For Aw's Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant, what is included in the estimate for equipment/signage/furniture/fixtures?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Equipment/Signage/Furniture/Fixtures. This estimate includes expenses for kitchen equipment (such as oven, mixer, prep table, and walk-in freezer) and fixtures, tables and chairs, small wares, and indoor and outside signage, office equipment (excluding computer system) and other items necessary for the operation of the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant. The low estimate assumes that you will purchase used kitchen equipment with warranties rather than new equipment.
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- POS Computer System. This estimate is for the purchase of the required point of sale computer system (See Item) and for the initial set up and initial weekly payments for required
online ordering.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 16–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated cost for equipment, signage, furniture, and fixtures for a Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant ranges from $57,500 to $143,750. This estimate encompasses a variety of essential items needed to operate the restaurant.
The estimate includes expenses for kitchen equipment such as an oven, mixer, prep table, and walk-in freezer. It also covers fixtures, tables and chairs for the dining area, small wares, and both indoor and outdoor signage to attract customers. Additionally, the estimate accounts for office equipment, excluding the computer system, and other items necessary for the restaurant's operation.
The low end of the estimate assumes that the franchisee will purchase used kitchen equipment with warranties, which can significantly reduce the initial investment. Conversely, the high end of the estimate likely assumes the purchase of new equipment. These costs are payable as incurred to approved suppliers.