What is the amount of the software license fees for Aw?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TYPE OF FEE1,3 | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| omissions, our enforcement of this Agreement, our defense of our actions taken under this Agreement or your breach of the Franchise Agreement. | |||
| Costs and Attorney's Fees | Will vary under circumstances | As incurred | You must reimburse us for costs and attorney's fees we incur in actions against you to enforce the Franchise Agreement. |
| Reimbursement for insurance costs | Costs and premiums incurred by us on your behalf. | Upon demand | Payable if we incur costs to purchase insurance for you if you fail to do so. |
| Reimbursement of Taxes | Actual assessed taxes against us for your operation of your business or on any payments you make to us. | Upon demand | Only payable if taxes of this type are assessed against us. |
| Software license fees | Undetermined since proprietary software has not yet been developed. | As arranged | Payable if we develop proprietary software that you must use for operating your Papa Ray’s Pizza Restaurant. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 13–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the software license fees are currently undetermined. The FDD states that the proprietary software has not yet been developed. If Aw develops proprietary software that franchisees must use for operating their Papa Ray’s Pizza Restaurant, software license fees will be payable. The due date for these fees will be arranged at that time.
This means that prospective Aw franchisees should be aware that a software license fee may be implemented in the future if Aw develops required proprietary software. Since the amount is currently undetermined, it is important for potential franchisees to inquire about the potential cost and scope of this software and how it might impact their operating expenses.
It is relatively common for franchises to charge software license fees for the use of proprietary systems. These fees typically cover the costs of development, maintenance, and support of the software. Franchisees should understand what the software is intended to do and how it will benefit their business before committing to the franchise.