What must an Aw franchisee do regarding food and beverage licenses?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You will need to obtain the proper food and beverage license from the proper licensing agencies. In Illinois you and other employees must obtain a food service sanitation code certificate. Other jurisdictions may have similar requirements. You must comply with all local, state and federal health and sanitation laws and menu labeling laws applicable to businesses selling food and beverages. You are solely responsible for complying with all applicable labor and employment laws in operating your Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant. For franchisees in Illinois, new laws that became effective January 1, 2020 require businesses to meet specific sexual harassment prevention and training requirements, and require restaurant businesses specifically to implement and provide to employees a written sexual harassment policy. There may be other laws and codes applicable to your business. You must investigate all applicable laws, regulations and codes to find out what you need to do to comply.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 10–11)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must obtain the necessary food and beverage licenses from the appropriate licensing agencies. In Illinois, franchisees and their employees are required to obtain a food service sanitation code certificate, and other jurisdictions may have similar requirements. Franchisees are solely responsible for complying with all local, state, and federal health and sanitation laws and menu labeling laws applicable to businesses selling food and beverages.
Furthermore, Aw franchisees in Illinois must adhere to new laws effective January 1, 2020, which mandate specific sexual harassment prevention and training requirements. These franchisees are also required to implement and provide employees with a written sexual harassment policy.
It is the franchisee's responsibility to investigate all applicable laws, regulations, and codes to ensure full compliance. This includes identifying and adhering to any other laws and codes that may apply to their specific Aw Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings Restaurant business. Failing to comply with these regulations can result in penalties and legal issues for the franchisee.