Does Aw consider the business ability of the franchisee when granting a franchise?

According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Aw does consider the business ability of a franchisee. Specifically, the document states that Aw grants franchises to individuals who meet their qualifications and are willing to invest the necessary resources and effort to operate a Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant according to their system.

Furthermore, the agreement emphasizes that the rights and duties are personal to the franchisee, and Aw grants the franchise based on the individual's or collective character, skill, aptitude, attitude, business ability, and financial capacity. This indicates that Aw assesses these qualities when deciding to grant a franchise.

When a franchisee seeks to assign their franchise to someone else, Aw also assesses the proposed assignee's business experience, aptitude, and financial resources. This is to ensure that the new franchisee can successfully operate the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant. Aw also checks that the proposed assignee does not have any conflicting interests and meets Aw's standards for franchisees.