What is the estimated total cost for an Aw franchisee to attend required conferences, considering travel and living costs in Item 7 and any conference fees in Item 6?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
s and locations designated by us. We may charge a tuition fee for any such training, seminars, meetings or webinars and you will be responsible for all expenses incurred by you, your Owners and/or your managers in attending these programs.
- 5.4 Annual Conference. Each year during the term of this Agreement, you, a Principal Owner and/or your Operating Manager must attend our Annual Conference for franchisees if we hold such a conference. We may charge you a fee to attend the conference ("Annual Conference Registration Fee"). In addition, you are responsible for all travel expenses incurred by you, your Owners and/or Operating Manager in attending the conference. This provision does not obligate us to hold an Annual Conference of franchisees each year. If an Annual Conference is not held, you are not obligated to pay the Annual Conference Registration Fee. If you fail to attend any Annual Conference during the term of this Agreement, you remain obligated to pay the Annual Conference Registration Fee. We may require you to attend separate training, in addition to any other rights and remedies available to us, for your breach of this provision.
6. OPERATING ASSISTANCE; OPERATIONS MANUAL
6.1 Operating Assistance. During the term of this Agreement, we will from time to time furnish you ongoing assistance in connection with the operation of your Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant. Operating assistance may include advice and guidance with respect to: (1) the provision of the services and the sale of the products authorized for sale by Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurants, (2) specifications, standards, and operating procedures for Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurants; (3) food preparation and presentation methods; (4) purchasing approved equipment, furniture, furnishings, signs, products, operating materials and supplies; (5) development and implementation of local advertising and promotional programs; (6) administrative, bookkeeping, accounting, inventory control and general operating and management procedures; (7)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must attend an annual conference. Item 7 does not list conference fees, but it does state that travel and living costs while training range from $2,000 to $10,000. This estimate is based on two people attending training, and the amount of these costs will vary depending upon a number of factors, including travel distances from your residence and your choices for lodging and meals.
Item 6 states that Aw may charge a fee to attend the conference, referred to as the "Annual Conference Registration Fee." Franchisees are also responsible for all travel expenses incurred to attend the conference. If a franchisee fails to attend any Annual Conference during the term of the agreement, they remain obligated to pay the Annual Conference Registration Fee.
Therefore, a prospective Aw franchisee should anticipate spending between $2,000 and $10,000 for travel and living costs to attend required training, and should also budget for the Annual Conference Registration Fee, the amount of which is not specified in the FDD. A prospective franchisee should inquire about the amount of the Annual Conference Registration Fee from Aw.