Product and Operations Development Clause Samples

Product and Operations Development. Master Franchisee will authorize Franchisees to sell new Products and advise Franchisees of modifications or additions to operating procedures for the development and operation of QUIZNO'S Restaurants that Franchisor develops and designates for use by QUIZNO'S Restaurant franchisees. If Franchisor determines it is necessary, Franchisor will provide training to Master Franchisee concerning such new Products and operating procedures at times and places designated by Franchisor. Master Franchisee agrees to disclose to Franchisor all ideas, concepts, methods, techniques, products and services relating to the development and operation of QUIZNO'S Restaurants conceived or developed by Master Franchisee and its Affiliates, Area Directors and Franchisees. Master Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that any such ideas, concepts, methods, techniques, products and services shall be considered works made for hire and shall belong exclusively to Franchisor. If any such materials are determined not to be "works made for hire," such materials are hereby assigned and transferred completely and exclusively to and shall be owned by Franchisor and shall, at Franchisor's discretion, be incorporated into the System for use by Master Franchisee and the Franchisees. Neither Franchisor nor its Affiliates shall have any obligation to make any payment to Master Franchisee or any other person with respect to any such idea, concept, method, technique, product or service.