On what page of the Aw Franchise Agreement can I find information about training?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| SECTION | PAGE | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | INTRODUCTION | 1 |
| 2. | GRANT OF FRANCHISE | 1 |
| 3. | RENEWAL | 4 |
| 4. | DEVELOPMENT AND OPENING OF THE SHOP | 5 |
| 5. | TRAINING | 7 |
| 6. | OPERATING ASSISTANCE; OPERATIONS MANUAL | 8 |
| 7. | MARKS | 9 |
| 8. | RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES; INDEMNIFICATION | 11 |
| 9. | CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION; NON-COMPETITION | 13 |
| 10. | FEES AND ROYALTIES | 14 |
| 11. | OPERATING STANDARDS | 17 |
| 12. | ADVERTISING | 23 |
| 13. | ACCOUNTING, REPORTING, INSPECTIONS AND AUDITS | 25 |
| 14. | OWNERSHIP; ASSIGNMENT | 26 |
| 15. | TERMINATION OF THE FRANCHISE | 30 |
| 16. | RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF COMPANY AND FRANCHISEE UPON TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION OF THE FRANCHISE | 32 |
| 17. | POST-TERM COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE | 35 |
| 18. | DISPUTE RESOLUTION | 36 |
| 19. | MISCELLANEOUS | 38 |
| 20. | ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | 41 |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 39–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, details regarding training can be found on page 7 of the Franchise Agreement. Specifically, Section 5 of the agreement is dedicated to outlining the training requirements and related obligations for franchisees. This section likely covers the initial training program that new franchisees must complete.
Beyond the initial training, Aw may also require franchisees, their owners, or managers to attend supplemental training sessions, seminars, regional franchise meetings, or webinars. These additional educational opportunities are conducted at Aw's discretion, and the franchisee may be charged a tuition fee for participation. The franchisee is also responsible for covering all expenses incurred while attending these programs, such as travel and accommodation costs.
Furthermore, the Franchise Agreement stipulates that franchisees, a principal owner, or their operating manager must attend Aw's Annual Conference each year, assuming such a conference is held. Aw may charge a registration fee for the conference, and attendees are responsible for their own travel expenses. Failure to attend the Annual Conference does not relieve the franchisee of the obligation to pay the Annual Conference Registration Fee, and Aw may require additional training for non-compliance with this provision. Therefore, prospective franchisees should carefully review Section 5 of the Franchise Agreement to fully understand their training obligations and associated costs.