Franchise Agreement
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FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this_______day of ,_________, by
and between JS II, INC. dba YOGURT QUEEN, a California corporation, located at 3660 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 800, Los Angeles, California, (the "Franchisor"), and
______________________________, located at ________________________________
(the "Franchisee," as also defined in Article 10).
DEFINITIONS
In this Agreement, the following capitalized terms shall have the meanings set forth below, unless the context otherwise requires:
(i) Yogurt Queen Branded Product is any product now existing or developed in the future that bears Franchisor's Marks and is sold by some or all Yogurt Queen Franchisees or Franchisor or other entities such as supermarkets, grocery stores or convenience stores.
(ii) Yogurt Queen Distribution Point or Distribution Point is any system other than a Yogurt Queen restaurant, where Authorized Yogurt Queen Products using Franchisor's Marks are sold, such as carts, kiosks, vending machines or other product distribution systems developed now or in the future and authorized by Franchisor.
(iii) Yogurt Queen restaurant is a retail installation, whether a Traditional or a Non-traditional, that specializes in the sale of Authorized Yogurt Queen Products, as
defined below, is operated under Franchisor's Marks, as defined below, and is authorized by a Franchise Agreement or License Agreement made or approved by Franchisor.
(iv) A Non-traditional Yogurt Queen restaurant is located within another primary business or in conjunction with other businesses, some of which may be other fast-food type operations. A Non-traditional Yogurt Queen restaurant will likely be installed within other primary businesses or within a multi-branded facility where other branded or non-branded businesses share common space.
(v) A Traditional Yogurt Queen restaurant is a retail business premise that exists primarily as a Yogurt Queen restaurant. However, it may also have other types of businesses located in it, but in such case the Yogurt Queen restaurant is the primary business.
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(vi) Yogurt Queen "System Operation" is a traditional or non-traditional YOGURT QUEEN restaurant from which Yogurt Queen Authorized Products are sold for on-premises and off-premises consumption and from which Authorized Yogurt
Queen Products may be delivered for off-premises consumption.
(vii) Authorized Products or Yogurt Queen Authorized Products are products approved or authorized by Franchisor in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
(viii) UFOC is the uniform franchise offering circular received by the Franchisee at least 10 business days prior to the execution of this agreement.
WHEREAS, Franchisee acknowledges having received Franchisor's Uniform Franchise Offering Circular at least ten (10) business days before executing this or any agreement with Franchisor; at or before the first personal meeting with any representative of Franchisor in which the purchase of the franchise was discussed; and at least ten (10) business days before having made any payment to Franchisor. Franchisee acknowledges having received a copy of this form of Agreement together with the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular; and having received this Agreement with all material blank spaces filled in at least five (5) days before signing this Agreement;
WHEREAS, Franchisor is the owner of the trademark "YOGURT QUEEN", which has been filed for registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office of the United States of America, and may, in the future become the owner, licensee and/or authorized distributor for other trademarks, including logos and designs, related or unrelated to Franchisor's Marks (referred to in this Agreement as "Franchisor's Marks");
WHEREAS, Franchisor has developed and continues to develop a system for merchandising Yogurt Queen authorized products, which system includes distinctive signs, recipes, uniforms, various trade secrets and other confidential information, and in some cases also includes architectural designs, equipment specifications, layout plans, inventory, record-keeping and marketing techniques (the "System") which are materially reflected in Franchisor's Operations Manual and other manuals disseminated by the Franchisor (collectively, the "Manuals"). Franchisor identifies the System by Franchisor's Marks, and such other Trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos and designs as may be designated by Franchisor in writing as being authorized for use in the System. Franchisor's Marks identify for the public the source of the services rendered in accordance with the standards and specifications established by Franchisor; and
WHEREAS, the System as used in existing and future Traditional and Non-traditional YOGURT QUEEN restaurants and Distribution Points have established or will establish a reputation for quality, cleanliness, appearance and service, and through such operations and continued marketing and advertising efforts, have created demand and goodwill for the authorized Yogurt Queen food products sold as a result of which the System has acquired valuable good will and a favorable reputation; and
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WHEREAS, Franchisee desires to enjoy the benefits of (i) operating under the System and using Franchisor's Marks, and (ii) being authorized and licensed to operate one System Operation as set forth below within the System in strict accordance with the standards and specifications established by Franchisor; and
WHEREAS, Franchisor is willing to grant Franchisee a license under Franchisor's Marks and the System, subject to Franchisee's strict compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1. FRANCHISE RIGHT GRANTED, LOCATION.
1.1 GRANT.
In consideration of the issuance of the franchise granted herein, Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor the non-refundable sum of $25,000 (the "Initial Fee"). In exchange, Franchisor hereby awards Franchisee the exclusive right to open and operate, under the terms of this Agreement, one System Operation specializing in selling high quality limited and specific food items as specified by Franchisor in Franchisor's Operations Manual, or subsequently added in accordance with Operations Manual amendments, under the name "YOGURT QUEEN" at a location to be mutually agreed upon by both parties. No exclusive or protected market is granted by this Article. The Initial Fee shall be deemed fully earned by Franchisor upon the execution of this Agreement by Franchisor and Franchisee and shall not be refunded, in whole or in part, upon any termination of this Agreement, or at any other time or under any other circumstances.
1.2 LICENSE.
Franchisor hereby grants and awards to Franchisee, for the term set forth in this Agreement, and any renewal term, beginning on the date of this Agreement, the right and license, and Franchisee hereby undertakes the obligation, to operate the business described in this Agreement under Franchisor's Marks and such other Franchisor's Marks as may be designated by Franchisor, to operate such business solely in accordance with this Agreement and the System, and only at the specific location to be agreed upon by Franchisor and Franchisee (the "Location").
1.3 LOCATION.
1.3.1 The signing of the lease or sublease, if applicable, for the Location,
or Franchisee's or any of its principal stockholder's or officer's written approval of the master lease for the Location, shall constitute Franchisee's approval of the Location. Franchisee shall engage only in the business of operating a System Operation at the Location and no other, except with Franchisor's prior written consent. Franchisee acknowledges its sole responsibility for finding the Location and that Franchisor is not
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obligated to directly or indirectly obtain an approved location for Franchisee. Franchisor's area subfranchisor, if any, as identified herein, however, may voluntarily (without obligation) assist Franchisee in obtaining an approved location, as well as other approved locations for other System Operation Franchisees who have executed existing franchise agreements.
1.3.2 Franchisor grants Franchisee the right to operate only at a single, approved site. Franchisee shall conduct the business only from the approved site. Franchisee has no right to delegate, franchise or subfranchise the right to use the marks or to authorize independent contractors or any third party with whom Franchise
transacts business to use the marks.
1.3.3 Franchisee shall use the Marks in signage, business cards, stationery, promotion materials and advertising only in the form and required or permitted by this Agreement or in the Confidential Business Operation Manual (as defined in Section 4.1) or by Franchisor. Franshisee shall not use any of the Marks as part of Franchisee's trade or corporate name. Franchisee shall file appropriate notices required under applicable fictitious or assumed name laws. Franchisee shall not use Franchisor's registered name in connection with the sale of any unauthorized product in any other business or in any manner not authorized in writing by Franchisor. Franchisee must notify Franchisor immediately on learning of any actual or suspected infringement or challege.
1.4 Franchisor reserves all rights, except as expressly stated in this Agreement, including but not limited to the right to offer or open additional restaurants and franchises.
1.5 The term of the franchise starts on the date stated in the introductory paragraph of this Agreement. If the date is inadvertently omitted, then the term starts on the date this Franchise Agreement is executed. The term is Two (2) years.
1.6 If Franchisee has fully complied with this Agreement then at the end of the term, Franchisee can renew for an additional Two (2) year period. To renew, Franchisee shall comply with the requirement of section 15.1.
ARTICLE 2. INSTALLATION AND COMMENCEMENT OF BUSINESS
Franchisee, at its own expense, shall (i) renovate the Location into a System Operation; (ii) obtain all necessary governmental permits and licenses prior to beginning the renovation of its Location into a System Operation and Franchisee shall fully complete the renovation, construction and equipping within a reasonable time thereafter. Franchisee shall commence operation of each System Operation no later than thirty (30) days following substantial completion of the renovation and equipment installation at the Location, and shall give Franchisor ten (10) days written notice prior to commencing operations. In no event shall Franchisee construct or remodel the interior or exterior of any System Operation or make any improvements which vary from the then-current standards, plans, and specifications approved by Franchisor,
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without first obtaining Franchisor's prior written approval. Franchisee, at its own expense, shall obtain all municipal and state licenses necessary to operate Franchisee's System Operation prior to commencing business at its System Operation and shall maintain all licenses in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 3. TRAINING.
3.1 Franchisee will designate individuals (up to 4 persons) as trainee(s) to attend Franchisor's training school in Los Angeles, California (the "Yogurt Queen Training School") or at another training location selected by Franchisor. Franchisor will offer initial training programs for Franchisee and its management employees at times selected by Franchisor. The costs of providing training programs, including the overhead costs of training, staff salaries, materials, and all technical training tools will be covered by Training fee paid by Franchisee (as defined by UFOC). Franchisee shall also pay all traveling, living, compensation, and other expenses incurred by Franchisee and/or Franchisee's employees in connection with attendance at training programs. The training program and manner of conducting such program shall be at Franchisor's sole discretion and control. The training course will be structured to provide practical training in the implementation and operation of System Operation as described in the UFOC.
3.2 Franchisee shall not allow any System Operation to be opened or managed by any person who has not attended and successfully completed the management training courses designated by Franchisor. If Franchisee is an individual, and does not manage its System Operation on a day-to-day basis, and in the event its designated System Operation manager resigns or is terminated, Franchisee must arrange to have the successor restaurant manager (i) begin the required training course within forty-five (45) days of first assuming the duties of a restaurant manager and (ii) successfully complete the course. If Franchisee successfully completes the training program, the required training course conducted at Franchisor's facilities will not extend beyond two (2) weeks. However, the course conducted at Franchisor's facilities, requires an additional 40 hours of operational training in a Franchisor approved System Operation as a prerequisite.
3.3 If at any time the trainee voluntarily withdraws from, or is unable to complete its training, or fails to demonstrate an aptitude, spirit or ability to comprehend and carry out the course of study to the reasonable satisfaction of Franchisor, then Franchisor shall have the right to require Franchisee's trainee to attend other training class(es) or to perform additional operational training until Franchisor is reasonably satisfied that Franchisee's trainee has satisfactorily completed the training course. Franchisee may not open its System Operation until training is completed to Franchisor's reasonable satisfaction.
3.4 In the event of a sale to a third party of Franchisee's System Operation after opening, the transferee must be trained in the Yogurt Queen Training School as a condition of Franchisor's consent to such transfer. All tuition costs for such training shall be deemed paid upon receipt by Franchisor of five percent (5%) of the sales price of Franchisee's System Operation due in accordance with Article 14 herein. In the event
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of an approved non-sale management transfer to a third party of Franchisee's System Operation, the transferee shall attend the Yogurt Queen Training School and pay to Franchisor the training fee, which fee shall not exceed $1,500. No System Operation shall open or re-open until the Yogurt Queen Training School certifies that the transferee is approved to operate the respective System Operation.
3.5 Additional training sessions are available at Franchisee's request and expense,
and at Franchisor's request, at Franchisee's expense, except for the initial training course itself. Franchisee's attendance at additional training sessions is mandatory if they are scheduled in Franchisee's state. For this additional training, Franchisor will provide the instructors and instructional materials, but Franchisee must arrange for transportation, lodging and food for itself and/or its manager. The cost will depend on distance Franchisee must travel and the type of accommodation chosen. Additionally, Franchisee must attend regional meetings, when and if established by Franchisor, and must attend annual national conventions, when and if scheduled.
ARTICLE 4. MANUALS AND STANDARDS OF FRANCHISEE QUALITY. CLEANLINESS AND SERVICE.
4.1 STANDARDS.
In order to promote the value and goodwill of Franchisor's Marks and the System and to protect Franchisor's Marks and the other YOGURT QUEEN Franchisees who comprise the Yogurt Queen franchise system, Franchisee agrees to conduct its business in accordance with the standards promulgated by Franchisor as follows:
4.2 MANUALS.
4.2.1 In the Manuals and other publications, Franchisor will list authorized products to be sold by Franchisee, and promulgate standards of operation for System Operations, including standards of quality, cleanliness, and service for all product line items, furnishings, interior and exterior decor, supplies, fixtures, and equipment used in connection with each System Operation. Franchisee agrees to operate its System Operation in accordance with the standards, specifications and procedures set forth in the Manuals, this Agreement and the sublease for the Location. Franchisee further agrees that changes in the menu, or the standards, specifications and procedures may become necessary from time to time and agrees to accept as reasonable all modifications, revisions and additions to the Manuals as authorized by Franchisor. The sale of any product or service at the Franchisee's Location, without Franchisor's prior written approval shall constitute a material violation of this Agreement.
4.2.2 The Manuals and all amendments to the Manuals (and copies thereof) are copyrighted and remain Franchisor's property. They are loaned to Franchisee for the term of the Agreement, and must be returned to Franchisor upon the Agreement's termination, expiration or nonrenewal. The Manuals are highly confidential documents which contain certain trade secrets of Franchisor, and Franchisee shall never reveal, and shall take all reasonable precautions, both during and
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after the term of this Agreement, to assure that its employees or any other party under Franchisee's control, shall never reveal any of the contents of the Manuals or any other publication, recipe or secret provided by Franchisor, except as is necessary for the operation of Franchisee's System Operation.
4.3 HOURS.
Franchisor and Franchisee agree that the hours of operation of Franchisee's System Operation are at a minimum, 10:00 am. to 11:00 pm., seven days per week, and Franchisee agrees to operate its System Operation during such hours. If the Location is in a mall or shopping center, the hours of the mall or shopping center shall control. Franchisee shall diligently and efficiently exercise its best efforts to achieve the maximum gross sales possible from its location, and will be open for business not less than 14 hours per day, seven days per week, unless additional opening hours are reasonably required to maximize operations and sales. If such hours are incorrect in relation to the sales potential of Franchisee's System Operation, then Franchisor and Franchisee shall reasonably adjust such hours by jointly establishing new hours of operation. It is acknowledged that the hours of other Franchisees will vary in relation to each respective location, and local legal restrictions, if any.
4.4 APPEARANCE.
From time to time, Franchisee's System Operation may need a cosmetic improvement or equipment change or addition in order to comply with the Manuals and/or to maintain proper operations and an aesthetic appearance and professional image. Accordingly, Franchisor may require remodeling and renovation, and modifications to existing equipment and improvements as is reasonably necessary. Franchisor shall not require any such work at a particular System Operation less than three (3) years after the opening of the System Operation except: (i) for additional equipment if authorized product line preparation methods or products are developed and authorized by Franchisor; (ii) if repairs or repainting are necessary to maintain the appearance of the interior and exterior of the Location in a clean and orderly condition satisfactory to Franchisor; or (iii) upon the sale of the Franchisee's System Operation. Within ninety (90) days after receipt of written notice, Franchisee shall fully implement and complete such changes to its System Operation operating under this Agreement.
4.5 PRODUCT LINE AND SERVICE.
Franchisee agrees to only serve the approved limited product line items specified by Franchisor in this Agreement or in the Manuals and to follow all specifications and formulas of Franchisor as to specifications, contents, weight and quality of products served to its customers from Franchisee's System Operation.
4.6 CONTAINERS, FIXTURES AND OTHER GOODS.
4.6.1 Franchisee agrees that all authorized product line items will be
served in containers bearing accurate reproductions of Franchisor's Marks. All containers, bags, cups, menus and other packaging and like articles used in connection with Franchisee's System Operation shall conform to Franchisor's specifications, shall
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be imprinted with Franchisor's Marks and shall be purchased by Franchisee from a distributor or manufacturer approved in writing by Franchisor, as provided in Article 8. which approval will not be unreasonably withheld.
4.6.2 No item of merchandise, furnishings, interior and exterior decor
items, supplies, fixtures, equipment or utensils bearing any of Franchisor's Marks shall be used in or upon any System Operation unless the same shall have been first submitted to and approved in writing by Franchisor.
ARTICLE 5. MENUS, UNIFORMS, INSPECTIONS, SIGNS.
5.1 MENUS.
5.1.1 Franchisee shall not manufacture, advertise for sale, sell or give away any product unless such product has been approved in the Manuals as an authorized product for sale in Franchisee's System Operation and not thereafter disapproved in writing by Franchisor. All approved products shall be distributed under the specific name designated by Franchisor. Franchisee shall establish all menu prices in its sole discretion. Franchisee shall offer for sale in its System Operation only those food products which Franchisor designates as "approved and/or authorized" or which Franchisor has made available as a "regionalized" menu or has otherwise specifically approved in writing (each, "Authorized Product"). No standard product will be removed from the menu unless Franchisee is so instructed by Franchisor.
5.1.2 Such "Authorized" and/or "Approved" Products shall be marketed by approved menu formats to be utilized in Franchisee's System Operation. The approved and authorized menu and menu format(s) may include, in Franchisor's discretion, requirements concerning organization, graphics, product descriptions, illustrations, and any other matters (except prices) related to the menu, whether or not similar to those listed. In Franchisor's discretion, the menu and/or menu format(s) may vary depending upon region, market size, and other factors. Franchisor may change the menu and/or menu format(s) from time to time or region to region or authorize tests from region to region or authorize non-uniform regions or non-uniform System Operation(s) within regions, in which case Franchisee will be given a reasonable time (not longer than thirty (30) days) to discontinue use of any old menu format(s) and implement use of the new menu format(s).
5.1.3 Franchisee shall, upon receipt of notice from Franchisor, add any Authorized Product to its menu according to the instructions contained in the notice. Franchisee shall have a minimum of thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice in which to fully implement any such change. Franchisee shall cease selling any previously approved product within thirty (30) days after receipt of notice that the product is no longer approved.
5.1.4 The Authorized Products sold by Franchisee shall be of the highest quality, and the ingredients, composition, specifications, and preparation of such food products shall comply with the instructions and recipes provided by Franchisor or
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contained in Franchisor's Operations Manual, and with the further requirements of Franchisor as they are communicated to Franchisee from time to time.
5.2 COMPLIANCE.
Franchisee shall operate each of its System Operation as a clean, orderly, legal and respectable place of business in accordance with Franchisor's business standards and merchandising policies, and shall comply with all applicable ordinances, laws, statutes and regulations governing the operation of such premises, including all disability, food and drug laws and regulations. Franchisee shall not allow any Location or part of a Location to be used for any immoral or illegal purpose.
5.3 SIGNS, DESIGNS AND FORMS OF PUBLICITY.
5.3.1 Franchisee shall maintain a suitable sign or awning at, on, or near the front of the Location, identifying the Location as a "YOGURT QUEEN". Such sign shall conform in all respects to Franchisor's requirements and in accordance with the layout and design plan approved for the Location, except to the extent prohibited by local legal restrictions.
5.3.2 No exterior or interior sign or any design, advertisement, internet address, "web page" or world wide web home page, sign, or form of publicity, including form, color, number, location, and size, shall be used by Franchisee or any Association (as defined below) unless first submitted to Franchisor and approved in writing (except with respect to prices). Any request by Franchisee for such approval shall be properly submitted in duplicate to Franchisor. Franchisor shall respond to such request within thirty (30) days of its receipt. Whenever Franchisee elects to utilize, in the form supplied, advertising supplied by Franchisor or any promotional item specifically approved by Franchisor, no further approval for use of such material is required. Upon written notice from Franchisor, Franchisee shall discontinue and/or remove any objectionable advertising materials or any other materials not suitable for display, in Franchisor's sole discretion.
5.4 UNIFORMS AND EMPLOYEE APPEARANCE.
Franchisee shall cause all employees, while working in System Operation, to: (i) wear uniforms of such color, design, and other specifications as Franchisor may designate from time to time, and (ii) present a neat and clean appearance. If the type of uniform utilized by Franchisee is removed from the list of approved uniforms, Franchisee shall have sixty (60) days from receipt of written notice of such removal to discontinue use of its existing inventory of uniforms and implement the approved type of uniform.
5.5 VENDING OR OTHER MACHINES.
Franchisee shall not permit vending or game machines or any other mechanical device to be installed or maintained in its Location without Franchisor's prior written approval.
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5.6 INSPECTION.
5.6.1 Franchisor's authorized representatives shall have the right to enter upon the entire main floor and basement of Franchisee's System Operation during business hours, without disrupting Franchisee's business operations, for the purposes of examining same, conferring with Franchisee's employees, inspecting and checking operations, beverages, furnishings, interior and exterior decor, supplies, fixtures, and equipment, and determining whether the business is being conducted in accordance with this Agreement, the System and the Manuals.
5.6.2 In the event any such inspection indicates any deficiency or unsatisfactory condition with respect to any matter required under this Agreement or the Manuals, including but not limited to quality, cleanliness, service, health and authorized product line, Franchisor will notify Franchisee in writing of Franchisee's noncompliance with the Manuals, the System, or this Agreement. Franchisee shall have twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of such notice, or such other greater time period as Franchisor in its sole discretion may provide, to correct or repair such deficiency or unsatisfactory condition, if it can be corrected or repaired within such period of time. If not, Franchisee shall within such time period commence such correction or repair and thereafter diligently pursue it to completion.
ARTICLE 6. ADVERTISING.
6.1 Franchisee and Franchisor acknowledge the value of advertising and accordingly Franchisee agrees to pay 2% of its gross sales for each and every week of its operations to Franchisor (the "Advertising Fee"). These funds will be deposited, at Franchisor's sole discretion, into a segregated advertising account (with other advertising collections) controlled by Franchisor. Advertising payments will then be spent for advertising to benefit Franchisee and/or all or regional Franchisees of System Operations. The Advertising Fee shall be paid in accordance with the procedure described in Article 9.
6.2 Franchisor, at its sole discretion, may spend the collected fees directly, or may authorize payment of the advertising collections for media time, production of media materials, whether for radio, television, newspapers or store level materials such as flyers, or posters, or for any other type of advertising or marketing use. Franchisor is not, under any circumstances, obligated to contribute to any national or local advertising fund, program or other organization, any advertising fees or contributions.
6.3 By execution of this agreement Franchisee consents to the formation and existence of the Yogurt Queen Advertising Fund, its right and privilege to seek voluntary contributions of 1% to 3% of gross sales, or any higher fee or a flat fee if a sales percentage is not practical, from all Yogurt Queen manufacturers, distributors, vendors and purveyors who sell products or provide services to the Yogurt Queen System or Yogurt Queen Brand Building Fund, Inc., and the system of authorizing utilization of these collections and any resulting expenditures thereafter.
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6.4 Franchisor and certain manufacturers have agreed to established a research and development fund for improvement of specific Authorized Products and Franchisee consents to Franchisor's receipt of reimbursement funds arising from expenses incurred in such research and development.
6.5 In addition to the Advertising Fee, Franchisee agrees to spend a minimum of $1,000 for its "Grand Opening" promotion as designated by Franchisor. The "Grand Opening" event is required for all Franchisees and functions to introduce Franchisee's System Operation to the public. The application and use of the "Grand Opening" funds shall be controlled by Franchisor's marketing department.
ARTICLE 7. COMPANY MARKS AND ADDITIONAL MARKS.
7.1 The license and related rights to use the System, the Manuals, Franchisor's Marks and any other proprietary products granted by this Agreement are applicable only with respect to Franchisee's System Operation at the Location, and not elsewhere, except in the event of a relocation approved in writing by Franchisor. This Agreement does not authorize the use of mobile vending vehicles, carts, kiosks or any other non-traditional delivery systems.
7.2 Franchisee shall not interfere in any manner with, or attempt to prohibit, the use of Franchisor's Marks and/or the System by any other Franchisee of Franchisor or in connection with Nontraditional YOGURT QUEEN locations, distribution points or any other system used to distribute Yogurt Queen authorized or branded products.
7.3 Franchisor may, from time to time, in Franchisor's sole discretion, obtain additional trademark and/or service mark rights in words and/or designs. In the event of any of these occurrences, Franchisor may license Franchisee to use those trademarks or service marks by giving written notification to Franchisee that such marks now form part of Franchisor's Marks. The term of such license will be coextensive with the term of this Agreement or as otherwise established by Franchisor, and will be subject to all restrictions with respect to the use of those rights as set forth in this Agreement and in the notice granting Franchisee the license.
7.4 Franchisor is not obligated by this Agreement or otherwise, to protect Franchisee's right to use the trademarks, service marks, etc., or to protect Franchisee against claims of infringement or unfair competition of the trademarks/service marks.
ARTICLE 8. DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND OTHER PRODUCTS.
Franchisee agrees to use only Franchisor's approved products and portion control formulas in the preparation of Authorized Products. Franchisee further agrees to only buy Raw Materials, as defined below, manufactured in accordancewith Franchisor's specifications from approved manufacturers, distributed by approved distributors, and sold to Franchisee as follows:
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8.1 DEFINITIONS.
8.1.1 For the purpose of this Agreement, "distributor" is defined as any
entity, except a manufacturer, that directly or indirectly delivers raw materials to the Franchisee. A "manufacturer" is defined as the entity that manufactures and/or sells the Raw Materials to a distributor. Raw Materials means all of the products purchased from distributors, and/or manufactured or sold by manufacturers or production entities which are used in the creation of Authorized Products. Raw Materials include, but are not limited to, sorbets, yogurt, supplements, cups, printed paper goods (the "Raw Materials"). "Authorized" means approved by Franchisor in accordance with the procedures established in this Agreement.
8.2 DISTRIBUTORS.
8.2.1 Franchisee acknowledges that it is generally unrealistic from a cost and service basis to have more than one distributor in the market area of Franchisee's System Operation, and that to obtain the lowest distribution costs, all regional Franchisees should only purchase from one authorized Yogurt Queen distributor. Franchisee agrees to only purchase all equipment, supplies, Raw Materials and other products and materials necessary for the operation of its System Operation solely from Authorized distributors, and other authorized sources who demonstrate, to the continuing reasonable satisfaction of Franchisor, the ability to meet Franchisor's then-current standards and specifications for such items; who possess adequate quality controls and capacity to supply Franchisee and all other System Franchisees needs promptly and reliably; who demonstrate the ability and willingness to work with Franchisor to provide the assistance needed by the those Franchisees in the region and all other System Franchisees; who agree to distribute all authorized Yogurt Queen products; who comply with Franchisor's reasonable requirements; and who have been approved in writing by Franchisor and not thereafter disapproved.
8.2.2 If Franchisee desires to purchase any items from an unapproved distributor, whom Franchisee desires to become an Authorized distributor, Franchisee shall first submit a written request, in duplicate, for such approval to Franchisor, accompanied by a similar written request for approval from the proposed distributor. Franchisor shall have the right to require that the proposed distributor provide reasonable financial, operational and economic information regarding its business and that Franchisor's representatives be permitted to inspect the proposed distributor's facilities and establish economic terms, delivery, service and other requirements consistent with other distribution relationships for other System Operations. The proposed distributor shall pay to Franchisor in advance all of Franchisor's reasonable costs in review of the application of the distributor to service the Franchisee as well as all current and future reasonable costs related to inspecting and reinspecting the distributor's facilities, equipment, Raw Materials in the distributor's possession at any time. Franchisor may revoke its approval upon the distributor's failure to continue to meet any of Franchisor's criteria. Nothing in this article shall require Franchisor to approve any distributor. Upon the receipt by Franchisor of Franchisee and the proposed distributor's request for approval in full compliance of this article, Franchisor will notify Franchisee of its decision within 90 days after receipt thereof. In the event an alternate approved distributor to the recommended distributor is used by Franchisee, as a
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condition thereof Franchisee and all other Franchisees shall authorize the alternate distributor to provide to Franchisor duplicate purchase invoices for Franchisor's records and inspection purposes and to otherwise comply with Franchisor's reasonable requests.
8.3 MANUFACTURERS.
8.3.1 The parties agree that Franchisor's product specifications and portion control system are highly confidential information and are trade secrets of Franchisor. In order to (i) achieve appropriate pricing, (ii) obtain those specially formulated Yogurt Queen authorized Raw Materials for Franchisee and all of Franchisor's System Operation, and (iii) establish consistent uniformity of Yogurt Queen products, Franchisee acknowledges that purchasing by all System or regional Franchisees from approved manufacturers or raw material is a necessity. Because of the importance of quality and uniformity of product and the significance of product specifications and portion control in the preparation of Authorized Products to achieve and maintain such quality and uniformity, it is to the mutual benefit of the parties that Franchisor closely control the production and distribution of the Raw Materials used to produce authorized products sold by Franchisee. Similar considerations may also apply to other products which Franchisor may develop in the future. Franchisee therefore agrees to purchase only Raw Materials manufactured in accordance with Franchisor's specifications and quality standards by approved manufacturers who demonstrate, to the continuing reasonable satisfaction of Franchisor, the ability to meet Franchisor's then-current standards and specifications for such items; who possess adequate quality controls and capacity to meet the needs of Franchisee and all other System Franchisees in a given region or territory promptly and reliably; who demonstrate the ability and willingness to work with Franchisor and to provide the assistance needed by the Yogurt Queen System and who have been approved in writing by Franchisor and not thereafter disapproved.
8.3.2 If Franchisee desires to purchase any items from an unapproved manufacturer, who Franchisee desires to become an Authorized manufacturer, Franchisee shall first submit a written request, in duplicate, for such approval to Franchisor accompanied by a similar written request for approval from the proposed manufacturer. Franchisor shall have the right to require that the proposed manufacturer provide reasonable financial, operational and economic information regarding its business and that Franchisor's representatives be permitted to inspect the proposed distributor's facilities and establish economic terms, delivery, service and other requirements consistent with other with other manufacturing relationships for other System Operations. The proposed manufacturer shall pay to Franchisor in advance all of Franchisor's reasonable costs in review of the application of the manufacturer to service the Franchisee as well as all current and future reasonable costs related to inspecting and reinspecting the manufacturer's facilities, equipment and Raw Materials at any time. Franchisor may revoke its approval upon the manufacturer's failure to continue to meet any of Franchisor's criteria. Nothing in this article shall require Franchisor to approve any manufacturer. Upon the receipt by Franchisor of Franchisee and the proposed manufacturer's request for approval in full compliance of this article and the completion of all of the inspections needed by Franchisor to evaluate the manufacturer, Franchisor will notify Franchisee of its decision within 90 days after completion of such application and inspections. If an alternate approved manufacturer to the recommended manufacturer is used by Franchisee, as a condition thereof Franchisee and all other
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Franchisees shall authorize the alternate manufacturer to provide to Franchisor duplicate purchase invoices for Franchisor's records and inspection purposes and to otherwise comply with Franchisor's reasonable requests.
8.4 PURCHASE OBLIGATIONS.
Franchisee agrees to purchase the following items from the approved distributor and manufacturer designated by Franchisor:
8.4.1 Cups, frozen fruits (strawberries, blackberries, pineapples, peaches, etc.), cream branded sorbets, yogurt, Yogurt Queen-branded supplements and other branded supplements. Franchisor reserves the right to authorize exceptions as circumstances warrant.
8.4.2 All Branded Yogurt Queen Products that bear Franchisor's Mark; Franchisor has a long term strategic plan to create another profit center for Franchisee and itself by the sale of Yogurt Queen branded products in System Operations, supermarkets, grocery stores, etc. To accomplish this goal, Franchisor intends to develop such products. To effectuate this long term strategy, Franchisee agrees to cooperate with Franchisor with respect to the purchase, display and sale of any Branded Products authorized for sale by Franchisor. Franchisee consents to the receipt by Franchisor of licensing fees from manufacturers who manufacture Branded Products which will compensate Franchisor for such use of Franchisor's Marks.
8.4.3 Certain Yogurt Queen standard exterior and interior signs; These signs require the prior fabrication of sign molds or advance production in quantity to be either affordable or promptly available. If Franchisor has entered into an agreement with approved sign manufacturer(s), granting rights to use Franchisor's Marks in connection with the signs and to sell such signs to YOGURT QUEEN Franchisees, Franchisee agrees to purchase its signs from the authorized sign manufacturer(s).
8.4.4 Franchisee agrees that at such times that Franchisor establishes a regional or national purchasing program for any of the Raw Materials, which may benefit Franchisee by reduced price, lower labor costs, production of improved Authorized Product(s), increased reliability in supply, improved distribution, Raw Material cost control (establishment of consistent pricing for reasonable periods to avoid market fluctuations), improved operations by Franchisee or other tangible benefits to Franchisee, Franchisee will participate in such purchasing program in accordance with the terms of such program.
ARTICLE 9. CONTINUING FRANCHISE FEES, REPORTS, BOOKS AND
RECORDS.
9.1 CONTINUING FRANCHISE FEES.
9.1.1 Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor monthly during the term of this
Agreement and any renewals or extensions thereof, 8% of the monthly gross sales of Franchisee's System Operation. For the purposes of this Agreement, "gross sales,"
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means gross revenues (excluding price discounts and allowances) received by Franchisee as payment, whether in cash or for credit (and, if for credit, whether or not payment is received therefor), for all beverages and other goods, services, and supplies including all sales from approved co-brands as described in Article 23 sold in or from each of Franchisee's System Operation, and gross revenues received by Franchisee from any other business (including, but not limited to, all revenues from any mechanical or other device, such as vending or game machines installed at the Location) operated at the Location, excluding sales taxes.
9.1.2 At Franchisor's request, Franchisee shall promptly execute or re-execute within five (5) days after Franchisor's request, and deliver to Franchisor appropriate pre-authorized check forms or such other instruments or drafts required by Franchisor's bank, payable against Franchisee's bank account, to enable Franchisor to electronically (draft on Franchisee's account by electronic withdrawal), collect the 8% and 2% (see Article 6) of gross sales payable under the terms of this Agreement. At Franchisor's request, Franchisee shall within 5 days from such request promptly perform such acts as to enable Franchisor or its designee to connect its computers to Franchisee's computer(s) or Franchisee's POS System, so that Franchisor or its designee may electronically obtain statistical information regarding Franchisee's business activities that Franchisor may in its sole discretion request. Franchisee agrees to not disconnect Franchisor or its designee from such connection or phone line at any time, for any reason, without Franchisor's prior written approval. Franchisee specifically authorizes Franchisor to either "upload" or "download" information in and from or to its computers, cash registers or other such devices as allowed by law, as it relates to the System Operation by internet, intranet, and other networks or other means as it becomes available.
9.1.3 Franchisee shall report its gross sales by facsimile within two (2) days after the end of each business week (currently Tuesday) or at such other times as are established by Franchisor in its sole discretion. Franchisee shall submit written weekly summaries showing results of its operations by the following Saturday. If Franchisee fails to report its sales on a timely basis, Franchisor may estimate the amount of Franchisee's sales. Franchisor will then deposit or transfer the reported, or in the absence of a report, the estimated, amounts due into its own account, using the System Franchisee's pre-authorized checks or other instruments. If any draft, electronic or otherwise, is unpaid because of insufficient funds or otherwise, then Franchisee shall pay Franchisor's expenses arising from such non-payment, including bank fees in the amount of at least $30.00, hourly staff charges arising from such default, and any other related expenses incurred by Franchisor. By the 5th day of each month Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor any sums unpaid for the prior month to adjust for sales owed for any partial week or sales that were unpaid, improperly recorded or not credited on Franchisees books and records. Franchisee hereby agrees to pay any sales, use or other tax now or hereinafter imposed on franchise fees, advertising fees or any additional rental collected under the sublease for the Location, imposed by any Federal, state or local governmental authorities. Franchisor, at its sole discretion, may collect the taxes in the same manner as franchise fees are collected herein and if Franchisor collects such taxes, Franchisor shall promptly pay the tax collections to the appropriate governmental authority.
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9.2 REPORTS AND INSPECTION OF RECORDS.
9.2.1 Franchisee shall submit to Franchisor a quarterly Profit and Loss Statement, signed and certified by Franchisee. The Profit and Loss Statement shall be prepared by a Certified or Public Accountant, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and shall provide Franchisee's sales, expenses and financial status with respect to Franchisee's System Operation. Franchisee shall submit to Franchisor a copy of the original signed 1120 or 1120S tax form each and every year or any other forms which take the place of the 1120 or 1120S forms. Franchisee shall also provide Franchisor with copies of signed original sales and use tax forms contemporaneously with their filing with the appropriate state or local authority. Franchisor reserves the right to require such further information concerning Franchisee's System Operation as Franchisor may from time to time reasonably request.
9.2.2 Upon 10 days prior written notice, Franchisor, its agents or representatives may audit Franchisee's books and records in accordance with generally accepted standards established by certified public accountants. In connection with such audit(s) or other operational visits, Franchisee agrees to keep its cash receipts records, weekly and monthly control forms, accounts payable records including all payments to Franchisee's suppliers in its System Operation or at its business office for three (3) years after their due date, which records shall be available for examination by Franchisor or its representative(s), at Franchisor's request. Without any prior written notice, Franchisor, its agents or representatives may inspect Franchisee's entire System Operation and Franchisee's daily, weekly and monthly statistical information ("Redbook Information") which is required under the Operational Manual. Franchisee shall make such Redbook Information available for such inspections in recognition that an operational inspection cannot succeed without review of essential statistical information.
9.2.3 If any audit or other investigation reveals an under-reporting or under-recording error of five (5%) percent or more, then in addition to any other sums due, the expenses of the audit/inspection shall be borne and paid by Franchisee upon billing by Franchisor, plus interest at the highest compound rate authorized by the state in which the System Operation is located, but not to exceed the rate of fifteen (15%) percent per annum.
9.2.4 Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor's Operations Department regularly reviews ongoing operations at System Operation to ensure consistency of products and service and compliance with the Manuals and this Agreement. Franchisee therefore agrees to promptly complete and submit all forms requested by Franchisor's Operations Department, whether on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Non-compliance with this obligation constitutes a material violation of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 10. COVENANT REGARDING OTHER BUSINESS INTERESTS
10.1 For purposes of this Article only, "Franchisee" shall mean and include the
individual Franchisee; Franchisee's spouse and minor children; Franchisee's
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shareholders, officers, and directors, if Franchisee is a corporation; and any one or more partners or participants in Franchisee, if Franchisee is a partnership or joint venture, or members, if Franchisee is an LLC.
10.2 Franchisee acknowledges that the Yogurt Queen System is unique and distinctive and has been developed by Franchisor at great effort, time, and expense, and that Franchisee has regular and continuing access to valuable and confidential information, training, and trade secrets regarding the Yogurt Queen System. Franchisee recognizes its obligations to keep confidential such information as set forth herein. Franchisee therefore agrees as follows:
10.2.1 During the term of this Agreement, except with Franchisor's prior written consent, Franchisee shall not, in any capacity whatsoever, either directly or indirectly, individually or as a member of any business organization, engage in the production or sale at retail or wholesale of any frozen beverage or any other main course item authorized by Franchisor, now or in the future approved by Franchisor for use in Franchisee's System Operation, or have any employment or interest in any firm engaged in the production or sale of such products.
10.2.2 Upon the termination, expiration or nonrenewal of this Agreement, or if Franchisee assigns or transfers its interest herein to any person or business entity, or if any person identified in the first paragraph of this Article terminates its relationship with Franchisee, then for a period of sixty (60) months thereafter such Franchisee shall not, in any capacity whatsoever, either directly or indirectly, individually or as a member of any business organization, engage in the production or sale at retail of any frozen yogurt type food product, or have any employment or interest in any firm engaged in the production or sale at retail or wholesale of any such products, at a site within a radius of five (5) miles of any of Franchisee's former System Operation or within five (5) miles of any other System Operation or Distribution Point then existing, unless Franchisor gives its prior written consent. If Franchisee violates the terms of this paragraph, Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor, as liquidated damages, an amount equal to $5,000 per month for each month this covenant is violated, plus 8% percent of the gross sales achieved at the site during the continuation of such violation.
10.2.3 In the event any portion of the above covenants violates laws affecting Franchisee, or is held invalid or unenforceable in a final judgment to which Franchisor and Franchisee are parties, then the maximum legally allowable restriction permitted by law shall control and bind Franchisee. Franchisor may at any time unilaterally reduce the scope of any part of the above covenants, and Franchisee shall comply with any such reduced covenant upon receipt of written notice.
10.3 The provisions of this Article shall not limit, restrain or otherwise affect any right or cause of action which may accrue to Franchisor for any infringement of, violation of, or interference with, this Agreement, or Franchisor's Marks, System, trade secrets, or any other proprietary aspects of Franchisor's business.
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ARTICLE 11. INTERFERENCE WITH EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS.
Without Franchisor's prior written consent, during the term of this Agreement. Franchisee shall not employ or seek to employ, directly or indirectly, any person serving in an executive, managerial or operational position who is at the time or was at any time during the prior six (6) months employed by Franchisor or any of its subsidiaries. Request for Franchisor's consent shall be sent in duplicate and addressed in writing to Franchisor.
ARTICLE 12. SUBFRANCHISORS, SALESMEN.
Inasmuch as this Agreement has not been executed by the Franchisee at the office of Franchisor, Franchisor requires certain assurances that this Agreement has been sold in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. Accordingly, in order to induce Franchisor to execute this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to execute a Rider/Questionnaire to this Agreement that acknowledges that Franchisor is relying upon the acknowledgments, representations and commitments of Franchisee that no other salesman, staff member, entity, or associate of Franchisor has met Franchisee regarding this franchise sale or the offer and acceptance thereof other than those set forth therein. The rider shall identify all sales persons involved in the sales, negotiation and execution of this Agreement and shall identify the subfranchisor. Franchisor shall be entitled to rely on the Rider/Questionnaire, and Franchisee shall be bound by its contents.
ARTICLE 13. LOCAL MARKETING MANUAL
Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor's local marketing manual and other marketing and advertising materials emphasize the implementation of marketing efforts within a mile radius of Franchisee's System Operation. Such references, suggestions and emphasis do not directly or indirectly grant to Franchisee a protected market or other exclusive right within such 3 mile marketing area, but rather reflects the reality that Franchisee's local marketing activities should initially be commenced in the area immediately adjacent to its System Operation.
ARTICLE 14. NATURE OF INTEREST AND TRANSFER.
14.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS.
14.1.1 This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the successors and
assigns of Franchisor. Franchisor shall have the right to transfer or assign this Agreement to any person or legal entity who assumes its terms and agrees to comply with Franchisor's obligations contained herein. Franchisor shall have no liability for the performance of any obligations contained in this Agreement after the effective date of such transfer or assignment.
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14.1.2 The rights and duties created by this Agreement are personal to Franchisee. Accordingly, except as otherwise permitted herein, neither Franchisee nor any person with an interest in Franchisee shall, without Franchisor's prior written consent, directly or indirectly sell, assign, transfer, convey, give away, pledge, mortgage, or otherwise encumber any direct or indirect interest in this Agreement or, if Franchisee is a partnership, joint venture, LLC or corporation, any direct or indirect interest in Franchisee. Any such purported assignment occurring by operation of law or otherwise without Franchisor's prior written consent shall constitute a default of this Agreement by Franchisee, and shall be null and void. Except in the instance of Franchisee advertising to sell its System Operation pursuant to the terms hereof, Franchisee shall not, without Franchisor's prior written consent, offer for sale or transfer at public or private auction or advertise publicly for sale or transfer, the furnishings, interior and exterior decor items, supplies, fixtures, equipment, Franchisee's sublease or the real or personal property used in connection with Franchisee's System Operation.
14.2 CONSENT TO TRANSFER.
For all proposed transfers or assignments of this Agreement, and transfers of more than 51% of the outstanding and issued stock of Franchisee by one or more transfers or any transfer which, directly or indirectly, effectively changes management control of Franchisee, Franchisor will not unreasonably withhold its consent to any transfer or assignment which is subject to the restrictions of this Article, provided however, Franchisor shall not be required to give its consent unless all of the following conditions are met prior to the effective date of assignment:
14.2.3 Upon the execution of this Agreement and upon each direct or indirect transfer of an interest in this Agreement or in Franchisee and at any other time upon Franchisor's request, Franchisee shall, within five (5) days prior to such transfer or at any other time at Franchisor's request, furnish Franchisor with an estoppel agreement indicating any and all causes of action, if any, that Franchisee may have against Franchisor or if none exist and a list of all shareholders or partners having an interest in this Agreement or in Franchisee, the percentage interest of each shareholder >or partner, and a list of all officers and directors, in such form as Franchisor may require.
14.2.2 Franchisee's written request for transfer of either a partial or whole
interest in this Agreement or Franchisee's System Operation must be accompanied by an offer to Franchisor of a right of first refusal at the same price offered by any bona fide buyer less five (5%) percent. Franchisor shall have the right and option, exercisable within fifteen (15) days after receipt of such written notification, to send written notice to Franchisee or such person that Franchisor or its third-party designee, intends to purchase the interest which is proposed to be transferred, on the same terms and conditions offered by the third party. If Franchisor accepts such offer, the five (5%) percent transfer/administrative fee due by Franchisee in accordance with Article shall be waived by Franchisor. Any material change in the terms of an offer prior to closing shall cause it to be deemed a new offer, subject to the same right of first refusal by Franchisor, or its third-party designee, as in the case of the initial offer. Franchisor's failure to exercise such option shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision of this Agreement, including any of the requirements of this Article with respect to the proposed transfer.
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14.2.3 The Franchisee is not in default under the terms of this Agreement, the Manuals or any other obligations owed Franchisor, and all of its then-due monetary obligations to Franchisor have been paid in full.
14.2.4 The Franchisee and its shareholders or members, if the Franchisee is a corporation or limited liability company, have executed a general release under seal, in a form prescribed by Franchisor, of any and all claims against Franchisor, its affiliates, subsidiaries, shareholders, directors, officers, subfranchisors and employees.
14.2.5 The transferee/assignee has demonstrated to Franchisor's satisfaction that it meets all of Franchisor's then-current requirements for new Franchisees or for holders of an interest in a franchise, including, without limitation, possession of good moral character and reputation, satisfactory credit ratings, acceptable business qualifications, and the ability to fully comply with the terms of this Agreement.
14.2.6 The transferee/assignee has assumed this Agreement by a written assumption agreement approved by Franchisor, or has agreed to do so at closing, and at closing executes an assumption agreement approved by Franchisor.
14.2.7 The transferee/assignee, its manager or other employees responsible for the operation of the System Operation have satisfactorily completed Franchisor's training program.
14.2.8 The transferee/assignee executes such other documents as Franchisor may require, including a replacement franchise agreement on the then-standard franchise agreement form used by Franchisor, in order to assume all of the obligations of this Agreement, to the same extent, and with the same effect, as previously assumed by the assignor.
14.2.9 At the completion of Franchisee's sale transaction, Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor an administrative/transfer fee of five percent (5%) of the gross selling price of Franchisee's System Operation or in the event of a nonsale management transfer, a fee of $1,500 to cover Franchisor's training expenses. This five percent (5%) administrative transfer fee will not be due with respect to any transfer that {together with all other related previous, simultaneous, or proposed transfers) does not result in the transfer of control of Franchisee.
14.2.10 Franchisee's rights may pass to Franchisee's next of kin or legatee if they assume Franchisee's obligations and attend and complete Franchisor's training program. Upon Franchisee's disability, Franchisee may sell the franchise or keep it, if operated by trained personnel.
14.2.11 Franchisor's consent to a transfer shall not constitute a waiver of any claims it may have against the transferring party arising out of this Agreement or otherwise.
14.2.12 If Franchisee is an individual, Franchisor hereby consents to the assignment of this Agreement and any and all obligations referable thereto without any
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fee charged by Franchisor to a corporation principally owned by Franchisee within ninety (90) days after the date hereof. Upon such assignment and assumption by the corporation along with delivery of executed originals of same to Franchisor, the individual Franchisee shall be released from any and all personal liability.
ARTICLE 15. TERM, DEFAULT AND TERMINATION
15.1 TERM.
15.1.1 Provided Franchisee is not in default of the terms and has fully complied with the terms of this Agreement, Franchisee may renew for a period of Two (2) years.
15.1.2 Franchisee may renew the rights granted by this Agreement subject to the following conditions:
15.1.2.1 Franchisee gives Franchisor written notice of Franchisee's election to renew not less than three (3) and not more than six (6) months before the end of the then current term;
15.1.2.2 Franchisee is not in default of any provision of this Agreement or r any amendments to this Agreement, the Location lease or sublease, the Manuals or any
monetary obligation owed to Franchisor or its affiliates; and
15.1.2.3 At Franchisor's request, Franchisee shall undertake and complete the reasonable renovation or modernization of its System Operation.
15.1.2.4 Franchisee shall execute Franchisor's then-current franchise agreement and related agreements.
15.1.2.5 Franchisee shall pay Franchisor a renewal fee of $25,000.
15.2 DEFAULTS WITHOUT OPPORTUNITY TO CURE.
Franchisee shall be in default and Franchisor may, at its option, upon thirty (30) days written notice to Franchisee, terminate this Agreement and all rights granted by it, without affording Franchisee any opportunity to cure the default, upon the occurrence of any of the following events:
15.2.1 Franchisee's knowingly or intentionally maintaining false books or records, or submitting any false report or payment to Franchisor;
15.2.2 Franchisee's conduct of the System Operation licensed pursuant to this Agreement is so contrary to this Agreement, the System and the Manuals as to constitute an imminent danger to the public health (for example, selling spoiled food knowing that the food products are spoiled or allowing a dangerous condition arising
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