What must franchisees purchase and install for their Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant as directed by Aw?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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. You must have met the foregoing requirements and opened your Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant within twelve (12) months of the Agreement Date.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 39–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as a Papa Ray's Pizza franchisee, you are responsible for purchasing and installing various items to get your restaurant up and running. Specifically, you must purchase and install all required fixtures, furniture, equipment (including point of sale and/or computer systems), and signs as directed by Aw. These purchases must be made at your own expense.
Aw maintains control over the selection of these items, requiring franchisees to purchase them from approved suppliers or ensuring they meet Aw's standards and specifications. This ensures uniformity and quality across all Papa Ray's Pizza locations. The point of sale system and/or computer system must be the one specified by Aw in the Operations Manual or in writing, including any software designed exclusively or modified for the Aw system.
Opening your Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant is contingent on fulfilling these obligations. The restaurant must be constructed, decorated, furnished, equipped, and stocked according to Aw's approved plans and specifications before opening for business. This includes not only the physical items but also an opening inventory of required products and supplies. Failing to meet these requirements can delay or prevent the opening of your franchise.