What is the name of the affiliate of Aw that currently operates a Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings restaurant?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We have never operated a Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant. Our predecessor and an affiliate based on common ownership, Papa Ray's Pizza 1, Inc., operated the first Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings restaurant from April 2010 to August 2014. Our affiliate Papa Rays 2, Inc. began operating a second Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings restaurant in October 2010 which it continues to operate. Our affiliate Papa Rays 4, Inc. operated a Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings restaurant from October 2013 to February 2016 and from June 2016 to the present.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 10–11)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Papa Rays 2, Inc. began operating a Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings restaurant in October 2010 and continues to operate it. Additionally, Papa Rays 4, Inc. operated a Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings restaurant from October 2013 to February 2016 and from June 2016 to the present.
This information is relevant for prospective Aw franchisees as it provides insight into the operational history and involvement of Aw's affiliates in running Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings restaurants. Understanding the performance and duration of operation by these affiliates can offer valuable context for evaluating the potential success and challenges of operating an Aw franchise.
It's important to note that while Aw itself has never operated a Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant, its predecessor, Papa Ray's Pizza 1, Inc., did operate the first restaurant from April 2010 to August 2014. This historical context, combined with the ongoing operations of affiliates like Papa Rays 2, Inc. and Papa Rays 4, Inc., provides a more complete picture of the operational experience within the Aw franchise system.