What authorization does the assignment agreement grant to the telephone company regarding the Aw franchise's telephone lines?

According to the 2025 Aw Franchise Disclosure Document, the assignment agreement grants authorization to the telephone company to change and transfer all of the franchisee's rights in the use of business telephone lines to Aw. This transfer occurs as part of the agreement where the franchisee assigns their rights to Aw.

Specifically, the franchisee, as the assignor, consents to the telephone company transferring their telephone numbers and listings used for the Papa Ray's Pizza restaurant to Rayyan Pizza Franchise, LLC, which is Aw, the franchisor/assignee. This transfer is triggered by the granting of the franchise and other considerations. The franchisee's right to use these telephone numbers is tied to the franchise agreement, and upon its expiration or termination, the franchisee loses the right to those numbers.

Furthermore, the assignment agreement irrevocably appoints and authorizes Aw to act as the franchisee's attorney-in-fact, empowering Aw to execute instruments in the franchisee's name to fully effectuate the assignment and transfer. Upon assignment, Aw assumes all terms, covenants, and conditions of the telephone company with respect to the telephone lines, numbers, and listings, as if Aw had originally been issued these services. This ensures a seamless transition of telephone services and listings to Aw in the event of a franchise transfer or termination.