Sign Up NowThis Month's Tiny Gems - November 2013

Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOTR)
ForceField Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FNRG)
Jameson Stanford Resources Corp. (JMSN)
Methes Energies International Ltd. (NASDAQ:MEIL)

 

 

 

Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOTR)

 

Chanticleer Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ:HOTR) owns and operates Hooters® branded restaurants in emerging international markets. As one of the most well-known restaurant brands in the world, Hooters has a menu that consists of moderately-priced American bar food and the world-famous Hooters girls. The company has ownership interests in the parent company of the Hooters brand, Hooters of America (HOA), four Hooters restaurants in South Africa, one restaurant in Hungary, one Hooters restaurant in Australia, and the exclusive franchise rights to develop and operate Hooters restaurants in three of the most populous states of Brazil: Rio De Janeiro, Minas Gerais, and Espirito Santo.

 

The first Hooters® restaurant opened October 4, 1983, in Clearwater, Florida. Today there are more than 412 Hooters restaurants in 28 countries. During its history, Hooters has continued to rank high amongst the industry's growth leaders. The Hooters concept has stayed true to its roots with its beach-themed concept, logo, uniform, menu and ambiance being similar to what existed in its original store, and has proven successful in small-town America, major metropolitan areas, and internationally.

 

In 2011, Chanticleer (NASDAQ: HOTR; HOTRW), together with a group of major private equity investors, acquired Hooters of America (HOA) and its largest franchisee Texas Wings, Inc. Today HOA is the Atlanta-based operator and the franchisor of over 430 restaurants in 28 countries. Chanticleer has rights to develop and operate restaurants in South Africa, Hungary, and parts of Brazil, and has joint ventured with the current franchisee in Australia, while evaluating several additional opportunities.

 

Chanticleer's core growth strategy involves expanding the Hooters® brand in emerging markets and other rapidly developing global economies. The rising number of middle class consumers in emerging markets is driving the demand for recognized international brands. Targeting underpenetrated international markets with proven market success, the company aims to achieve consistent, above-average growth rates and favorable financial returns for its shareholders.

 

 

 

ForceField Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FNRG)

 

ForceField Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FNRG) is an international manufacturer, distributor, and licensee of alternative energy products and solutions. ForceField has two primary segments through which it focuses on the largest and fastest-growing areas of the global renewable energy market: industrial waste heat recovery and conversion, and commercial LED lighting products.

 

TransPacific Energy (TPE), a subsidiary of ForceField Energy, has patented a technology that uses “waste heat” from various industry processes and other sources to provide clean electricity. The subsidiary’s process directly captures and converts heat from the heat source, without any heat transfer fluids, at temperatures from 80ºF up to 900ºF. This is a far broader range than any other competing systems on the market, unlocking a countless number of new applications.

 

TPE sells systems directly to customers for their installation and operation. The company owns, installs and operates ORC systems, sells electricity, licenses its technology for specific applications and markets and conducts research and development for new ORC applications and renewable energy.

 

Through its exclusive multinational distribution agreement with Lightsky, ForceField has a firm foothold in the commercial lighting products industry as well. The LED lighting market is growing at a 32% compound growth rate because of the absence of dangerous chemicals, government regulation phasing out old lighting technology, 50-70% lower energy costs, exceptionally long life, and beautiful illumination.

 

 

 

Jameson Stanford Resources Corp. (JMSN)

 

Jameson Stanford Resources Corp. (JMSN) is a metals and minerals exploration, development, and production company focused on the acquisition and consolidation of mining claims and mineral leases. Targeting projects located in historic mining districts, the company is currently engaged in exploration and development activities in connection with two high-grade copper, gold, silver, and base metals properties located in historic mining districts in Beaver County and Juab County, Utah.

 

The company’s Star Mountain project consists of 117 lode mining claims and four metalliferous mineral lease sections located in the Star Mountain range, Star Mining District. The project covers a total area of 4,998 acres with borders expanding as exploration warrants. Based on geological analysis, magnetometry studies, and reverse circulation drilling samples, the total inferred reserves at this site may ultimately involve more than 100 million metric tons of copper ore, plus precious and PGM base metals.

 

Jameson Stanford’s Spor Mountain project encompasses nine lode mining claims and three metalliferous mineral lease sections located in Juab County, Utah. The project covers a total area of 2,098 acres. Based on preliminary geological analysis and two prospect pit excavations, this site has been estimated to possibly involve more than 4 million ounces of silver, significant concentrations of beryllium, and other precious and base metals. The company’s Ogden Bay Minerals project nearby is another promising prospect with the potential to produce an estimated 100,000 metric tons of silica product per year, as well as other valuable minerals and metals.

 

Based on engineering and geophysical studies conducted by the company since inception in 2010, current mining claims and mineral properties have aggregate inferred reserves exceeding $10 billion of gross value at current market prices. In addition to initiating and expanding production operations through exploration discoveries and the development of existing mining claims and mineral properties, management’s growth strategy includes the identification and acquisition of additional under-developed mining claims and mineral leases in established mining districts.

 

 

 

Methes Energies International Ltd. (NASDAQ:MEIL)

 

Methes Energies International Ltd. (NASDAQ:MEIL) uses its own proprietary technology to produce high-quality biodiesel processors and systems to capitalize on the growing demand for renewable energy, surging energy prices, and the value of biodiesel as a practical and realistic long-term replacement for conventional diesel fuel. The Company’s processors are flexible and can use a variety of virgin vegetable oils, used vegetable oil and rendered animal fat feedstock, allowing operators to take advantage of feedstock buying opportunities. Methes Energies also markets and sells high-quality biodiesel fuel produced at its 1.3 MGY (5 MLY) showcase production facility in Mississauga, Ontario, and at it’s 13 MGY (50 MLY) facility in Sombra, Ontario, to customers in the U.S. and Canada.

 

Methes Energies’ broad range of expertise and solutions include all aspects of the engineering, manufacturing, production, logistic, marketing and distribution processes. Among other services, the company leverages its cutting-edge biodiesel processors, pre-treatment systems, and other solutions to address real and specific biodiesel production challenges for large and small-scale biodiesel producers and entrepreneurs seeking to produce their own fuel.

 

In 2007 the company introduced the Denami 600, the industry’s first compact, full automated continuous flow biodiesel processor designed to run on a wide variety of feed stocks. This reliable, cost-effective and superior method of producing top-grade biodiesel exceeds current ASTM standards.

 

The company also sells feedstock to its network of biodiesel producers, selling their biodiesel production and providing clients with proprietary software to operate and control their processors. Methes Energies remotely monitors the quality and characteristics of its clients' production, upgrades and repairs their processors as necessary, and advises clients on adjusting their processes to use varying feedstock to improve the quality of their biodiesel.

 

As a competitive and highly respected revenue-generating player in the North American biodiesel sector, Methes Energies is fast building a network of biodiesel operators and facilities to capitalize on buying power and economies of scale. The North American demand for biodiesel is sizeable and the company is well positioned for global expansion throughout Europe, South America, Africa and Asia.

 

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