Can Aw direct payments and reports to persons or places other than the address initially provided?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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, all payments and reports required by the Franchise Agreement must be directed to Aw at the address the franchisee is notified of, or to such other persons and places as Aw may direct from time to time. This means that Aw has the right to change where franchisees send their payments and reports during the term of the agreement.
This clause gives Aw flexibility in managing its financial and reporting processes. For a franchisee, it means they must stay informed of any changes to payment or reporting addresses to avoid potential issues like late fees or non-compliance. Franchisees should pay close attention to any official notifications from Aw regarding changes to these procedures.
It is a common practice in franchising for franchisors to retain the ability to modify payment and reporting procedures as their systems evolve. Franchisees should ensure they have a reliable method for receiving and tracking such notifications from Aw to maintain compliance with the franchise agreement.