Black Rock Bar & Grill

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The computer system must be set up to enable us to have independent and immediate access to the information monitored, generated and stored by the system, and there is no contractual limitation on our access or use of the information we obtain.

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You shall also submit to us, for review or auditing, such other forms, reports, records, information and data as we may reasonably designate, and which pertain to the Franchised Business, in the form and at the times and places reasonably required by us, upon request and as specified from time to time in writing.

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Our affiliate Black Rock Distribution Co. is the only approved supplier of equipment or products such as our cooking rocks, ovens, oven parts, various plates, cooking tools, utensils and small wares that you must purchase or lease.

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We may, in our discretion, form an advisory council to work with us to improve the System, the products offered by Black Rock Bar & Grill Restaurants, advertising conducted by the Brand Development Fund, and any other matters that we deem appropriate.

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We may revoke our prior approval of any product or supplier at any time, and after your receipt of written notice from us regarding our revocation you must stop using that product or stop purchasing from that supplier.

Item 8

In the last fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, we and our affiliates earned Allowances in the amount of $896,333.

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We have the right to collect and retain any and all allowances, rebates, credits, incentives, or benefits (collectively, “Allowances”) offered by manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors to you, to us, or to our affiliates, based upon your purchases of products and services from manufacturers, suppliers, and…

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approximately 70% to 80% of your total purchases in the continuing operation of the Restaurant.

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If you wish to purchase, lease or use any products that we have not previously approved, or purchase or lease from a supplier we have not previously approved, you must submit a written request for approval or you must request the supplier to do so.

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You agree to comply with the then-current Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards as those standards may be revised and modified by the PCI Security Standards Council (see www.pcisecuritystandards.org), or any successor organization or standards that we may reasonably specify.

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You shall participate in all customer surveys and satisfaction audits, which may require that you provide discounted or complimentary products, provided that such discounted or complimentary sales shall not be included in the Gross Sales of the Franchised Business.

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As we reasonably determine necessary, visits to and evaluations of the Restaurant and the products and services provided to make sure that our high standards of quality, appearance and service of the System are maintained.

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We may from time to time revise the contents of the Manuals and the contents of any other manuals and materials created or approved for use in the operation of the Franchised Business.

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No site may be used for the location of the Franchised Business unless it is first accepted in writing by us.

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You may not maintain your own website; otherwise maintain a presence or advertise on the internet or any other mode of electronic commerce in connection with your Restaurant; establish a link to any website we establish at or from any other website or page; or at any time establish any other website, electronic…

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you shall be required to spend a minimum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) on a grand opening advertising campaign to advertise and promote the opening of the Franchised Business.

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At a minimum you must spent 2% of Gross Sales or $6,000 each month, whichever amount is higher, on local advertising for your Restaurant, and each month you must spend the equivalent of 1% of retail cost for food promotions.

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If a Cooperative has been established for a geographic area where your Restaurant is located when the Franchise Agreement is signed, or if any Cooperative is established during the term of the Franchise Agreement, you must become a member of the Cooperative.

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You shall not purchase or lease from any supplier until and unless such supplier has been approved in writing by us.

Item 8

You must obtain all food and beverage items, ingredients, supplies, materials, fixtures, furnishings, equipment (including point of sale, computer hardware and software, security systems, communication systems and audio/visual equipment), and other products used or offered for sale at the Restaurant solely from…

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At all times, you shall maintain credit card relationships with the credit and debit card issuers or sponsors, check or credit verification services, financial center services, and electronic funds transfer systems (together, “Credit Card Vendors”) that we designate as mandatory.

Item 6

We have developed a gift card program for Black Rock Restaurants. and you must participate in it.

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You must also retain other personnel as are needed to operate and manage the Restaurant.

Item 11

Unless we designate a different system, you must purchase the Aloha computer/point of sale system.

Item 11

The computer system must be set up to enable us to have independent and immediate access to the information monitored, generated and stored by the system, and there is no contractual limitation on our access or use of the information we obtain.

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We reserve the right to conduct additional or refresher training programs, seminars and other related activities regarding the operation of the Franchised Business.