What are the ongoing obligations of an Ella Cafe franchisee (Item 9) related to complying with all applicable laws and regulations, including labor laws and food safety standards (Item 7)?

reement and has met all of Franchisor's pre-opening requirements.

• 6.8.1 BY VIRTUE OF COMMENCING OPERATIONS OF YOUR ELLA COFFEE HOUSE, FRANCHISEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT FRANCHISOR HAS FULFILLED ALL OF OUR OBLIGATIONS TO FRANCHISEE THAT FRANCHISOR IS REQUIRED TO FULFILL PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF YOUR ELLA COFFEE HOUSE.
• 6.9. ADA Certification. At its sole expense, Franchisee shall furnish evidence satisfactory to Franchisor that the Coffee House is designed, constructed, and altered in compliance, at all times, with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, the regulations now or hereafter adopted pursuant thereto, and any and all applicable state or local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations concerning public accommodations for disabled persons now or hereafter in effect. Franchisee shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Franchisor from and against any and all claims, judgments, damages, penalties, fines, costs, liabilities and losses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees and disbursements) arising from Franchisee's failure to comply with this obligation.

ARTICLE 7. OPERATIONS

7.1 Compliance with Manual and System Standards. Franchisee shall at all times and at its own expense comply with all mandatory obligations contained in the Manual and with all other System Standards. Franchisee understands and acknowledges that compliance with the System is

essential to maintain and enhance the goodwill associated with the Marks and the integrity of the brand. Accordingly, Franchisee will:

• (a) Operate the Coffee House according to the highest applicable health standards and ratings, timely obtain any and all permits, certificates, or licenses necessary for the lawful operation of the Coffee House, operate the Coffee House according to Franchisor's operating methods, Standards, and specifications, and maintain, at all times, a high moral and ethical standard in the operation of the Coffee House.
• (b) Accept debit cards, credit cards, stored value cards, or other non-cash payment systems and methods that Franchisor specifies periodically and participate in Franchisor's required payment procedures and collection of funds relating thereto. Further Franchisee will acquire and install all necessary hardware and/or software used in connection with these non-cash payment systems and pay the costs associated therewith. The parties acknowledge and agree that protection of customer privacy and credit card information is necessary to protect the goodwill of businesses operating under the Marks and System. Accordingly, Franchisee agrees that Franchisee will cause the Coffee House to meet or exceed, at all times, all applicable security standards developed by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) council or its successor and other regulations and industry standards applicable to the protection of customer privacy and credit card information, including but not limited to the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA), and all other data security requirements Franchisor prescribes. Franchisee is solely responsible for educating itself as to these regulations and standards and for achieving and maintaining applicable compliance certifications.
• (c) Notify Franchisor in writing within 72 hours of the commencement of any investigation, action, suit, or proceeding or the issuance of any order, writ, injunction, award, or decree of any court, agency, or other government instrumentality, which may adversely affect the operation or financial condition of the Coffee House.