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We may require you to use an accounting system that won’t cost more than $100 per month.

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We will have independent access to your computer system.

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We may periodically modify the specifications for, and components of, the Computer System.

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In the year ending December 31, 2022, revenues from sale of required products and services to franchisees was $0, or approximately 0% of our total revenues.

Franchise agreement

We and our affiliates reserve the right to charge any licensed manufacturer engaged by us or our affiliates a royalty to manufacture products for us or our affiliates, or to receive commissions or rebates from vendors that supply goods or services to you.

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The cost of purchasing required products and services to our specifications will represent approximately 80% of your total purchases in establishing your franchise and approximately 25% of your total purchases during the operation of your franchise.

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We may charge you a supplier evaluation fee (not to exceed the reasonable cost of the inspection and the actual cost of the test) to make the evaluation.

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If you would like to purchase any products or services from any unapproved supplier, then you must submit to us a written request for approval of the proposed supplier.

Franchise agreement

If we refuse to renew your Franchise Agreement because you have not complied with the Franchise Agreement or if you choose not to renew your Franchise Agreement, you may be required to turn your customer list and your telephone numbers and electronic identities, including domain names, over to us

Franchise agreement

You agree to present to your customers any evaluation forms we periodically prescribe, and agree to participate in, and/or request that your customers participate in, any surveys performed by or on our behalf.

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As we deem advisable, conduct inspections and/or audits of your Location, including evaluations of its training methods, techniques, and equipment; its staff; and the services rendered to its customers.

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We may periodically revise the contents of the Operations Manual & ETP, and you must make corresponding revisions to your copy and comply with each new or modified standard.

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Review and approve or disapprove the proposed site for your Location franchise (“Premises”).

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You may not establish your own website or use social media platforms without our prior written consent.

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During the Grand Opening Period you will be required Milk Jar Cookies® 18 FDD © 2023 to expend at least $7,500 in verifiable marketing costs to publicize the grand opening of your Franchise.

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You are required to contribute to the advertising of your Location in your local market area, in the minimum amount of $1,500 per month (“Minimum Local Advertising Requirement”) beginning your 3rd full month of operations after you open your Location franchise for business.

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You are required to participate in the loyalty, gift card, discount, and coupon programs as developed by us.

Franchise agreement

You are required to join and participate in any Ad Co-ops (as defined in Section 6.4).

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You will be required to purchase goods and services from our approved and/or designated suppliers.

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You must purchase from approved suppliers and use the point-of-sale system, computer hardware, computer software.

Franchise agreement

We have the right to require you to participate in an electronic funds transfer program under which Royalty Fees, Advertising Fees, and any other amounts payable or owed to us or our affiliates, including any administrative fees, are deducted or paid electronically from your bank account (the “Account”).

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You are required to participate in the loyalty, gift card, discount, and coupon programs as developed by us.

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Uniforms Yes Yes (aprons, t-shirts, hats)

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You must purchase from approved suppliers and use the point-of-sale system, computer hardware, computer software.

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We will have independent access to your computer system.

Franchise agreement

For each month during the term of this Agreement, you will be required to pay us a Technology Fee of $190 for the continued use of our CRM.

Franchise agreement

We reserve the right to charge you a daily attendance fee in an amount to be set by us for each attendee of yours who attends any mandatory or optional training program or owners meeting.