What is the Manual Replacement Fee for an Afuri Ramen Dumpling franchise?

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| Type of Fee | Amount | Date Due | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
|  |  |  | Franchise Agreement Section 5.1). |
| Non-Cash Payment Systems | All costs associated with non-cash payment systems | As incurred | You must accept debit cards, credit cards, stored value gift cards or other non-cash payment systems we specify. |
| Manual Replacement Fee | $500 | On demand | You pay this fee if you lose the copy of the Operations Manual we loan to you. |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $500 per re-inspection | On demand | You pay this fee if we must re-visit your location for an inspection after you have already been notified of any deficiency or non- satisfactory condition. |
| Liquidated Damages | An amount equal to two times the total Royalty Fees paid (or if unpaid, payable) by you during the 24 months before the termination date. | Within 30 days following the date of termination. | Payable if you default and we terminate your Franchise Agreement. |
| Sanitation and Food Safety Audits | Cost of the inspection | On demand | We may, in our sole discretion, contract with a third party to conduct sanitation and food safety audits during the term of your Franchise Agreement. |
| Business/Financial Audit7 | Our reasonable costs for the audit if you understate revenue by more than 2% or fail to deliver to us required reports on time | Immediately upon demand | See notes below. |
| Participation in Advisory Council | As incurred | As incurred | If you participate on an Advisory Council, you will pay any costs you incur related to your participation, such as travel and living expenses to attend |

Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 11–16)

What is the Manual Replacement Fee for an Afuri Ramen Dumpling franchise?

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

What This Means (2024 FDD)

Type of Fee	Amount	Date Due	Remarks
			Franchise Agreement Section 5.1).
Non-Cash Payment Systems	All costs associated with non-cash payment systems	As incurred	You must accept debit cards, credit cards, stored value gift cards or other non-cash payment systems we specify.
Manual Replacement Fee	$500	On demand	You pay this fee if you lose the copy of the Operations Manual we loan to you.
Re-Inspection Fee	$500 per re-inspection	On demand	You pay this fee if we must re-visit your location for an inspection after you have already been notified of any deficiency or non- satisfactory condition.
Liquidated Damages	An amount equal to two times the total Royalty Fees paid (or if unpaid, payable) by you during the 24 months before the termination date.	Within 30 days following the date of termination.	Payable if you default and we terminate your Franchise Agreement.
Sanitation and Food Safety Audits	Cost of the inspection	On demand	We may, in our sole discretion, contract with a third party to conduct sanitation and food safety audits during the term of your Franchise Agreement.
Business/Financial Audit7	Our reasonable costs for the audit if you understate revenue by more than 2% or fail to deliver to us required reports on time	Immediately upon demand	See notes below.
Participation in Advisory Council	As incurred	As incurred	If you participate on an Advisory Council, you will pay any costs you incur related to your participation, such as travel and living expenses to attend