What is the Aw franchisee responsible for regarding the construction of the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must advise us of any variation from the specifications that are necessary to meet local requirements.
You must submit final construction plans and specifications to us for our approval before you begin construction at the Premises, and must construct the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant in accordance with those approved plans.
- 4.4 Development of the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant.
You agree at your own expense to do the following: (1) secure all financing required to fully develop the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant; (2) obtain all required building, utility, sign, and business permits and licenses and any other required permits and licenses; (3) construct the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant according to the construction plans and specifications we have approved; (4) decorate the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant in compliance with plans and specifications we have approved; (5) purchase and install all required fixtures, furniture, equipment, and signs; and (6) purchase an opening inventory of required products, and supplies.
- 4.5 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Signs.
You agree to purchase and install, at your expense, all fixtures, furniture, equipment (including required point of sale and/or computer systems) and signs we may direct from time to time and to purchase and use in the development and operation of the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant only fixtures, furniture and equipment from approved suppliers and/or that meet our standards and specifications.
- 4.6 Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant Opening.
You agree not to open the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant for business until: (1) all of your obligations under Paragraphs 4.1 through 4.5 of this Section 4 have been fulfilled; (2) we determine that the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant has been constructed, decorated, furnished, equipped, and stocked, with furniture, fixtures, equipment, inventory, materials and supplies in accordance with plans and specifications we have approved; (3) you and your Owners and any Operating Manager complete all initial training required by this Agreement and have provided pre-opening training to all of your employees to our satisfaction; (4) the initial franchise fee has been paid in full; and (5) you have furnished us with copies of all insurance policies required by Paragraph 11.12 of this Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 39–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for various aspects of the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant's development. The franchisee must secure all necessary financing, obtain all required building, utility, sign, and business permits and licenses. They are also responsible for constructing and decorating the restaurant according to Aw's approved construction plans and specifications.
Furthermore, the franchisee is obligated to purchase and install all required fixtures, furniture, equipment, and signs. These items must either be purchased from approved suppliers or meet Aw's standards and specifications. Additionally, the franchisee must purchase an opening inventory of required products and supplies to properly stock the restaurant for its initial launch.
Aw also stipulates that the franchisee must advise them of any necessary variations from the standard specifications to comply with local requirements. The franchisee must submit final construction plans and specifications to Aw for approval before commencing any construction activities at the premises. The franchisee cannot open the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant for business until all obligations related to development and opening have been fulfilled, including construction, decoration, furnishing, equipping, and stocking the restaurant according to approved plans and specifications.