Sam The Concrete Man

Franchise agreement

bookkeeping, accounting, data processing, and recordkeeping systems and forms;

Item 11

We (or our designee(s)) have the right to independently access the electronic information and data relating to your STCM Franchise, and to collect and use your electronic information and data in any manner, including to promote the System and the sale of STCM Franchises.

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You must provide to us, at your own expense, timely financial statements in a form acceptable to us, as specified in the Confidential Operations Manual.

Item 8

We reserve the right to designate a primary or single source of supply for certain products and supplies, and we or our affiliates may be that single source.

Item 11

We currently have a STCM Businesses Franchise Advisory Council (“FAC”) that serve in an advisory capacity only with respect to a variety of issues, one of which is to advise us on advertising and promotional activities.

Item 8

We may update the list of approved suppliers in the Confidential Operations Manual at any time and will notify you of such change.

Item 8

During the last fiscal year, ending December 31, 2025, we received revenue from the sale of Sam’s Super Sealer to the franchisees in the amount of $87,600, which was a required purchase.

Item 8

Neither we and our affiliates do not receive rebates or other consideration from suppliers in consideration for products or services that we require or advise you to obtain from approved suppliers; however, we reserve the right to do so in the future.

Item 8

We estimate that approximately seventy-five percent (75%) of purchases required to open your STCM Business and twenty-five percent (25%) of purchases required to operate your STCM Business will be from us or from other approved suppliers, and under our specifications.

Item 8

We reserve the right to charge a fee to evaluate the proposed supplier of approximately $100 to $500 per evaluation (See Item 6).

Item 8

If you want to use or sell a product or service that we have not yet evaluated, or if you want to purchase or lease a product or service from a supplier or provider that we have not yet approved (for products and services that require supplier approval), you must notify us and submit to us the information…

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You agree that, as between you and us, upon termination or expiration, we have the sole right and interest in the telephone numbers and listings, and you appoint us as your attorney-in-fact to direct the telephone company to assign the same to us and to sign any required documents on your behalf;

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You agree to maintain relationships with credit and debit card issuers or sponsors we may periodically designate, including companies that provide services for electronic payment, such as near field communication vendors (for example, “Apple Pay” and “Google Wallet”), and you agree to make sure that you are in…

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To determine whether you and the STCM Franchise are complying with this Agreement and all System Standards, we and our designated agents or representatives may at all times and without prior notice to you: (i) inspect the STCM Business, Vehicle, and any Equipment;

Item 11

We may, from time to time, revise the contents of the Operations Manual and you must comply with each new and changed standard.

Item 11

You may not establish or maintain any other website or engage in any other electronic marketing of products or services without our prior written approval.

Item 6

You must advertising we will spend a minimum of procure on your behalf. $30,000 for local You are not charged this marketing during the first fee until your STCM 12 months of the operation Business is opened. of your Business

Item 6

We reserve the right to require you to spend annually a Local Advertising Fee (i.e., the greater of:

Item 11

In addition to offering and accepting STCM gift cards and loyalty cards, you must use any credit card vendors and accept all credit cards and debit cards that we determine.

Item 11

In addition to the Local Advertising Fee, you will be required to participate in any local or regional advertising cooperative for STCM Franchises that is established.

Item 8

You must purchase all products, Equipment, supplies and materials only from approved suppliers (including manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors).

Item 8

You must purchase all products, Equipment, supplies and materials only from approved suppliers (including manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors).

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You agree to maintain relationships with credit and debit card issuers or sponsors we may periodically designate, including companies that provide services for electronic payment, such as near field communication vendors (for example, “Apple Pay” and “Google Wallet”)

Item 6

We currently require you to pay fees and other amounts due to us or our affiliates via electronic funds transfer (“EFT”) or other similar means.

Item 11

In addition to offering and accepting STCM gift cards and loyalty cards, you must use any credit card vendors and accept all credit cards and debit cards that we determine.

Item 15

ITEM 15 OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS We require that either you, if you are an individual, or your managing owner, if you are an entity, have the authority and responsibility for the day-to-day operations of your STCM Business.

Item 11

(a) laptop computer or a tablet as described in the Confidential Operations Manual; printer; cell phone; and (b) QuickBooks Online software (“Computer System”).

Item 11

We (or our designee(s)) have the right to independently access the electronic information and data relating to your STCM Franchise, and to collect and use your electronic information and data in any manner, including to promote the System and the sale of STCM Franchises.

Item 6

We may exceed our actual costs. charge you for training additional persons, newly-hired personnel, refresher training courses, advanced training courses, and additional or special assistance or training you need or request.

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In addition to participating in ongoing training, you, your Managing Owner, or your Designated Manager will be required to attend an annual meeting of all franchisees at a location we designate.