What is the consequence if an Aw franchisee constructs the restaurant in a way that does not follow the approved plans?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
dinances, building codes, permit requirements, and lease requirements and restrictions applicable to the Premises. You must advise us of any variation from the specifications that are necessary to meet local requirements. You must submit final construction plans and specifications to us for our approval before you begin construction at the Premises, and must construct the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant in accordance with those approved plans.
- 4.4 Development of the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant. You agree at your own expense to do the following: (1) secure all financing required to fully develop the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant;
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 39–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must construct the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant according to the construction plans and specifications approved by Aw. Before construction, the franchisee must submit final construction plans and specifications to Aw for approval.
Aw specifies that the franchisee cannot open the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant for business until all obligations under Paragraphs 4.1 through 4.5 have been fulfilled. This includes constructing and decorating the restaurant according to the approved plans and specifications. Aw must also determine that the restaurant has been properly constructed, decorated, furnished, equipped, and stocked with the necessary items in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
In practical terms, this means that if a franchisee deviates from the approved construction plans, Aw can prevent the franchisee from opening the restaurant. The franchisee bears the responsibility of ensuring the restaurant is built exactly to Aw's specifications. This protects Aw's brand standards and ensures a consistent experience for customers across all franchise locations. The franchisee should maintain open communication with Aw during the construction process to address any necessary variations due to local requirements and to obtain approval for any modifications to the original plans.