brand of instant coffee.
In the 1970s, the lunch counters went out of business one by one. After Black died, the company sold its remaining 17 restaurants to the restaurant company Riese Bros. In 1988, investor Martin D. Gruss and companies he controlled purchased the equivalent of a 10 percent stake in the Chock Full o'Nuts Corporation, and said he might seek control of company. In 1993, Chock Express stores were introduced.
The Sara Lee Corporation purchased Chock full o'Nuts for $238 million in 1999. In May 2006, it was purchased from Sara Lee by Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA, along with the MJB, Hills Bros., and Chase & Sanborn coffee brands.
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http://www.mzb-usa.com
Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group
“Passionately providing coffee solutions and expertise!”
Our Company. Our Story.
Our story is intertwined with that of the Zanetti family. It is a simple story; one retold by many old families in the world of coffee. Mr. Massimo Zanetti’s grandfather sold coffee. So did his father. So does he. The difference is that his grandfather and father were in the business of green coffee. Mr. Massimo Zanetti was the first in the family to produce and sell roasted coffee. That was 35 years ago and at that time, the company was selling about a ton of roasted coffee a year.
Today, the company, with the parent company based in Bologna, Italy, offers a wide range of premium coffee and sells 120,000 tons of coffee annually and processes 2.5 million bags of green coffee per year. Its operations include a coffee plantation and green coffee processing plant in Brazil, a coffee mill in Costa Rica, a green coffee export company in these 2 markets and a green coffee trading company in Switzerland. It runs 9 roasting plants around the world and boasts a worldwide distribution network of subsidiaries and authorized dealers in 100 countries, production of professional espresso machines and bar equipment under the La San Marco name, and a network of over 600 international coffee shops (Segafredo Zanetti, Puccino’s and Chock full O’Nuts). The company serves over 70,000 customers in all continents and has an annual turnover of $800 million.
Our Business
A heritage born of coffee tradition and positioned for the evolving future. We are committed to creating value for our customers through innovation, quality, partnerships and service. Our global support and vertical integration will provide solutions for all channels.
Our People
We value integrity, family heritage and our coffee culture. We work as a team, communicate well, and hold ourselves and each other accountable.
Our Stakeholders
We strive to create greater value through a continuous improvement environment within the company. We will be a good corporate citizen by supporting our local communities, our environment, and those in need.
Our Values
Integrity, Ethical, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Citizenship, Teamwork, Respect, Empowerment, Communication, Entreprenurial Spirit, Results.
Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA
The US division boasts of a state-of-the art manufacturing facility in Suffolk VA which supports both consumer and private label brands for all of North America. The company also manages foodservice and café operations.
Our Brands
Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA markets a stable of consumer brands that have a rich history of quality and tradition.
Chock full o'Nuts, originally founded as a nut store in 1932 by William Black became the first counter service coffee shop in New York. Popularly known as “the heavenly coffee” for its bold and intense flavor, Chock full O’nuts roast and ground coffee continues to be New York’s coffee of choice. The Chock full O’Nuts cafes are pervasive in the Northeast, serving 100% Arabica premium coffee in addition to the all-time favorite date nut bread, and a variety of refreshing cold beverages.
Hills Bros. In 1881, the Austin & Reuben Hills Company, which formerly sold only dairy products, purchased a coffee store and began roasting coffee beans on-site in San Francisco. It was the first to introduce the vacuum-packed technology in coffee and triggered the industry’s ability to mass-market roast & ground coffee in food stores. Today, Hills Bros. coffee is known for its consistent quality and smooth taste and is especially enjoyed by heavy coffee drinkers. In 2000, Hills Bros. launched a cappuccino instant drink mix, Hills Bros. Cappuccino, with a full flavor offering ranging from French Vanilla to indulgent flavors such as Double Mocha, English Toffee and White Chocolate Caramel. Hills Bros. Cappuccino also offers a wellness line with CarbWise® & Sugar Free, Decaf and Fat Free varieties.
MJB Premium Coffee. The acronym stands for Max J. Brandenstein, an importer of coffee, tea and spices in San Francisco in the late 1800s. The brand is best known for being endorsed by famous personalities like Bob Hope and Nancy Davis (later known as Nancy Reagan). The brand, popular in the Pacific Norwest, has patrons in Canada and Japan as well, where the brand has been enjoyed for many, many years.
Chase & Sanborn was first established in 1878 and was the first to pack and ship roasted coffee in sealed tins. Today, the brand continues its tradition of quality for value by offering consumers desirable coffee quality at an affordable price.
Our Manufacturing Facility
Built in 1990, the manufacturing facility of Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA is a highly modernized, state-of-the-art roast and ground coffee facility. Located in Suffolk VA on approximately 31 acres, the plant is close to key transportation networks, including major seaport facilities at nearby Norfolk, Virginia. Production processes are fully automated with the capability to process roast and ground coffee across a range of products and packaging formats.
Our Corporate Brands
Because of its production and national distribution capabilities, in addition to its broad product line offering, Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA is a leading full-service producer of roast and ground coffee for store brand customers in the United States and Canada.
Our Café and Food Service Operations
There are over 100 locations of Chock full o'Nuts Cafes in the Northeast region, with formats ranging from kiosks to stand-alone retail locations. Majority of the Chock full O’Nuts cafes are licensed. The menu consists of assorted hot and cold coffee beverages with a complement of freshly baked goods prepared on site. Coffees served are all 100% premium Arabica coffee and are available in a variety of specialty flavors. For a bold and intense New York coffee in a minute, grab a cup at a Chock full O’Nuts café.
The Segafredo Zanetti Espresso Cafes brings the true, authentic Italian espresso coffee experience to discriminating coffee lovers. Zest, energy and vibrancy describe the ambiance of a Segafredo Zanetti Espresso café, operated mainly through franchising. Segafredo Zanetti Espresso Café offers a large selection of Italian-style snacks, coffees and alcoholic beverages.
The Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA Food Service Division markets an extensive offering of premium branded beverage solutions from espresso to coffee, teas to smoothies, and more, to foodservice operators under the Segafredo Zanetti, Chock full of Nuts and Hills Brothers brands and concepts as well as the La San Marco espresso equipment line.
Currently, approximately 900 foodservice operators merchandise Segafredo Italian espresso, coffee and beverage products available through direct sales & technical service organization and distributor network.
RKLC ~ Interesting News Article .....
http://chockfullonuts.com
Rockelle Becomes Largest Licensed Operator
of Chock full o'Nuts Cafes in the United States
Publication Date: 02-MAY-07
MILLER PLACE, N.Y., May 2 / PRNewswire-FirstCall / -- Rockelle Corp. (RKLC.OB) , a developer, owner, operator and franchiser of unique quick service restaurants, cafes and food concepts, is pleased to announce that Chock full o'Nuts (CFN) has signed an agreement with Rockelle granting the licensing rights to operate a full service Chock full o'Nuts Cafe and a separate, walk-up CFN concession on one of the busiest streets in New York City -- 42nd Street.
Each year, over 17 million people walk down this very famous street while working or visiting the NYC area. The full CFN menu will be available to the public at both cafe locations
http://timessquarenyc.org/facts/documents/2006_Summer_Pedestrian_Counts.pdf
In addition, Rockelle will soon be granted the licensing rights to another similar Chock full o'Nuts Cafe operation in our nation's capital, Washington, DC. "With these new locations, plus the dual-branded Stewart's/CFN snack bars we have in Wal-Marts", said Rockelle CEO, Mr. Gerard Stephan, "Rockelle has become the largest single operator of Chock full o'Nuts venues in the U.S."
Mr. Jim LaGanke, Senior V.P. of Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA, CFN's domestic parent company, added, "We are very pleased to have Mr. Stephan's management expertise and Rockelle's operating experience for these key, lucrative locations. CFN has opened approximately 50 new locations in the U.S. in just the past 12 months and we expect to accelerate that growth throughout 2007-2008. I have confidence that Rockelle will be one of our biggest and most successful operators."
Mr. Stephan continued, "Chock full o'Nuts has exciting growth plans which we are thrilled to be part of. Aligning ourselves with a great company like this should give our shareholders confidence in our bright future."
CONTACT:
Investors, Rockelle Corporation,
Jerry Stephan, +1-631-244-9841;
or Surety Financial Group, LLC, +1-410-448-1130
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Rockelle Opens Full Menu Chock Full o'Nuts Restaurant in NYC
Publication Date: 04-OCT-07
MILLER PLACE, N.Y., Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rockelle Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: RKLC.OB) , a developer, owner, operator and franchiser of specialty quick service restaurants, cafes and food concepts, is pleased to announce the opening of its first full menu Chock full o'Nuts (CFN) restaurant in New York City. CFN's full menu will allow Rockelle to provide breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings as well as "grab and go" coffee, beverages and snack items.
Positioned on the second floor of a world famous NYC tourist attraction, this new location features a dining area overlooking 42nd street, one of the busiest streets in NYC. This CFN restaurant will provide concessions, inside the tourist attraction, for the more than 700,000 visitors annually.
Additionally, Rockelle will be one of the few select providers for the "box lunch" service that is made available to the over 200,000 students who visit this attraction every school year.
This full service restaurant will complement Rockelle's walk-up CFN concession stand, previously announced on July 11th, which features many "grab and go" items in addition to New York's favorite coffee, Chock full o'Nuts. This walk-up stand, situated directly on 42nd street, is accessible to the more then 17 million people who walk this busy street every year, according to the website http://www.timessquarenyc.org
Mr. Jim LaGanke, Senior V.P. of Massimo Zanetti Beverage, USA, CFN's domestic parent company, said, "We are excited about the increased visibility this location offers to CFN. It provides us with a showcase for the new CFN look, which includes bright, inviting colors and a warm, appealing atmosphere."
Mr. LaGanke stated, "We are happy to have Mr. Stephan's food management expertise for this key location. CFN has opened approximately 40 new locations in the U.S. over the past 12 months and we expect to accelerate that growth in the months and years ahead. We are pleased that Rockelle will be part of our planned growth."
CONTACT:
Investors:
Rockelle Corporation
Jerry Stephan
(631) 244-9841
Surety Financial Group, LLC
(410) 833-0078
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Chock full o'Nuts History
In 1932, William Black opened the first Chock full o'Nuts cafe on the corner of 42nd and Broadway. In the years following, Black quickly extended his chain to include 18 shop locations throughout the city and in 1953 he began to sell the Chock full o'Nuts brand coffee in grocery stores. In 1955 Chock full o'Nuts became the number one selling coffee in New York City. The price of a good cup of coffee was 35 cents at that time.
In 1993, there was a resurgence of Chock full o'Nuts coffee and the brand was reintroduced to New York City after nearly 20 years of dormancy. That year, Chock Express Cafes opened, serving delicious hot and cold Chock full o'Nuts specialty drinks. In 2001, Chock full o'Nuts became the official coffee of the New York Yankees and exclusively served at Yankee Stadium and also became the sole coffee served at Madison Square Garden. Since then, Chock full o'Nuts coffee has been powering everyone from Wall Street power brokers to the men and women in blue to all our everyday heroes who keep the city running 24/7.
Chock full o'Nuts ..... http://chockfullonuts.com
Chock full o'Nuts has been New York's coffee of choice since 1932 with numerous cafes located around Manhattan. Chock full o'Nuts is currently available in the original or New York Classics premium coffee bags. New York Classics come in Soho Morning Roast, Upper West Side European Roast, Upper West Side European Decaf, 100% Columbian, Midtown French Roast and Greenwich Village Hazelnut.
Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA .... http://www.mzb-usa.com/
Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA markets a stable of consumer brands that have a rich history of quality and tradition including Chock full o'Nuts, Hills Bros., MJB Premium Coffee and Chase & Sanborn. The US division boasts of a state-of-the art manufacturing facility in Suffolk VA which supports both consumer and corporate brands for all of North America. The company also manages foodservice and cafe operations. For more information about Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA visit
RKLC ~ Insider Ownership .....
Common Shares
A/S ...... 200m
O/S ...... 73,509,883 ...... 7/1/08
Float ..... 54,011,040 ......... ?
10Q ~ 11/19/07 ... http://tinyurl.com/5ucekh
A/S ...... 200m
O/S ...... 47,808,883
Preferred
A/S .... 10m
O/S ..... 0
10K ~ 4/17/07 ..... http://tinyurl.com/5uwcro
Insider Ownership ....... 19,498,843
A/S ..... 200m
O/S ..... 36,070,673 ..... 4/17/07
Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The following table sets forth as of April 17, 2007, information with respect to the beneficial ownership of the Company’s Common Stock by (i) each person known by the Company to own beneficially 5% or more of such stock, (ii) each Director of the Company who owns any Common Stock, and (iii) all Directors and Officers as a group, together with their percentage of beneficial holdings of the outstanding shares.
Class ....... Beneficial Owner .......... Amount .... % Class
Common .... Gerard Stephan ......... 16,577,143 .... 45.96%
Common .... Carmella F. Stephan .... 1,950,000 ...... 5.41%
Common .... Michael Stephan .............. 21,700 ......... *
Common .... Gerard Stephan Jr. ......... 950,000 ..... 2.62%
Common .... Warren Rothouse ................ 0 .............. *
Officers & Directors As Group ...... 19,498,843 ...... 54.6%
(1) Gerard Stephan, our sole officer and the Chairman of the Board of Directors, beneficially owns 18,527,143 shares which includes the 1,950,000 held by his wife, Carmella Stephan.
(2) Carmella F. Stephan, the wife of Gerard Stephan, our sole officer and director, was given 2,000,000 shares of our common stock as a gift from Mr. Stephan. Based upon same, these 2,000,000 shares are deemed beneficially owed by Gerard Stephan.
(3) The percent of class is based on 36,070,673 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of April 17, 2007.
*Owns less than 1%.
Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.
We currently use space at 162 Miller Place Road, Miller Place, New York 11764. We lease such space from Gerard Stephan, our President, for no charge on a month to month basis.
In May 2004, we issued 19,100,000 shares to Gerard Stephan as compensation for services rendered as our president. The following shareholders were given shares as a gift from Gerard Stephan, our sole officer and director, and are related to Mr. Stephan as noted below:
Carmella F. Stephan ~ Wife .............. 2,000,000 shares
Krysta M. Kunze ~ Daughter ............. 1,000,000 shares
Jeanine N. Stephan ~ Daughter ......... 1,000,000 shares
Gerard A. Stephan, Jr. ~ Son ............ 1,000,000 shares
Eric Kunze ~ Son-in-Law ....................... 50,000 shares
Rockelle A. Rivera ~ Granddaughter ........ 50,000 shares
Janelle R. Candelario ~ Granddaughter .... 50,000 shares
The following shareholders, who purchased shares in our private placement offering, are related to Gerard Stephan, our sole officer and director, as noted below:
Michael A. Stephan .......... Brother
Kimberly A. Stephan ......... Niece
Anthony Stephan .............. Father
Elizabeth Stephan ............. Mother
Emanuel Sammartino ........ Brother-in-Law
Denise Sammartino ........... Sister
Emanuel V. Sammartino ..... Nephew
In July, 2006, we issued 1,000,000 shares to Surety Financial, LLC. Our director, Warren Rothouse, is a Senior Partner at Surety Financial, LLC.
In September, 2006, we issued 100,000 shares to each of Warren Rothouse and Michael Stephan and 1,100,000 shares to Gerard Stephan Jr., for services to be rendered in their capacities as directors. Gerard Stephan Jr. and Michael Stephan are the sons of Gerard Stephan our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
In January 2007, we issued a total of 2,857,143 shares to Gerard Stephan as payment for the $200,000 owed to Mr. Stephan under his employment agreement with us for the year ending December 31, 2006. The shares were valued at the market price of $.07 per share.
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*in quiet mood now awaiting business plan
*low float trading thin ...
RKLC ~ #board-5840
AMAF ~ #board-10402
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