What standards of quality must Buns On Fire franchisees maintain to preserve the brand's reputation?

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8.4 Testing by Franchisor

Franchisee agrees to allow Franchisor, from time to time, to obtain and take samples of products and supplies from the Franchised Business for testing by the Franchisor in order to assure that Franchisee complies with Franchisor's reasonable standards and specifications.

8.5 Standards of Operation

Franchisee agrees to maintain a high moral and ethical standard in the operation and conduct of the Franchised Business so as to create and maintain goodwill among the public for the name "Buns on Fire" and supervise and evaluate the performance of its staff to ensure that each render competent, efficient and quality service to the general public.

8.6 Approved Products and Services

Franchisee recognizes that it is essential to the proper operation of the Franchised Business, and to the preservation and promotion of its reputation and acceptance by the public at large, that standards of quality be maintained. Franchisee therefore agrees, as part of the consideration for this Agreement, that Franchisee will at all times sell or offer for sale to retail customers, only the Products as shall meet the reasonable specifications and standards from time to time approved in writing by Franchisor, as permitted by law, and as permitted under the lease. In furtherance thereof, Franchisee shall be required to purchase from Franchisor or its designee any new Products, which may be introduced from time to time by Franchisor and be required to offer same to the consuming public for its consumption and shall offer any method of delivery, such as in-store, and delivery, as Franchisor shall designate in the Confidential Operations Manual.

8.7 Approved Suppliers

(i.) In connection with the operation of the Franchised Business, the Franchisee is required to purchase certain items of equipment, if applicable, and also certain products and food supplies, containers, packaging supplies, paper goods and other product service items for the preparation

and service of the Products from sources designated by the Franchisor. Franchisee's obligations under this shall be satisfied so long as Franchisee equips the Franchised Business and keeps it maintained in accordance with Franchisor's strict specifications and standards for the Franchised Business.

• (ii.) In the event that Franchisee proposes to purchase any brand, type, and/or model of products, supplies, or services which are not then approved by Franchisor, Franchisee will first notify Franchisor and will submit to Franchisor, on Franchisor's request, sufficient written specifications, photographs, drawings, samples, and/or other information for a determination by Franchisor of whether the brand, type, and/or model of products, supplies, or services complies with Franchisor's specifications and standards, which determination will be made and communicated to Franchisee in writing within sixty (60) days after receipt of the necessary samples and information. In the event Franchisor does not respond within sixty (60) days Franchisee's request is deemed denied. Franchisor does not make the criteria for approving suppliers available to franchisees. Franchisor may approve or disapprove a supplier or item in Franchisor's sole discretion. Franchisor may charge the Franchisee a reasonable testing fee and will decide within a reasonable time after receiving the required information whether Franchisee may purchase items from such supplier. Upon Franchisor's approval of your proposed item and/or supplier, Franchisor will permit Franchisee to contract with the alternative supplier. Franchisor may revoke approval of a supplier or a particular item at any time in Franchisor's sole discretion by notifying Franchisee and/or the supplier in writing of the revocation of approval.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–200)