What is the initial transfer fee for Aw?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TYPE OF FEE1,3 | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| conference. | conference, and if you fail to do so, the conference fee must still be paid to us. You are responsible for your travel expenses. | ||
| Transfer Fee | $9,000 or $5,000 if the transferee is an existing franchisee approved by us for additional franchises. | Before transfer | Payable when you transfer the franchise, an interest in Papa Ray’s Pizza Restaurant, the assets of Papa Ray’s Pizza Restaurant or an interest in the franchisee; no fee if the transfer is to a corporation owned by you. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 13–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the transfer fee is either $9,000 or $5,000, depending on the transferee's status. Specifically, if the transferee is an existing Aw franchisee who has been approved for additional franchises, the transfer fee is reduced to $5,000. Otherwise, the standard transfer fee of $9,000 applies.
This fee is payable before the transfer of the franchise, any interest in a Papa Ray’s Pizza Restaurant, the assets of the restaurant, or an interest in the franchisee. However, the FDD states that no transfer fee is required if the transfer is to a corporation owned by the franchisee.
In practical terms, a prospective Aw franchisee should be aware of these transfer fee implications if they plan to sell their franchise in the future. If the buyer is already an Aw franchisee, the seller can advertise a lower transfer fee, potentially making the franchise more attractive to that buyer. It is also important to note the exception for transfers to a franchisee-owned corporation, which could be a useful option for some franchisees.