Does Aw make any representations about the past financial performance of company-owned outlets?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We do not make any representations about a franchisee's future financial performance or the past financial performance of company-owned or franchised outlets. We also do not authorize our employees or representatives to make any such representations either orally or in writing. If you are purchasing an existing outlet, however, we may provide you with the actual records of that outlet. If you receive any other financial performance information or projections of your future income, you should report it to the franchisor's management by contacting John Rayyan at 8 McGlashen Drive, South Barrington, IL 60010, phone: 847-322-5666, the Federal Trade Commission, and the appropriate state regulatory agencies.
Source: Item 19 — FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS (FDD page 37)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Aw does not make any representations about the past financial performance of company-owned outlets. Aw also does not authorize employees or representatives to make any such representations, either orally or in writing. This means that prospective franchisees will not receive any specific data or projections from Aw regarding how company-owned locations have performed financially in the past.
However, if a prospective franchisee is purchasing an existing Aw outlet, Aw may provide the actual records of that specific outlet. This is a common practice, as it allows potential buyers to review the financial history of the location they are considering.
The FDD advises that if a prospective franchisee receives any financial performance information or projections of future income from any other source, they should report it to Aw's management, the Federal Trade Commission, and the appropriate state regulatory agencies. This is to ensure that franchisees are not misled by unauthorized or unsubstantiated claims.