Franchise Agreement

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Exhibit B Franchise Agreement and Exhibits

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MANHATTAN BAGEL COMPANY, INC. FRANCHISE AGREEMENT


MANHATTAN BAGEL COMPANY, INC. FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section           Title_______________________________________________________Page#

Recitals

1     GRANT................................................................................................................................2

2    TERM AND RENEWAL....................................................................................................4

3    FRANCHISOR'S DUTIES.................................................................................................5

4    ROYALTY FEES; SALES REPORTING..........................................................................6

5    FRANCHISEE'S DUTIES..................................................................................................8

6    PROPRIETARY MARKS.................................................................................................16

7    CONFIDENTIAL OPERATING MANUALS..................................................................19

8    CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.................................................................................19

9    ACCOUNTING AND RECORDS....................................................................................20

10  ADVERTISING.................................................................................................................22

11   TECHNOLOGY................................................................................................................26

12  INSURANCE.....................................................................................................................29

13  TRANSFER OF INTEREST.............................................................................................31

14  DEFAULT AND TERMINATION...................................................................................35

15  OBLIGATIONS UPON TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION........................................38

16  COVENANTS...................................................................................................................39

17  TAXES, PERMITS, AND INDEBTEDNESS..................................................................42

18  INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND INDEMNIFICATION.....................................43

19  FORCE MAJEURE...........................................................................................................43

20  APPROVALS AND WAIVERS.......................................................................................44

21  NOTICES...........................................................................................................................44

22  ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENT...............................................................44

23  SEVERABILITY AND CONSTRUCTION.....................................................................44

24  SECURITY INTEREST....................................................................................................45

25  APPLICABLE LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION....................................................45

26  ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.................................................................................................47

Exhibits:

A     Guarantee, Indemnification and Acknowledgement

B     List of Principals

C     EFT Authorization Form

D     ADA Certification

E     Lease Rider

F     Non-Disclosure and Non-Competition Agreement

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MANHATTAN BAGEL COMPANY, INC. FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

THIS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and entered into on this______

day of______________, 200___(the "Effective Date"), by and between:

•     Manhattan Bagel Company, Inc., a New Jersey corporation with its principal place of business at 1687 Cole Boulevard, Golden, Colorado 80401 ("Franchisor"); and

• ____________________________________________________________________a [resident of]

[corporation organized in] [limited liability company organized in]_______________and having

offices at__________________________________________________________________

("Franchisee").

RECITALS:

A.          WHEREAS, Franchisor owns a format and system (the "System") relating to the establishment and operation of businesses operating in buildings that bear Franchisor's interior and exterior trade dress, under the Manhattan Bagel name and marks (the "Restaurants"), and specializing in the sale of proprietary items which currently include bagels, cheese spreads, muffins, gourmet coffee and other special recipe beverages and food items, and such additional proprietary products Franchisor may specify from time to time ("Proprietary Products"), as well as non-proprietary items such as sandwiches, salads, soups, and other beverage items for on-premises and carry-out consumption and such other non-proprietary products Franchisor may designate from time to time (collectively, the "Products");

B.          WHEREAS, the distinguishing characteristics of the System include, without limitation, a specially-designed building or facility, with specially developed equipment, equipment layouts, signage, distinctive interior and exterior design and accessories, Products, procedures for operations; quality and uniformity of products and services offered; procedures for management and inventory control; training and assistance; and advertising and promotional programs; all of which may be changed, improved, and further developed by Franchisor from time to time;

C.          WHEREAS, Franchisor identifies the System by means of certain trade names, service marks, trademarks, logos, emblems, and indicia of origin, including but not limited to the mark "Manhattan Bagel," and such other trade names, service marks, and trademarks as are now designated (and may hereinafter be designated by Franchisor in writing) for use in connection with the System (the "Proprietary Marks");

D.          WHEREAS, Franchisor continues to develop, use, and control the use of such Proprietary Marks in order to identify for the public the source of services and products marketed thereunder and under the System, and to represent the System's high standards of quality, appearance, and service;

E.          WHEREAS, Franchisee desires to enter into the business of operating a Restaurant under the System, wishes to utilize the Proprietary Marks and wishes to obtain a franchise from Franchisor for that purpose, as well as to receive the training and other assistance provided by Franchisor in connection therewith; and

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F.         WHEREAS, Franchisee understands and acknowledges the importance of Franchisor's

high standards of quality, cleanliness, appearance, and service and the necessity of operating the business franchised hereunder in conformity with Franchisor's standards and specifications.

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties, in consideration of the undertakings and commitments of each party to the other party set forth herein, hereby agree as follows:

1           GRANT

1.1         Upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Franchisor hereby grants to Franchisee the right and franchise, and Franchisee accepts and undertakes the obligation, to: (a) operate a Restaurant under the System; (b) to use, only in connection with the Restaurant, the Proprietary Marks and the System, as they may be changed, improved, or further developed from time to time by Franchisor; and (c) and to do so only at the Approved Location (as defined in Section 1.2 below).

1.2        The street address of the location approved hereunder is:

(the "Approved Location"). Franchisee shall not relocate the Restaurant without Franchisor's prior written consent. Franchisor shall have the right to grant or withhold any approvals under this Section 1.2 and if approval is granted, such approach shall not be deemed to be a guarantee, representation, or assurance by Franchisor that Franchisee's Restaurant shall be profitable or successful.

1.3 During the term of this Agreement, Franchisor shall not establish, nor license any other person to establish, another Restaurant at any location within one-half 04) mile of the Restaurant (the "Protected Territory"), except as otherwise provided in this Agreement (including but not limited to the provisions below relating to Co-Branded Locations and Institutional Facilities). Franchisor retains all other rights, and may, among other things, on any terms and conditions Franchisor deems advisable, and without granting Franchisee any rights therein:

1.3.1      establish, and license others to establish, Restaurants at any location outside the Protected Territory notwithstanding their proximity to the Protected Territory or the Approved Location or their actual or threatened impact on sales at Franchisee's Restaurant;

1.3.2     establish, and license others to establish, Restaurants at any Institutional Facility or Co-Branded Location (as those terms are defined below) within or outside the Protected Territory, notwithstanding such Restaurants' proximity to the Approved Location or their actual or threatened impact on sales at Franchisee's Restaurant;

1.3.3     establish, and license others to establish, restaurants under other systems or other proprietary marks, which restaurants may offer or sell products that are the same as, similar to, or different from the Products offered from the Restaurant, and which restaurants may be located within or outside the Protected Territory, notwithstanding such restaurants' proximity to the Approved Location or their actual or threatened impact on sales at Franchisee's Restaurant;

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1.3.4     acquire and operate any business or restaurant of any kind, whether located within or outside the Protected Territory notwithstanding such business' or restaurant's proximity to the Approved Location or its actual or threatened impact on sales at Franchisee's Restaurant; and

1.3.5     sell and distribute, directly or indirectly, or license others to sell and distribute, directly or indirectly, any Products, from any location or to any purchaser (including, but not limited, to sales made at retail locations, supermarkets, gourmet shops, mail order, and on the Internet), so long as such sales are not conducted from a Restaurant operated from a location inside the Protected Territory (excluding an Institutional Facility).

1.3.5.1      The term "Co-Branded Location" is agreed to include, among other things, businesses of any sort within which a "Manhattan Bagel" facility is established and operated, including for example book stores, department stores, restaurants, and supermarkets.

1.3.5.2     The term "Institutional Facility" is agreed to include, among other things: airports; bus stations; factories; federal, state or local government facilities (including military bases); hospitals and other health-care facilities; recreational facilities; schools, colleges and other academic facilities; seasonal facilities; shopping malls; theaters; train stations; and workplace cafeterias.

1.4        Franchisee shall offer and sell Products only from the Restaurant, only in accordance with the requirements of this Agreement and the procedures set forth in the Manuals, and only to: (a) retail customers for consumption on the Restaurant's premises or for personal, carry-out consumption; (b) delivery customers; and (c) wholesale customers. As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

1.4.1     The term "delivery customers" means customers that are located within the Protected Territory that purchase products for delivery to (and consumption in) their home or office.

1.4.2     The term "wholesale customers" means customers that: (a) purchase products totaling One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) or less a month from Franchisee; (b)are not in the business of selling bagels; and (c) do not, in turn, use any of the Proprietary Marks in connection with serving and/or reselling Products purchased from Franchisee. Upon Franchisee's written request that Franchisor waive some or all of the conditions in the preceding sentence with respect to one or more proposed wholesale customers, Franchisor shall have the right to grant or withhold consent, in writing to such a waiver.

1.5        Except as specified in Section 1.4 above, Franchisee shall not offer or sell Products through any other means, including without limitation through satellite locations, sales or mail order catalogs, temporary locations, carts or kiosks, the Internet, or through any other electronic or print media.

1.6        Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that: (a) Franchisee shall have no rights with respect to any other business operated by Franchisor and/or Franchisor's affiliates, including but not limited to, Noah's New York Bagels, Chesapeake Bagels, Einstein Bros Bagels, New World Coffee, and/or Willoughby's Tea and Coffee ("Other Brands"); and (b) Franchisor shall have the right to operate and license others to operate

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restaurants under the Other Brands at any location whatsoever, notwithstanding such restaurants' proximity to the Approved Location or the Protected Territory, or the actual or threatened impact such restaurants might have on sales at Franchisee's Restaurant.

2          TERM AND RENEWAL

2.1        Except as otherwise provided herein, the term of this Agreement shall expire ten (10) years from the earlier of: (a) six (6) months after the Effective Date; or (b) the date that Franchisee first opens its Restaurant for business (the "Commencement Date"); unless this Agreement is sooner terminated in accordance with its provisions.

2.2        Franchisee may, at its option, renew this Agreement for one (1) additional term, often (10) years, subject to the following conditions, each of which must be met prior to renewal:

2.2.1     Franchisee shall give Franchisor written notice of Franchisee's election to renew no fewer than six (6) months nor more than twelve (12) months prior to the end of the initial term;

2.2.2     Franchisee shall remodel and refurbish the Restaurant to comply with the current company standards in effect for new Restaurants as described in Section 5.10 below;

2.2.3     Franchisee shall not be in default of any provision of this Agreement, any amendment to this Agreement, any successor to this Agreement, or any other agreement between Franchisee and Franchisor or its subsidiaries and affiliates; and, in the reasonable judgment of Franchisor, Franchisee shall have substantially complied with all the terms and conditions of this Agreement, such other agreements, as well as the operating standards prescribed by Franchisor during the term of this Agreement;

2.2.4     Franchisee shall have satisfied all monetary obligations owed by Franchisee to Franchisor and its subsidiaries and affiliates, and to the System-wide advertising fund (the "NAF") and/or a market acvertising fund (an "MAF"), and shall have timely met those obligations throughout the term of this Agreement;

2.2.5     Franchisee shall execute Franchisor's then-current form of franchise agreement, which agreement shall supersede this Agreement in all respects (except with respect to the renewal provisions of the new franchise agreement, which shall not supersede this Section 2), and Franchisee acknowledges that the terms, conditions, and provisions of which, and the obligations of the parties thereto, may differ substantially from the terms, conditions, provisions and obligations in this Agreement, including, without limitation, a higher percentage royalty fee and advertising contribution;

2.2.6     Franchisee shall pay, in lieu of an initial franchise fee, a renewal fee equal to fifty percent (50%) of Franchisor's then-current initial franchise fee for a new Restaurant, or Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), whichever is greater;

2.2.7     Franchisee shall execute a general release, in a form prescribed by Franchisor, of any and all claims against Franchisor and its subsidiaries and affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, agents, and employees;

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2.2.8     Franchisee and its personnel shall comply with Franchisor's then-current qualification and training requirements; and

2.2.9     Franchisee shall be current with respect to its obligations to its lessor, suppliers, and any others with whom it does business.

3          FRANCHISOR'S DUTIES

3.1        Prior to the date of opening of the Restaurant, Franchisor shall provide to Franchisee, and to Franchisee's Highly Trained Personnel (as defined in Section 5.5.1 below) such training programs as Franchisor may designate, to be conducted at such time(s) and location(s) designated by Franchisor. Franchisor shall also provide such ongoing training as it may, from time to time, deem appropriate. Franchisor shall be responsible for the cost of instruction and materials (except as set forth in Section 5.5.4 below), subject to the terms set forth in Sections 5.5 and 5.6 below.

3.2        Franchisor shall make available, at no charge to Franchisee, prototype architectural plans and specifications for the construction of a Restaurant and for the exterior and interior design and layout, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, and signs. Franchisee acknowledges that such specifications shall not contain the requirements of any federal, state or local law, code or regulation (including without limitation those concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act (the "ADA") or similar rules governing public accommodations or commercial facilities for persons with disabilities), nor shall such plans contain the requirements of, or be used for, construction drawings or other documentation necessary to obtain permits or authorization to build a specific Restaurant, compliance with all of which shall be Franchisee's responsibility and at Franchisee's expense. Franchisee shall adapt, at Franchisee's expense, the standard specifications to the Restaurant location, subject to Franchisor's approval, as provided in Section 5.2.1 below, which will not be unreasonably withheld, provided that such plans and specifications conform to Franchisor's general criteria. Franchisee understands and acknowledges that Franchisor has the right to modify the prototype architectural plans and specifications as Franchisor deems appropriate from time to time (however Franchisor will not modify the prototype architectural plans and specifications for the Restaurant developed pursuant to this Agreement once those prototype architectural plans and specifications have been given to Franchisee).

3.3        Franchisor shall have the right (but not the obligation) to provide a representative to be present at the opening of the Restaurant. Franchisor will provide such additional on-site pre-opening and opening supervision and assistance as Franchisor deems advisable.

3.4        Franchisor shall provide Franchisee, on loan, one (1) copy of the confidential operations manuals (the "Manuals"), as more fully described in Section 7 below.

3.5        Franchisor shall review and shall have the right to approve or disapprove all advertising and promotional materials that Franchisee proposes to use, pursuant to Section 10 below.

3.6        Franchisor shall administer the "Manhattan Bagel" National or Market Advertising Funds, if such funds exist or are created, in the manner set forth in Section 10 below.

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3.7        Franchisor shall assist Franchisee in developing and conducting the Grand Opening Advertising Program (as described in Section 10.8 below), which program shall be conducted at Franchisee's expense.

3.8        Franchisor shall inspect the Restaurant prior to the opening of the Restaurant. Franchisee shall not commence operation of the Restaurant without Franchisor's prior written approval.

3.9        Franchisor will provide periodic assistance to Franchisee in the marketing, management, and operation of the Restaurant as Franchisor determines at the time(s) and in the manner determined by Franchisor.

3.10      Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that any designee, employee, or agent of Franchisor may perform any duty or obligation imposed on Franchisor by the Agreement, as Franchisor may direct.

3.11      In fulfilling its obligations pursuant to this Agreement, and in conducting any activities or exercising any rights pursuant to this Agreement, Franchisor (and its affiliates) shall have the right: (i) to take into account, as it sees fit, the effect on, and the interests of, other franchised businesses and systems and in which Franchisor has an interest and on Franchisor's (and its affiliates') own activities; (ii) to share market and product research, and other proprietary and non-proprietary business information, with other franchised businesses and systems in which Franchisor (or its affiliates) has an interest, or with Franchisor's affiliates; (iii) to introduce proprietary and non-Proprietary Items or operational equipment used by the System into other franchised systems in which Franchisor has an interest; and/or (iv) to allocate resources and new developments between and among systems, and/or Franchisor's affiliates, as Franchisor sees fit. Franchisee understands and agrees that all of Franchisor's obligations under this Agreement are subject to this Section 3.13, and that nothing in this Section 3.13 shall in any way affect Franchisee's obligations under this Agreement.

4          ROYALTY FEES; SALES REPORTING

4.1        Franchisee shall pay Franchisor an initial franchise fee of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($25,000) (the "Initial Franchise Fee"), which shall be due and payable on the day that this Agreement is signed. If Franchisee is an existing franchisee of Franchisor and is opening a second (2nd) or subsequent franchised location, Franchisee shall pay a reduced Initial Franchise Fee of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000). Payment of the Initial Franchise Fee shall be non-refundable in consideration of administrative and other expenses incurred by Franchisor in granting this franchise and for Franchisor's lost or deferred opportunity to franchise others.

4.2        For each Week during the term of this Agreement, Franchisee shall: (a) pay Franchisor a continuing royalty fee in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the Gross Sales of the Restaurant ("Royalty Fees"); and (b) report to Franchisor in writing (or electronically) its Gross Sales (a "Sales Report"). As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

4.2.1 The term "Gross Sales" means all revenue from the sale of all Products and all other income of every kind and nature related to, derived from, or originating from the Restaurant, including proceeds of any business interruption insurance policies, whether at

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retail or wholesale (whether such sales are permitted or not), whether for cash, check, or credit, and regardless of collection in the case of check or credit; provided, however, that "Gross Sales" excludes any customer refunds, coupon sales, sales taxes, and/or other taxes collected from customers by Franchisee and actually transmitted to the appropriate taxing authorities.

4.2.2 The term "Week" means the period starting with the commencement of business on Monday and concluding at the close of business on the following Sunday (or, if the Restaurant is not open on a Sunday, the immediately preceding business day); however, Franchisor shall have the right to designate in writing any other period of not less than seven days to constitute a "Week" under this Agreement.

4.3        All payments required by Section 4.2 above and Section 10 below based on the Gross Sales for the preceding Week, and the Sales Report required by Section 4.2 for the Gross Sales for the preceding Week, shall be paid and submitted so as to be received by Franchisor by the third business day of each Week. Franchisee shall deliver to Franchisor any and all reports, statements and/or other information required under Section 9.3 below, at the time and in the format reasonably requested by Franchisor. Franchisee shall establish an arrangement for electronic funds transfer or deposit of any payments required under Sections 4 or 10. Franchisee shall execute Franchisor's current form of "Authorization Agreement for Prearranged Payments (Direct Debits)," a copy of which is attached to this Agreement as Exhibit C, and Franchisee shall comply the payment and reporting procedures specified by Franchisor in the Manual. Franchisee expressly acknowledges and agrees that Franchisee's obligations for the full and timely payment of Royalty Fees and Advertising Contributions (and all other amounts provided for in this Agreement) shall be absolute, unconditional, fully earned, and due upon Franchisee's generation and receipt of Gross Sales. Franchisee shall not for any reason delay or withhold the payment of all or any part of those or any other payments due hereunder, put the same in escrow or set-off same against any claims or alleged claims Franchisee may allege against Franchisor, the System Advertising Fund, the MAF or others. Franchisee shall not, on grounds of any alleged non-performance by Franchisor or others, withhold payment of any fee, including without limitation Royalty Fees or Advertising Contributions, nor withhold or delay submission of any reports due hereunder including but not limited to Sales Reports.

4.4        Franchisee shall pay Franchisor (or Franchisor's affiliate or designee) a systems support fee for each accounting period in such reasonable amount as Franchisor may periodically designate. (Franchisee acknowledges that upon execution of this Agreement, the systems support fee shall be approximately $275-$400 per accounting period.) For the purpose of this Section 4.4, the term "accounting period" shall mean the four- or five-week periods that Franchisor may reasonably designate in writing to divide each fiscal year (so long as there are no more than twelve (12) such accounting periods per year), or calendar months if so designated in writing by Franchisor.

4.5        Franchisee shall not subordinate to any other obligation its obligation to pay Franchisor the royalty fee and/or any other fee or charge payable to Franchisor, whether under this Agreement or otherwise.

4.6        Any payment or report not actually received by Franchisor (or the appropriate advertising fund) on or before such date shall be deemed overdue. If any payment is overdue, Franchisee shall pay Franchisor, in addition to the overdue amount, interest on such amount from the date it was due until paid, at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month, or the maximum rate

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permitted by law, whichever is less. Entitlement to such interest shall be in addition to any other remedies Franchisor may have.

4.7 Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor, within fifteen (15) days of any written request by Franchisor which is accompanied by reasonable substantiating material, any monies which Franchisor has paid, or has become obligated to pay, on behalf of Franchisee, by consent or otherwise under this Agreement.

5          FRANCHISEE'S DUTIES

5.1         Franchisee understands and acknowledges that every detail of the Restaurant is important to Franchisee, Franchisor, and other franchisees in order to develop and maintain high operating standards, to increase the demand for the Products sold by all franchisees, and to protect Franchisor's reputation and goodwill.

5.2        Before commencing any construction of the Restaurant, Franchisee, at its expense, shall comply, to Franchisor's satisfaction, with all of the following requirements:

5.2.1     Franchisee shall employ a qualified, licensed architect or engineer who is reasonably acceptable to Franchisor to prepare, for Franchisor's approval, preliminary plans and specifications for site improvement and construction of the Restaurant based upon prototype design and image specifications furnished by Franchisor in the Standards Manual. Franchisor's approval shall be limited to conformance with Franchisor's standard image specifications and layout and shall not relate to Franchisee's obligations with respect to any federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations including, without limitation, the applicable provisions of the ADA regarding the construction, design and operation of the Restaurant, which subjects shall be Franchisee's sole responsibility.

5.2.2     Franchisee shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations, including, without limitation, the applicable provisions of the ADA regarding the construction, design and operation of the Restaurant. If Franchisee receives any complaint, claim, or other notice alleging a failure to comply with the ADA, Franchisee agrees that it shall provide Franchisor with a copy of such notice within five (5) days after receipt thereof.

5.2.3     Franchisee shall be responsible for obtaining all zoning classifications and clearances which may be required by state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations or which may be necessary or advisable owing to any restrictive covenants relating to Franchisee's location. After having obtained such approvals and clearances, Franchisee shall submit to Franchisor, for Franchisor's approval, final plans for construction based upon the preliminary plans and specifications. Franchisor's review and approval of plans shall be limited to review of such plans to assess compliance with Franchisor's design standards for Restaurants, including such items as trade dress, presentation of Proprietary Marks, and the provision to the potential customer of certain products and services that are central to the functioning of Restaurants. Franchisor shall not review nor shall any approval be deemed to include Franchisee's compliance with federal, state, or local laws and regulations, including the ADA, and Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that compliance with such laws is and shall be Franchisee's sole responsibility. Once

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approved by Franchisor, such final plans shall not thereafter be changed or modified without the prior written permission of Franchisor. Any such change made without Franchisor's prior written permission shall constitute a material default under this Agreement and Franchisor may withhold its authorization to open the Restaurant for business until the unauthorized change is rectified (or reversed) to Franchisor's reasonable satisfaction.

5.2.4     Franchisee shall obtain all permits and certifications required for the lawful construction and operation of the Restaurant and shall certify in writing to Franchisor that all such permits and certifications have been obtained.

5.2.5     Franchisee shall employ a qualified licensed general contractor who is reasonably acceptable to Franchisor to construct the Restaurant and to complete all improvements. Franchisee shall obtain and maintain in force during the entire period of construction the insurance required under Section 12 below; and Franchisee shall deliver to Franchisor such proof of such insurance as Franchisor shall require.

5.3        Franchisee shall construct, furnish, and open the Restaurant according to the requirements contained herein, and Franchisee shall open the Restaurant not later than one hundred twenty (120) days after securing all of the necessary authorization and approval for permits and/or certificates (including without limitation landlord approvals), and not later than twelve (12) months from the Effective Date. Time is of the essence. Prior to opening for business, Franchisee shall comply with all pre-opening requirements set forth in this Agreement (including without limitation those with respect to the Grand Opening Advertising Program), the Manuals, and/or elsewhere in writing by Franchisor. Within thirty (30) days of the opening of the Restaurant, Franchisee shall provide to Franchisor a full breakdown of all costs associated with the development and construction of the Restaurant in such form as Franchisor may reasonably require. Additionally, prior to opening the Restaurant, and after any renovation, Franchisee shall execute and deliver to Franchisor an ADA Certification in the form attached to this Agreement as Exhibit D, to certify to Franchisor that the Restaurant and any proposed renovations comply with the ADA.

5.4        In connection with the opening of the Restaurant:

5.4.1      Franchisee shall conduct, at Franchisee's expense, such grand opening promotional and advertising activities as Franchisor may require, as set forth in Section 10 below.

5.4.2     Franchisee shall provide at least fourteen (14) days' prior notice to Franchisor of the date on which Franchisee proposes to first open the Restaurant for business. Unless Franchisor waives in writing the foregoing requirement, Franchisee shall not open the Restaurant without the on-site presence of a representative of Franchisor, provided that Franchisor will not unreasonably delay the opening of the Restaurant.

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5.4.3     Franchisee shall not open the Restaurant until Franchisor has determined that all construction has been substantially completed, and that such construction conforms to Franchisor's standards including, but not limited, to materials, quality of work, signage, decor, paint, and equipment, and Franchisor has given written Franchisee approval to open, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.

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5.4.4     Franchisee shall not open the Restaurant until the Operating Partner and Restaurant Manager (as defined in Section 5.5) have successfully completed all training required by Franchisor, and Franchisee has hired and trained to Franchisor's standards a sufficient number of employees to service the anticipated level of the Restaurant's customers.

5.4.5     In addition, Franchisee shall not open the Restaurant until the Initial Franchise Fee and all other amounts due to Franchisor under this Agreement or any other related agreements gave been paid.

5.5        Prior to the opening of the Restaurant, Franchisee (or, if Franchisee is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or limited liability partnership, one of Franchisee's principals who is designated to supervise the operation of the Restaurant and who has been previously approved by Franchisor (the "Operating Partner")) and one full-time general manager (the "Restaurant Manager") shall attend and successfully complete, to Franchisor's satisfaction, the initial training program offered by Franchisor, pursuant to Section 3.1 above. The Restaurant shall also be under the active full-time management of either Franchisee or the Operating Partner who has successfully completed (to Franchisor's satisfaction) Franchisor's initial training program. For the purposes of this Section 5.5, the Operating Partner must be a person who has an ownership interest in Franchisee, and who has executed the Guarantee, Indemnification and Acknowledgement appended to this Agreement as Exhibit A.

5.5.1     If Franchisee (or the Operating Partner) and/or the Restaurant Manager (collectively, the "Highly Trained Personnel") cease active management or employment at the Restaurant, Franchisee shall enroll a qualified replacement (who shall be reasonably acceptable to Franchisor) in Franchisor's initial training program not more than thirty (30) days after the cessation of the former person's full-time employment and/or management responsibilities. The replacement shall attend and successfully complete the basic management training program, to Franchisor's reasonable satisfaction, as soon as it is practical to do so.

5.5.2     The Highly Trained Personnel may also be required to attend such refresher courses, seminars, and other training programs as Franchisor may reasonably specify from time to time.

5.5.3     The cost of all training (instruction and required materials) shall be borne by Franchisor. All other expenses incurred in connection with training, including without limitation the costs of transportation, lodging, meals, wages, and worker's compensation insurance, shall be borne by Franchisee.

5.5.4     If Franchisee requests that Franchisor provide additional on-site training, and Franchisor is able to do so, then Franchisee agrees that it shall pay Franchisor's then-current per diem charges and out-of-pocket expenses, which shall be as set forth in the Manual or otherwise in writing.

5.6        Franchisee shall use the Restaurant premises solely for the operation of the Restaurant; shall keep the Restaurant open and in normal operation for such hours and days as Franchisor may from time to time specify in the Manuals or as Franchisor may otherwise approve in writing; and shall refrain from using or permitting the use of the Restaurant premises for any other purpose or

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activity at any time. As used in this Section 5.6, the term "premises" shall include the grounds surrounding the Restaurant.

5.7        Franchisee agrees to maintain a competent, conscientious, trained staff in numbers sufficient to promptly service customers, including at least one (1) manager on duty at all times and to take such steps as are necessary to ensure that its employees preserve good customer relations and comply with such dress code as Franchisor may prescribe. Franchisor shall have the right to require Franchisee to employ one or more district managers (who shall be individuals reasonably acceptable to Franchisor) to supervise the day to day operations of Franchisee's restaurants, if Franchisee (and/or an affiliate of Franchisee) operates two or more Restaurants. Any such district managers shall be required to attend and successfully complete the training course specified in Section 5.5 above.

5.8        Franchisee shall meet and maintain the highest health standards and ratings applicable to the operation of the Restaurant. Franchisee shall furnish to Franchisor, within five (5) days after receipt thereof, a copy of all inspection reports, warnings, citations, certificates, and/or ratings resulting from inspections conducted by any federal, state or municipal agency with jurisdiction over the Restaurant.

5.9        Franchisee shall at all times maintain the Restaurant in a high degree of sanitation, repair, and condition, and in connection therewith shall make such additions, alterations, repairs, and replacements thereto (but no others without Franchisor's prior written consent) as may be required for that purpose, including, without limitation, such periodic repainting or replacement of obsolete signs, furnishings, equipment, and decor as Franchisor may reasonably direct.

5.10      Not sooner than one (1) year after the Commencement Date, and again as a pre-condition to renewal pursuant to Section 2.2.2 above, Franchisee shall refurbish the Restaurant at its expense to conform to the building design, exterior facade, trade dress, signage, furnishings, decor, color schemes, and presentation of the Proprietary Marks in a manner consistent with the image then in effect for new Restaurants, including without limitation remodeling, redecoration, and modifications to existing improvements, as Franchisor may require in writing (collectively, "Facilities Remodeling").

5.10.1    Franchisee shall not be required to engage in Facilities Remodeling more than once every five (5) years during the term of this Agreement; provided, however, that Franchisor may require Facilities Remodeling more often if such Facilities Remodeling is required as a pre-condition to renewal as described in Section 2.2.2 above.

5.10.2   Franchisee shall have six (6) months after receipt of Franchisor's written notice within which to complete Facilities Remodeling.

5.11       To insure that the highest degree of quality and service is maintained, Franchisee shall operate the Restaurant in strict conformity with such methods, standards, and specifications as Franchisor may from time to time prescribe in the Manuals or otherwise in writing. Franchisee agrees:

5.11.1 To maintain in sufficient supply, and to use and/or sell at all times only such Products, ingredients, materials, supplies, and paper goods as conform to Franchisor's written standards and specifications, and to refrain from deviating therefrom by the use or offer of any non-conforming items without Franchisor's specific prior written consent.

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5.11.2   To sell or offer for sale only such Products as have been expressly approved for sale in writing by Franchisor; to sell or offer for sale all such Products, utilizing the ingredients and employing the preparation standards and techniques, as specified by Franchisor; to refrain from any deviation from Franchisor's standards and specifications, including manner of preparation of Products, without Franchisor's prior written consent; and to discontinue selling and offering for sale any Products which Franchisor shall have the right to disapprove, in writing, at any time. If Franchisee deviates or proposes to deviate from Franchisor's standards and specifications, whether or not such deviation is approved by Franchisor, such deviation shall become the property of Franchisor.

5.11.3   To permit Franchisor or its agents, at any reasonable time, to remove samples of Products, without payment therefor, in amounts reasonably necessary for testing by Franchisor or an independent laboratory to determine whether said samples meet Franchisor's then-current standards and specifications. In addition to any other remedies it may have under this Agreement, Franchisor may require Franchisee to bear the cost of such testing if the supplier of the item has not previously been approved by Franchisor or if the sample fails to conform to Franchisor's specifications.

5.11.4   To purchase and install, at Franchisee's expense, all fixtures, furnishings, equipment, decor, and signs as Franchisor shall specify; and to refrain from installing or permitting to be installed on or about the Restaurant premises, without Franchisor's prior written consent, any fixtures, furnishings, equipment, decor, signs, or other items not previously approved as meeting Franchisor's standards and specifications.

5.11.5   To refrain from installing or permitting to be installed any vending machine, game or coin operated device, unless specifically approved in writing, in advance, by Franchisor.

5.11.6   To refrain from selling, offering to sell, or permitting any other party to sell or offer to sell beer, wine, or any form of liquor, without the advance written authorization of Franchisor, which Franchisor shall have the right to withhold.

5.11.7   To fully and faithfully comply with all applicable governing authorities, laws and regulations, which by this reference are made part of this Agreement as if incorporated herein. Franchisee shall immediately close the Restaurant and terminate operations thereat in the event that: (i) any Products sold at the Restaurant evidence adulteration or deviation from the standards set for Products by Franchisor; (ii) any Products sold at the restaurants fail to comply with applicable laws or regulations; or (iii) Franchisee fails to maintain the Products, Restaurant premises, equipment, personnel, or operation of the Restaurant in accordance with any applicable law or regulations. In the event of such closing, Franchisee shall immediately notify Franchisor in writing and Franchisee shall destroy all contaminated or adulterated products and eliminate the source thereof, and remedy any unsanitary, unsafe, or other condition or other violation of the applicable law or regulation. Franchisee shall not reopen the Restaurant until after Franchisor has inspected the Restaurant premises, and Franchisor has determined that Franchisee has corrected the condition and that all Products sold at the Restaurant comply with Franchisor's standards.

5.11.8   That Franchisor may designate an independent evaluation service to conduct a "mystery shopper" quality control and evaluation program with respect to Franchisor- or affiliate-

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owned and/or franchised Restaurants. Franchisee agrees that the Restaurant will participate in such mystery shopper program, as prescribed and required by Franchisor, provided that Franchisor-owned, affiliate-owned, and franchised Restaurants also will participate in such program to the extent Franchisor has the right to require such participation. Franchisor shall have the right to require Franchisee to pay the then-current charges imposed by such evaluation service with respect to inspections of the Restaurant, and Franchisee agrees that it shall promptly pay such charges; provided, however, that such charges shall not exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500) during each year of this Agreement.

5.12 Franchisee shall purchase all Products, ingredients, supplies, materials, and other products used or offered for sale at the Restaurant solely from suppliers that Franchisor has approved in writing. In determining whether it will approve any particular supplier, Franchisor shall consider various factors, including but not limited to whether the supplier can demonstrate, to Franchisor's continuing reasonable satisfaction, the ability to meet Franchisor's then-current standards and specifications for such items; who possess adequate quality controls and capacity to supply Franchisee's needs promptly and reliably; whose approval would enable the System, in Franchisor's sole opinion, to take advantage of marketplace efficiencies; and who have been approved in writing by Franchisor prior to any purchases by Franchisee from any such supplier, and have not thereafter been disapproved. For the purpose of this Agreement, the term "supplier" shall include, but not be limited to, manufacturers, distributors, resellers, and other vendors. Franchisee recognizes that Franchisor shall have the right to appoint only one manufacturer, distributor, reseller, and/or other vendor for any particular item (including but not limited to distribution of products to franchised restaurants, soft drinks, and similar items).

5.12.1   Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, Franchisee shall purchase all of its requirements for bagels, muffins, cookies, cream cheese, cream cheese spreads, coffee, and coffee beans ("Proprietary Items") from Franchisor or Franchisor's designee(s), as set forth in Section 5.13 below (through such distributor or distributors as Franchisor may designate). Franchisor shall have the right to introduce additional Proprietary Items from time to time.

5.12.2   Franchisor, its affiliates, and/or designees may establish food commissaries and distribution facilities, and Franchisor may designate these as approved or required manufacturers, suppliers or distributors.

5.12.3   If Franchisee wishes to purchase any Products or any items (except for Proprietary Items) from an unapproved supplier, Franchisee shall first submit to Franchisor a written request for such approval. Franchisee shall not purchase from any supplier until, and unless, such supplier has been approved in writing by Franchisor. Franchisor shall have the right to require that its representatives be permitted to inspect the supplier's facilities, and that samples from the supplier be delivered, either to Franchisor or to an independent laboratory designated by Franchisor for testing. A charge not to exceed the reasonable cost of the inspection and the actual cost of the test shall be paid by Franchisee or the supplier. Franchisor may also require that the supplier comply with such other requirements as Franchisor may deem appropriate, including payment of reasonable continuing inspection fees and administrative costs, or other payment to Franchisor by the supplier on account of their dealings with Franchisee or other franchisees, for use, without restriction (unless otherwise instructed by the supplier) and for services that

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Franchisor may render to such suppliers. Franchisor reserves the right, at its option, to reinspect from time to time the facilities and products of any such approved supplier and to revoke its approval upon the supplier's failure to continue to meet any of Franchisor's then-current criteria.

5.12.4   Nothing in the foregoing shall be construed to require Franchisor to approve any particular supplier, nor to require Franchisor to make available to prospective suppliers, standards and specifications for formulas, which Franchisor shall have the right to deem confidential.

5.12.5   Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that, at Franchisor's sole option, Franchisor may establish one or more strategic alliances or preferred vendor programs with one or more nationally or regionally-known suppliers who are willing to supply all or some Restaurants with some or all of the products and/or services that Franchisor requires for use and/or sale in the development and/or operation of Restaurants. In this event, Franchisor may limit the number of approved suppliers with whom Franchisee may deal, designate sources that Franchisee must use for some or all Products and other products and services, and/or refuse any of Franchisee's requests if Franchisor believes that this action is in the best interests of the System or the franchised network of Restaurants. Franchisor shall have unlimited discretion to approve or disapprove of the suppliers who may be permitted to sell Products to Franchisee.

5.12.6   Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor shall have the right to collect and retain all manufacturing allowances, marketing allowances, rebates, credits, monies, payments or benefits (collectively, "Allowances") offered by suppliers to Franchisee or to Franchisor or its affiliates based upon Franchisee's purchases of Products and other goods and services. These Allowances are based on System-wide purchases of meats, paper goods and other items. Franchisee assigns to Franchisor or its designee all of Franchisee's right, title and interest in and to any and all such Allowances and authorizes Franchisor or its designee to collect and retain any or all such Allowances without restriction (unless otherwise instructed by the supplier).

5.13      Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that the Proprietary Items offered and sold at the Restaurant are manufactured in accordance with secret blends, standards, and specifications of Franchisor and/or Franchisor's affiliates, and are Proprietary Items of Franchisor and/or its affiliates. In order to maintain the high standards of quality, taste, and uniformity associated with Proprietary Items sold at all Restaurants in the System, Franchisee agrees to purchase Proprietary Items only from Franchisor, or its designee(s), and not to offer or sell any other bagels, muffins, cookies, cream cheese, cream cheese spreads, coffee, and/or coffee beans (or such other products that Franchisor may designate as a Proprietary Item) at or from the Restaurant. In connection with the handling, storage, transport and delivery of any Proprietary Items purchased from Franchisor, its affiliates or designee(s), Franchisee acknowledges that any action or inaction by any third party (e.g., an independent carrier) in connection with the handling, storage, transport and delivery of the Proprietary Items shall not be attributable to nor constitute negligence of Franchisor.

5.14      Franchisee shall require all advertising and promotional materials, signs, decorations, paper goods (including without limitation disposable food and beverage containers, bags, napkins, menus, and all forms and stationery used in the Restaurant), any and all replacement trade dress products, and

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other items which may be designated by Franchisor to bear the Franchisor's then-current Proprietary Marks and logos in the form, color, location, and manner then-prescribed by Franchisor.

5.15      Franchisee grants Franchisor and its agents the right to enter upon the Restaurant premises at any time for the purpose of conducting inspections, for among other purposes, preserving validity of the Proprietary Marks, and verifying Franchisee's compliance with this Agreement and the policies and procedures outlined in the Manuals. Franchisee shall cooperate with Franchisor's representatives in such inspections by rendering such assistance as they may reasonably request; and, upon notice from Franchisor or its agents and without limiting Franchisor's other rights under this Agreement, Franchisee shall take such steps as may be necessary to correct immediately any deficiencies detected during any such inspection.

5.16      Except as otherwise approved in writing by Franchisor, if Franchisee is a corporation, it shall: (i) confine its activities, and its governing documents shall at all times provide that its activities are confined, exclusively to operating the Restaurant; (ii) maintain stop transfer instructions on its records against the transfer of any equity securities and shall only issue securities upon the face of which a legend, in a form satisfactory to Franchisor, appears which references the transfer restrictions imposed by this Agreement; (iii)not issue any voting securities or securities convertible into voting securities; (iv) maintain a current list of all owners of record and all beneficial owners of any class of voting stock of Franchisee and furnish the list to Franchisor upon request.

5.17      If Franchisee is a partnership or limited liability partnership it shall: (i) furnish Franchisor with its partnership agreement as well as such other documents as Franchisor may reasonably request, and any amendments thereto; and (ii) prepare and furnish to Franchisor, upon request, a current list of all general and limited partners in Franchisee.

5.18      If a Franchisee is a limited liability company, Franchisee shall: (i) furnish Franchisor with a copy of its articles of organization and operating agreement, as well as such other documents as Franchisor may reasonably request, and any amendments thereto; (ii) prepare and furnish to Franchisor, upon request, a current list of all members and managers in Franchisee; and (iii) maintain stop transfer instructions on its records against the transfer of equity securities and shall only issue securities upon the face of which bear a legend, in a form satisfactory to Franchisor, which references the transfer restrictions imposed by this Agreement.

5.19      Each present and future: (i) shareholder of a corporate Franchisee; (ii) member of a limited liability company Franchisee; (iii) partner of a partnership Franchisee; or (iv) partner of a limited liability partnership Franchisee; shall jointly and severally guarantee Franchisee's performance of each and every provision of this Agreement by executing the Guarantee in the form attached to this Agreement as Exhibit A, provided, however, that no Guarantee shall be required from a person who acquires Franchisee's securities (other than a controlling interest) if and after Franchisee becomes registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

5.20      To promote a uniform System image, Franchisee shall require all of its Restaurant personnel to dress during business hours in the attire specified in the Manuals. Franchisee shall purchase such attire only from approved suppliers.

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5.21      Franchisee shall offer for sale, and will honor for purchases by customers, any "value cards" or comparable incentive or convenience programs which Franchisor may institute from time to time, and Franchisee shall do so in compliance with Franchisor's standards and procedures for such programs.

5.22      Franchisee agrees that Franchisor may set reasonable restrictions on the maximum prices Franchisee may charge for the menu items, products and services offered and sold hereunder. With respect to the sale of all such menu items, products, or services, Franchisee shall have sole discretion as to the prices to be charged to customers; provided, however, that Franchisor may set maximum prices on such menu items, products, and services. If Franchisor has imposed such a maximum price on a particular menu item, product, or service, Franchisee may charge any price for such menu item, product, or service, up to and including the maximum price set by Franchisor.

6          PROPRIETARY MARKS

6.1        Franchisor represents with respect to the Proprietary Marks that:

6.1.1     Franchisor is the owner of all right, title, and interest in and to the Proprietary Marks.

6.1.2     Franchisor has taken and will take all steps reasonably necessary to preserve and protect the ownership and validity in, and of, the Proprietary Marks.

6.2        With respect to Franchisee's use of the Proprietary Marks, Franchisee agrees that:

6.2.1     Franchisee shall use only the Proprietary Marks designated by Franchisor, and shall use them only in the manner authorized and permitted by Franchisor; all items bearing the Proprietary Marks shall bear the then-current logo.

6.2.2     Franchisee shall use the Proprietary Marks only for the operation of the business franchised hereunder and only at the location authorized hereunder, or in franchisor-approved advertising for the business conducted at or from that location.

6.2.3     Unless Franchisor otherwise directs Franchisee, in writing, to do so, Franchisee shall operate and advertise the Restaurant only under the name "Manhattan Bagel" without prefix or suffix.

6.2.4     During the term of this Agreement and any renewal of this Agreement, Franchisee shall identify itself (in a manner reasonably acceptable to Franchisor) as the owner of the Restaurant in conjunction with any use of the Proprietary Marks, including, but not limited to, uses on invoices, order forms, receipts, and contracts, as well as the display of a notice in such content and form and at such conspicuous locations on the premises of the Restaurant as Franchisor may designate in writing.

6.2.5     Franchisee's right to use the Proprietary Marks is limited to such uses as are authorized under this Agreement, and any unauthorized use thereof shall constitute an infringement of Franchisor's rights.

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6.2.6 Franchisee shall not use the Proprietary Marks to incur any obligation or indebtedness on behalf of Franchisor.

6.2.7     Franchisee shall not use the Proprietary Marks as part of its corporate or other legal name, or as part of any e-mail address, domain name, or other identification of Franchisee in any electronic medium.

6.2.8     Franchisee shall execute any documents deemed necessary by Franchisor to obtain protection for the Proprietary Marks or to maintain their continued validity and enforceability.

6.2.9     With respect to litigation involving the Proprietary Marks, the parties agree that:

6.2.9.1      Franchisee shall promptly notify Franchisor of any suspected infringement of the Proprietary Marks, any known challenge to the validity of the Proprietary Marks, or any known challenge to Franchisor's ownership of, or Franchisee's right to use, the Proprietary Marks licensed hereunder. Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor shall have the sole right to direct and control any administrative proceeding or litigation involving the Proprietary Marks, including any settlement thereof. Franchisor shall also have the sole right, but not the obligation, to take action against uses by others that may constitute infringement of the Proprietary Marks.

6.2.9.2     If Franchisee has used the Proprietary Marks in accordance with this Agreement, Franchisor shall defend Franchisee at Franchisor's expense against any third party claim, suit, or demand involving the Proprietary Marks arising out of Franchisee's use thereof. If Franchisee has not used the Proprietary Marks in accordance with this Agreement, Franchisor will defend Franchisee, at Franchisee's expense, against such third party claims, suits, or demands. Franchisee shall promptly notify Franchisor of any suspected unauthorized use of, or any challenge to the validity or ownership of the Proprietary Marks, or its right to use and to license others to use, or Franchisee's right to use, the Proprietary Marks licensed hereunder. Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor has the right to direct and control any administrative proceeding or litigation, or other adjudicative proceeding involving the Proprietary Marks, including any settlement thereof. Franchisor has the right, but not the obligation, to take action against uses by others that may constitute infringement of the Proprietary Marks. Except to the extent that such litigation is the result of Franchisee's use of the Proprietary Marks in a manner inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, Franchisor agrees to reimburse Franchisee for its out-of-pocket litigation costs in doing such acts and things, except that Franchisee shall bear the salary costs of its employees, and Franchisor shall bear the costs of any judgment or settlement. To the extent that such litigation is the result of Franchisee's use of the Proprietary Marks in a manner inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, Franchisee shall reimburse Franchisor for the cost of such litigation (or, upon Franchisor's written request, pay Franchisor's legal fees directly), including without limitation attorney's fees, as well as the cost of any judgment or settlement.

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6.2.9.3 If Franchisor undertakes the defense or prosecution of any litigation relating to the Proprietary Marks, Franchisee shall execute any and all documents and do such acts and things as may, in the opinion of counsel for Franchisor, be necessary to carry out such defense or prosecution, including, but not limited to, becoming a nominal party to any legal action. Except to the extent that such litigation is the result of Franchisee's use of the Proprietary Marks in a manner inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, Franchisor agrees to reimburse Franchisee for its out-of-pocket costs in doing such acts and things, except that Franchisee shall bear the salary costs of its employees, and Franchisor shall bear the costs of any judgment or settlement. To the extent that such litigation is the result of Franchisee's use of the Proprietary Marks in a manner inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, Franchisee shall reimburse Franchisor for the cost of such litigation, including without limitation attorney's fees, as well as the cost of any judgment or settlement.

6.3 Franchisee expressly understands and acknowledges that:

6.3.1     Franchisor is the owner of all right, title, and interest in and to the Proprietary Marks and the goodwill associated with and symbolized by them.

6.3.2     The Proprietary Marks are valid and serve to identify the System and those who are authorized to operate under the System.

6.3.3     Neither Franchisee nor any principal of Franchisee shall directly or indirectly contest the validity or Franchisor's ownership of the Proprietary Marks, nor shall Franchisee, directly or indirectly, seek to register the Proprietary Marks with any government agency, except with Franchisor's express prior written consent.

6.3.4     Franchisee's use of the Proprietary Marks does not give Franchisee any ownership interest or other interest in or to the Proprietary Marks, except the license granted by this Agreement.

6.3.5     Any and all goodwill arising from Franchisee's use of the Proprietary Marks shall inure solely and exclusively to Franchisor's benefit, and upon expiration or termination of this Agreement and the license herein granted, no monetary amount shall be assigned as attributable to any goodwill associated with Franchisee's use of the System or the Proprietary Marks.

6.3.6     The right and license of the Proprietary Marks granted hereunder to Franchisee is non-exclusive, and Franchisor thus has and retains the rights, among others:

6.3.6.1      To use the Proprietary Marks itself in connection with selling Products and services;

6.3.6.2     To grant other licenses for the Proprietary Marks, in addition to those licenses already granted to existing franchisees;

6.3.6.3     To develop and establish other systems using the same or similar Proprietary Marks, or any other proprietary marks, and to grant licenses or franchises thereto without providing any rights therein to Franchisee.

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6.3.7 Franchisor reserves the right to substitute different Proprietary Marks for use in identifying the System and the businesses operating thereunder if Franchisor's currently owned Proprietary Marks no longer can be used, or if Franchisor, exercising its right to do so, determines that substitution of different Proprietary Marks will be beneficial to the System. In such circumstances, the use of the substituted proprietary marks shall be governed by the terms of this Agreement.

7           CONFIDENTIAL OPERATING MANUALS

7.1        In order to protect the reputation and goodwill of Franchisor and to maintain high standards of operation under Franchisor's Proprietary Marks, Franchisee shall conduct its business in accordance with the Manuals, one (1) copy of which Franchisee acknowledges having received on loan from Franchisor for the term of this Agreement.

7.2        Franchisee shall at all times treat the Manuals, any other manuals created for or approved for use in the operation of the Restaurant, and the information contained therein, as confidential, and shall use best efforts to maintain such information as secret and confidential. Franchisee shall not at any time copy, duplicate, record, or otherwise reproduce the foregoing materials, in whole or in part, nor otherwise make the same available to any unauthorized person.

7.3        The Manuals shall at all times remain the sole property of Franchisor and shall at all times be kept in a secure place on the Restaurant premises.

7.4        Franchisor may from time to time revise the contents of the Manuals, and Franchisee expressly agrees to make corresponding revisions to its copy of the Manuals and to comply with each new or changed standard.

7.5        Franchisee recognizes and agrees that from time to time, Franchisor may change or modify the System and that Franchisee will accept and use for the purpose of this Agreement any such change in the System, including new or modified trade names, service marks, trademarks or copyrighted materials, new products, new equipment or new techniques, as if they were part of this Agreement at the time of execution hereof, provided the financial burden placed upon Franchisee is not substantial. Franchisee will make such expenditures and such changes or modifications as Franchisor may reasonably require pursuant to this Section 7.5, and to Section 5 above.

7.6        Franchisee shall at all times maintain the Manuals at the Restaurant and insure that the Manuals are kept current and up to date; and, in the event of any dispute as to the contents of the Manuals, the terms of the master copy of the Manuals maintained by Franchisor at Franchisor's home office shall be controlling.

8           CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

8.1 Franchisee shall not, during the term of this Agreement or thereafter, communicate, divulge, or use for the benefit of any other person, persons, partnership, entity, association, or corporation any confidential information, knowledge, or know-how concerning the methods of operation of the business franchised hereunder which may be communicated to Franchisee or of which Franchisee may be apprised by virtue of Franchisee's operation under the terms of this

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Agreement. Franchisee shall divulge such confidential information only to such of its employees as must have access to it in order to operate the Restaurant. Any and all information, knowledge, know-how, and techniques which Franchisor designates as confidential shall be deemed confidential for purposes of this Agreement, except information which Franchisee can demonstrate came to its attention prior to disclosure thereof by Franchisor; or which, at or after the time of disclosure by Franchisor to Franchisee, had become or later becomes a part of the public domain, through publication or communication by others. Any employee who may have access to any confidential information regarding the Restaurant shall execute a covenant that s/he will maintain the confidentiality of information they receive in connection with their association with Franchisee. Such covenants shall be on a form provided by Franchisor, which form shall, among other things, designate Franchisor as a third party beneficiary of such covenants with the independent right to enforce them.

8.2        Franchisee acknowledges that any failure to comply with the requirements of this Section 8 will cause Franchisor irreparable injury, and Franchisee agrees to pay all court costs and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by Franchisor in obtaining specific performance of, or an injunction against violation of, the requirements of this Section 8.

8.3        Franchisee agrees to disclose to Franchisor all ideas, concepts, methods, techniques and products conceived or developed by Franchisee, its affiliates, owners or employees during the term of this Agreement relating to the development and/or operation of the Restaurants. Franchisee hereby grants to Franchisor and agrees to procure from its affiliates, owners or employees a perpetual, non-exclusive, and worldwide right to use any such ideas, concepts, methods, techniques and products in all food service businesses operated by Franchisor or its affiliates, franchisees and designees. Franchisor shall have no obligation to make any payments to Franchisee with respect to any such ideas, concepts, methods, techniques or products. Franchisee agrees that Franchisee will not use or allow any other person or entity to use any such concept, method, technique or product without obtaining Franchisor's prior written approval.

9         ACCOUNTING AND RECORDS

9.1 With respect to the operation and financial condition of the Restaurant, Franchisee shall adopt, until otherwise specified by Franchisor, a fiscal year consisting of not less than twelve (12) accounting periods of four or five weeks each, which coincides with Franchisor's then-current fiscal year, as specified by Franchisor. Franchisee shall maintain for a period of not less than three (3) years during the term of this Agreement, and, for not less than three (3) years following the termination, expiration, or non-renewal of this Agreement, full, complete, and accurate books, records, and accounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and in the form and manner prescribed by Franchisor from time to time in the Manuals or otherwise in writing, including but not limited to: (i) daily cash reports; (ii) cash receipts journal and general ledger; (iii) cash disbursements and weekly payroll journal and schedule; (iv) monthly bank statements, daily deposit slips and cancelled checks; (v) all tax returns; (vi) supplier's invoices (paid and unpaid); (vii) dated daily and weekly cash register journal and "Z" statements; (viii) semi-annual fiscal period balance sheets and fiscal period profit and loss statements; (ix) daily baker's schedule, waste, employee and Franchisee consumption and weekly inventory records; (x) records of promotion and coupon redemption; (xi) records of all wholesale and catering sales; and (xii) such other records as Franchisor may from time to time request.

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9.2        Franchisee shall, at its expense, provide to Franchisor, in a format specified by Franchisor, a complete annual financial statement (prepared according to generally accepted accounting principles, that includes a fiscal year-end balance sheet, an income statement of the Restaurant for such fiscal year reflecting all year-end adjustments, and a statement of changes in cash flow of Franchisee), on a review basis, prepared by an independent certified public accountant satisfactory to Franchisor, within ninety (90) days after the end of each fiscal year of the Restaurant during the term hereof, showing the results of operations of the Restaurant during the most recently completed fiscal year. In addition, no later than the fifteenth (15th) day of each accounting period during the term of this Agreement after the opening of the Restaurant, Franchisee shall submit to Franchisor, in a format acceptable to (or, at Franchisor's election, specified by) Franchisor: (i) a fiscal period and fiscal year-to-date profit and loss statement and a quarterly balance sheet (which may be unaudited) for the Restaurant; (ii) reports of those income and expense items of the Restaurant which Franchisor specifies from time to time for use in any revenue, earnings, and/or cost summary it chooses to furnish to prospective franchisees, provided that Franchisor will not identify to prospective franchisees any specific financial results of the Restaurant; and (iii) copies of all state sales tax returns for the Restaurant. In addition, if Franchisee (and/or any affiliate of Franchisee) operates two (2) or more Restaurants, pursuant to separate franchise agreements, then at its expense, Franchisee shall also furnish to Franchisor, within ninety (90) days after the end of each fiscal year of the Restaurant during the term hereof, an Administrative P&L. The term "Administrative P&L" is understood to mean a profit and loss statement, and such additional financial information in such detail as Franchisor may reasonably require, relating to the expenses Franchisee (and/or its affiliates) incurred with respect to the management of its operations (including without limitation Restaurant management) during said fiscal year; and such Administrative P&L shall be prepared on a review basis by an independent certified public accountant satisfactory to Franchisor,

9.3        Franchisee shall also submit to Franchisor in addition to the Sales Reports required pursuant to Section 4.2, for review or auditing, such other forms, reports, records, information, and data as and when Franchisor may reasonably designate, in the form and format, and at the times and places reasonably required by Franchisor, upon request and as specified from time to time in the Manuals or otherwise in writing, including, without limitation, via computer diskette, or otherwise in electronic format, and/or restated in accordance with Franchisor's financial reporting periods, consistent with Franchisor's then current financial reporting periods and accounting practices and standards. The reporting requirements of this Section 9.3 shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, the electronic reporting required under Section 11 below.

9.4        Franchisor or its designated agents shall have the right at all reasonable times to examine, copy, and/or personally review or audit, at Franchisor's expense, all books, records, and sales and income tax returns of Franchisee. Franchisor shall also have the right, at any time, to have an independent audit made of the books of Franchisee. If an inspection should reveal that any payments have been understated in any report to Franchisor, then Franchisee shall immediately pay Franchisor the amount understated upon demand, in addition to interest from the date such amount was due until paid, at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month, or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less. If an inspection is necessitated because Franchisee fails to timely provide Sales Reports or if an inspection discloses an understatement in any report by Franchisee of two percent (2%) or more, Franchisee shall, in addition, reimburse Franchisor for any and all costs and expenses connected with the inspection (including, without limitation, travel, lodging and wages expenses, and reasonable accounting and legal costs). The foregoing remedies shall be in addition to any other remedies Franchisor may have.

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10 ADVERTISING

10.1       For each Week during the term of this Agreement, Franchisee shall contribute an amount which, in the aggregate, does not exceed five percent (5%) of the Gross Sales of the Restaurant during the preceding Week (the "Advertising Contribution"). Franchisor shall have the right to reduce the Advertising Contribution to such a percentage as Franchisor may determine is appropriate by giving written notice of the reduction to Franchisee, specifying the period during which the reduced Advertising Contribution shall be in effect. The Advertising Contribution shall be paid by Franchisee in the manner required under Section 4.3 above (and as otherwise provided in this Section 10). In addition to the Advertising Contribution Franchisee shall spend a minimum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) to conduct the Grand Opening Advertising Program described in Section 10.8 below.

10.2      Franchisee's Advertising Contribution shall be paid to the NAF, to any MAF established pursuant to Section 10.4 below, or independently spent on local advertising and promotion, in such proportions as Franchisor shall have the right to designate periodically, in writing.

10.3      The NAF shall be maintained and administered by Franchisor or its designee, as follows:

10.3.1    Franchisor or its designee shall have the right to direct all advertising programs, as well as all aspects thereof, including without limitation, the concepts, materials, and media used in such programs and the placement and allocation thereof. Franchisee agrees and acknowledges that the NAF is intended to maximize general public recognition, acceptance, and use of the System; and that Franchisor and its designee are not obligated, in administering the NAF, to make expenditures for Franchisee which are equivalent or proportionate to Franchisee's contribution, or to ensure that any particular franchisee benefits directly or pro rata from expenditures by the NAF.

10.3.2   The NAF, all contributions thereto, and any earnings thereon, shall be used exclusively (except as otherwise provided in this Section 10.3) to meet any and all costs of maintaining, administering, directing, conducting, creating and/or otherwise preparing advertising, marketing, public relations and/or promotional programs and materials, and any other activities which Franchisor believes will enhance the image of the System, including, without limitation, the costs of preparing and conducting: media advertising campaigns; direct mail advertising; marketing surveys and other public relations activities; employing advertising and/or public relations agencies to assist therein; purchasing promotional items, conducting and administering visual merchandising, point of sale, and other merchandising programs; and providing promotional and other marketing materials and services to the Restaurants operated under the System. The NAF may also be used to provide rebates or reimbursements to franchisees for local expenditures on products, services, or improvements, approved in advance by Franchisor, which products, services, or improvements Franchisor shall have the right to determine will promote general public awareness and favorable support for the System.

10.3.3   Franchisee shall contribute to the NAF in the manner specified in Section 4.3 above. All sums paid by Franchisee to the NAF shall be maintained in an account separate from Franchisor's other monies. Franchisor shall have the right to charge the NAF for such reasonable administrative costs and overhead as Franchisor may incur in activities reasonably related to the direction and implementation of the NAF and advertising

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programs for franchisees and the System, including, without limitation, costs of personnel for creating and implementing, advertising, merchandising, promotional and marketing programs. The NAF and its earnings shall not otherwise inure to the benefit of Franchisor. Franchisor or its designee shall maintain separate bookkeeping accounts for the NAF.

10.3.4   The NAF is not and shall not be an asset of Franchisor, nor a trust, and Franchisor does not assume any fiduciary obligation to Franchisee for maintaining, directing or administering the NAF or for any other reason. A statement of the operations of the NAF as shown on the books of Franchisor shall be prepared annually by Franchisor and shall be made available to Franchisee.

10.3.5   Although the NAF is intended to be of perpetual duration, Franchisor maintains the right to terminate the NAF. The NAF shall not be terminated, however, until all monies in the NAF have been expended for advertising and/or promotional purposes.

10.4 Franchisor shall have the right to designate any geographical area for purposes of establishing an MAF. If an MAF for the geographic area in which the Restaurant is located has been established at the time Franchisee commences operations hereunder, Franchisee shall immediately become a member of such MAF. If an MAF for the geographic area in which the Restaurant is located is established during the term of this Agreement, Franchisee shall become a member of such MAF within thirty (30) days after the date on which the MAF commences operation. In no event shall Franchisee be required to be a member of more than one (1) MAF. The following provisions shall apply to each such MAF:

10.4.1    Each MAF shall be organized (including but not limited to bylaws and other organic documents) and governed in a form and manner, and shall commence operations on a date, approved in advance by Franchisor in writing. Unless otherwise specified by Franchisor, the activities carried on by each MAF shall be decided by a majority vote of its members. Any Restaurants that Franchisor operates in the region shall have the same voting rights as those owned by its franchisees. Each Restaurant owner shall be entitled to cast one (1) vote for each Restaurant owned.

10.4.2   Each MAF shall be organized for the exclusive purpose of administering regional advertising programs and developing, subject to Franchisor's approval, standardized promotional materials for use by the members in local advertising and promotion.

10.4.3   No advertising or promotional plans or materials may be used by an MAF or furnished to its members without the prior approval of Franchisor, pursuant to the procedures and terms as set forth in Section 10.7 below.

10.4.4   Franchisee shall submit its required contribution to the MAF at the time required under Section 4.4 above, together with such statements or reports as may be required by Franchisor or by the MAF with Franchisor's prior written approval. If so requested by Franchisor in writing, Franchisee shall submit its payments and reports to the MAF directly to Franchisor for distribution to the MAF.

10.4.5   A majority of the Restaurant owners in the MAF who pay four percent (4%) or more of their respective Restaurant's Gross Sales to the MAF may vote to increase the amount of

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each Restaurant owner's contribution to the MAF by up to an additional two percent (2%) of each Restaurant's Gross Sales. In the event of such a vote to increase the amount of each Restaurant owner's contribution to the MAF, the increase shall apply to only those Restaurant owners who pay four percent (4%) or more of each Restaurant's Gross Sales to the MAF. Voting will be on the basis of one vote per Restaurant, and any locations Franchisor operates in the region, if any, will have the same rights as those owned by its franchisees (i.e.. one vote per Restaurant). Franchisee shall contribute to the MAF in accordance with any such vote by the MAF to increase each Restaurant's contribution by up to two percent (2%) of the Gross Sales of Franchisee's Restaurant.

10.4.6 Although once established, each MAF is intended to be of perpetual duration, Franchisor maintains the right to terminate any MAF. An MAF shall not be terminated, however, until all monies in that MAF have been expended for advertising and/or promotional purposes.

10.5      All local advertising and promotion by Franchisee shall be in such media, and of such type and format as Franchisor may approve; shall be conducted in a dignified manner; and, shall conform to such standards and requirements as Franchisor may specify. Franchisee shall not use any advertising or promotional plans or materials unless and until Franchisee has received written approval from Franchisor, pursuant to the procedures and terms set forth in Section 10.7 below.

10.6      Franchisor shall make available to Franchisee from time to time, at Franchisee's expense, advertising plans and promotional materials, including newspaper mats, coupons, merchandising materials, sales aids, point-of-purchase materials, special promotions, direct mail materials, community relations programs, and similar advertising and promotional materials for use in local advertising and promotion.

10.7      For all proposed advertising, marketing, and promotional plans, Franchisee (or the MAF, where applicable) shall submit samples of such plans and materials to Franchisor (by means described in Section 20 below), for Franchisor's review and prior written approval (except with respect to prices to be charged by Franchisee). If written approval is not received by Franchisee or the MAF from Franchisor within fifteen (15) days of the date of receipt by Franchisor of such samples or materials, Franchisor shall be deemed to have disapproved them. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that any and all copyright in and to advertising and promotional materials developed by or on behalf of Franchisee shall be the sole property of Franchisor, and Franchisee agrees to execute such documents (and, if necessary, require its independent contractors to execute such documents) as may be deemed reasonably necessary by Franchisor to give effect to this provision.

10.8      In addition to and not in lieu of the Advertising Contribution and contribution to any MAF, Franchisee shall expend a minimum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) for grand opening advertising and promotional programs in conjunction with the Restaurant's initial grand opening, pursuant to a grand opening marketing plan development by Franchisor or developed by Franchisee and approved in writing by Franchisor (the "Grand Opening Advertising Program"). The Grand Opening Advertising Program shall be executed and completed within three (3) months after the Restaurant commences operation. Franchisee shall submit to Franchisor, for Franchisor's prior written approval, a marketing plan and samples of all advertising and promotional material not prepared or previously approved by Franchisor. For the purpose of this Agreement, the Grand Opening Advertising Program shall be considered local

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advertising and promotion, as provided under Section 10.10 below. Franchisor reserves the right to require Franchisee to deposit with Franchisor the funds required under this Section 10.8 to distribute as may be necessary to conduct the Grand Opening Advertising Program.

10.9      In addition to and not in lieu of the Advertising Contribution and contribution to any MAF, Franchisee shall also expend, each month, the Local Promotion Expenditure for promotion and advertising relating to the Restaurant, and Franchisee shall provide Franchisor with such receipts, copies of promotional materials, and other materials as Franchisor may reasonably require in order to prove that such Local Promotional Expenditure was made in the amount required, and as required.

10.10    Franchisee understands and acknowledges that the required contributions and expenditures are minimum requirements only, and that Franchisee may, and is encouraged by Franchisor to, expend additional funds for local advertising and promotion of a local nature which will focus on disseminating advertising directly related to Franchisee's Restaurant.

10.11     As used in this Agreement, the term "local advertising and promotion" shall consist only of the direct costs of purchasing and producing advertising materials (including, but not limited to, camera-ready advertising and point of sale materials), media (space or time), and those direct out-of-pocket expenses related to costs of advertising and sales promotion spent by Franchisee in its local market or area, advertising agency fees and expenses, postage, shipping, telephone, and photocopying; however, the parties expressly agree that advertising and sales promotion shall not include costs or expenses incurred by or on behalf of Franchisee in connection with any of the following:

10.11.1  Salaries and expenses of any employees of Franchisee, including salaries or expenses for attendance at advertising meetings or activities, or incentives provided or offered to such employees, including discount coupons;

10.11.2 Charitable, political, or other contributions or donations;

10.11.3 The value of discounts provided to consumers; and

10.11.4 The cost of food items.

10.12    Franchisee acknowledges that periodic rebates, give-aways and other promotions and programs are an integral part of the System. Accordingly, Franchisee, at its sole cost and expense, from time to time shall issue and offer such rebates, give-aways and promotions in accordance with any reasonable advertising programs established by Franchisor, and further shall honor rebates, give-aways and other promotions issued by other franchisees as long as all of the above do not contravene regulations and laws of appropriate governmental authorities.

10.13    Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that certain associations between Franchisee and/or the Restaurant, and/or the Proprietary Marks and/or the System, on the one hand, and certain political, religious, cultural or other types of groups, organizations, causes, or activities, on the other, however well-intentioned and/or legal, may create an unwelcome, unfair, or unpopular association with, and/or an adverse effect on, the reputation of Franchisor or the good will associated with the Marks. Accordingly, Franchisee shall not, without the prior written approval of Franchisor, engage in any activities with, or donate any money, products, services, goods, or

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terns to, any charitable, political or religious organization, group, or activity, if such action r^iw is.«ta$sin, or may be perceived by the public to be taken, in the name of, in connection or -.0^0 association with Franchisee, the Proprietary Marks, the Restaurant, the Franchisor, or the System.

11

TECHNOLOGY

11.1       With respect to computer systems and required software:

11.1.1    Franchisor shall have the right to specify or require that certain brands, types, makes, and/or models of communications, computer systems, and hardware to be used by, between, or among Restaurants, including without limitation: (a) back office and point of sale systems, data, audio, video, and voice storage, retrieval, and transmission systems for use at Restaurants, between or among Restaurants, and between and among Franchisee's Restaurants and Franchisor and/or Franchisee; (b) Cash Register Systems; (c) physical, electronic, and other security systems; (d) printers and other peripheral devices; (e) archival back-up systems; and (f) internet access mode (e.g., form of telecommunications connection) and speed (collectively, the "Computer System").

11.1.2   Franchisor shall have the right, but not the obligation, to develop or have developed for it, or to designate: (a) computer software programs and accounting system software that Franchisee must use in connection with the Computer System ("Required Software"), which Franchisee shall install; (b) updates, supplements, modifications, or enhancements to the Required Software, which Franchisee shall install; (c) the tangible media upon which such Franchisee shall record data; and (d) the database file structure of Franchisee's Computer System.

11.1.3   Franchisee shall install and use the Computer System and Required Software.

11.1.4   Franchisee shall implement and periodically make upgrades and other changes to the Computer System and Required Software as Franchisor may reasonably request in writing (collectively, "Computer Upgrades").

11.1.5   Franchisee shall comply with all specifications issued by Franchisor with respect to the Computer System and the Required Software, and with respect to Computer Upgrades, at Franchisee's expense. Franchisee shall also afford Franchisor unimpeded access to Franchisee's Computer System and Required Software as Franchisor may request, in the manner, form, and at the times requested by Franchisor.

11.2      All data provided by Franchisee, uploaded to Franchisor's system from the Franchisee's system, and/or downloaded from the Franchisee's system to Franchisor's system is and will be owned exclusively by Franchisor, and Franchisor will have the right to use such data in any manner that Franchisor deems appropriate without compensation to Franchisee. In addition, all other data created or collected by Franchisee in connection with the System, or in connection with Franchisee's operation of the business (including but not limited to consumer and transaction data), is and will be owned exclusively by Franchisor during the term of, and following termination or expiration of, this Agreement. Copies and/or originals of such data must be provided to Franchisor upon Franchisor's request. Franchisor hereby licenses use of such data

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back to Franchisee, at no additional cost, solely for the term of this Agreement and solely for Franchisee's use in connection with the business franchised under this Agreement.

11.3      Franchisor may, from time-to-time, specify in the Manual or otherwise in writing the information that Franchisee shall collect and maintain on the Computer System installed at the Restaurants, and Franchisee shall provide to Franchisor such reports as Franchisor may reasonably request from the data so collected and maintained. All data pertaining to or derived from the Restaurants (including without limitation data pertaining to or otherwise about Restaurant customers) is and shall be the exclusive property of Franchisor, and Franchisor hereby grants a royalty-free nonexclusive license to Franchisee to use said data during the term of this Agreement.

11.3.1   Franchisee shall abide by all applicable laws pertaining to the privacy of consumer, employee, and transactional information ("Privacy Laws").

11.3.2   Franchisee shall comply with Franchisor's standards and policies pertaining to Privacy Laws. If there is a conflict between Franchisor's standards and policies pertaining to Privacy Laws and actual applicable law, Franchisee shall: (a) comply with the requirements of applicable law; (b) immediately give Franchisor written notice of said conflict; and (c) promptly and fully cooperate with Franchisor and Franchisor's counsel in determining the most effective way, if any, to meet Franchisor's standards and policies pertaining to Privacy Laws within the bounds of applicable law.

11.3.3   Franchisee shall not publish, disseminate, implement, revise, or rescind a data privacy policy without Franchisor's prior written consent as to said policy.

11.4      Franchisee shall comply with Franchisor's requirements (as set forth in the Manual or otherwise in writing) with respect to establishing and maintaining telecommunications connections between Franchisee's Computer System and Franchisor's Extranet and/or such other computer systems as Franchisor may reasonably require. The term "Extranet" means a private network based upon Internet protocols that will allow users inside and outside of Franchisor's headquarters to access certain parts of Franchisor's computer network via the Internet.

11.5      Franchisor may establish an Extranet (but is not required to do so or to maintain an Extranet). If Franchisor does establish an Extranet, then Franchisee shall comply with Franchisor's requirements (as set forth in the Manual or otherwise in writing) with respect to connecting to the Extranet, and utilizing the Extranet in connection with the operation of Franchisee's Restaurants. The Extranet may include, without limitation, the Manuals, training other assistance materials, and management reporting solutions (both upstream and downstream, as Franchisor may direct). Franchisee shall purchase and maintain such computer software and hardware (including but not limited to telecommunications capacity) as may be required to connect to and utilize the Extranet.

11.6      Unless otherwise approved in writing by Franchisor, Franchisee shall not establish a separate Website, but shall only have one or more references or webpage(s), as designated and approved in advance by Franchisor, within Franchisor's Website (the term "Website" is defined to mean a group of related documents that can be accessed through a common internet address). However, if Franchisor approves, in writing, a separate Website for Franchisee (which Franchisor is not obligated to approve), then each of the following provisions shall apply:

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11.6.1   Franchisee specifically acknowledges and agrees that any Website owned or maintained by or for the benefit of Franchisee shall be deemed "advertising" under this Agreement, and will be subject to (among other things) Franchisor's approval under Section 10.7 above.

11.6.2   Franchisee shall not establish or use any Website without Franchisor's prior written approval.

11.6.3   Before establishing any Website, Franchisee shall submit to Franchisor, for Franchisor's prior written approval, a sample of the proposed Website domain name, format, visible content (including, without limitation, proposed screen shots), and non-visible content (including, without limitation, meta tags) in the form and manner Franchisor may reasonably require;

11.6.4   Franchisee shall not use or modify such Website without Franchisor's prior written approval as to such proposed use or modification.

11.6.5   In addition to any other applicable requirements, Franchisee shall comply with the Standards and specifications for Websites that Franchisor may periodically prescribe in the Manuals or otherwise in writing.

11.6.6   If required by Franchisor, Franchisee shall establish such hyperlinks to Franchisor's Website and others as Franchisor may request in writing.

11.7      Franchisee shall record all sales on computer-based point of sale systems approved by Franchisor or on such other types of cash registers as may be designated by Franchisor in the Manual or otherwise in writing ("Cash Register Systems"), which shall be deemed part of the Franchisee's Computer System. Franchisee shall utilize computer-based point-of-sale cash registers which are fully compatible with any program or system which Franchisor, in its discretion, may employ, and Franchisee shall record all Gross Revenues and all sales information on such equipment.

11.8      Franchisee shall not use the Proprietary Marks or any abbreviation or other name associated with Franchisor and/or the System as part of any email address, domain name, and/or other identification of Franchisee in any electronic medium. Franchisee agrees not to transmit or cause any other party to transmit advertisements or solicitations by e-mail or other electronic media without first obtaining Franchisor's written consent as to: (a) the content of such e-mail advertisements or solicitations; and (b) Franchisee's plan for transmitting such advertisements. In addition to any other provision of this Agreement, Franchisee shall be solely responsible for compliance with any laws pertaining to sending e-mails including but not limited to the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 (known as the "CAN-SPAM Act of 2003").

11.9      Franchisee shall not hire third party or outside vendors to perform any services or obligations in connection with the Computer System, Required Software, or any other of Franchisee's obligations without Franchisor's prior written approval therefor. Franchisor's consideration of any proposed outsourcing vendor(s) may be conditioned upon, among other things, such third party or outside vendor's entry into a confidentiality agreement with Franchisor and Franchisee in a form that is reasonably provided by Franchisor. The provisions of this Section 11.9 are in addition to and not instead of any other provision of this Agreement.

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11.10 Franchisee and Franchisor acknowledge and agree that changes to technology are dynamic and not predictable within the term of this Agreement. In order to provide for inevitable but unpredictable changes to technological needs and opportunities, Franchisee agrees that Franchisor shall have the right to establish, in writing, reasonable new standards for the implementation of technology in the System; and Franchisee agrees that it shall abide by those reasonable new standards established by Franchisor as if this Section 11 were periodically revised by Franchisor for that purpose.

12 INSURANCE

12.1 Prior to the commencement of any activities or operations pursuant to this Agreement, Franchisee shall procure and maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement (and for such period thereafter as is necessary to provide the coverages required hereunder for events having occurred during the Term of this Agreement), at Franchisee's expense, the following insurance policy or policies in connection with the Restaurant or other facilities on premises, or by reason of the construction, operation, or occupancy of the Restaurant or other facilities on premises. Such policy or policies shall be written by an insurance company or companies approved by Franchisor, having at all times a rating of at least "A-" in the most recent Key Rating Guide published by the A.M. Best Company (or another rating that Franchisor reasonably designates if A.M. Best Company no longer publishes the Key Rating Guide) and licensed and admitted to do business in the state in which the Restaurant is located, and shall include, at a minimum (except as additional coverages and higher policy limits may reasonably be specified for all franchisees from time to time by Franchisor in the Manuals or otherwise in writing to reflect inflation, identification of new risks, changes in the law or standards of liability, higher damage awards and other relevant changes in circumstances), the following:

12.1.1    Comprehensive general liability insurance, written on an occurrence basis, extended to include contractual liability, products and completed operations, and personal and advertising injury, with a combined bodily injury and property damage limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence.

12.1.2   Business automobile liability insurance, including a combined single bodily injury and property damage coverage for all owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles, with limits of liability not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for both bodily injury and property damage. Such policy shall have the contractual exclusion removed, unless Franchisee provides separate evidence that contractual liability for automobile exposure is otherwise insured. Such policy shall also have a drive other car endorsement with employees of the Restaurant as additional insured.

12.1.3   Statutory workers' compensation insurance and employer's liability insurance for a minimum limit of at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), as well as such other disability benefits type insurance as may be required by statute or rule of the state in which the Restaurant is located. Such policy shall contain an "Alternate Employer Endorsement" including Franchisor as the alternate employer.

12.1.4   Commercial umbrella liability insurance with limits which bring the total of all primary underlying coverages (comprehensive general liability, business auto liability, employers liability and liquor liability) to not less than Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) total limit

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of liability. Such umbrella liability will provide at a minimum those coverages and endorsements required in the underlying policies.

12.1.5   Property insurance providing coverage for direct physical loss or damage to real and personal property for all-risk perils, including the perils of flood and earthquake. Appropriate coverage shall also be provided for boiler and machinery exposures and business interruption/extra expense exposures. The policy or policies shall value property (real and personal) on a new replacement cost basis without deduction for depreciation and the amount of insurance shall not be less than ninety percent (90%) of the full replacement value of the Restaurant, its furniture, fixtures, equipment, and stock (real and personal property). Any deductibles contained in such policy shall be subject to review and approval by Franchisor.

12.1.6   Products liability insurance in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), which policy shall be considered primary.

12.1.7   Business interruption insurance to cover at least franchisee's obligations with respect to leases, royalties, advertising fund obligations, fixed costs, and other recurring expenses for a period of not less than six (6) months following an interruption to the business' operation.

12.1.8   Any other insurance coverage that is required by federal, state, or municipal law.

12.2      All policies listed in Section 12.1 above (unless otherwise noted below) shall contain such endorsements as shall, from time to time, be provided in the Manuals. All policies shall waive subrogation as between Franchisor (and its insurance carriers) and Franchisee (and its insurance carriers).

12.3      In the event of cancellation, material change, or non-renewal of any policy, sixty (60) days' advance written notice must be provided to Franchisor in the manner provided in Section 21 below.

12.4      In connection with all significant construction, reconstruction, or remodeling of the Restaurant during the term of this Agreement, Franchisee will cause the general contractor, its subcontractors, and any other contractor, to effect and maintain at general contractor's and all other contractor's own expense, such insurance policies and bonds with such endorsements as are set forth in the Manuals, all written by insurance or bonding companies approved by Franchisor, having a rating as set forth in Section 12.1 above.

12.5      Franchisee's obligation to obtain and maintain the foregoing policy or policies in the amounts specified shall not be limited in any way by reason of any insurance which may be maintained by Franchisor, nor shall Franchisee's performance of that obligation relieve it of liability under the indemnity provisions set forth in Section 18.4 below.

12.6      All public liability and property damage policies shall list Franchisor as an additional named insured, and shall also contain a provision that Franchisor, although named as an insured, shall nevertheless be entitled to recover under said policies on any loss occasioned to Franchisor or its servants, agents, or employees by reason of the negligence of Franchisee or its servants, agents, or employees.

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12.7      At least thirty (30) days prior to the time any insurance is first required to be carried by Franchisee, and thereafter at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of any such policy, Franchisee shall deliver to Franchisor, certificates of insurance evidencing the proper coverage with limits not less than those required hereunder. All certificates shall expressly provide that no less than thirty (30) days' prior written notice shall be given Franchisor in the event of material alteration to, cancellation, or non-renewal of the coverages evidenced by such certificates. Further certificates evidencing the insurance required by Section 12.1 above shall name Franchisor, and each of its affiliates, directors, agents, and employees as additional insureds, and shall expressly provide that any interest of same therein shall not be affected by any breach by Franchisee of any policy provisions for which such certificates evidence coverage.

12.8      In addition to its obligations under Section 12.7 above, on the first anniversary of the Effective Date, and on each subsequent anniversary thereof during the term of this Agreement and any renewal hereof, Franchisee shall provide Franchisor with proof of insurance evidencing the proper coverage with limits not less than those required hereunder, in such form as Franchisor may reasonably require.

12.9      The requirements of this Section 12 with respect to insurance shall not be reduced, diminished, eroded, or otherwise affected by insurance that Franchisee carries (and/or claims made under that insurance) for other businesses, included but not limited to other Restaurants operated by franchisee (and/or its affiliates) under the System.

12.10    Franchisor shall have the right, from time to time, to make such changes in minimum policy limits and endorsements as it may determine; provided, however, all changes shall apply to all franchisees of Franchisor who are similarly situated.

13 TRANSFER OF INTEREST

13.1       Franchisor shall have the right to transfer or assign this Agreement and all or any part of its rights or obligations under this Agreement to any person or legal entity, and any assignee of Franchisor shall become solely responsible for all obligations of Franchisor under this Agreement from the date of assignment.

13.2      If Franchisee is a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or limited liability partnership, each principal of Franchisee ("Principal"), and the interest of each Principal in Franchisee, is identified in Exhibit B hereto. Franchisee represents and warrants that its owners are as set forth on Exhibit B attached to this Agreement, and covenants that it will not permit the identity of such owners, or their respective interests in Franchisee, to change without complying with this Agreement. Franchisor shall have the right to designate any person or entity which owns a direct or indirect interest in Franchisee as a Principal, and Exhibit B shall be so amended automatically upon notice thereof to Franchisee.

13.3      Franchisor shall have a continuing right to designate as a Principal any person or entity that owns a direct or indirect interest in Franchisee.

13.4      Franchisee understands and acknowledges that the rights and duties set forth in this Agreement are personal to Franchisee, and that Franchisor has granted this franchise in reliance on

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Franchisee's or Franchisee's Principals' business skill, financial capacity, and personal character. Accordingly:

13.4.1    Franchisee shall not, without the prior written consent of Franchisor, transfer, pledge or otherwise encumber: (a) the rights and obligations of Franchisee under this Agreement; or (b) any material asset of Franchisee or the Restaurant.

13.4.2   If Franchisee is a corporation or limited liability company, Franchisee shall not, without the prior written consent of Franchisor, issue any voting securities or securities convertible into voting securities, and the recipient of any such securities shall become a Principal under this Agreement, if so designated by Franchisor.

13.4.3   If Franchisee is a partnership or limited partnership, the partners of the partnership shall not, without the prior written consent of Franchisor, admit additional general partners, remove a general partner, or otherwise materially alter the powers of any general partner. Each general partner shall automatically be deemed a Principal of Franchisee.

13.4.4   A Principal shall not, without the prior written consent of Franchisor, transfer, pledge or otherwise encumber any interest of the Principal in Franchisee as shown in Exhibit B.

13.5 Franchisor shall not unreasonably withhold any consent required by Section 13.4 above; provided, that if Franchisee proposes to transfer its obligations hereunder or any material asset, or if a Principal proposes to transfer any direct or indirect interest in Franchisee, Franchisor shall have the right to require any or all of the following as conditions of its approval:

13.5.1    The transferor shall have executed a general release, in a form satisfactory to Franchisor, of any and all claims against Franchisor and its affiliates, successors, and assigns, and their respective directors, officers, shareholders, partners, agents, representatives, servants, and employees in their corporate and individual capacities including, without limitation, claims arising under this Agreement, any other agreement between Franchisee and Franchisor or its affiliates, and federal, state, and local laws and rules;

13.5.2   The transferee of a Principal shall be designated as a Principal and each transferee who is designated a Principal shall enter into a written agreement, in a form satisfactory to Franchisor, agreeing to be bound as a Principal under the terms of this Agreement as long as such person or entity owns any interest in Franchisee; and, if the obligations of Franchisee were guaranteed by the transferor, the Principal shall guarantee the performance of all such obligations in writing in a form satisfactory to Franchisor;

13.5.3   Franchisee's new Principals (i.e., those who will run the business after the transfer) shall meet Franchisor's educational, managerial, and business standards; each shall possess a good moral character, business reputation, and credit rating; have the aptitude and ability to operate the Restaurant, as may be evidenced by prior related business experience or otherwise; and have adequate financial resources and capital to operate the Restaurant;

13.5.4   If a proposed transfer would result in a change in control of Franchisee, at Franchisor's option, Franchisee shall execute, for a term ending on the expiration date of this Agreement the form of franchise agreement then being offered to new System franchisees, and such other ancillary agreements required by Franchisor for the business

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franchised hereunder, which agreements shall supersede this Agreement and its ancillary documents in all respects, and the terms of which may differ from the terms of this Agreement including, without limitation, a higher royalty and advertising fee;

13.5.5   If so requested by Franchisor, Franchisee, at its expense, shall upgrade the Restaurant to conform to the then-current standards and specifications of new restaurants then-being established in the System, and shall complete the upgrading and other requirements set forth in Section 5.10 above within the time specified by Franchisor;

13.5.6   All monetary obligations of Franchisee hereunder shall be paid in full on a current basis, and Franchisee must not be otherwise in default of any of its obligations hereunder including, without limitation, its reporting obligations;

13.5.7   The transferor shall remain liable for all of the obligations to Franchisor in connection with the Restaurant that arose prior to the effective date of the transfer, and any covenants that survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement, and shall execute any and all instruments reasonably requested by Franchisor to evidence such liability;

13.5.8   At Franchisee's expense, one (1) Principal designated by Franchisor to be a new Operating Partner shall successfully complete (to Franchisor's satisfaction) all training programs required by Franchisor upon such terms and conditions as Franchisor may reasonably require (and while Franchisor will not charge a fee for attendance at such training programs, the transferee shall be responsible for the salary and all expenses of the person who attends training);

13.5.9   To compensate Franchisor for Franchisor's legal, accounting, training, and other expenses incurred in connection with the transfer, Franchisee shall pay Franchisor a transfer fee in an amount equal to the greater of: (a) Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), or (b) two percent (2%) of the total sales price paid by the transferee.

13.5.10 The transferor must acknowledge and agree that the transferor shall remain bound by the covenants contained in Sections 16.2 and 16.3 below.

13.6 Right of First Refusal.

13.6.1    If Franchisee or any Principal desires to accept any bona fide offer from a third party to purchase Franchisee, any material assets of Franchisee, or any direct or indirect interest in Franchisee, Franchisee or such Principal shall promptly notify Franchisor of such offer and shall provide such information and documentation relating to the offer as Franchisor may require. Franchisor shall have the right and option, exercisable within thirty (30) days after receipt of all such information, to send written notice to the seller that Franchisor intends to purchase the seller's interest on the same terms and conditions offered by the third party. If Franchisor elects to purchase the seller's interest, the closing on such purchase shall occur within thirty (30) days from the date of notice to the seller of the election to purchase by Franchisor.

13.6.2   Any material change in the terms of the offer prior to closing shall constitute a new offer subject to the same rights of first refusal by Franchisor as in the case of the third party's initial offer. Failure of Franchisor to exercise the option afforded by this Section 13.6

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shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision of this Agreement, including all of the requirements of this Section 13, with respect to a proposed transfer.

13.6.3 In the event the consideration, terms, and/or conditions offered by a third party are such that Franchisor may not reasonably be required to furnish the same consideration, terms, and/or conditions, then Franchisor may purchase the interest proposed to be sold for the reasonable equivalent in cash. If the parties cannot agree within a reasonable time on the reasonable equivalent in cash of the consideration, terms, and/or conditions offered by the third party, they must attempt to appoint a mutually-acceptable independent appraiser to make a binding determination. If the parties are unable to agree upon one (1) independent appraiser, then an independent appraiser shall be promptly designated by Franchisor and another independent appraiser shall be promptly designated by Franchisee, which two (2) appraisers shall, in turn, promptly designate a third appraiser; all three (3) appraisers shall promptly confer and reach a single determination, which determination shall be binding upon Franchisor and Franchisee. The cost of any such appraisal shall be shared equally by Franchisor and Franchisee. If Franchisor elects to exercise its right under this Section 13.6, Franchisor shall have the right to set off all amounts due from Franchisee, and one-half (54) of the cost of the appraisal, if any, against any payment to the seller.

13.7      Upon the death of a Principal, the deceased's executor, administrator, or other personal representative shall transfer the deceased's interest to a third party approved by Franchisor within twelve (12) months after the death. If no personal representative is designated or appointed or no probate proceedings are instituted with respect to the deceased's estate, then the distributee of such interest must be approved by Franchisor. If the distributee is not approved by Franchisor, then the distributee shall transfer the deceased's interest to a third party approved by Franchisor within twelve (12) months after the deceased's death.

13.8      Upon the permanent disability of any Principal with a controlling interest in Franchisee, Franchisor shall have the right to require such interest to be transferred to a third party in accordance with the conditions described in this Section 13 within six (6) months after notice to Franchisee. "Permanent Disability" shall mean any physical, emotional, or mental injury, illness, or incapacity that would prevent a person from performing the obligations set forth in this Agreement for at least six (6) consecutive months and from which condition recovery within six (6) consecutive months from the date of determination of disability is unlikely. Permanent disability shall be determined by a licensed practicing physician selected by Franchisor upon examination of such person or, if such person refuses to be examined, then such person shall automatically be deemed permanently disabled for the purposes of this Section 13.8 as of the date of refusal. Franchisor shall pay the cost of the required examination.

13.9      Upon the death or permanent disability any Principal of Franchisee, such person or his representative shall promptly notify Franchisor of such death or claim of permanent disability. Any transfer upon death or permanent disability shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as any inter vivos transfer.

13.10    Franchisor's consent to a transfer which is the subject of this Section 13 shall not constitute a waiver of any claims it may have against the transferring party, nor shall it be deemed a waiver of Franchisor's right to demand exact compliance with any of the terms of this Agreement by the transferor or transferee.

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13.11     If Franchisee or any person holding any interest (direct or indirect) in Franchisee becomes a debtor in a proceeding under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code or any similar law in the U.S. or elsewhere, it is the parties' understanding and agreement that any transfer of Franchisee, Franchisee's obligations and/or rights hereunder, any material assets of Franchisee, or any indirect or direct interest in Franchisee shall be subject to all of the terms of this Section 13, including without limitation the terms of Sections 13.4, 13.5, and 13.6 above.

13.12    All materials for an offering of stock or partnership interests in Franchisee or any affiliate of Franchisee which are required by federal or state law shall be submitted to Franchisor for review as described below before such materials are filed with any government agency. Any materials to be used in any exempt offering shall be submitted to Franchisor for such review prior to their use. No offering by Franchisee or any affiliate of Franchisee shall imply (by use of the Proprietary Marks or otherwise) that Franchisor is participating in an underwriting, issuance, or offering of the securities of Franchisee or Franchisee's affiliates; and Franchisor's review of any offering shall be limited solely to the relationship between Franchisor and Franchisee and any subsidiaries and affiliates, if applicable. Franchisor may, at its option, require the offering materials to contain a written statement prescribed by Franchisor concerning the limitations stated in the preceding sentence. Franchisee (and the offeror if not Franchisee), the Principals, and all other participants in the offering must fully indemnify Franchisor, its subsidiaries, affiliates, successor, and assigns, and their respective directors, officers, shareholders, partners, agents, representatives, servants, and employees in connection with the offering. For each proposed offering, Franchisee shall pay Franchisor a non-refundable fee of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500) or such greater amount as is necessary to reimburse Franchisor for its reasonable costs and expenses (including legal and accounting fees) for reviewing the proposed offering. Franchisee shall give Franchisor written notice at least thirty (30) days before the date that any offering or other transaction described in this Section 13.13 commences. Any such offering shall be subject to all of the other provisions of this Section 13, including without limitation the terms set forth in Sections 13.4, 13.5, 13.6; and further, without limiting the foregoing, it is agreed that any such offering shall be subject to Franchisor's approval as to the structure and voting control of the offeror (and Franchisee, if Franchisee is not the offeror) after the financing is completed.

14 DEFAULT AND TERMINATION

14.1 Franchisee shall be deemed to be in default under this Agreement, and all rights granted herein shall automatically terminate without notice to Franchisee, if Franchisee shall become insolvent or makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; or if a petition in bankruptcy is filed by Franchisee or such a petition is filed against and not opposed by Franchisee; or if Franchisee is adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent; or if a bill in equity or other proceeding for the appointment of a receiver of Franchisee or other custodian for Franchisee's business or assets is filed and consented to by Franchisee; or if a receiver or other custodian (permanent or temporary) of Franchisee's assets or property, or any part thereof, is appointed by any court of competent jurisdiction; or if proceedings for a composition with creditors under any state or federal law should be instituted by or against Franchisee; or if a final judgment remains unsatisfied or of record for thirty (30) days or longer (unless unappealed or a supersedeas bond is filed); or if Franchisee is dissolved; or if execution is levied against Franchisee's business or property; or if suit to foreclose any lien or mortgage against the Restaurant premises or equipment is instituted against Franchisee and not dismissed within thirty (30) days; or if the real or personal property of Franchisee's Restaurant shall be sold after levy thereupon by any sheriff, marshal, or constable.

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14.2 Franchisee shall be deemed to be in default and Franchisor may, at its option, terminate this Agreement and all rights granted hereunder, without affording Franchisee any opportunity to cure the default, effective immediately upon the delivery of written notice to Franchisee by Franchisor (in the manner set forth under Section 21 below), upon the occurrence of any of the following

events:

14.2.1    If Franchisee fails to construct and open the Restaurant within the time limits as provided in Section 5.3 above, and within the requirements set forth in Section 5.4.2 above;

14.2.2   If Franchisee at any time ceases to operate or otherwise abandons the Restaurant for two (2) consecutive business days, or loses the right to possession of the premises, or otherwise forfeits the right to do or transact business in the jurisdiction where the Restaurant is located; provided, however, that if, through no fault of Franchisee, the premises are damaged or destroyed by an event such that repairs or reconstruction cannot be completed within ninety (90) days thereafter, then Franchisee shall have thirty (30) days after such event in which to apply for Franchisor's approval to relocate and/or reconstruct the premises, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld;

14.2.3   If Franchisee or any Principal is convicted of a felony, a crime involving moral turpitude, or any other crime or offense that Franchisor believes is reasonably likely to have an adverse effect on the System, the Proprietary Marks, the goodwill associated therewith, or Franchisor's interest therein;

14.2.4   If a threat or danger to public health or safety results from the construction, maintenance, or operation of the Restaurant;

14.2.5   If Franchisee or any Principal purports to transfer any rights or obligations under this Agreement or any interest to any third party in a manner that is contrary to the terms of Section 13 above;

14.2.6   If Franchisee fails to comply with the covenants in Section 16.2 below or fails to timely obtain execution of the covenants required under Section 16.5 below;

14.2.7   If, contrary to the terms of Sections 7 or 8 above, Franchisee discloses or divulges the contents of the Manuals or other confidential information provided to Franchisee by Franchisor;

14.2.8   If an approved transfer of an interest in Franchisee is not effected within a reasonable time, as required by Section 13.9 above;

14.2.9   If Franchisee knowingly maintains false books or records, or submits any false reports (including, but not limited to, information provided as part of Franchisee's application for this franchise) to Franchisor;

14.2.10 If Franchisee commits two (2) or more defaults under this Agreement in any fifty-two (52) week period, whether or not each such default has been cured after notice;

14.2.11  If Franchisee sells products not previously approved by Franchisor, or purchases any product from a supplier not previously approved by Franchisor;

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14.2.12 If Franchisee engages in any conduct or practice that is fraudulent, unfair, unethical, or a deceptive practice; and/or

14.2.13 If Franchisee makes any unauthorized or improper use of the Proprietary Marks, or if Franchisee or a Principle of Franchisee fails to utilize the Proprietary Marks solely in the manner and for the purposes directed by Franchisor, or directly or indirectly contests the validity of Franchisor's ownership of the Proprietary Marks or its right to use and to license others to use the Proprietary Marks.

14.3      Except as otherwise provided in Sections 14.1 and 14.2 above, upon any other default by Franchisee of its obligations hereunder, Franchisor may terminate this Agreement by giving written notice of termination (in the manner set forth under Section 21 below) setting forth the nature of such default to Franchisee at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of termination; provided, however, that Franchisee may avoid termination by immediately initiating a remedy to cure such default, curing it to Franchisor's satisfaction, and by promptly providing proof thereof to Franchisor, all within the thirty (30) day period. If any such default is not cured within the specified time, or such longer period as applicable law may require, this Agreement shall terminate without further notice to Franchisee effective immediately upon the expiration of the thirty (30) day period or such longer period as applicable law may require.

14.4      If, for any reason, the Agreement is not terminated pursuant to this Section 14, and the Agreement is assumed, or assignment of the same to any person or entity who has made a bona fide offer to accept an assignment of the Agreement is contemplated, pursuant to the United States Bankruptcy Code, then notice of such proposed assignment or assumption, setting forth (i) the name and address of the proposed assignee and (ii) all of the terms and conditions of the proposed assignment and assumption, shall be given to Franchisor within twenty (20) days after receipt of such proposed assignee's offer to accept assignment of the Agreement, and, in any event, within ten (10) days prior to the date application is made to a court of competent jurisdiction for authority and approval to enter into such assignment and assumption, and Franchisor shall thereupon have the prior right and option, to be exercised by notice given at any time prior to the effective date of such proposed assignment and assumption, to accept an assignment of the Agreement to Franchisor itself upon the same terms and conditions and for the same consideration, if any, as in the bona fide offer made by the proposed assignee, less any brokerage commissions which may be payable by Franchisee out of the consideration to be paid by such assignee for the assignment of the Agreement.

14.5      If Franchisor is entitled to terminate this Agreement in accordance with Sections 14.2 or 14.3 above, Franchisor shall have the right to undertake any one or more of the following actions instead of terminating this Agreement:

14.5.1    Franchisor may terminate or modify any rights that Franchisee may have with respect to "exclusivity" in the Protected Territory, as granted under Section 1.3 above, effective ten (10) days after delivery of written notice thereof to Franchisee; and/or

14.5.2   Franchisor may modify, or eliminate completely, the Protected Territory described in Section 1.3 above.

14.6      If any of such rights, options, arrangements, or areas are terminated or modified in accordance with Section 14.5, such action shall be without prejudice to Franchisor's right to terminate this

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Agreement in accordance with Sections 14.2 or 14.3 above, and/or to terminate any other rights, options or arrangements under this Agreement at any time thereafter for the same default or as a result of any additional defaults of the terms of this Agreement.

14.7 Franchisee shall pay Franchisor all damages, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by Franchisor as a result of any default of Franchisee under this Agreement (in addition to other remedies that Franchisor may have).

15        OBLIGATIONS UPON TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION

15.1       Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, all rights granted hereunder to Franchisee shall forthwith terminate, and:

15.2      Franchisee shall immediately cease to operate the Restaurant, and shall not thereafter, directly or indirectly, represent to the public or hold itself out as a present or former franchisee of Franchisor.

15.3      Franchisee shall immediately and permanently cease to use, in any manner whatsoever, any confidential methods, procedures and techniques associated with the System, the mark "Manhattan Bagel" and all other Proprietary Marks and distinctive forms, slogans, signs, symbols, and devices associated with the System. In particular, Franchisee shall cease to use, without limitation, all signs, advertising materials, displays, stationery, forms, and any other articles that display the Proprietary Marks.

15.4      Franchisee shall take such action as may be necessary to cancel any assumed name or equivalent registration which contains the mark "Manhattan Bagel", and all other Proprietary Marks, and/or any other service mark or trademark of Franchisor, and Franchisee shall furnish Franchisor with evidence satisfactory to Franchisor of compliance with this obligation within five (5) days after termination or expiration of this Agreement.

15.5      In connection with Franchisor's consent to the Approved Location pursuant to Sections 1.2 and 5 above, Franchisee shall execute, and cause the landlord to execute, the Lease Rider appended hereto as Exhibit E.

15.5.1 If Franchisor does not elect or is unable to exercise any option it may have to acquire the lease or sublease for the premises of the Restaurant, or otherwise acquire the right to occupy the premises, Franchisee shall make such modifications or alterations to the premises operated hereunder (including, without limitation, the changing of the telephone number) immediately upon termination or expiration of this Agreement as may be necessary to distinguish the appearance of said premises from that of other Restaurants, and shall make such specific additional changes thereto as Franchisor may reasonably request for that purpose. In addition, Franchisee shall cease use of all telephone numbers and any domain names, websites, e-mail addresses, and any other identifiers, whether or not authorized by Franchisor, used by Franchisee while operating the Restaurant, and shall promptly execute such documents or take such steps necessary to remove reference to the Restaurant from all trade or business telephone directories, including "yellow" and "white" pages, or at Franchisor's request transfer same to Franchisor.

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15.5.2 If Franchisee fails or refuses to comply with the requirements of this Section 15.4, Franchisor (or its designee) shall have the right to enter upon the premises of the Restaurant, without being guilty of trespass or any other tort, for the purpose of making or causing to be made such changes as may be required, at the expense of Franchisee, which expense Franchisee agrees to pay upon demand.

15.6      Franchisee agrees, if it continues to operate or subsequently begins to operate any other business, not to use any reproduction, counterfeit copy, or colorable imitation of the Proprietary Marks, either in connection with such other business or the promotion thereof, which is likely to cause confusion, mistake, or deception, or which is likely to dilute Franchisor's rights in and to the Proprietary Marks, and further agrees not to utilize any designation of origin, description, trademark, service mark, or representation which suggests or represents a present or past association or connection with Franchisor, the System, or the Proprietary Marks.

15.7      Franchisee shall promptly pay all sums owing to Franchisor and its subsidiaries and affiliates (regardless whether those obligations arise under this Agreement or otherwise). In the event of termination for any default of Franchisee, such sums shall include all damages, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by Franchisor as a result of the default.

15.8      Franchisee shall pay Franchisor all damages, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by Franchisor as a result of any default of Franchisee under this Agreement and/or subsequent to the termination or expiration of this Agreement in obtaining injunctive or other relief for the enforcement of any provisions of this Section 15.

15.9      Franchisee shall immediately deliver to Franchisor the Standards Manual, the Manuals and all other manuals, records, and instructions containing confidential information (including without limitation any copies thereof, even if such copies were made in violation of this Agreement), all of which are acknowledged to be the property of Franchisor.

15.10    Franchisor shall have the option, to be exercised within thirty (30) days after termination or default under prime lease, to purchase from Franchisee any or all of the furnishings, equipment, signs, fixtures, supplies, or inventory of Franchisee related to the operation of the Restaurant, at the lesser of Franchisee's cost or fair market value. The cost shall be determined based upon a five (5) year straight-line depreciation of original costs. For equipment that is five (5) or more years old, the parties agree that fair market value shall be deemed to be ten percent (10%) of the equipment's original cost. If Franchisor elects to exercise any option to purchase herein provided, it shall have the right to set off all amounts due from Franchisee.

15.11     In order to preserve the goodwill of the System following termination, Franchisor (or its designee) shall have the right to enter the Restaurant (without liability to Franchisee, Franchisee's Principals, or otherwise) for the purpose continuing the Restaurant's operation and maintaining the goodwill of the business.

16 COVENANTS

16.1 Franchisee covenants that during the term of this Agreement, except as otherwise approved in writing by Franchisor, Franchisee (or one (1) designated management employee who will assume primary responsibility for the franchise operations and shall have been previously approved in

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writing by Franchisor) shall devote full time, energy, and best efforts to the management and operation of the Restaurant.

• 16.2 Franchisee specifically acknowledges that, pursuant to this Agreement, Franchisee will receive valuable specialized training and confidential information, including, without limitation, information regarding the operational, sales, promotional, and marketing methods and techniques of Franchisor and the System. Franchisee covenants that during the term of this Agreement, except as otherwise approved in writing by Franchisor, Franchisee shall not, either directly or indirectly, for itself, or through, on behalf of, or in conjunction with any person, persons, partnership, corporation, or entity:

16.2.1   Divert or attempt to divert any business or customer of the Restaurant or of any Restaurant using the System to any competitor, by direct or indirect inducement or otherwise, or do or perform, directly or indirectly, any other act injurious or prejudicial to the goodwill associated with Franchisor's Proprietary Marks and the System.

16.2.2   Unless released in writing by the employer, employ or seek to employ any person who is at that time employed by Franchisor or by any other franchisee or developer of Franchisor, or otherwise directly or indirectly induce such person to leave his or her employment.

16.3      Franchisee covenants that, except as otherwise approved in writing by Franchisor, it shall not, during the term of this Agreement, either directly or indirectly, for itself, or through, on behalf of, or in conjunction with any person, persons, partnership, corporation, or entity, own, maintain, operate, engage in, or have any interest in any business which is the same as or similar to the Restaurant; and shall not for a continuous uninterrupted period of two (2) years from the date of: (a) a transfer permitted under Section 13 above; (b) expiration or termination of this Agreement (regardless of the cause for termination); or (c) a final order of a duly authorized arbitrator, panel of arbitrators, or a court of competent jurisdiction (after all appeals have been taken) with respect to any of the foregoing or with respect to the enforcement of this Section 16.3; either directly or indirectly (through, on behalf of, or in conjunction with any persons, partnership, corporation or entity), own, maintain, operate, engage in, or have any interest in any business which is the same as or similar to the Restaurant and which business is, or is intended to be, located within a five (5) mile radius of either the Approved Location or any other Restaurant operating at the time that the obligations under this Section 16.3 commence. As used in this Agreement, the term "same as or similar to the Restaurant" shall mean any other retail business that sells or offers bagels, cream cheese, and/or coffee products that separately or in the aggregate constitute or would constitute thirty percent (30%) or more of that business' gross revenues at any one or more retail location(s).

16.4      Section 16.3 above shall not apply to ownership by Franchisee of less than five percent (5%) beneficial interest in the outstanding equity securities of any publicly-held corporation. As used in this Agreement, the term "publicly-held corporation" shall be deemed to refer to a corporation which has securities that have been registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

16.5      Franchisee shall require and obtain execution of covenants similar to those set forth in Sections 6.3.3, 8, 13, 15 above, and this Section 16 (as modified to apply to an individual), from any or all of the following persons: Franchisee's Restaurant general managers, supervisors, and Principals. The covenants required by this Section 16.5 shall be in the form provided in Exhibit F to this-

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Agreement. Failure by Franchisee to obtain execution of a covenant required by this Section 16.5 shall constitute a default under Section 14.2.6 above.

16:6 The parties agree that each of the foregoing covenants shall be construed as independent of any other covenant or provision of this Agreement. If all or any portion of a covenant in this Section 16 is held unreasonable or unenforceable by a court or agency having valid jurisdiction in an unappealed final decision to which Franchisor is a party, Franchisee expressly agrees to be bound by any lesser covenant subsumed within the terms of such covenant that imposes the maximum duty permitted by law, as if the resulting covenant were separately stated in and made a part of this Section 16.

16.7      Franchisee understands and acknowledges that Franchisor shall have the right to reduce the scope of any covenant set forth in Sections 16.2 and 16.3 in this Agreement, or any portion thereof, without Franchisee's consent, effective immediately upon receipt by Franchisee of written notice thereof; and Franchisee agrees that it shall comply forthwith with any covenant as so modified, which shall be fully enforceable notwithstanding the provisions of Section 21 below.

16.8      Franchisee expressly agrees that the existence of any claims it may have against Franchisor, whether or not arising from this Agreement, shall not constitute a defense to the enforcement by Franchisor of the covenants in this Section 16. Franchisee agrees to pay all costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) incurred by Franchisor in connection with the enforcement of this Section 16.

16.9      Franchisee and its owners agree to comply with and/or to assist Franchisor to the fullest extent possible in Franchisor's efforts to comply with Anti-Terrorism Laws (as defined below). In connection with such compliance, Franchisee and its owners certify, represent, and warrant that none of their property or interests is subject to being "blocked" under any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws and that Franchisee and its owners are not otherwise in violation of any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws.

16.9.1   Franchisee and its owners certify that none of them, their respective employees, or anyone associated with Franchisee is listed in the Annex to Executive Order 13224

(which Can be accessed at

Franchisee agrees not to hire (or, if already employed, retain the employment of) any individual who is listed in the Annex.

16.9.2   Franchisee certifies that it has no knowledge or information that, if generally known, would result in Franchisee, its owners, their employees, or anyone associated with Franchisee to be listed in the Annex to Executive Order 13224.

16.9.3   Franchisee is solely responsible for ascertaining what actions it must take to comply with the Anti-Terrorism Laws, and Franchisee specifically acknowledges and agrees that its indemnification responsibilities set forth in this Agreement pertain to its obligations under this Section 16.9.

16.9.4   Any misrepresentation under this Section or any violation of the Anti-Terrorism Laws by Franchisee, its owners, agents, its employees shall constitute grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement and any other agreement Franchisee has entered with

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Franchisor or any of Franchisor's affiliates, in accordance with the terms of Section 14.1 of this Agreement.

16.9.5 "Anti-Terrorism"Laws" means Executive Order 13224 issued by the President of the United States, the Terrorism Sanctions Regulations (Title 31, Part 595 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations), the Foreign Terrorist Organizations Sanctions Regulations (Title 31, Part 597 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations), the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (Title 31, Part 515 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations), the USA PATRIOT Act, and all other present and future federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, policies, lists and any other requirements of any governmental authority (including, without limitation, the United States Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control and any government agency outside the U.S.) addressing or in any way relating to terrorist acts and/or acts of war.

16.10 Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisee's violation of the terms of this Section 16 would result in irreparable injury to Franchisor for which no adequate remedy at law may be available, and Franchisee accordingly consents to the issuance of an injunction prohibiting any conduct by Franchisee in violation of the terms of this Section 16.

17 TAXES, PERMITS, AND INDEBTEDNESS

17.1      Franchisee shall promptly pay when due all taxes levied or assessed, including, without limitation, unemployment and sales taxes, and all accounts and other indebtedness of every kind incurred by Franchisee in the conduct of the business franchised under this Agreement. Franchisee shall pay Franchisor an amount equal to any sales tax, gross receipts tax, or similar tax (other than income tax) imposed on Franchisor with respect to any payments to Franchisor required under this Agreement, unless the tax is credited against income tax otherwise payable by Franchisor.

17.2      In the event of any bona fide dispute as to Franchisee's liability for taxes assessed or other indebtedness, Franchisee may contest the validity or the amount of the tax or indebtedness in accordance with procedures of the taxing authority or applicable law; however, in no event shall Franchisee permit a tax sale or seizure by levy of execution or similar writ or warrant, or attachment by a creditor, to occur against the premises of the Restaurant, or any improvements thereon.

17.3      Franchisee shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, and shall timely obtain any and all permits, certificates, or licenses necessary for the full and proper conduct of the business franchised under this Agreement, including, without limitation, licenses to do business, health certificates, food handler's permits, fictitious name registrations, sales tax permits, and fire clearances. To the extent that the requirements of said laws are in conflict with the terms of this Agreement, the Manuals, or other instructions of Franchisor, Franchisee shall: (a) comply with said laws; and (b) immediately provide written notice describing the nature of such conflict to Franchisor.

17.4      Franchisee shall notify Franchisor in writing within five (5) days of receipt of notice of any health or safety violation, the commencement of any action, suit, or proceeding, and of the issuance of any order, writ, injunction, award, or decree of any court, agency, or other governmental

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instrumentality, or within five (5) days occurrence of any accident or injury which may adversely affect the operation of the Restaurant or the financial condition of Franchisee, or give rise to liability or a claim against Franchisee or Franchisor.

18         INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND INDEMNIFICATION

18.1       It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that this Agreement does not create a fiduciary relationship between them; that Franchisee shall be an independent contractor; and, that nothing in this Agreement is intended to constitute either party an agent, legal representative, subsidiary, joint venturer, partner, employee, or servant of the other for any purpose whatsoever.

18.2      At all times during the term of this Agreement and any extensions hereof, Franchisee shall hold itself out to the public as an independent contractor operating the business pursuant to a franchise from Franchisor. Franchisee agrees to take such action as may be necessary to do so, including, without limitation, exhibiting a notice of that fact in a conspicuous place at the Approved Location, the content of which Franchisor reserves the right to specify.

18.3      It is understood and agreed that nothing in this Agreement authorizes Franchisee to make any contract, agreement, warranty, or representation on Franchisor's behalf, or to incur any debt or other obligation in Franchisor's name; and that Franchisor shall in no event assume liability for, or be deemed liable hereunder as a result of, any such action; nor shall Franchisor be liable by reason of any act or omission of Franchisee in its conduct of the Restaurant or for any claim or judgment arising therefrom against Franchisee or Franchisor.

18.4      Franchisee shall indemnify and hold Franchisor, Franchisor's owners and affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents harmless against any and all claims arising directly or indirectly from, as a result of, or in connection with Franchisee's operation of the Restaurant (notwithstanding any claims that Franchisor or Franchisor's owners and affiliates, or their respective officers, directors, employees, or agents, are or were negligent), as well as the costs, including attorneys' fees, of defending against them.

19         FORCE MAJEURE

19.1      Neither party shall be responsible to the other for non-performance or delay in performance occasioned by causes beyond its control, including without limiting the generality of the foregoing: (a) acts of God; (b) acts of war, terrorism, or insurrection; (c) strikes, lockouts, labor actions, boycotts, floods, fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, and/or other casualties; and/or (d) the inability of Franchisor and/or its affiliates or suppliers to manufacture, purchase, and/or cause delivery of any Products used in the operation of the Restaurant.

19.2      The inability of either party to obtain and/or remit funds shall be considered within control of such party for the purpose of Section 19.1 above. If any such delay occurs, any applicable time period shall be automatically extended for a period equal to the time lost; provided, however, that the party affected makes reasonable efforts to correct the reason for such delay and gives to the other party prompt notice of any such delay; and further provided, however, that Franchisee shall remain obligated to promptly pay all fees owing and due to Franchisor hereunder, without any such delay or extension.

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20        APPROVALS AND WAIVERS

20.1       Whenever this Agreement requires the prior approval or consent of Franchisor, Franchisee shall make a timely written request to Franchisor therefor, and such approval or consent must be obtained in writing.

20.2      Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor makes no warranties or guarantees upon which Franchisee may rely, and assumes no liability or obligation to Franchisee, by providing any waiver, approval, consent, or suggestion to Franchisee in connection with this Agreement, or by reason of any neglect, delay, or denial of any request therefor.

20.3      No delay, waiver, omission, or forbearance on the part of Franchisor to exercise any right, option, duty, or power arising out of any breach or default by Franchisee or any other franchisee under any of the terms, provisions, covenants, or conditions of this Agreement, and no custom or practice by the parties at variance with the terms of this Agreement, shall constitute a waiver by Franchisor to enforce any such right, option, duty, or power as against Franchisee, or as to subsequent breach or default by Franchisee. Subsequent acceptance by Franchisor of any payments due to it hereunder shall not be deemed to be a waiver by Franchisor of any preceding or succeeding breach by Franchisee of any terms, provisions, covenants, or conditions of this Agreement.

21        NOTICES

Any and all notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered, sent by registered mail, or by other means which affords the sender evidence of delivery, or of rejected delivery, to the respective parties at the addresses shown on the signature page of this Agreement, unless and until a different address has been designated by written notice to the other party. Any notice by a means which affords the sender evidence of delivery, or rejected delivery, shall be deemed to have been given at the date and time of receipt or rejected delivery.

22 ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENT

This Agreement and the exhibits referred to herein constitute the entire, full, and complete Agreement between Franchisor and Franchisee concerning the subject matter hereof, and supersede all prior agreements, no other representations having induced Franchisee to execute this Agreement. Except for those permitted to be made unilaterally by Franchisor hereunder, no amendment, change, or variance from this Agreement shall be binding on either party unless mutually agreed to by the parties and executed by their authorized officers or agents in writing.

23        SEVERABILITY AND CONSTRUCTION

23.1 Except as expressly provided to the contrary herein, each portion, section, part, term, and/or provision of this Agreement shall be considered severable; and if, for any reason, any section, part, term, and/or provision herein is determined to be invalid and contrary to, or in conflict with, any existing or future law or regulation by a court or agency having valid jurisdiction, such shall not impair the operation of, or have any other effect upon, such other portions, sections, parts, terms, and/or provisions of this Agreement as may remain otherwise intelligible; and the latter

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shall continue to be given full force and effect and bind the parties hereto; and said invalid portions, sections, parts, terms, and/or provisions shall be deemed not to be a part of this Agreement.

23.2      Except as expressly provided to the contrary herein, nothing in this Agreement is intended, nor shall be deemed, to confer upon any person or legal entity other than Franchisee, Franchisor, and such of Franchisee's and Franchisor's respective successors and assigns as may be contemplated (and, as to Franchisee, permitted) by Section 13 above, any rights or remedies under or by reason of this Agreement.

23.3      Franchisee expressly agrees to be bound by any promise or covenant imposing the maximum duty permitted by law which is subsumed within the terms of any provision of this Agreement, as though it were separately articulated in and made a part of this Agreement, that may result from striking from any of the provisions hereof any portion or portions which a court may hold to be unenforceable in a final decision to which Franchisor is a party, or from reducing the scope of any promise or covenant to the extent required to comply with such a court order.

23.4      All captions in this Agreement are intended solely for the convenience of the parties, and none shall be deemed to affect the meaning or construction of any provision hereof.

23.5      All provisions of this Agreement which, by their terms or intent, are designed to survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement, shall so survive the expiration and/or termination of this Agreement.

24 SECURITY INTEREST.

Franchisee hereby grants to Franchisor a security interest in all of Franchisee's interest in all leasehold improvements, furniture, furnishings, fixtures, equipment, inventory, supplies, cash, accounts receivable, and all other tangible and intangible personalty located at or used in connection with the Restaurant, now or hereafter owned, leased or acquired, together with all attachments, accessions, accessories, additions, substitutions and replacements therefore, and all cash and non-cash proceeds derived from insurance or the disposition of such collateral, to secure payment and performance of all debts, liabilities and obligations of any kind, whenever and however incurred, of Franchisee to Franchisor. Franchisee agrees to execute and deliver to Franchisor in a timely manner, all financing statements and other documents necessary, or reasonably requested by Franchisor, to evidence, perfect and continue the priority of such security interests under the Uniform Commercial Code. For such purposes the address of Franchisee and Franchisor are set forth on the signature page of this Agreement. If Franchisee is in good standing, Franchisor agrees, upon request, to execute subordinations of its security interest to purchase money suppliers, lenders and/or lessors furnishing equipment or financing for the Restaurant.

25 APPLICABLE LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

25.1 This Agreement takes effect upon its acceptance and execution by Franchisor, and shall be interpreted and construed exclusively under the laws of the State of Colorado which laws shall prevail in the event of any conflict of law (without regard to, and without giving effect to, the application of Colorado choice-of-law rules); provided, however, that if the covenants in Section 16 of this Agreement would-not be enforceable under the laws of Colorado and the Restaurant is located outside of Colorado, then such covenants shall be interpreted and construed under the

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laws of the state in which the Restaurant is located. Nothing in this Section 25.1 is intended by the parties to subject this Agreement to any franchise or similar law, rule, or regulation of the State of Colorado to which this Agreement would not otherwise be subject.

25.2      Subject to Section 25.3 below, the parties agree that any action brought by Franchisee against Franchisor in any court, whether federal or state, shall be brought within such state and in the judicial district in which Franchisor has its principal place of business. Any action brought by Franchisor against Franchisee in any court, whether federal or state, may be brought within the state and judicial district in which Franchisor has its principal place of business. The parties agree that this Section 25.2 shall not be construed as preventing either party from removing an action from state to federal court; provided, however, that venue shall be as set forth above. Franchisee hereby waives all questions of personal jurisdiction or venue for the purpose of carrying out this provision. Any such action shall be conducted on an individual basis, and not as part of a consolidated, common, or class action.

25.3      Before any party may bring an action in court against the other, the parties must first meet to mediate the dispute (except as otherwise provided below). Any such mediation shall be non-binding and shall be conducted by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its then-current rules for mediation of commercial disputes. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, this Section 25.3 shall not bar either party from obtaining injunctive relief against threatened conduct that will cause it loss or damages, under the usual equity rules, including the applicable rules for obtaining restraining orders and preliminary injunctions, without having to engage in mediation.

25.4      No right or remedy conferred upon or reserved to Franchisor or Franchisee by this Agreement is intended to be, nor shall be deemed, exclusive of any other right or remedy herein or by law or equity provided or permitted, but each shall be cumulative of every other right or remedy.

25.5      Nothing herein contained shall bar Franchisor's right to obtain injunctive relief against threatened conduct that will cause it loss or damages, under the usual equity rules, including the applicable rules for obtaining restraining orders and preliminary injunctions.

25.6      Franchisor and Franchisee irrevocably waive trial by jury in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim, whether at law or in equity, brought by either of them against the other, whether or not there are other parties in such action or proceeding.

25.7      Any and all claims and actions arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the relationship of Franchisee and Franchisor, or Franchisee's operation of the Restaurant, brought by any party hereto against the other, shall be commenced within one (1) year from the occurrence of the facts giving rise to such claim or action, or, it is expressly acknowledged and agreed by all parties, such claim or action shall be irrevocably barred.

25.8      Franchisor and Franchisee hereby waive to the fullest extent permitted by law any right to or claim of any punitive or exemplary damages against the other, and agree that in the event of a dispute between them each shall be limited to the recovery of any actual damages sustained by it.

25.9      Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor all damages, costs and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees) that Franchisor incurs subsequent to the termination or expiration of

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the franchise granted under this Agreement in: (a) obtaining injunctive or other relief for the enforcement of any provisions of this Agreement (including without limitation Sections 8 and 16 above);, and/or (b) successfully defending a claim that Franchisor defrauded Franchisee into ' signing this Agreement, that the provisions of this Agreement are not fair, were not properly entered into, and/or that the terms of this Agreement do not govern the parties' relationship.

26 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

26.1       Franchisee acknowledges that it has conducted an independent investigation of the business franchised hereunder, recognizes that the business venture contemplated by this Agreement involves business risks, and that its success will be largely dependent upon the ability of Franchisee and if a corporation or a partnership or other business organization, its owners as independent businesspersons. Franchisor expressly disclaims the making of, and Franchisee acknowledges that it has not received from Franchisor or any employee, representative or other party purporting to act on Franchisee's behalf, any warranty, promise or guarantee, express or implied, as to the potential sales volume, profits, or success of the business venture contemplated by this Agreement.

26.2      Franchisee acknowledges that it received a copy of this Agreement, the exhibit(s) hereto, and agreements relating hereto, if any, with all of the blank lines therein filled in, at least five (5) business days prior to the date on which this Agreement was executed. Franchisee further acknowledges that it received the uniform franchise offering circular required by the Federal Trade Commission Franchise Rule at least ten (10) business days prior to the date on which this Agreement was executed.

26.3      Franchisee acknowledges that it has read and understood this Agreement, the exhibits hereto, and agreements relating thereto, if any, and that Franchisor has accorded Franchisee ample time and opportunity to consult with advisors of Franchisee's own choosing about the potential benefits and risks of entering into this Agreement.

26.4      Each party represents and warrants to the other party that:

26.4.1    There are no other agreements, court orders, or any other legal obligations that would preclude or in any manner restrict such party from: (a) negotiating and entering into this Agreement; (b) exercising its rights under this Agreement; and/or (c) fulfilling its responsibilities under this Agreement.

26.4.2   It is duly organized, validly existing, and is in good standing under the laws of the state of its incorporation (or organization);

26.4.3   It has taken all corporate actions necessary to enter into the terms of this Agreement and to execute and deliver each of the documents referenced in this Agreement; and

26.4.4   The person(s) signing this Agreement on its behalf are duly authorized to negotiate, execute, and deliver this Agreement on such party's behalf.

26.5      Franchisee acknowledges that it shall have sole and complete responsibility for the choice of the Approved Location; that Franchisor has not (and shall not be deemed to have(and shall not be deemed to have, even by Franchisor's approval of the site that is the Approved Location) given

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any representation, promise, or guarantee of Franchisee's success at the Approved Location; and that Franchisee shall be solely responsible for its own success at the Approved Location.

26.6      Although Franchisor retains the right to establish and periodically modify System standards, which Franchisee has agreed to maintain in the operation of the Restaurant, Franchisee retains the right and sole responsibility for the day to day management and operation of the Restaurant and the implementation and maintenance of system standards at the Restaurant.

26.7      Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor may modify the offer of its franchises to other franchisees in any manner and at any time, which offers and agreements have or may have terms, conditions, and obligations that may differ from the terms, conditions, and obligations in this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly signed and delivered this Agreement in duplicate on the day and year first above written.

Manhattan Bagel Company, Inc.                               _______________________________________

Franchisor                                                              Franchisee Entity

By:____________________________________ By:___

Name:__________________________________ Name:

Title:___________________________________ Title:.

Address for Notices:                                                Address for Notices:

Law Department 1687 Cole Boulevard Golden, Colorado 80401 Fax: 303.568.8199

With a copy to: Franchise Administrator 100 Horizon Center Boulevard Hamilton, New Jersey 08691 Fax: 609.631.7059

Telephone:.

Fax:_____

Attn:_____

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MANHATTAN BAGEL COMPANY, INC.

FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT A

GUARANTEE, INDEMNIFICATION, AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

As an inducement to Manhattan Bagel Company, Inc. ("Franchisor") to execute the Manhattan Bagel

Company, Inc. Franchise Agreement between Franchisor and________________________________

("Franchisee"), dated________________, 200____(the "Agreement"), the undersigned, jointly and

severally, hereby unconditionally guarantee to Franchisor and Franchisor's successors and assigns that all of Franchisee's monetary obligations under the Agreement will be punctually paid and performed and that all monetary obligations will be punctually paid and performed.

Upon demand by Franchisor, the undersigned each hereby jointly and severally agree to immediately make each payment required of Franchisee under the Agreement and waive any right to require Franchisor to: (a) proceed against Franchisee for any payment required under the Agreement; (b) proceed against or exhaust any security from Franchisee; (c) pursue or exhaust any remedy, including any legal or equitable relief, against Franchisee; or (d) give notice of demand for payment by Franchisee. Without affecting the obligations of the undersigned under this Guarantee, Franchisor may, without notice to the undersigned, extend, modify, or release any indebtedness or obligation of Franchisee, or settle, adjust, or compromise any claims against Franchisee, and the undersigned each hereby jointly and severally waive notice of same and agree to remain and be bound by any and all such amendments and changes to the Agreement.

The undersigned each hereby jointly and severally agree to defend, indemnify and hold Franchisor harmless against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees, reasonable costs of financial and other investigation, court costs, and fees and expenses) resulting from, consisting of, or arising out of or in connection with any failure by Franchisee to perform any obligation of Franchisee under the Agreement, any amendment thereto, or any other agreement executed by Franchisee referred to therein.

The undersigned each hereby jointly and severally acknowledge and expressly agree to be individually bound by all of the covenants contained in Sections 6.3.3, 8, 13, 15, and 16 of the Agreement, and acknowledge and agree that this Guarantee does not grant the undersigned any right to use the "Manhattan Bagel" marks or system licensed to Franchisee under the Agreement.

This Guarantee shall terminate upon the termination or expiration of the Agreement, except that all obligations and liabilities of the undersigned which arose from events which occurred on or before the effective date of such termination shall remain in full force and effect until satisfied or discharged by the undersigned, and all covenants which by their terms continue in force after the expiration or termination of the Agreement shall remain in force according to their terms. Upon the death of an individual guarantor, the estate of such guarantor shall be bound by this Guarantee, but only for defaults and obligations hereunder existing at the time of death; and the obligations of the other guarantors will continue in full force and effect.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, the terms used in this Guarantee shall have the same meaning as in the Agreement, and shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with Section 25 of the Agreement. This Guarantee shall be interpreted and construed under the laws of the State of Colorado. In the event of any conflict of law, the laws of the State of Colorado shall prevail (without regard to, and without giving effect to,"the application of Colorado conflict of law rules).

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned has signed this Guarantee as of the date of the Agreement.

GUARANTOR(S) (Seal)                                                                    Signed:_________

(In his/her individual capacity) Printed Name:

Home Address:

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(In his/her individual capacity) Printed Name:

Home Address:

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(In his/her individual capacity) Printed Name:

Home Address:

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MANHATTAN BAGEL COMPANY, INC.

FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT B

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MANHATTAN BAGEL COMPANY, INC.

FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT C

AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT FOR ACH PAYMENTS (DIRECT DEBITS)

______________________________________________________ (Name of Person or Legal Entity)

_______________________________________________________________________(ID Number)

The undersigned depositor ("Depositor") ("Franchisee") hereby authorizes Manhattan Bagel Co., Inc. ("Franchisor") to initiate debit entries and/or credit correction entries to the undersigned's checking and/or savings account(s) indicated below and the depository designated below ("Depository") ("Bank") to debit or credit such account(s) pursuant to Franchisor's instructions.

Depository                                                                 Branch

City                                                                           State                                    Zip Code

Bank Transit/ABA Number                                         Account Number

This authorization is to remain in full and force and effect until sixty days after Franchisor has received written notification from Franchisee of its termination.

Depositor:______________________________

Signed By:_____________________________

Printed Name:___________________________

Title:__________________________________

Date:__________________________________

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MANHATTAN BAGEL COMPANY, INC.

FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT D

ADA CERTIFICATION

Manhattan Bagel Company, Inc. ("Franchisor") and______________________("Franchisee")

are parties to a franchise agreement dated __________________, 200_____ (the "Franchise

Agreement") for the operation of a Restaurant at_____________________________________________

(the "Restaurant"). In accordance with Section 5.3 of the Franchise Agreement, Franchisee certifies to Franchisor that, to the best of Franchisee's knowledge, the Restaurant and its adjacent areas comply with all applicable federal, state and local accessibility laws, statutes, codes, rules, regulations and standards, including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Franchisee acknowledges that it is an independent contractor and the requirement of this certification by Franchisor does not constitute ownership, control, leasing or operation of the Restaurant. Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor has relied on the information contained in this certification. Furthermore, Franchisee agrees to indemnify Franchisor and the officers, directors, and employees of Franchisor in connection with any and all claims, losses, costs, expenses, liabilities, compliance costs, and damages incurred by the indemnified party(ies) as a result of any matters associated with Franchisee's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as the costs, including attorneys' fees, related to the same.

Franchisee:

By:_________

Printed Name:

Title:

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MANHATTAN BAGEL COMPANY, INC.

FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT E

LEASE RIDER

THIS LEASE RIDER is made and entered into________________________, 200_ BY AND

AMONG_____________________(the "Landlord"), ____________________ (the "Tenant"), and

Manhattan Bagel Company, Inc., a New Jersey corporation whose principal place of business is 1687 Cole Boulevard, Golden, Colorado 80401 ("MBC").

RECITALS:

A.         This Lease Rider supplements and forms part of the attached Lease Agreement between the

Landlord and the Tenant dated___________________________________ (the "Lease") for the

premises situated at______________________(the "Premises") to be used by the Tenant as a Manhattan

Bagel Restaurant.

B.         This Lease Rider is entered into in connection with MBC's approval of the location of the Premises as an Manhattan Bagel Restaurant and the grant of a franchise to the Tenant pursuant to a Franchise Agreement dated_________________, 200__(the "Franchise Agreement").

C.         This Lease Rider is intended to provided MBC the opportunity to reserve the Premises as a Manhattan Bagel Restaurant under the circumstances set out below and to assure the Landlord that MBC exercises the option set out below on the basis that any defaults of the Tenant under the Lease will be cured by MBC before it takes possession of the Premises.

D.         The Landlord agrees that MBC shall have the right but not the obligation to assume the Lease of the Premises on the terms, covenants and conditions contained in this Lease Rider.

THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE: 1. UPON DEFAULT OF TENANT UNDER THE LEASE

1.1        The Landlord agrees to send to MBC copies of any Notice of Default that are given to the Tenant concurrently with the giving of such Notices to the Tenant. If the Tenant fails to cure any defaults within the period specified within the Notices, the Landlord shall promptly give to MBC further written Notice specifying the defaults that the Tenant has failed to cure. MBC shall have forty-five (45) days following receipt of the second written Notice to exercise its right to enter a new Lease on the same terms as apply to this Deed of Lease by written notice to the Landlord and the Tenant and in the event that MBC does exercise such right, then the circumstances described in clause 1.2 below shall apply.

1.2        The provisions of this clause 1.2 shall take effect if and when MBC exercises its rights pursuant to clause 1.1 above. MBC shall cure the defaults and/or begin paying rent upon the Landlord delivering possession of the Premises to MBC. If it becomes necessary for the Landlord to pursue legal remedies in order to remove the Tenant and deliver possession of the premises, MBC shall, upon written request of the Landlord, pay into the trust account of the Landlord's lawyer to be held upon escrow on an "at call"

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interest-bearing account, such amounts as are necessary to cure the Tenant's defaults. If the Landlord is unable to deliver possession of the Premises to MBC within nine (9) months following the date of exercise referred to in clause 1.0 above, MBC shall hereafter have the right, at any time, until the Landlord delivers possession of the Premises, to rescind the option exercise by written notice to the Landlord whereupon all amounts held in escrow including accrued interest shall be returned to MBC.

2.          UPON TERMINATION OF THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

If the Franchise Agreement is terminated for any reason during the term of the Lease or any extension or renewal of the Lease, and if MBC shall desire to assume the Lease, MBC shall promptly give the Landlord written notice to this effect. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice the Landlord shall give MBC written notice specifying any defaults of the Tenant under the Lease and the provisions of clause 4.3 below shall apply.

3.          UPON NON-RENEWAL OF THE LEASE TERM

If the Lease contains term renewal or extension right(s) and if the Tenant allows the term to expire without exercising such right(s), the Landlord shall give MBC written notice to this effect and MBC shall have the option for thirty (30) days following receipt of such notice to exercise the Tenant's renewal or extension right(s) on the same terms and conditions as are contained in this Lease. If MBC elects to exercise such right(s) it shall notify the Landlord in writing whereupon the Landlord and MBC shall promptly execute and exchange an agreement whereby MBC assumes the Lease effective at the date of termination of any holding over period by the Tenant to the effect that such extension or renewal term shall have subtracted from it the number of days constituting such holding over period.

4.          ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

4.1        The Tenant agrees that termination of the Franchise Agreement shall be a default under the Lease. In the event of termination of the Franchise Agreement, or if the Tenant fails to timely cure any defaults under the Lease the Tenant shall within ten (10) days after written demand by MBC, assign all of its right, title and interest in and to the Lease to MBC. If the Tenant fails to do so within the said ten (10) days, the Tenant hereby designates MBC as its agent to execute any and all documents, agreements and to take all action as may be necessary or desirable to effect the assignment of the Lease and the relinquishment of any and all of the Tenant's rights thereunder. The Landlord hereby consents to such assignment subject to MBC executing an assignment of the Lease and curing all defaults of the Tenant under the Lease before taking possession of the Premises. The Tenant further agrees to promptly and peaceably vacate the Premises and to remove its personal property at the written request of MBC. Any property not so removed by the Tenant within ten (10) days following receipt of such written request shall be deemed abandoned by the Tenant and immediately and permanently relinquished to MBC. MBC acknowledges that where MBC enters into an assignment or sub-letting as referred to in clause 4.5 below it will attempt to procure, if the assignee is a company (other than a listed public company) a Deed of Guarantee in customary form approved or prepared by the landlord from the principal shareholders of the assignee company and (if required by the landlord) by the Directors of the assignee company.

4.2        The Tenant shall be and remain liable to the Landlord for all of its obligations under the Lease, notwithstanding any assignment of the Lease to MBC. MBC shall be entitled to recover from the Tenant all amounts it pays to the Landlord to cure the Tenant's defaults under the Lease including interest thereon and MBC's reasonable collection costs.

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4.3        MBC, upon taking possession of the Premises, shall concurrently cure the defaults specified by the Landlord in its written notice and shall execute and deliver to the Landlord its assumption of the Tenant's rights and obligations under the Lease. MBC shall pay, perform and be bound by all of the duties and obligations under the Lease. MBC shall pay, perform and be bound by all of the duties and obligations of the Lease applicable to the Tenant. MBC may elect not to be bound by the terms of any amendment to the Lease executed by the Tenant without obtaining MBC's prior written approval to such amendment, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

4.4        After MBC assumes the Tenant's interest under the Lease, MBC may, at any time, sublet the Premises to a MBC franchisee without having to obtain the prior written consent of the Landlord.

4.5        After MBC assumes the Tenant's interest under the Lease, MBC may, at any time, assign or sublet its interest under the Lease but only with the prior written consent of the Landlord and the usual provisions of the Lease concerning consent shall apply. Upon receipt by the Landlord of an assignment agreement pursuant to which the assignee agrees to assume the Lease and to observe the terms, conditions and agreements on the part of the tenant to be performed under the Lease, MBC shall thereupon be released from all liability as tenant under the Lease from and after the date of assignment, without any need of a written acknowledgment of such release by the Landlord.

4.6        If the Lease or Franchise Agreement is terminated and MBC fails to exercise its option as described above, the Tenant agrees, upon written demand by MBC to de-identify the Premises as a Manhattan Bagel Restaurant and to promptly remove signs, decor and other items which MBC reasonably requests be removed as being distinctive and indicative of a Manhattan Bagel Restaurant. MBC may enter upon the Premises without being guilty of trespass or tort to effect de-identification if the Tenant fails to do so within ten (10) days after receipt of written demand from MBC, following termination of the Franchise Agreement or Lease, the Tenant shall pay MBC for its reasonable costs and expenses in effecting the de-identification. The Landlord shall not be obligated to MBC for such costs unless the Landlord and the Tenant share one (1) or more common owners, partners, beneficiaries or shareholders (as the case may be). The Tenant agrees and accepts that its obligations to the Landlord in respect to the provisions of the Lease concerning the removal of signage and additions and alterations at the termination of the Lease subsist notwithstanding the right made available to MBC pursuant to this clause.

4.7        BY EXECUTING THIS LEASE RIDER TO THE LEASE, MBC DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PREMISES OR ANY OBLIGATION AS TENANT UNDER THE LEASE UNLESS AND UNTIL MBC EXPRESSLY ASSUMES SUCH LIABILITY AND/OR OBLIGATION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.

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4.8 All notices pursuant to this Lease Rider shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered, sent by registered mail or reputable overnight delivery service or by other means which afford the sender evidence of delivery or rejected delivery to the addresses described above or to such other address as any party to this Deed may, either by written notice, instruct that notices be given.

EXECUTED by the parties as follows: SIGNED by____________________

as Landlord by its Director in the presence of:

SIGNED by.

as Tenant by its Director in the presence of:

Director

(Name of Signatory)

Director

(Name of Signatory)

SIGNED by MANHATTAN BAGEL COMPANY, INC. by its duly authorized officer in the presence of:

Officer

(Name of Signatory)

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MANHATTAN BAGEL COMPANY, INC.

FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT F

NON-DISCLOSURE AND NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENT

THIS NON-DISCLOSURE AND NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is

made this _____ day of_________, 200___, by and between___________________________(the

"Franchisee"), and___________________________, who is a Principal, manager, supervisor, member,

partner, or a person in a managerial position with, Franchisee (the "Member").

RECITALS:

WHEREAS, Manhattan Bagel Company, Inc. ("MBC") owns a format and system (the "System") relating to the establishment and operation of businesses operating in buildings that bear MBC's interior and exterior trade dress, under the "Manhattan Bagel" name and marks ("Restaurants"), and specializing in the sale of Proprietary Items including fresh-baked bagels, cream cheese and other spreads, specialty coffees and teas, and creative soups, salads and sandwiches, and other such additional products as MBC may specify from time to time, as well as non-Proprietary Items such as sandwiches, salads, soups, and other beverage items for on-premises and carry-out consumption (collectively, the "Products");

WHEREAS, MBC and Franchisee have executed a Franchise Agreement ("Franchise Agreement") granting Franchisee the right to operate a Restaurant and to produce and distribute the Proprietary Items and other ancillary products approved by MBC and use the Proprietary Marks in connection therewith under the terms and conditions of the Franchise Agreement;

WHEREAS, the Member, by virtue of his or her position with Franchisee, will gain access to certain of MBC's Confidential Information, as defined herein, and must therefore be bound by the same confidentiality and non-competition agreement that Franchisee is bound by.

IN CONSIDERATION of these premises, the conditions stated herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1.         Confidential Information. Member shall not, during the term of the Franchise Agreement

or thereafter, communicate, divulge, or use for the benefit of any other person, persons, partnership, entity, association, or corporation any confidential information, knowledge, or know-how concerning the methods of operation of the business franchised thereunder which may be communicated to Member or of which Member may be apprised by virtue of Franchisee's operation under the terms of the Franchise Agreement. Any and all information, knowledge, know-how, and techniques which MBC designates as confidential shall be deemed confidential for purposes of this Agreement, except information which Franchisee can demonstrate came to its attention prior to disclosure thereof by MBC; or which, at or after the time of disclosure by MBC to Franchisee, had become or later becomes a part of the public domain, through publication or communication by others.

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2.         Covenants Not to Compete.

(a)         Member specifically acknowledges that, pursuant to the Franchise Agreement, and by virtue of its position with Franchisee, Member will receive valuable specialized training and confidential information, including, without limitation, information regarding the operational, sales, promotional, and marketing methods and techniques of MBC and the System.

(b)        Member covenants and agrees that during the term of the Franchise Agreement, except as otherwise approved in writing by MBC, Member shall not, either directly or indirectly, for itself, or through, on behalf of, or in conjunction with any person, persons, partnership, corporation, or entity:

(i) Divert or attempt to divert any business or customer of the Restaurant or of any Restaurant using the System to any competitor, by direct or indirect inducement or otherwise, or do or perform, directly or indirectly, any other act injurious or prejudicial to the goodwill associated with MBC's Proprietary Marks and the System.

(ii) Employ or seek to employ any person who is at that time employed by MBC, Franchisee, any other franchisee, master franchisee, developer, or development agent, or otherwise directly or indirectly induce such person to leave his or her employment; or

(iii) Either directly or indirectly for him/herself or on behalf of, or in conjunction with any person, persons, partnership, corporation, or entity, own, maintain, operate, engage in, or have any interest in any business which is the same as or similar to the Restaurant.

(c)         Member covenants and agrees that during the Post-Term Period (defined below), except as otherwise approved in writing by MBC, Member shall not, either directly or indirectly, for itself, or through, on behalf of, or in conjunction with any person, persons, partnership, corporation, or entity,

Member shall not own, maintain, operate, engage in, or have any interest in any business which is the same as or similar to the Restaurant and which business is, or is intended to be, located within a five (5) mile radius of either the Approved Location or any other Restaurant operating at the time that the obligations under this commence.

(d)        As used in this Agreement, the term "same as or similar to the Restaurant" shall mean any other retail business that sells or offers bagels, cream cheese, and/or coffee products that separately or in the aggregate constitute or would constitute thirty percent (30%) or more of that business' gross revenues at any one or more retail location(s).

(e)         As used in this Agreement, the term "Post-Term Period" shall mean a continuous uninterrupted period of two (2) years from the date of: (a) a transfer permitted under Section 13 of the Franchise Agreement; (b) expiration or termination of the Franchise Agreement (regardless of the cause for termination); (c) termination of Member's employment with Franchisee; and/or (d) a final order of a duly authorized arbitrator, panel of arbitrators, or a court of competent jurisdiction (after all appeals have been taken) with respect to any of the foregoing or with respect to the enforcement of this Agreement; either directly or indirectly (through, on behalf of, or in conjunction with any persons, partnership, corporation or entity).

3.         Injunctive Relief. Member acknowledges that any failure to comply with the

requirements of this Agreement will cause MBC irreparable injury, and Member agrees to pay all court

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costs and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by MBC in obtaining specific performance of, or an injunction against violation of, the requirements of this Agreement.

4.           Severability. All agreements and covenants contained herein are severable. If any of them, or any part or parts of them, shall be held invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction for any reason, then the Member agrees that the court shall have the authority to reform and modify that provision in order that the restriction shall be the maximum necessary to protect MBC's and/or Franchisee's legitimate business needs as permitted by applicable law and public policy. In so doing, the Member agrees that the court shall impose the provision with retroactive effect as close as possible to the provision held to be invalid.

5.          Delay. No delay or failure by the MBC or Franchisee to exercise any right under this Agreement, and no partial or single exercise of that right, shall constitute a waiver of that or any other right provided herein, and no waiver of any violation of any terms and provisions of this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of any succeeding violation of the same or any other provision of this Agreement.

6.           Third-Party Beneficiary. Member hereby acknowledges and agrees that MBC is an intended third-party beneficiary of this Agreement with the right to enforce it, independently or jointly with Franchisee.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Franchisee and the Member attest that each has read and understands the terms of this Agreement, and voluntarily signed this Agreement on the date first written above.

FRANCHISEE                                                        MEMBER

By:__________________■___________________ By:___

Name:__________________________________ Name:

Title:___________________________________ Title:

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