What licenses, permits, and certificates are Aw franchisees required to secure and maintain?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
tions 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;
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 39–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all necessary permits and licenses to operate a Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant. This includes securing all required building, utility, sign, and business permits and licenses, as well as any other permits and licenses mandated by local authorities. These obligations are at the franchisee's own expense.
Prior to commencing construction at the premises, Aw franchisees must submit final construction plans and specifications for approval. The construction of the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant must adhere strictly to these approved plans. Furthermore, franchisees must ensure compliance with all specifications necessary to meet local requirements, advising Aw of any variations needed.
Before opening for business, franchisees must furnish Aw with copies of all required insurance policies. Maintaining these insurance policies is an ongoing requirement throughout the term of the franchise agreement. Franchisees must also ensure they are qualified to do business in all states where qualification is necessary and that the only business they conduct is the development, ownership, and operation of the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant.