Where in the Aw FDD can I find information about 'Kitchen Equipment'?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Welcome 3 | Taking Orders 19 |
|---|---|
| Mission | Quoting |
| Statement | Times |
| 4 | 20 |
| Employee | FOH |
| Responsibilities | Duties |
| 5 | 21 |
| Uniform 5 | Handling Drivers 22 |
| Clock‐in / Clock‐out 5 | Checking Order 23 |
| Safety 6 | Multiple Deliveries 24 |
| Store | Driver |
| Security | Forms |
| 6 | 25 |
| Emergency | Emergency |
| Numbers | Drivers |
| 7 | 26 |
| Knives and Hot Surfaces 8 | Driver Checkout 27 |
| Sanitation 9 | Dining Room Upkeep 28 |
| Hand | Opening |
| Washing | and |
| Procedure | Closing |
| 10 | 29 |
| When | |
| to | |
| use | |
| Gloves | |
| 10 | |
| Cleaning | Cook's |
| Surfaces | Manual |
| 11 | 31 |
| Food | Kitchen |
| Safety | Cleanliness |
| 12 | 32 |
| Danger | Daily |
| Zone | Task |
| 12 | 33 |
| Cross | Cleaning |
| Contamination | Dishes |
| 13 | 34 |
| Product Rotation (FIFO) 14 | Kitchen Equipment 35 |
| Cashier's Manual 15 | Ovens 36 |
| Functions and Responsibilities 16 | Fryer 37 |
| Greeting Guests 17 | Refrigerators / Freezers 38 |
| Handling Cash 18 | Coolers 39 |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 40–131)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 23, which pertains to receipts, includes a table of contents for the operations manual. Within this table, 'Kitchen Equipment' is listed on page 35. The table also references specific equipment like 'Ovens' on page 36, 'Fryer' on page 37, and 'Refrigerators / Freezers' on page 38, followed by 'Coolers' on page 39.
This suggests that the Aw operations manual contains a dedicated section that outlines the kitchen equipment franchisees will need to operate their business. It also appears that there are individual sections for specific pieces of equipment, such as ovens and freezers.
Prospective franchisees should consult the operations manual for detailed information on the required kitchen equipment, including specifications, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting tips. Understanding these requirements is crucial for budgeting startup costs and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.