How does Chesters's required restaurant build-out in Item 8 relate to the site selection obligations in Item 9?

According to Chesters's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 8 outlines the requirements for the restaurant build-out, stating that franchisees must develop the restaurant in compliance with Chesters's System, ensuring all plans and specifications meet their requirements, applicable laws, and lease requirements. Chesters will provide required and recommended specifications and layouts, and franchisees must submit all plans for approval before construction. Item 9 lists the franchisee's obligations, including 'Site selection and acquisition/lease' and 'Site development and other pre-opening requirements,' referencing Items 11 and 12, and Items 7, 8, and 11, respectively.

In practical terms, the site a franchisee selects for a Chesters restaurant must be suitable for the build-out requirements specified by Chesters. This means the location must be able to accommodate the required specifications and layouts, comply with all applicable laws and lease requirements, and be approved by Chesters. The franchisee's obligations extend to both finding a suitable site and developing it according to Chesters's standards.

Item 11 further clarifies Chesters's role in this process, stating that before the restaurant opens, Chesters will provide information about the restaurant's layout requirements and signs, as well as review and approve the franchisee's plans and specifications. This indicates a collaborative process where Chesters provides guidance and oversight to ensure the restaurant is built according to their standards. Therefore, the site selection obligations in Item 9 are directly linked to the build-out requirements in Item 8, as the chosen site must be appropriate for the required construction and layout, and Chesters retains approval rights over the final plans.