Where must the Marble Slab Creamery operating manuals be kept?

The 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document for Marble Slab Creamery does not specify where the operating manuals must be kept. While Item 11 mentions the existence of Single Restaurant Manuals containing 560 pages as of the issue date, it does not provide any details regarding the location or manner in which franchisees are required to store or access these manuals.

However, Item 22 does state that franchisees must maintain full, complete, and accurate books, records, and accounts for at least 5 years from the dates of their preparation. These records must align with generally accepted accounting principles and follow the format prescribed by Marble Slab Creamery in the Manual or in writing. Although this section pertains to financial records, it suggests that Marble Slab Creamery has the authority to set standards for record-keeping.

Therefore, while the FDD does not explicitly state where the operating manuals should be kept, it's reasonable to assume that Marble Slab Creamery may have specific requirements or recommendations for storing and accessing these manuals, potentially outlined elsewhere in the franchise agreement or in separate communications. A prospective franchisee should clarify the franchisor's expectations regarding the storage and accessibility of the operating manuals during the due diligence process.