What is the amount of the transfer fee for an Aw franchise if the transferee is an existing franchisee approved for additional franchises?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TYPE OF FEE1,3 | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| conference. | conference, and if you fail to do so, the conference fee must still be paid to us. You are responsible for your travel expenses. | ||
| Transfer Fee | $9,000 or $5,000 if the transferee is an existing franchisee approved by us for additional franchises. | Before transfer | Payable when you transfer the franchise, an interest in Papa Ray’s Pizza Restaurant, the assets of Papa Ray’s Pizza Restaurant or an interest in the franchisee; no fee if the transfer is to a corporation owned by you. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 13–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the standard transfer fee is $9,000. However, if the transferee is an existing Aw franchisee who has been approved for additional franchises, the transfer fee is reduced to $5,000. This represents a $4,000 reduction in the transfer fee for existing franchisees looking to expand their operations within the Aw system.
The transfer fee is payable before the transfer of the franchise. This fee applies when transferring the franchise itself, an interest in a Papa Ray’s Pizza Restaurant, the assets of a Papa Ray’s Pizza Restaurant, or an interest in the franchisee. However, the FDD specifies that no transfer fee is required if the transfer is to a corporation owned by the franchisee.
This reduced transfer fee for existing franchisees could incentivize current operators to acquire additional Aw locations. It lowers the financial barrier to expansion and rewards successful franchisees who are already invested in the brand. Prospective franchisees should confirm with Aw the specific criteria and approval process for existing franchisees to qualify for this reduced transfer fee when adding new locations.