According to the Aw franchise agreement, what is included in the definition of 'this Agreement'?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In this Agreement, we refer to Rayyan Pizza Franchise LLC as "we", "us" or the "Company." We refer to you as "you" or "Franchisee." If you are a corporation, limited liability company or a partnership, you will notice certain provisions that are applicable to your shareholders, members or partners on whose business skill, financial capability and personal character we are relying in entering into this Agreement. Those individuals will be referred to in this Agreement as "Owners."
Through the expenditure of considerable time, effort and money, we and our affiliates have developed a unique system for the establishment and operation of restaurants called "Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings" (referred to in this Agreement as "Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurants"), which sell pizza, wings, rib tips, calzone wraps, salads, appetizers and related food and beverage items for on-premises dining, carry-out and delivery in conjunction with distinctive business formats, signs, equipment, layouts, systems, methods, procedures, designs and advertising (all of which we refer to in this Agreement as "the System"). We identify the System by the use of certain trademarks, service marks and other commercial symbols, including the service mark "Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings" and certain associated designs, artwork and logos, which we may change or add to from time to time (collectively, the "Marks").
We grant to persons who meet our qualifications and who are willing to undertake the investment and effort necessary a franchise to own, establish and operate a Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant in accordance with the System. This Franchise Agreement is being presented to you because of the desire you have expressed to obtain the right to develop, own and be franchised to operate a Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 39–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Aw Franchise Disclosure Document, the agreement refers to Rayyan Pizza Franchise LLC as "we", "us" or the "Company," and the franchisee as "you" or "Franchisee." If the franchisee is a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, certain provisions apply to shareholders, members, or partners, who are referred to as "Owners." The agreement pertains to a unique system for operating restaurants called "Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings," which includes the sale of pizza, wings, and related items, along with distinctive business formats, signs, equipment, layouts, systems, methods, procedures, designs, and advertising, collectively referred to as "the System." The System is identified by trademarks, service marks, and commercial symbols, including the service mark "Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings" and associated designs and logos.
Aw grants franchises to qualified individuals to operate a Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant in accordance with the System. The Franchise Agreement is presented to those who have expressed interest in obtaining the right to develop, own, and operate a Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant. The agreement outlines the rights and obligations of both Aw and the franchisee, covering various aspects of the franchise operation.
This definition is crucial for prospective franchisees as it clarifies the scope and components of the franchise agreement. Understanding what constitutes "the System" and the specific roles and responsibilities outlined in the agreement is essential for a successful franchise operation. Franchisees should carefully review all elements included in this definition to ensure they fully understand their obligations and the resources and support they can expect from Aw.