Zoned Properties, Inc. 10-K

ITEM 1. BUSINESS The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements that appear elsewhere in this annual report on Form 10-K. As used in this annual report on Form 10-K and unless otherwise indicated, the terms the terms “Zoned Properties”, “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to Zoned Properties, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Gilbert Property Management, LLC, Green Valley Group, LLC, Kingman Property Group, LLC, Chino Valley Properties, LLC, Zoned Oregon Properties, LLC, Zoned Colorado Properties, LLC, Zoned Illinois Properties, LLC, Zoned Arizona Properties, LLC, Zoned Advisory Services, LLC and Zoned Properties Brokerage, LLC, as the context may require. Overview Zoned Properties, Inc. (“Zoned Properties” or the “Company”), was incorporated in the State of Nevada on August 25, 2003. The Company is a strategic real estate development firm whose primary mission is to provide specialized real estate and sustainability services for clients in the regulated cannabis industry, positioning the company for real estate investments and revenue growth . We intend to pioneer sustainable development for emerging industries, including the regulated cannabis industry. We are an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau, the U.S. Green Building Council, and the Forbes Real Estate Council. We focus on investing capital to acquire and develop commercial properties to be leased on a triple-net basis, and engaging clients that face zoning, permitting, development, and operational challenges. We provide development strategies and advisory services that could potentially have a major impact on cash flow and property value. We do not grow, harvest, sell or distribute cannabis or any substances regulated under United States law such as the Controlled Substance Act of 1970, as amended (the “CSA”). The Company has the following wholly owned subsidiaries: ● Gilbert Property Management, LLC (“Gilbert”) was organized in the State of Arizona on February 10, 2014. ● Chino Valley Properties, LLC (“Chino Valley”) was organized in the State of Arizona on April 15, 2014. ● Kingman Property Group, LLC (“Kingman”) was organized in the State of Arizona on April 15, 2014. ● Green Valley Group, LLC (“Green Valley”) organized in the State of Arizona on April 15, 2014. ● Zoned Oregon Properties, LLC was organized in the State of Oregon on June 16, 2015. ● Zoned Colorado Properties, LLC (“Zoned Colorado”) was organized in the State of Colorado on September 17, 2015. ● Zoned Illinois Properties, LLC was organized in the State of Illinois on July 15, 2015. ● Zoned Arizona Properties, LLC (“Zoned Arizona”) was organized in the State of Arizona on June 2, 2017. ● Zoned Advisory Services, LLC (“Zoned Advisory”) was organized in the State of Arizona on July 27, 2018. ● Zoned Properties Brokerage, LLC (“Zoned Brokerage”) was organized in the State of Arizona on March 17, 2021. In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic and recommended containment and mitigation measures worldwide. The Company is monitoring this closely, and although operations have not been materially affected by the COVID-19 outbreak to date, the ultimate duration and severity of the outbreak and its impact on the economic environment and our business is uncertain. Currently, all of the properties in the Company’s portfolio are open to its Significant Tenants and their customers and will remain open pursuant to state and local government requirements. The Company did not experience in 2020, and does not foresee in 2021, any material changes to its operations from COVID-19. The Company’s tenants are continuing to generate revenue at these properties and they have continued to make rental payments in full and on time and we believe the tenants’ liquidity position is sufficient to cover its expected rental obligations. Accordingly, while the Company does not anticipate an impact on its operations, it cannot estimate the duration of the pandemic and potential impact on its business if the properties must close or if the tenants are otherwise unable or unwilling to make rental payments. In addition, a severe or prolonged economic downturn could result in a variety of risks to the Company’s business, including weakened demand for its properties and a decreased ability to raise additional capital when needed on acceptable terms, if at all. Our Business Zoned Properties is a strategic real estate development firm whose primary mission is to provide specialized real estate and sustainability services for clients in the regulated cannabis industry, positioning the company for real estate investments and revenue growth . We intend to pioneer sustainable development for emerging industries, including the regulated cannabis industry. We are an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau, the U.S. Green Building Council, and the Forbes Real Estate Council. We focus on investing capital to acquire and develop commercial properties to be leased on a triple-net basis, and engaging clients that face zoning, permitting, development, and operational challenges. We provide development strategies and advisory services that could potentially have a major impact on cash flow and property value. We do not grow, harvest, sell or distribute cannabis or any substances regulated under United States law such as the CSA. 1 We are in the process of developing and expanding multiple business divisions; including an advisory services division, a licensed commercial real estate brokerage division, a real estate division focused on franchise services, a real estate division focused on real estate data, and a nonprofit charitable organization to focus on community prosperity. Each of these operating divisions are important elements of the overall business development strategy for long-term growth. We believe in the value of building relationships with clients and local communities in order to position the Company for long-term portfolio and revenue growth backed by sophisticated, safe, and sustainable assets and clients. The core of our business involves identifying and developing commercial properties that intend to operate within highly regulated industries, including the regulated cannabis industry. Within highly regulated industries, local municipalities typically develop strict regulations, including zoning and permitting requirements related to commercial real estate, that dictate the specific locations and parameters under which regulated properties can operate. These regulations often include complex permitting processes and can include non-standard codes governing each location; for example, restricting a regulated property or facility from operating within a certain distance of any parks, schools, churches, or residential districts, or restricting a regulated property from operating outside a defined set of hours of operation. When an organization can collaborate with local representatives, a proactive set of rules and regulations can be established and followed to meet the needs of both the regulated operators and the local community. The Company currently maintains a portfolio of properties that we own, develop, and lease. We currently lease land and/or building space at all five of the properties in our portfolio. Four of the properties are leased to licensed and regulated cannabis tenants and are located in areas with established zoning and permitting procedures. Two of the leased properties are zoned and permitted as licensed and regulated cannabis dispensaries, and two of the leased properties are zoned and permitted as licensed and regulated cannabis cultivation facilities. Each regulated property may undergo a non-standard development process. Various development requirements in this process may include initial property identification, zoning authorization, and permitting guidance in order to qualify a commercial property for subsequent architectural design, utility installation, construction and development, property management, facilities management systems, and security system installation. There are significant challenges that take place when zoning, permitting, and developing facilities that intend to operate within a regulated industry, including the regulated cannabis industry. Each state and local jurisdiction may adopt specific zoning and permitting regulations that may be unique compared to alternative jurisdictions. The Company has gained valuable knowledge and developed best practices in this area by successfully completing four major projects in the state of Arizona, a highly regulated market for the regulated cannabis industry. The Company intends to replicate this business model in other states as markets mature and rules and regulations are established. The process for obtaining zoning authorizations and permitting for a regulated cannabis facility can take several months to complete. The process primarily involves working directly with the local government representatives. Notwithstanding proper zoning and permitted use, we may work with local zoning authorities in order to revise zoning codes and regulations. The Company has been involved with local representatives for each of the properties currently held in our portfolio and on behalf of third-part client properties. For example, the Company worked directly with local representatives in Tempe, Arizona to update the local zoning code that regulates licensed cannabis facilities. The successfully adoption of these code amendments directly impact the continued development of any licensed cannabis facilities that operate within municipal limits. In the event a property is not currently zoned or does not currently allow permitted use as a regulated cannabis facility, we may work with local authorities to seek changes to existing zoning or permitted use. Our efforts may not be successful. For example, our property located in Gilbert, Arizona has not been successfully zoned and permitted for a prospective regulated cannabis facility nor has it been leased to a licensed cannabis operator. We may lease this property to a non-cannabis tenant in the interim or divest our ownership of the property entirely. The Company has established a network of experts in the fields of real estate, design, construction, operations, and corporate social responsibility in order to provide tenants and clients with comprehensive solutions to best meet their needs. We require our prospective tenants and clients to go through extensive due diligence in order to meet the Company’s standards as sophisticated and experienced operators. Our vision is to be recognized for setting the standard in sustainable development for emerging industries, while increasing community prosperity and shareholder value. We believe that a focus on real estate and the sustainable development of properties will bring value to the local communities in which we operate and to local stakeholders. While we intend to expand into a variety of emerging industries, our current focus is on developing projects within the regulated cannabis industry. We are the sole member of nine limited liability companies: Zoned Advisory Services, LLC (“Zoned Advisory Services”), Zoned Arizona Properties, LLC (“Zoned Arizona”), Gilbert Property Management LLC (“Gilbert Management”), Green Valley Group LLC (“Green Valley Group”), Kingman Property Group LLC (“Kingman Property”), Chino Valley Properties LLC (“Chino Valley Properties”), Zoned Colorado Properties LLC (“Zoned Colorado”), Zoned Illinois Properties LLC (“Zoned Illinois”), and Zoned Oregon Properties LLC (“Zoned Oregon”). Five of these entities own our properties: Zoned Arizona, Gilbert Management, Green Valley Group, Kingman Property, and Chino Valley Properties have all acquired land and/or real property. Multiple state-licensed operators from across the United States have approached Zoned Properties for strategic partnership and/or advisory services for development and prospective sale-lease back arrangements. We are continuously evaluating these projects as we seek development partnerships, prospective sale-lease back arrangements, and explore financing terms with capital funding sources. 2 We believe that we are well positioned to benefit from ancillary development opportunities that the regulated cannabis industry presents without having to deal with the risk of directly cultivating, distributing, or dispensing the product, which is still illegal under federal law. Our initial holdings and acquisition targets have been in the State of Arizona. Unlike many other states that have legalized and regulated cannabis, Arizona’s program has some of the strictest regulations in the country and limits the number of dispensaries that will be allowed to be open and operate within the state. While there are hundreds of dispensaries in Denver, Colorado, the entire state of Arizona can have a maximum of 130 operating dispensaries under current legislation. Two of our properties in Arizona (Kingman and Green Valley) are leased to licensed operators that have been awarded dispensary licenses. This limitation on the number of dispensaries permitted to operate in Arizona under current legislation will limit our ability to purchase additional property in Arizona for lease to dispensary operators. Recent Corporate History and Transactions On April 22, 2016, Zoned Colorado Properties, LLC (“Zoned Colorado”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate (the “Parachute Agreement”) with Parachute Development Corporation (“Seller”) pursuant to which Zoned Colorado agreed to purchase, and Seller agreed to sell, property in Parachute, Colorado (the “Property”) for a purchase price of $499,857. Of the total purchase price, $274,857, or 55%, was to be paid in cash at closing and $225,000, or 45%, was to be financed by Seller at an interest rate of 6.5%, amortized over a five-year period, with a balloon payment at the end of the fifth year. Pursuant to the terms of the Parachute Agreement, the parties cooperated in good faith to complete due diligence during a period of 45 days following execution of the Parachute Agreement. The closing was subject to certain contingencies, including that Zoned Colorado must obtain acceptable financing for the purchase and development of the Property, the grant of a special use permit by the Town of Parachute, approval of a protected development deal or equivalent agreement by the Town of Parachute, execution of a lease agreement by a prospective tenant and the prospective tenant’s obtaining a license to cultivate on the Property. Pursuant to the terms of the Parachute Agreement, Zoned Colorado had a right of first refusal on eleven additional lots owned by Seller in Parachute, Colorado. In April 2016, the Company paid a refundable deposit of $45,000 into escrow in connection with the Parachute Agreement. In January 2021, the Parachute Agreement was mutually terminated and the refundable deposit of $45,000 was returned to the Company. On May 1, 2018, Zoned Arizona, Green Valley Group, Kingman Property, and Chino Valley Properties executed lease agreements with our Significant Tenant at each of the respective properties. These locations generate rental revenue. The lease agreements have a 22-year term, expiring on April 30, 2040. Additionally, we own land located in Gilbert, Arizona that is leased as vacant land. The leases dated May 1, 2018, with Zoned Arizona, Green Valley Group, Kingman Property, and Chino Valley Properties each include a Guarantee of Payment and Performance by Mr. Abrams and the tenant organizations. Also on May 1, 2018, the Company entered into that certain Confidential Advisory Services Agreement by and between the Company and Broken Arrow Herbal Center, Inc. (“Broken Arrow”) (the “Broken Arrow CASA”), with a term expiring on April 30, 2040, unless earlier terminated as provided in the Broken Arrow CASA. Additionally, on May 1, 2018, the Company entered into that certain Confidential Advisory Services Agreement by and between the Company and CJK, Inc. (“CJK”) (the “CJK CASA”), with a term expiring on April 30, 2040, unless earlier terminated as provided in the CJK CASA. Each of the Broken Arrow CASA and the CJK CASA may be terminated prior to the expiration of the respective term upon the occurrence of any of the following: (a) by the Company for any reason at any time upon 30 calendar days’ written notice to the other party; (b) by either party immediately upon the mutual agreement of the parties, evidenced by a writing signed by the parties; or (c) immediately by either party in the event of an actual finding, by a court of competent jurisdiction, of fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct of the other party in connection with these agreements. Pursuant to the terms of the Broken Arrow CASA and CJK CASA, Broken Arrow and CJK engaged the Company to perform certain advisory services in exchange for a fee equal to 10% of Broken Arrow’s and CJK’s gross revenues (the “Revenue Fee”), commencing January 2019. The Revenue Fee was to be paid on a monthly basis, no later than 30 calendar days following the end of the immediately preceding calendar month, and the amount of such monthly payment of the Revenue Fee is equal to the product of (a) 10%, multiplied by (b) the gross revenues of Broken Arrow or CJK, as the case may be, for such immediately preceding calendar month. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon the filing of the federal or state tax returns of Broken Arrow or CJK, as the case may be, (i) the advisory client shall calculate the Revenue Fee based on the amount of the advisory client’s gross revenue reported on such federal or state tax returns, and (ii), if the amount of such calculation is greater than the sum of all monthly Revenue Fees payable to the Company under the Broken Arrow CASA or the CJK CASA, as the case may be, the applicable advisory client is required to pay to the Company the amount of such difference, which amount is in addition to all monthly Revenue Fees due to the Company under the Broken Arrow CASA or the CJK CASA. Through December 31, 2018, each of Messrs. Abrams and Carra was a significant stockholder of the Company. 3 Effective January 1, 2019, the Company, Christopher Carra, Alan Abrams, Clayton Abrams Revocable Trust (the “Clayton Abrams Trust”), and Kyle Abrams Revocable Trust (the “Kyle Abrams Trust” and together with the Clayton Abrams Trust, the “Trusts”) entered into a Stock Redemption Agreement (the “Stock Redemption Agreement”). Prior to entry into the Stock Redemption Agreement, (i) Mr. Carra was the owner 2,028,335 shares of the Company’s common stock, representing approximately 11.6% of the Company’s outstanding shares as of January 1, 2019, and (ii) Mr. Abrams, together with the Trusts (collectively, the “Abrams Affiliates”), owned 3,611,669 shares of the Company’s common stock, representing approximately 20.7% of the Company’s outstanding common stock as of January 1, 2019. Pursuant to SEC rules, each of Messrs. Carra and Abrams was deemed to be a “related person” due solely to their status as significant stockholders of the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the Stock Redemption Agreement, the parties agreed that the Company would redeem an aggregate of 5,640,004 owned by Mr. Carra and the Abrams Affiliates (the “Stock Redemption”) such that Messrs. Carra and Abrams would no longer be stockholders of the Company and would no longer be deemed to be “related persons” under SEC rules. In exchange for the Stock Redemption, the parties agreed that: ● The Company and Broken Arrow, which was owned at the time of the transaction, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by Messrs. Abrams and Carra, amended the Broken Arrow CASA to reduce the gross revenue fee payable by Broken Arrow from 10% of gross revenue to 0% of gross revenue, ● The Company and CJK, which was owned at the time of the transaction, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by Messrs. Abrams and Carra, amended the CJK CASA to reduce the gross revenue fee payable by CJK from 10% of gross revenue to 0% of gross revenue, ● The Company and Mr. Abrams amended the convertible debenture dated January 9, 2017 (the “Abrams Debenture”) to extend the maturity date of the Abrams Debenture from January 9, 2022 until January 9, 2030, and ● Chino Valley and Broken Arrow amended the Licensed Medical Marijuana Facility Triple Net (NNN) Lease Agreement dated May 1, 2018 (the “Chino Valley Lease”) to increase the monthly base rent payable by Broken Arrow from $35,000 to $40,000. Following effectiveness of the Stock Redemption and the transactions set forth above: ● Messrs. Carra and Abrams no longer beneficially own any shares of the Company’s common stock. Accordingly, they are no longer be significant stockholders of the Company or “related persons” under the SEC rules. ● The Licensed Medical Marijuana Facility Triple Net (NNN) Lease Agreement dated May 1, 2018 between Chino Valley and Broken Arrow continues in full force and effect, except as amended by the Chino Valley Lease Amendment to increase the monthly base rent payable by Broken Arrow from $35,000 to $40,000. ● The Licensed Medical Marijuana Facility Triple Net (NNN) Lease Agreement dated May 1, 2018 between Green Valley and Broken Arrow continues in full force and effect. ● The Licensed Medical Marijuana Facility Triple Net (NNN) Lease Agreement (concerning the Company’s Tempe, Arizona property) dated May 1, 2018 between Zoned Arizona and CJK continues in full force and effect. ● The Licensed Medical Marijuana Facility Triple Net (NNN) Lease Agreement dated May 1, 2018 between Kingman and CJK continues in full force and effect. Chino Valley On May 29, 2020, Chino Valley and Broken Arrow entered into a second amendment to the 2018 Chino Valley Lease, as amended (the “2020 Chino Valley Amendment”), effective May 31, 2020 (“Effective Date”). Pursuant to the terms of the 2020 Chino Valley Amendment, among other things, the base rent was adjusted to $32,800 per month, and the base rent was abated from June 1, 2020 to July 31, 2020. Any increase in the rentable area of the leased premises will result in an increase in all amounts calculated based on the same, including, without limitation, base rent. Pursuant to the terms of the 2020 Chino Valley Amendment, the parties agreed that if there is any change in laws such that the dispensing, sale or cultivation of regulated cannabis upon the premises is prohibited or materially and adversely affected as mutually and reasonably determined by Chino Valley and Broken Arrow, Broken Arrow may terminate the 2018 Chino Valley Lease, as amended, by delivering written notice to Chino Valley, together with a termination payment which shall be the sum of (i) any unpaid rent and interest, plus (ii) 5% of the base rent which would have been earned after termination for the balance of the term. In addition, the parties agreed that from the period from the Effective Date to June 30, 2022 (the “Improvement Period”), Broken Arrow will and/or Broken Arrow will cause its affiliate, CJK, to invest a combined total of at least $8,000,000 of improvements (“Investment by Tenants”) in and to the property that is the subject of the Chino Valley Lease and the property that is the subject of the Tempe Lease (discussed below, and collectively referred to as the “Facilities”). If Broken Arrow and/or CJK fails to deliver to the Company receipted bills for hard and soft costs of improvements to the Facilities totaling at least $8,000,000 on or before June 30, 2022, Broken Arrow will be in default under the Chino Valley Lease and Tempe Lease, as amended. Green Valley On May 29, 2020, Green Valley and Broken Arrow entered into the First Amendment (the “Green Valley Amendment”) to the Green Valley Lease, effective May 31, 2020. Pursuant to the terms of the Green Valley Amendment, among other things, the parties agreed to abate the fixed base rent of $3,500 from June 1, 2020 to July 31, 2020. In addition, the Green Valley Amendment provides that any increase in the rentable area of the leases premises will result in an increase in all amounts calculated based on the same, including, without limitation, base rent. The parties also agreed that if there is any change in laws such that the dispensing, sale or cultivation of cannabis upon the premises is prohibited or materially and adversely affected as mutually and reasonably determined by Green Valley and Broken Arrow, Broken Arrow may terminate the Green Valley Lease by delivering written notice to Green Valley, together with a termination payment which shall be the sum of (i) any unpaid rent and interest, plus (ii) 5% of the base rent which would have been earned after termination for the balance of the term. 4 Tempe On May 29, 2020, Zoned Arizona and CJK entered into the First Amendment (the “Tempe Amendment”) to the Tempe Lease, effective May 31, 2020. Pursuant to the terms of the Tempe Amendment, among other things, the base rent was increased to $49,200 per month, and the base rent was abated from June 1, 2020 to July 31, 2020. Any increase in the rentable area of the leased premises will result in an increase in all amounts calculated based on the same, including, without limitation, base rent. Pursuant to the terms of the Tempe Amendment, the parties agreed that if there is any change in laws such that the dispensing, sale or cultivation of cannabis upon the premises is prohibited or materially and adversely affected as mutually and reasonably determined by Zoned Arizona and CJK, CJK may terminate the Tempe Lease by delivering written notice to Zoned Arizona, together with a termination payment which shall be the sum of (i) any unpaid rent and interest, plus (ii) 5% of the base rent which would have been earned after termination for the balance of the term. In addition, under the Tempe Amendment the parties agreed to an Investment by Tenant (as defined above in the subheading Chino Valley ) to the property that is the subject of the Chino Valley Lease and the property that is the subject of the Tempe Lease. If Broken Arrow and/or CJK fails to deliver to the Company receipted bills for hard and soft costs of improvements to the Facilities totaling at least $8,000,000 on or before June 30, 2022, Broken Arrow and CJK will be in default under the Chino Valley Lease and Tempe Lease, as amended. Kingman On May 29, 2020, Kingman and CJK entered into the First Amendment (the “Kingman Amendment”) to the Kingman Lease, effective May 31, 2020. Pursuant to the terms of the Kingman Amendment, among other things, the parties agreed to abate the $4,000 base rent from June 1, 2020 to July 31, 2020. In addition, the Kingman Amendment provides that any increase in the rentable area of the leases premises will result in an increase in all amounts calculated based on the same, including, without limitation, base rent. The parties also agreed that if there is any change in laws such that the dispensing, sale or cultivation of cannabis upon the premises is prohibited or materially and adversely affected as mutually and reasonably determined by Kingman and CJK, CJK may terminate the Kingman Lease by delivering written notice to Kingman, together with a termination payment which shall be the sum of (i) any unpaid rent and interest, plus (ii) 5% of the base rent which would have been earned after termination for the balance of the term. CJK and Broken Arrow, together, operate under the company brand, “Hana Meds”, and are referred to as the Company’s Significant Tenants. During the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, substantially all of the Company’s real estate properties are leased under triple-net leases to tenants that are controlled by one entity (each, a “Significant Tenant” and collectively, the “Significant Tenants”). For the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, rental and advisory revenue associated with the Significant Tenants amounted to $1,176,666 and $1,146,654, which represents 96.8% and 91.0% of the Company’s total revenues, respectively. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company had an asset concentration related to the Significant Tenants. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Significant Tenants represented approximately 83.2% and 87.1% of the Company’s total assets, respectively. KCB Jade Holdings, LLC Investment On March 19, 2020, the Company made an initial investment of $100,000 into KCB Jade Holdings, LLC (“KCB”). In exchange for the investment, KCB issued to the Company a convertible debenture (the “Original Debenture”) dated March 19, 2020 (the “Issuance Date”) in the original principal amount of $100,000. The Original Debenture bears interest at the rate of 6.5% per annum and matures on March 19, 2025 (the “Maturity Date”). Interest on the outstanding principal sum of the Original Debenture commences accruing on the Issuance Date and is computed on the basis of a 365-day year and the actual number of days elapsed, and shall be payable annually due by the first day of each calendar anniversary following the Issuance Date. KCB may prepay the Original Debenture at any point after 18 months following the Issuance Date, in whole or in part. However, if KCB elects to prepay the Original Debenture prior to the Maturity Date or prior to any conversion as provided in the Original Debenture in whole or in part, the Company will be entitled to receive a number of KCB units, in addition to such prepayment amount, constituting 10% of the total outstanding units and 10% of the total percentage interest following such issuance and at the time of such issuance. On or after six months from the Issuance Date, the Company may convert all or a portion of the principal balance and all accrued and unpaid interest due into a number of units equal to the proportion of the outstanding amount being converted multiplied by 33% of the total number of units issued and outstanding at the time of conversion, constituting 33% of the total percentage interest (the “Conversion Percentage”). If KCB defaults on payment of the Original Debenture, the Company may, at its option, extend all conversion rights, through and including the date KCB tenders or attempts to tender payment in full of all amounts due under the Original Debenture. Conversion rights terminate upon acceptance by the Company of payment in full of principal, accrued interest and any other amounts due under the Original Debenture. 5 If (i) KCB does not elect to exercise its rights of prepayment prior to the Maturity Date, (ii) the Company does not elect to exercise its rights of conversion, and (iii) KCB pays to the Company all outstanding principal and interest accrued and due under the terms of the Original Debenture on the Maturity Date, the Company will still be entitled to receive a number of units, in addition to such payment amount, constituting 8% of the total outstanding units and 8% of the total percentage interest following such issuance and at the time of such issuance. For purposes of the Original Debenture, an “Event of Default” will be deemed to have occurred upon the occurrence of any of the following: (a) KCB fails to make any payment of the principal, interest, costs, indemnities, or expenses pursuant to the Original Debenture when and as the same shall become due and payable; (b) There occurs any default, whether in whole or in part, in the due observance or performance of any obligations or other covenants, terms or provisions to be performed by KCB under the Original Debenture or any of the representations and warranties of KCB ceases to be true and correct in all respects; (c) KCB makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors; (d) KCB applies for or consents to the appointment of a receiver, trustee, assignee, custodian, sequestrator, conservator, liquidator or similar official for itself or any of its assets and properties; (e) KCB voluntarily commences any proceeding or file any petition seeking liquidation, reorganization or other relief as a debtor under the United States Bankruptcy Code or any other liquidation, conservatorship, bankruptcy, general assignment for the benefit of creditors, moratorium, rearrangement, receivership, insolvency, reorganization, or similar debtor relief laws of the United States or other applicable jurisdictions from time to time in effect and affecting the rights of creditors generally (collectively, the “Debtor Relief Laws”); (f) An involuntary proceeding is commenced or an involuntary petition is filed against KCB seeking (1) liquidation, reorganization or other relief in respect of KCB or its debts, or of a substantial part of its assets, under any Debtor Relief Law, or (2) the appointment of a receiver, trustee, assignee, custodian, sequestrator, conservator, liquidator or similar official for itself or any of its assets and properties; (g) KCB consents to the institution of or fails to contest in a timely and appropriate manner, any proceeding or petition described in clause (f) above. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the entire principal balance and accrued and unpaid interest outstanding under the Original Debenture, and all other obligations of KCB under the Original Debenture, will be immediately due and payable and the Company may exercise any and all rights, power and remedies available to it at law or in equity or other appropriate proceeding, whether for the specific performance of any covenant or agreement contained in the Original Debenture and proceed to enforce the payment thereof or any other legal or equitable right of the Company. Any amount of principal or interest not paid when due will bear interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the due date thereof until paid. The Original Debenture contains customary representations, warranties and covenants of KCB. On February 19, 2021, after the end of the 2020 fiscal year, the Company made an additional investment of $100,000 into KCB (the “Additional Investment”). In exchange, the KCB issued to the Company an amended and restated convertible debenture (the “A&R Debenture”) on the same date (the “Amendment Date”). The A&R Debenture amends and restates in its entirety the Original Debenture. Pursuant to the A&R Debenture, the Company and KCB agreed to certain new terms that did not exist in the Original Debenture, which are described below. Interest Accrual Commencement. Pursuant to the A&R Debenture, interest on the Initial Investment begins accruing as of March 19, 2020, while interest on the Additional Investment begins accruing on February 19, 2021. Franchise Fees. In the A&R Debenture, the parties acknowledge that each time that KCB sells one of its franchise locations, KCB earns a fee (an “Initial Fee”), and that KCB also earns a fee when one of its franchise locations renews its franchise with KCB (a “Renewal Fee”). Pursuant to the A&R Debenture, the Company and KCB agreed that, as additional consideration for the Additional Investment, KCB will pay to the Company, in perpetuity, 5% of any Initial Fee received by KCB after the Amendment Date, as well as 5% of any Renewal Fee received by KCB related to any franchise locations sold after the Amendment Date, in each case to be paid within five (5) days of receipt of KCB thereof. In addition, following the Amendment Date, KCB agreed not to decrease the amount it charges its franchise locations for an Initial Fee or any Renewal Fee as in effect on the Amendment Date without the prior written consent of the Company, or to take any other actions that would reduce the value of KCB’s obligation to the Company with respect to these franchise fee payments. KCB’s obligation to pay the Company the franchise fees listed above will survive any termination, repayment or conversion of the A&R Debenture. Failure by KCB to pay the Company the franchise fees in the manner described above will result in an event of default, and, among other things, any due and unpaid franchise fees will accrue interest at 12% per year from the date the obligation was due. Apart from the terms described above, the terms of the A&R Debenture are substantially identical to the terms of the Original Debenture. 6 Gilbert Commercial Lease On March 3, 2021, subsequent to the 2020 fiscal year end, Gilbert Property Management, LLC (“Gilbert”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Zoned Properties, Inc. (the “Company”), entered into that certain Commercial Lease Agreement (the “Lease”), dated as of February 26, 2021, between Gilbert and AZ2CAL Enterprises, LLC (the “Tenant”). Pursuant to the terms of the Lease, Gilbert agreed to rent the property located at 988 S. 182 nd Place, Gilbert, AZ (the “Property”) to the Tenant for a term of 24 months, from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2023, for monthly rent of $2,750; provided, however, that no rent is due for the month of April 2021. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Lease, the Tenant has an option to purchase the Property (the “Option”) that can be exercised any time after the fourth month of the lease term, but no later than the end of the 12 th month of the lease term. The purchase price of the Property would be $335,000. If the Tenant exercises its Option, $750 of each lease payment made prior to close of escrow, along with the security deposit will be credited toward the purchase price of the Property. If the Tenant exercises its Option, close of escrow will occur no later than 30 days after opening of escrow. The parties agreed to make every reasonable attempt to fully execute a purchase contract within seven business days of the Tenant’s notice of its desire to exercise the Option. Clients We target clients who require assistance with the identification and development of regulated cannabis properties. Our ideal prospective clients will have a commitment to sophisticated, safe, and sustainable project development. The most significant barrier to success for many industry operators and prospective clients includes distractions from primary business operations. These distractions often include services related to the identification, zoning, permitting, and development of real estate. We complete significant due diligence on prospective tenants and prospective clients regardless of industry focus. Credit-worthiness, character, and cash flows are all important traits that contribute to a sophisticated client for the Company. Marketing Currently, the Company does not actively market its services using any direct marketing campaigns. Industry reputation, word-of-mouth, and networking are the primary tools used to complete the marketing of our services. We maintain an updated website, shareholder presentation, and profile outlining the Company’s services. These tools are created for transparency of operations and activities. Our executive management believes the reputation of having integrity is an essential tool for marketing and business development. Competition The commercial real estate market is highly competitive. We believe finding properties that are zoned for the specific use of allowing regulated cannabis operations may be limited as more competitors enter the market. Several competitors have recently entered the marketplace. We face significant competition from a diverse mix of market participants, including but not limited to, other public companies with similar business models, independent investors, hedge funds and other real estate investors, hard money lenders, as well as would be clients, regulated cannabis operators themselves, all of whom, who may compete against us in our efforts to acquire real estate zoned for cannabis grow and retail operations. In some instances, we will be competing to acquire real estate with persons who have no interest in the regulated cannabis business, but have identified value in a piece of real estate that we may be interested in acquiring. Government Regulation Real Estate & General Business Regulations We are subject to applicable provisions of federal and state securities laws and to regulations specifically governing the real estate industry, including those governing fair housing and federally backed mortgage programs. Our operations will also be subject to regulations normally incident to business operations, such as occupational safety and health acts, workmen’s compensation statutes, unemployment insurance legislation and income tax and social security related regulations. Although we will use our best efforts to comply with applicable regulations, we can provide no assurance of our ability to do so, nor can we fully predict the effect of these regulations on our proposed activities. In addition, zoning commercial properties for specific purposes, such as regulated cannabis dispensaries or cultivation facilities, is subject to specific regulations to the zoning requirements for the city, county and state related to any regulated cannabis facility. We expect regulations to get tighter as time goes on. Federal and State Regulation of Cannabis The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that it is the federal government that has the right to regulate and criminalize cannabis, even for medical purposes. Therefore, federal law criminalizing the use of marijuana preempts state laws that legalize its use for medicinal purposes. 7 The U.S. federal government regulates drugs through the CSA, which places controlled substances, including cannabis, in a schedule. Cannabis is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance. A Schedule I controlled substance is defined as a substance that has no currently accepted medical use in the United States, a lack of safety for use under medical supervision and a high potential for abuse. The U.S. Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) defines Schedule I drugs, substances or chemicals as “drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”) has approved Epidiolex, which contains a purified form of the drug CBD, a non-psychoactive ingredient in the cannabis plant, for the treatment of seizures associated with two epilepsy conditions. The FDA has not approved cannabis or cannabis compounds as a safe and effective drug for any other condition. Moreover, pursuant to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the “Farm Bill”), CBD remains a Schedule I controlled substance under the CSA, with a narrow exception for CBD derived from hemp with a tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”) concentration of less than 0.3%. The Company maintains its operations so as to remain in compliance with the CSA. Even in those jurisdictions in which the manufacture and use of medical marijuana has been legalized at the state level, the possession, use and cultivation all remain violations of federal law that are punishable by imprisonment and substantial fines, and the prescription of marijuana is a violation of federal law. Moreover, individuals and entities may violate federal law if they intentionally aid and abet another in violating these federal controlled substance laws, or conspire with another to violate them. The inconsistencies between federal and state regulation of cannabis were addressed in a memorandum (the “Cole Memo”) which then-Deputy Attorney General James Cole sent to all U.S. District Attorneys in 2013 outlining certain priorities for the DOJ relating to the prosecution of cannabis offenses. The Cole Memo acknowledged that, notwithstanding the designation of cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance at the federal level, several states had enacted laws authorizing the use of cannabis for medical purposes. The Cole Memo noted that jurisdictions that have enacted laws legalizing cannabis in some form have also implemented strong and effective regulatory and enforcement systems to control the cultivation, processing, distribution, sale and possession of cannabis. As such, conduct in compliance with those laws and regulations is less likely to implicate the Cole Memo’s enforcement priorities. The DOJ did not provide (and has not provided since) specific guidelines for what regulatory and enforcement systems would be deemed sufficient under the Cole Memo. In light of limited investigative and prosecutorial resources, the Cole Memo concluded that the DOJ should be focused on addressing only the most significant threats related to cannabis, such as distribution of cannabis from states where cannabis is legal to those where cannabis is illegal, the diversion of cannabis revenues to illicit drug cartels and sales of cannabis to minors. On January 4, 2018, former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a new memorandum which rescinded the Cole Memo (the “Sessions Memo”). The Sessions Memo stated, in part, that current law reflects “Congress’ determination that cannabis is a dangerous drug and cannabis activity is a serious crime,” and Mr. Sessions directed all U.S. Attorneys to enforce the laws enacted by Congress by following well-established principles when pursuing prosecutions related to cannabis activities. The Company is not aware of any prosecutions of investment companies doing routine business with licensed marijuana related businesses in light of the DOJ position following issuance of the Sessions Memo. However, there can be no assurance that the federal government will not enforce federal laws relating to cannabis in the future. As a result of the Sessions Memo, federal prosecutors are now free to utilize their prosecutorial discretion to decide whether to prosecute cannabis activities, despite the existence of state-level laws that may be inconsistent with federal prohibitions. No direction was given to federal prosecutors in the Sessions Memo as to the priority they should ascribe to such cannabis activities, and thus it is uncertain how active U.S. federal prosecutors will be in relation to such activities. Federal prosecutors appear to continue to use the Cole Memo’s priorities as an enforcement guide. Merrick Garland, who became Attorney General on March 10, 2021 has indicated that he would deprioritize enforcement of low-level cannabis crimes such as possession, and has shared his view that the government should focus on large-scale criminal enterprises that circumvent state legalization laws instead of going after people who abide by local cannabis policies. The Company believes it is too soon to determine what prosecutorial effects will be created by the rescission of the Cole Memo or any replacement thereof and when or if the Sessions Memo will be rescinded. President Joseph R. Biden, who assumed office in January 2021, has not yet indicated whether and when he will decriminalize or legalize cannabis and has previously stated that he is opposed to legalization. The sheer size of the cannabis industry, in addition to participation by state and local governments and investors, suggests that a large-scale federal enforcement operation would more than likely create unwanted political backlash for the DOJ and the current administration. It is also possible that the change of Congressional leadership in January 2021 could change the priorities of Congress and encourage reconciliation of federal and state laws. Regardless, at this time, cannabis remains a Schedule I controlled substance at the federal level. The U.S. federal government has always reserved the right to enforce federal law in regard to the sale and disbursement of medical or adult use cannabis, even if state law authorizes such sale and disbursement. It is unclear whether the risk of enforcement has been altered. One legislative safeguard for the medical cannabis industry, appended to the federal budget bill, remains in place following the rescission of the Cole Memo. For fiscal years 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, Congress adopted a so-called “rider” provision to the Consolidated Appropriations Acts (formerly referred to as the Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment and currently referred to as the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer Amendment) to prevent the federal government from using congressionally appropriated funds to enforce federal cannabis laws against regulated medical cannabis actors operating in compliance with state and local law. The Rohrabacher-Blumenauer Amendment was included in the fiscal year 2018 budget passed on March 23, 2018. The Rohrabacher-Blumenauer Amendment was included in the consolidated appropriations bill signed into legislation by former President Trump in February 2019. In signing the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer Amendment, former President Trump issued a signing statement noting that the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer Amendment “provides that the Department of Justice may not use any funds to prevent implementation of medical marijuana laws by various States and territories,” and further stating “I will treat this provision consistent with the President’s constitutional responsibility to faithfully execute the laws of the United States.” On June 20, 2019, the House approved a broader amendment that, in addition to protecting state medical cannabis programs, would also protect state adult use programs. On September 26, 2019, the Senate Appropriations Committee declined to take up the broader amendment but did approve the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer Amendment for the fiscal year 2020 spending bill. On September 27, 2019, the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer Amendment was renewed as part of a stopgap spending bill, in effect through November 21, 2019, and was then renewed through a series of stopgap spending bills passed in 2020. On December 27, 2020, the amendment was renewed through the signing of the fiscal year 2021 omnibus spending bill, effective through September 30, 2021. Despite the rescission of the Cole Memo, the DOJ appears to continue to adhere to the enforcement priorities set forth in the Cole Memo. 8 The Cole Memo and the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer Amendment gave licensed cannabis operators (particularly medical cannabis operators) and investors in states with legal regimes greater certainty regarding the DOJ’s enforcement priorities and the risk of operating cannabis businesses. While the Sessions Memo has introduced some uncertainty regarding federal enforcement, the cannabis industry continues to experience growth in legal medical and adult use markets across the United States. Vice President Kamala Harris is the lead sponsor of the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act, which seeks to end the federal prohibition of marijuana, among other things, but in March 2020, it was reported that Vice President Harris has adopted the same position as President Biden, who opposes legalization. Currently, there is no guarantee that state laws legalizing and regulating the sale and use of cannabis will remain in place or that local governmental authorities will not limit the applicability of state laws within their respective jurisdictions. Unless and until the U.S. Congress amends the CSA with respect to cannabis (and as to the timing or scope of any such potential amendments there can be no assurance), there is a risk that federal authorities may enforce current U.S. federal law criminalizing cannabis. Although the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that it is the federal government that has the right to regulate and criminalize cannabis, and federal law criminalizing the use of marijuana preempts state laws that legalize its use, cannabis is largely regulated at the state level. State laws that permit and regulate the production, distribution and use of cannabis for adult use or medical purposes are in direct conflict with the CSA, which makes cannabis use and possession federally illegal. Although certain states and territories of the U.S. authorize medical and/or adult use cannabis production and distribution by licensed or registered entities, under U.S. federal law, the possession, use, cultivation and transfer of cannabis and any related drug paraphernalia is illegal and any such acts are criminal acts under federal law under any and all circumstances under the CSA. Although the Company’s activities are believed to be compliant with applicable state and local laws, strict compliance with state and local laws with respect to cannabis may neither absolve the Company of liability under U.S. federal law, nor may it provide a defense to any federal proceeding which may be brought against the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 35 states, plus the District of Columbia (and the territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands), have legalized the cultivation and sale of cannabis for medical purposes. In 15 of those states, the sale and possession of cannabis is legal for both medical and adult use, and the District of Columbia has legalized adult use but not commercial sale. In November 2020, voters in Arizona, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota voted by referendum to legalize cannabis for adult use, and voters in Mississippi and South Dakota voted to legalized cannabis for medical use, and in February 2021, the Virginia legislature approved a bill that would legalize cannabis for adult use beginning in 2024. The Virginia bill is awaiting signature by the governor, and if signed, Virginia will be the first southern state to legalize cannabis for adult use. Also in February 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three bills into law that legalize cannabis for adult use. In addition, in November 2010, Arizona voters passed the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (“AMMA”). The AMMA designates the Arizona Department of Health Services (“ADHS”) as the licensing authority for the program. ADHS is tasked with issuing Registry Identification Cards (“RIC”) to qualifying patients, designated caregivers, and dispensary agents, as well as selecting, registering, and providing oversight for nonprofit medical marijuana dispensaries. With permission from ADHS, qualifying patients or their caregivers may cultivate marijuana if the patient lives more than 25 miles from a dispensary. Qualifying patients can legally possess and purchase medical marijuana under Arizona law as long as they hold a RIC. They acquire their medicine from non-profit medical marijuana dispensaries. These dispensaries acquire, possess, cultivate, manufacture, deliver, transfer, transport, supply, sell, and dispense medical marijuana. Arizona is divided into 126 Community Health Assessment Areas (each, a “CHAA”) and each CHAA may only have one dispensary located within it. Dispensaries are the only place patients are legally allowed to purchase medical marijuana in Arizona. Arizona law permits the number of CHAAs to change based on the number of registered pharmacies in Arizona. In order to operate, a dispensary must have a Dispensary Registration Certificate and Approval to Operate Certificate from ADHS. The first dispensaries began operation in 2012, and it is anticipated that at maturity, there will be about 112 dispensaries statewide - one in each CHAA not part of one of Arizona’s Native American Indian Reservations. We will continue to monitor compliance on an ongoing basis in accordance with our compliance program and standard operating procedures. While our operations are in full compliance with all applicable state laws, regulations and licensing requirements, such activities remain illegal under federal law. For the reasons described above and the risks further described in the section entitled “Risk Factors,” there are significant risks associated with our business. Financial transactions involving proceeds generated by marijuana-related conduct can form the basis for prosecution under the federal money laundering statutes, unlicensed money transmitter statute and the Bank Secrecy Act. Previous guidance issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a division of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (“FinCEN”), clarifies how financial institutions can provide services to marijuana-related businesses consistent with their obligations under the Bank Secrecy Act. Prior to the DOJ’s announcement in 2018 of the rescission of the Cole Memo and related memoranda, supplemental guidance from the DOJ directed federal prosecutors to consider the federal enforcement priorities enumerated in the Cole Memo when determining whether to charge institutions or individuals with any of the financial crimes described above based upon marijuana-related activity. 9 Consequently, those businesses involved in the marijuana industry continue to encounter difficulty establishing banking relationships, which may increase over time. Our inability to maintain our current bank accounts would make it difficult for us to operate our business, increase our operating costs, and pose additional operational, logistical and security challenges and could result in our inability to implement our business plan. The inability of our current and potential tenants to open accounts and continue using the services of banks will limit their ability to enter into triple-net lease arrangements with us or may result in their default under our lease agreements, either of which could materially harm our business and the trading price of our securities. Local, state and federal marijuana laws and regulations are broad in scope and subject to evolving interpretations, which could require us to incur substantial costs associated with compliance or alter our business plan. In addition, violations of these laws, or allegations of such violations, could disrupt our business and result in a material adverse effect on its operations. In addition, it is possible that regulations may be enacted in the future that will be directly applicable to our proposed business. We cannot predict the nature of any future laws, regulations, interpretations or applications, nor can we determine what effect additional governmental regulations or administrative policies and procedures, when and if promulgated, could have on our business. Employees As of December 31, 2020, we had one full-time employee, our chief executive officer, and multiple part-time employees who operate as independent contractors of the Company. We have established an extensive network of external partners, contractors, and consultants to which we outsource various operational tasks in an effort to minimize administrative overhead and maximize efficiency.