What are the specific obligations of a Southern Steer franchisee (Item 9) regarding the maintenance of cleanliness and hygiene standards, as outlined in the Brand Manual (Item 8)?

The Franchisee will, at its expense, repair and maintain the Southern Steer Business in a clean and sanitary condition consistent with the Franchisor's then-current operating standards and will replace all décor items and FF&E as they become worn-out, soiled or in disrepair.

All food preparation, mechanical, service, and other equipment must be kept in good working order and repair by the Franchisee.

All replacement FF&E and décor items used in the Southern Steer Business must comply with the standards and specifications in the Brand Manual.

• (b) Compliance with System Standards.

The Franchisee will use the Marks and the System in strict compliance with the moral and ethical standards, quality standards, health standards, operating procedures, specifications, requirements and instructions required by the Franchisor.

Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that operation of the Southern Steer Business in accordance with the System, Brand Manual and all present and future standards, specifications, formats, processes, requirements, instructions and procedures established by the Franchisor are the essence of this Agreement and are essential to preserve the goodwill of the System and Marks.

Franchisee further agree that Franchisee will operate Franchisee's Southern Steer Business in strict accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the System, Brand Manual and all present and future standards, specifications, formats and procedures.

The failure to comply with mandatory standards, specifications, formats, processes, requirements, instructions and procedures constitutes a breach of this Agreement.

All mandatory standards, specifications, formats, processes, requirements, instructions and procedures prescribed from time to time by Franchisor in the Brand Manual, or otherwise communicated to Franchisee, will constitute provisions of this Agreement.

• (d) Presentation Of Uniform Image.

The presentation of a uniform image to the public is an essential element of the System.

Franchisee will maintain the image of the Southern Steer Business at all times in accordance with Franchisor's standards and specifications, including: (i) ensuring that the Franchised Location is maintained in a clean and orderly manner; (ii) ensuring that all FF&E remain in good, clean condition and inventory is properly displayed; and (iii) only offering such types of products, food items and services, including Food, Beverages and Products, that Franchisor authorizes from time to time for use by Franchise's Southern Steer Business as set forth in the Brand Manual and this Agreement.