What aspects of the HydroDog Business may System Standards regulate?

f the Manuals, except as necessary for training authorized personnel or as explicitly permitted in writing by us. Any permitted copies must be marked as "Confidential" and maintained with the same level of security as the original Manuals.

• 11.2 Compliance with System Standards. You acknowledge and agree that your operation and maintenance of your HydroDog Business in accordance with System Standards are essential to preserve the goodwill of the Marks and all the HydroDog Businesses. Therefore, at all times during the term of this Agreement, you agree to operate and maintain your HydroDog Business in accordance with each and every System Standard, as we periodically modify and supplement them during the term of this Agreement. System Standards may regulate any one or more of the following with respect to your HydroDog Business:
  • (a) design, layout, decor, appearance, make, model, condition, equipment and outfitting of the vehicle and all equipment set to provide products and services of your HydroDog Vehicle, regular maintenance, cleaning and sanitation; regular remodeling; replacement of obsolete or worn-out HydroDog Vehicle, parts, furnishings, equipment and

signs; regular painting; and use of interior and exterior signs, emblems, lettering and logos, and illumination;

• (b) quantities, types, models and brands of required Products and Services, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, signs, materials and supplies used in establishing and operating your HydroDog Business;
  • (c) required inventory and inventory levels;
• (d) designated or approved suppliers of furnishings, equipment, Products and Services and other items we require for the operation of your HydroDog Business;
• (e) terms and conditions of the sale and delivery of, and terms and methods of payment for, products, materials, supplies and services, that you obtain from us, our affiliates or our approved suppliers;
• (f) sales, marketing, advertising and promotional programs and materials that are required or approved for use by your HydroDog Business;
  • (g) use or non-use and display or non-display of the Marks and Copyrights;
• (h) qualifications, training, dress and appearance of anyone performing services on behalf of your HydroDog Business;
  • (i) days and hours of operation of your HydroDog Business;
• (j) acceptance of credit cards, gift certificates, coupons, frequent customer programs, and payment systems and check verification services;
• (k) bookkeeping, accounting, data processing and record keeping systems, including software, and forms; methods, formats, content and frequency of reports to us of sales, revenue, financial performance and condition; and furnishing tax returns and other operating and financial information to us;
• (l) types, amounts, terms and conditions of insurance coverage required to be carried for your HydroDog Business and standards for underwriters of policies providing required insurance coverage;

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)