Does Browns Chicken have the right to prescribe mandatory specifications for the operation of Browns Chicken stores?

Franchisee acknowledges that the operation of the Store in compliance with Brown's high standards is important to Brown and other BROWN'S Stores. Brown shall endeavor to maintain high standards of quality and service of all BROWN'S Stores operated and franchised by Brown. To this end, Franchisee agrees to comply fully with all mandatory specifications, standards, operating procedures and rules from time to time prescribed by Brown for BROWN'S Stores or the Store, including, without limitation, specifications, standards, operating procedures and rules relating to:

Brown will permit Franchisee to use, during the term of the Franchise one or more copies of an operating manual, which may consist of one or more manuals and other written materials (the "Operating Manual") for BROWN'S Stores. The Operating Manual shall contain mandatory and suggested specifications, standards, and operating procedures prescribed from time to time by Brown for BROWN'S Stores. Specifications, standards, operating procedures and rules designated as "mandatory" by Brown in the Operating Manual or otherwise communicated to Franchisee in writing shall constitute provisions of this Agreement as if fully set forth herein. All references herein to this Agreement shall include all such mandatory specifications, standards and operating procedures and rules, and Franchisee must comply with such mandatory specifications, standards and procedures set forth in the Operating Manual. Brown may make reasonable modifications to the Operating Manual from time to time, to reflect changes in authorized products and services, and specifications, standards and operating procedures of BROWN'S Stores. No such modification shall alter Franchisee's fundamental rights under this Agreement.

To determine whether Franchisee and the Store are complying with this Agreement, and with specifications, standards and operating procedures prescribed by Brown for the operation of BROWN'S Stores, Brown or its agents shall have the right, at any reasonable time and without prior notice to Franchisee, to: (1) inspect the Premises; (2) observe the operations of the Store for such consecutive or intermittent periods as Brown deems necessary; (3) interview personnel of the Store; (4) interview customers of the Store; (5) inspect and copy any books, records and documents relating to the operation of the Store; (6) take a physical inventory of the assets of the Store; and (7) remove samples of any products and supplies. Franchisee agrees to fully cooperate with Brown in connection with any such inspections, observations and interviews.

Franchisee agrees to use in the operation of the Store only those brands, types and/or models of equipment for the preparation, dispensing, storage, display and delivery of food and beverages, cash registers, fax machine, lap-top computer, and other equipment, fixtures, furniture, and signs that Brown has approved as meeting its specifications and standards.

Brown's specifications and standards may include minimum standards for design, appearance, function, performance, serviceability and warranties.

Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 43)