How many total Aw affiliate-owned outlets were operating at the end of 2024?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Table No. 1 Systemwide Outlet Summary For fiscal years 2022, 2023 and 2024
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| 2023 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 37–39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there was a total of one affiliate-owned outlet operating at the end of 2024. The FDD provides a systemwide outlet summary that includes both franchised and affiliate-owned locations. This information is crucial for potential franchisees to understand the scope and structure of the Aw franchise system.
Specifically, the data shows that the number of affiliate-owned outlets remained constant from the start to the end of 2024. This stability in affiliate-owned locations could indicate a strategic decision by Aw regarding its corporate-owned presence.
In addition to the systemwide summary, the FDD includes a list of affiliate-owned locations as of December 31, 2024, in Exhibit D. This exhibit lists 'Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings' in Des Plaines, IL as the sole affiliate-owned location. This level of detail provides transparency and allows prospective franchisees to verify the information and assess the performance and distribution of corporate-owned stores within the Aw system.