Does the Aw Franchise Agreement specify any criteria for the suitability of the premises for operating a Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| The parties hereto agree that the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant to be operated by you pursuant to the Franchise Agreement shall be located at the following premises: | |
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| (the "Premises"). | |
| Restaurant and any information communicated to you regarding the Premises for your Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant do not constitute a representation or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the suitability of the Premises for a Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant, of the economic terms of the lease, or for any other purpose. Our approval of Premises falls within the then-current acceptable criteria established by us as of the time period encompassing the evaluation. You and we acknowledge that application of criteria that have been effective with respect to other sites and premises may not be predictive of potential for all sites and premises and that, subsequent to our approval of a site and premises, demographic and/or economic factors, including competition from other businesses, included in or excluded from our criteria could change, thereby altering the potential of a site and premises. The uncertainty and instability of such criteria are beyond our control and you must agree that we will not be responsible for the failure of a site and premises approved by us to meet expectations as to potential revenue or operational criteria. You further acknowledge and agree that your acceptance of a franchise for the operation of a Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant at the Premises is based on your own independent investigation of the suitability of the Premises. | You acknowledge and agree that our approval of the premises for your Papa Ray's Pizza the Premises indicates only that we believe that the |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 39–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement addresses the suitability of the premises for a Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant. While Aw may have its own criteria for evaluating potential locations, the document explicitly states that Aw's approval of a site does not guarantee its suitability or financial success.
Specifically, the agreement emphasizes that Aw's approval only indicates a belief that the premises meet the company's criteria at the time of evaluation. These criteria can change, and factors outside Aw's control, such as local demographics or competition, can impact the site's potential.
The agreement makes it clear that the franchisee is ultimately responsible for independently investigating and determining the suitability of the premises for their Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant. Aw makes no representations or warranties regarding the location's potential, and the franchisee acknowledges that their decision to operate at the premises is based on their own due diligence.