Amfil Technologies Inc. (OTC: FUNN) is pleased to provide shareholders with the following update:
As shareholders are aware, the three brick and mortar Snakes & Lattes locations in Toronto, Ontario and the fourth in Tempe Arizona were temporarily closed in accordance with government regulations and in an effort to protect our employees and valued customers. As restrictions are being lifted in Arizona the company is gearing up for re-opening. As of Monday May 11th 2020 restaurants were given the go-ahead to re-open and we will be re-opening the Snakes and Lattes Tempe location next week with staff trained to follow the new protocols and procedures. From what was seen this week so far in the area, attendance has been overwhelming at local locations which gives confidence that the re-opening will be very successful. We also expect the Toronto locations to re-open later this month, pending the anticipated government permission. Throughout the temporary closures, the company has received government assistance through the PPP (USA) and CEBA (Canada) programs which are very friendly on the company and there will be more to come on this.
In accordance with infection prevention and control (IPC) measures, the company has constructed a three-phased opening to exercise caution, minimize risk for employees and guests, and to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The phases are as follows:
Phase 1: Opening for take-out and delivery services only
Phase 2: Open for regular business with reduced hours
Phase 3: Fully open for business
All phases include enhanced cleaning and sanitization protocols and processes. Additional cleaning staff will support these protocols, increasing the frequency of cleaning of heavily trafficked areas and hard surfaces including entrances, checkout counters, restrooms and break rooms. The company is exploring additional measures that can be taken to protect employees and patrons, including requiring all individuals within the location to wear protective equipment (masks). The phased opening will allow the company to evaluate the need for these measures and the willingness of the public to tolerate them.
Moreover, a staggered opening allows the company to adjust to market demands, avoid any issues with negative public opinion, and ensure we are doing everything we can to ensure our employees and guests safety. Additionally, the phased opening allows the location to control food and labour costs, ensuring that staffing levels are appropriate and relative to customer demand. While there are still a lot of unknown variables, we anticipate being fully operational in the first half of June 2020.
We are prepared to address the needs of each location on a case-by-case basis to combat any potential health concerns and will follow the recommended infection prevention and control (IPC) protocol.
We are acutely aware that the provision of games pose additional problems related to IPC protocols. We have been actively trying to problem solve these issues to ensure the safest environment for patrons who wish to enjoy the games.
The process for game usage is still being developed and perfected. Briefly, however, games will be kept in sealed bags and given to customers by game gurus to ensure that nobody else has had contact. Every time a guest plays a game, the game is cleaned and put aside in quarantine for 72 hours or 3 full days. After 3 days, a certified sticker will be added to the bag, indicating that the game is 100% safe to play. We have numerous copies of the most popular titles so the company does not anticipate this effecting the game library as we can always ship down more from other locations or the distribution warehouse if needed.
Additionally, guests will be fully aware of the processes and protocols being taken to protect them. For example, after guests vacate a table, it will be fully sanitized (booth, chairs, tabletops, etc) and signage will be placed on the table indicating that it has been sanitized using X product in compliance with IPC guidelines.
Depending on how the re-launch of Snakes and Lattes ‘Tempe’ goes, the three locations in Toronto would follow a similar opening procedure based on the feedback and knowledge gained from Tempe’s opening.
Additional updates to follow shortly.
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For more information regarding the company, and its related subsidiaries please visit the following websites:
Amfil Technologies Inc. www.amfiltech.com
Snakes & Lattes Inc. www.snakesandlattes.com
Morning (Snakes & Lattes Publishing SAS) https://www.morning.us
GRO3 Joint Venture http://gro3systems.com
Interloc-Kings Inc. http://www.interloc-kings.com
About Us:
Amfil Technologies Inc. is the parent company to three wholly owned subsidiaries:
1). Snakes & Lagers Inc. holds the trade name and is the owner of Snakes & Lattes Inc. which currently operates 3 tabletop gaming bars and cafes located in Toronto, Ontario and 1 in Tempe, Arizona. The company is in the process of expanding throughout North America. Snakes & Lattes Inc. was the first board game bar and cafe in North America, is believed to be the largest in the world and has the largest circulating public library of board games in North America for customers to choose from. Snakes & Lattes Inc. currently has a 100+ member staff and recently acquired the exclusive distribution rights throughout Canada for some of the most popular board games in the world. The company also operates a lucrative fulfillment and distribution division and has recently entered into the board game publishing business through the acquisition of Morning which is expected to add significant revenues to the bottom line. For more information on Snakes & Lattes Inc. feel free to visit the website at www.snakesandlattes.com
2). The EcoPr03 GRO3 Antimicrobial System was jointly developed between Amfil Tech and A.C.T.S. Inc. which recently rebranded its technology under Advanced Ozone Integration as an extension of the existing ozone technology being utilized in the food and beverage industry and integrated by A.C.T.S. into companies such as Pepsi, Nestle, Sysco, Sun Pacific and many others. The system is a triple-function sanitization unit capable of naturally eliminating 99.9% of water and airborne pathogens and the typically problematic pests that wreak havoc for cultivators (like aphids, whiteflies and spider mites), as well as bacteria, fungus, microbes and mold on surfaces, all without chemicals. The unit can also constantly regulate a given facility's water supply, oxygenating the water and maintaining a consistent PPM infusion of ozone that prevents the formation of algae, bacteria or mold (allowing for comprehensive water recycling), simultaneously removing the need to use pesticides and/or dangerous, often carcinogenic products to treat production problems, as is common throughout the industry today. This environmentally-friendly solution also eliminates odors, while slightly reducing the air temperature, lowering energy consumption by the HEPA filtration and HVAC systems and could potentially allow for a facilities process to be labeled certified organic in the U.S.A. when the crop is no longer considered illegal on the federal level, otherwise "Clean Green" or "Certified Kind" in the meantime. The EcoPr03 GRO3 Antimicrobial System recently passed product review by a registered USDA certifying agent for use in California as well as Pennsylvania and surrounding states. The subsidiary has developed a strategic partnership with Roto Gro, the creator of proprietary rotary hydroponic technology. More information on this product line can be found on the www.gro3systems.com website or on twitter @GRO3Systems.
3). Interloc-Kings Inc. is a hardscape construction company servicing the Greater Toronto Area. This subsidiary is an authorized Unilock installer. Unilock is North America's premier manufacturer of concrete interlocking paving stones and segmental wall products. Interloc-Kings Inc. has an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and a 10/10 rating on homestars.com. Specializing in stone and wood installations between $5,000 and $150,000 per project, Interloc-Kings Inc. has quickly become a top, high quality installation company of outdoor living areas in the GTA. More information on this subsidiary can be found at the website www.interloc-kings.com
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Contact:
Ben Castanie
Snakes & Lattes Inc.
Telephone: (416) 500 2911
Email: ben@snakesandlattes.com
Or
Roger Mortimer
Amfil Technologies Inc.
Telephone: (647) 880-5887
Email: rmortimer@amfiltech.com