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    t the underpayment. If the underpayment exceeds two percent (2%) of the total royalties, Promotional Fund contributions or other amounts due in any twelve (12) month period, which includes the date when the underpayment occurred, Franchisee must also pay or reimburse Franchisor for the costs of conducting the audit, in addition to any Late Payment owed to Franchisor.

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    The franchising company would be well advised to discuss this with a franchised attorney, who is both knowledgeable and experienced. Indeed, without inspections it would be almost impossible to maintain the integrity of the franchise system. I hope you will consider this in 2006.

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