What is the Brueggers Bagels franchisee's responsibility regarding compliance with system standards?

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8. OPERATION OF THE BAKERY

• 8.1. Compliance with System Standards. In order to protect our reputation and goodwill and to maintain high standards of operation under the System, you must operate the Bakery in strict conformance with the methods, standards, and specifications we prescribe from time to time in the Manuals or otherwise in writing. You acknowledge that the System standards may relate to any aspect of the appearance, function, cleanliness, and operation of the Bakery. Any material failure to comply with the mandatory System standards or to pass our periodic quality control inspections will constitute a material breach of this Agreement and you will be responsible for the fee we may impose for a re-audit (currently $1,500). You at no time will engage in deceptive, misleading or unethical practices or conduct any other act which may have a negative impact on the reputation and goodwill of Franchisor or any other franchisee operating under the System. You acknowledge that we have the right to vary our standards and specifications, in our reasonable judgment, to accommodate the individual circumstances of different franchisees.
• 8.2. Use of Premises; Hours of Operation. You must use the Premises solely for the operation of the Bakery, must keep the Bakery open and in normal operation for the minimum hours and days specified in the Manuals and as permitted by applicable laws, and must refrain from using or permitting the use of the Premises for any other purpose or activity at any time without first obtaining our written consent.
• 8.3. Employer Responsibilities. You have sole responsibility for all employment decisions and functions of the Bakery, including but not limited to those related to recruiting, hiring, firing, scheduling, training (other than the brand-specific training in Section 7), compensation, benefits, payroll taxes, overtime, break times, recordkeeping, supervision, safety, security, and discipline of employees. In compliance with applicable federal and state law, it is solely your responsibility to maintain and implement written policies prohibiting unlawful harassment, discrimination and retaliation by any person in connection with the operation of the Bakery and to display all required employment-related notifications in compliance with applicable federal and state law. Any information we provide about employment matters, whether voluntarily or in response to your request, and whether directly or by means of any technology tools, is a recommendation only and not intended to ex

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 61)