and that he is a franchisee of Pretzel Time. Franchisee shall exhibit on the premises in such places as may be designated by Pretzel Time, a Pretzel Time approved notice that the franchised Unit is operated by an independent operator and not by Pretzel Time or Pretzel Time's Affiliates, which operate company owned franchises. Franchisee shall take all legal steps such as a fictitious name registration to ensure Franchisee's independent business status. 22. PROTECTION OF TRADE SECRETS. 22.A. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. Pretzel Time possesses and will further develop and acquire certain confidential and proprietary information and trade secrets relating to the operation of Pretzel Time Units, which includes, but not limited to the following categories of information, methods, techniques, procedures, and knowledge developed or to be developed by Pretzel Time, its consultants or contractors, its Affiliates or its designees, and/or franchisees ("Confidential Information"): (1) methods, techniques, equipment, specifications, standards, policies, procedures, information, concepts and systems relating to and knowledge of and experience in the development, operation and franchising of Pretzel Time Units: (2) site selection criteria; (3) marketing and promotional programs for Pretzel Time Units; (4) recipes, ingredients, formulas, mixes, spices, seasonings, sauces, recipes for, and methods for the preparation, cooking, and serving of the Products; (5) techniques, formats, specifications, systems, procedures, and knowledge of and experience in the development and operation of Pretzel Time Units; (6) knowledge of specifications for and suppliers of certain Products, materials, supplies, equipment, furnishings and fixtures; (7) sales data and information concerning inventory requirements for Products, materials and supplies, and specifications for and knowledge of suppliers of certain materials, equipment, and fixtures for Pretzel Time Units; (8) employee selection procedures, training and staffing levels; (9) Operations Manual and other Manuals prepared by Pretzel Time; and (10) information concerning Product sales, operating results, financial performance and