What documents related to the site must a Bens Soft Pretzels franchisee submit for approval?

s, furnishings, and design and layout of the building. You may not commence construction of the Store until you have received our written consent to your layout plans.

Without limiting the generality of the prior paragraph, you must promptly after obtaining possession of the site for the Store: (i) contact and retain an architect that meets our approval and have prepared and submitted for our approval a site survey and basic architectural plans and specifications consistent with our general atmosphere, image, color scheme and décor requirements as set forth from time to time in the Manuals for a BEN'S SOFT PRETZELS store (including requirements for dimensions, exterior design, materials, interior design and layout, equipment, fixtures, furniture and signage); (ii) purchase or lease and then, in the construction of the Store, use only the approved building materials, equipment, fixtures, audio visual equipment, furniture and signage; (iii) complete the construction and/or remodeling, equipment, fixtures, furniture and sign installation and decorating of the Store in full and strict compliance with plans and specifications we approve and all applicable ordinances, building codes and permit requirements without any unauthorized alterations; (iv) obtain all customary contractors' sworn statements and partial and final waivers, obtain all necessary permits, licenses and architectural seals and comply with applicable legal requirements relating to the building, signs, equipment and premises, including, but not limited to, the Americans With Disabilities Act; and (v) obtain and maintain all required zoning changes, building, utility, health, sanitation, and sign permits and licenses and any other required permits and licenses. It is your responsibility to comply with the foregoing conditions.

Any change to the plans or any replacement, reconstruction, addition or modification in the space, interior or exterior decor or image, equipment or signage of the Store to be made after our consent is granted for initial plans, whether at the request of you or of us, must be made in accordance with specifications that have received our prior written consent. You may not commence such replacement, reconstruction, addition or modification until you have received our written consent to your revised plans.

• C. Maintenance. The building, equipment, fixtures, furnishings, signage and trade dress (including the interior and exterior appearance) employed in the operation of your Store must be maintained and refreshed in accordance with our requirements established periodically and any of our reasonable schedules prepared based upon periodic evaluations of the premises by our representatives. Within a period of 30-60 days (as we determine depending on the work needed) after the receipt of any particular report prepared following such an evaluation, you must effect the items of maintenance we designate, including the repair of defective items and/or the replacement of irreparable or obsolete items of equipment and interior signage. If, however, any condition presents a threat to customers or public health or safety, you must effect the items of maintenance immediately, as further described in subparagraph 6.G.
• D. Relocation.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 46–47)