Common use of Merchandising Services Clause in Contracts

Merchandising Services. 14.01 From time to time, ARCO shall provide Operator with a list of merchandise vendors suggested by ARCO, a list of merchandise items recommended by ARCO for purchase by Operator, and merchandising recommendations. A suggested electronic file or the product file will also be available for the operation of the Point of Sale scannable register(s). 14.02 ARCO shall reimburse Operator for one-half of Operator's expenditures, if any, but not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000) reimbursement, for eligible grand opening advertising which may include any of the following types of media selected by Operator, handbills and flyers, including the cost of preparation, printing and distribution thereof direct mail advertisements, including mailing lists and postage; local newspaper advertisements; special promotional equipment; give away items; special services such as clowns; and radio advertising. All handbills, flyers, direct mail advertisements, newspaper advertisements and radio advertising must use ARCO's approved formats, which shall be supplied to Operator. To be eligible for reimbursement, such grand opening advertising, which event is not to exceed seven consecutive days, must be conducted following completion of original construction of the Store between the seventh (7th) and the ninetieth (90th) days after the Commencement Date or within ninety days following completion of ARCO approved remodeling or rebuilding of an existing store. Requests for reimbursement must be submitted by Operator to ARCO within 90 days following the conclusion of the grand opening event. 14.03 Operator is free to set its own prices for products and services provided, however, that ARCO reserves the right to set a maximum retail selling price on products and services and Operator agrees to sell such products and services for no more than the maximum retail selling price determined by ARCO.