According to the Aw franchise agreement, does Aw provide any warranties to the franchisee?

According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Aw does not provide any warranties to the franchisee. Specifically, paragraph 19.8 states that Aw will not be liable to any person or legal entity who is not a party to the agreement because of the agreement or by virtue of any approvals, advice, or services provided to the franchisee. It also states that no other party will have, or is intended to have, any rights because of the agreement.

Furthermore, the franchise agreement explicitly states that Aw does not warrant that the obligations of the agreement have been agreed to by or will be enforced against any of its other franchisees. This means a franchisee cannot hold Aw accountable if other franchisees fail to meet their obligations under their respective franchise agreements.

This lack of warranties is a significant point for potential franchisees to consider. It means the franchisee is taking on considerable risk and must rely on their own due diligence and business acumen rather than any guarantees from Aw. This is not uncommon in franchising, as the franchisee is an independent business owner, but it underscores the importance of carefully evaluating the opportunity and understanding the potential risks involved.