What is the delivery timeframe for written notices to Aw franchisees when delivered by hand?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 19.10 Notices. .All written notices and reports permitted or required to be delivered by the provisions of this Agreement or of the Operations Manual will be deemed to be delivered at the time delivered by hand, one (1) business day after deposit within commercial overnight courier or three (3) business days after placement in the U.S.
Mail by Registered or Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, postage prepaid and addressed to the party to be notified at its most current principal business address of which the notifying party has been notified or to any other place designated by either party, or on the date of receipt of transmission of an e-mail from us on the condition that we also send a hard copy of the notice by U.S.
Mail on the same date the e-mail is send to you. ........All payments and reports required by this Agreement must be directed to us at the address of which you are notified from time to time, or to such other persons and places as we may direct from time to time.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 39–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, written notices delivered by hand are considered delivered at the time of delivery. This means that if Aw needs to communicate something formally to a franchisee, delivering the notice directly ensures immediate receipt and acknowledgment.
This immediate delivery timeframe is beneficial for time-sensitive communications, such as default notices or urgent operational changes. It eliminates any ambiguity about when the franchisee received the information, which could be important for compliance or legal reasons.
In contrast, notices sent via commercial overnight courier are deemed delivered one business day after deposit, and those sent via U.S. Mail are considered delivered three business days after placement in the mail. The option for email delivery exists, but it requires a follow-up hard copy sent via U.S. Mail on the same day, adding an extra step to the notification process. Therefore, hand delivery is the quickest and most direct method for Aw to ensure a franchisee receives a written notice.