What is Christian Brothers Automotive's obligation regarding the provision of signage for my franchise?

We have the following obligations to you before you open your automotive repair facility for business:

• 1. CBAC will select a site for your franchise business and present it to you for your approval. In selecting the site, CBAC considers such factors as demographics, access, traffic, competition, visibility, natural and man-made boundaries and existing customer base. CBAC or an entity affiliated with CBAC will purchase the site and construct the building to be leased to your franchise. If an affiliate of CBAC purchases the site and constructs the building that will be used for your franchise, CBAC will lease the site and building from that affiliate and will sublease the site and building to you. If CBAC purchases the site and constructs the building, CBAC will lease the building and land to you. You will have options to extend the lease for three consecutive five-year periods subject to the conditions referred to in Item 17 and contained in the Franchise Agreement. If you finance any acquisition or operational aspect of your franchise business you will incur application fees, loan fees, closing costs and other related financing costs. CBAC may alternately lease the facility from an unaffiliated third party instead of purchasing directly, as mentioned in Note 2 to Item 7. (Section 9.05).
• 1. CBAC will construct the premises and direct you in selecting the decorations for the premises. (Item 7, Note 2 and Section 9.05).
• 1. Signage will be provided as part of the project cost. You are required to purchase all other fixtures, equipment and office furniture. CBAC will furnish you with specifications for those fixtures, equipment and office furniture. (Item 7, Notes 3 and 4 and Section 9.05).
• 1. CBAC will assist and consult with you as you recruit and train at least one Service Manager and three technicians. All final hire decisions are made by you, as CBAC will only make recommendations when consulted. CBAC will provide required direct training for your Service Manager. You will be responsible for hiring all your employees. During training you will be provided a template for an Employee Handbook/Manual, which is purely a recommendation and not a mandatory document. You are responsible for the enforcement of your employment policies (Section 9.03). It is strongly recommended that you have a local employment law attorney review

Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 40–52)