What importance is placed on time within the Gold Star franchise agreement?

onable request of the COMPANY. FRANCHISEE shall, at its sole expense, at all times maintain the interior and exterior of the Store, the signs, furniture, fixtures and equipment therein contained, and the surrounding area in a clean and attractive condition satisfactory to the COMPANY and in compliance with the COMPANY's design, appearance, decor and other standards.

• 5.12 Refurbishment of Store. At the request of the COMPANY, FRANCHISEE will refurbish the Store at its own expense to conform to the trade dress, color schemes and presentation of the Marks in a manner consistent with the image then in effect for new Gold Star Chili restaurants under the System. Such refurbishment may include structural changes, installation of new equipment and signs, remodeling, redecoration, and modifications to existing improvements. FRANCHISEE will complete the refurbishing within the time period specified by the COMPANY pursuant to Section 3.3 hereof. FRANCHISEE acknowledges that the COMPANY cannot estimate the costs of refurbishment but any request by the COMPANY will be in its reasonable discretion. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the COMPANY shall not require FRANCHISEE to fully refurbish the Store during the following periods: (a) if the Store will be newly-constructed in connection with this Agreement, (i) during the period commencing with the date of this Agreement and ending on the five-year anniversary of the Store opening for business to the general public and (ii) the period commencing on the date which is one year prior to the expiration of the initial term of this Agreement, and ending on the last day of the initial term of this Agreement; or (b) if the Store will not be newly-constructed in connection with this Agreement, (i) during the period commencing with the date of this Agreement and ending on the one-year anniversary of the Store opening for business to the general public and (ii) the period commencing on the date which is one year prior to the expiration of the initial term of this Agreement.
• 5.13 Compliance with Law. FRANCHISEE shall promptly pay when due all taxes and assessments and all other indebtedness, liabilities and obligations of FRANCHISEE of every kind or character; shall comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations (including, without limitation, the ADA, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and any other employment laws relating to the payment of employee-related taxes and withholdings, occupational hazards and health, dispensing of food products, consumer protection, trade regulation, employment discrimination and sexual harassment) and shall obtain in a timely manner any and all permits, certificates, registrations, or licenses necessary for the construction, refurbishing and full and proper operation of the Store. FRANCHISEE agrees and acknowledges that FRANCHISEE alone will be responsible for compliance with the obligations under this Section, and that the COMPANY has no obligation with respect thereto.

• 5.14 Correction of Deficiencies.

Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 53–163)