copy the list. Franchisee will, during the term of this Agreement and after its termination or expiration, maintain the list and its contents in strict confidence, and upon the expiration or termination of this Franchise Agreement, whichever is earlier, will immediately return it to Pretzel Time. Pretzel Time shall promptly provide Franchisee with any amendments to the designated list of inventory of available Products and supplies to be carried and sold at Franchisee's location. Franchisee shall at all times maintain an adequate inventory of approved Products sufficient in quality and variety to realize the full potential of the Unit. 13.D. EXCEPTION PROCESS. If Franchisee proposes to purchase materials or supplies not theretofore approved by Pretzel Time as meeting its specifications, or from a supplier or distributor not previously approved by Pretzel Time, Franchisee shall first notify Pretzel Time and request Pretzel Time's approval using the special exception form provided to Franchisee in its Operations Manual, and pay any reasonable fees that Pretzel Time designates therefor. Further, Franchisee agrees to use all forms specified and developed by Pretzel Time for requesting any exceptions in products or suppliers. Pretzel Time may require submission of sufficient information and samples to determine whether such materials, supplies or suppliers meet its specifications as well as financial information regarding the supplier. Pretzel Time will advise Franchisee within a reasonable time whether such materials or supplies meet its specifications. Pretzel Time does not maintain a formal criteria for approving materials, supplies or suppliers. All approvals, disapprovals and revocations of approval of suppliers will be communicated to Franchisee, in writing, and shall be in the sole discretion of Pretzel Time. Franchisee must comply with the following conditions in order to seek a substitution for a Pretzel Time approved Product: (1) Franchisee shall submit a written request to Pretzel