What is the minimum protected area radius granted to an Aw franchisee from the Premises?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Protected Area granted to you will be a certain mile radius from the Premises identified in Exhibit 1.
The minimum radius that you will be granted is three (3) miles from the Premises.
The criteria for determining the boundaries of the Protected Area include the population density, demographics, the amount of existing competition in the market, major and/or restricting topographical features which clearly define contiguous areas, and/or other factors we deem relevant to the operation of a Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant.
As a result of these considerations, the size of Protected Areas granted to franchisees may vary.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the location of the Premises is within a limited use facility, your Protected Area shall be limited to the limited use facility (as defined below) in which your Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant is located.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 39–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee will be granted a protected area, which is defined as a specific mile radius from the physical location (Premises) of their Aw restaurant. The minimum radius a franchisee can expect is three (3) miles from their restaurant's location. However, the FDD states that the actual size of the protected area may vary.
The determination of the protected area's boundaries is based on several factors. These include the density of the population in the area, the demographics of the local market, and the level of competition already present. Additionally, major topographical features that naturally divide areas, or any other factors Aw deems relevant to the successful operation of a Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant, will be considered.
It's important to note that if the Aw restaurant is located within a limited use facility such as an airport, shopping mall, or college campus, the protected area is restricted to the boundaries of that specific facility, regardless of the standard radius. Aw also retains the right to grant franchises or operate their own restaurants within limited use facilities, even if they are located within a franchisee's protected area. This means that while a minimum radius of 3 miles is generally offered, the actual protected area can be smaller depending on the location and other factors.