Store Image and Operating Standards Sample Clauses

The Store Image and Operating Standards clause sets out the requirements for how a store must present itself and operate to maintain a consistent brand image and quality. Typically, this clause outlines expectations regarding store layout, signage, cleanliness, employee appearance, and customer service protocols, ensuring that all locations adhere to the franchisor’s or company’s established standards. By enforcing these guidelines, the clause helps protect the brand’s reputation and ensures a uniform customer experience across all stores, reducing the risk of brand dilution or inconsistent service.
Store Image and Operating Standards. A. CONDITION AND APPEARANCE OF STORE. FRANCHISEE agrees to maintain the condition and appearance of the STORE consistent with the image of a TREATS Store as an attractive, clean and efficiently operated retail food service business, offering high quality products, efficient and courteous service and pleasant ambience. In connection therewith, FRANCHISEE shall perform or contract for the cleaning and sanitation of the Premises; disposal of stale, spoiled or unmerchantable food products; replacement of worn out or obsolete fixtures, equipment, furniture, signs and utensils; repair of the interior and exterior of the STORE and appurtenant parking areas; and periodic painting of the Premises (in accordance with the decor of the STORE prescribed by COMPANY). FRANCHISEE further agrees to upgrade and/or remodel the Premises and its fixtures, equipment, furniture and signs as COMPANY may require from time to time, pursuant to plans and specifications which may be provided by COMPANY at such time. Such upgrading and remodeling may at any time include, without limitation, changing of the image and appearance of the STORE, provided that COMPANY shall not require a complete remodeling of the STORE which changes its image and appearance more than twice during the term of this Agreement. COMPANY shall have the right to supervise any such upgrading or remodeling. B. ALTERATIONS TO THE STORE. FRANCHISEE shall make no alterations to the Premises or to the appearance of the STORE, nor shall FRANCHISEE replace or alter the fixtures, equipment, furniture or signs of the STORE, without prior written approval of COMPANY. COMPANY shall have the right to cause any alterations to the STORE not previously approved by COMPANY to be removed or reversed at FRANCHISEE's expense.
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