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Does Aw provide guidance with respect to specifications used in Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurants?

Aw Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

[Item 11: FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING]

During your operation of Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant, we will do the following:

Furnish you with guidance and assistance in the operation of your Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant as we deem appropriate.

Operating assistance may consist of advice and guidance with respect to: sale of products and provision of services; specifications, standards and operating procedures used in Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurants; food preparation and presentation methods; purchasing approved fixtures, furniture, equipment, signs, inventory products, operating materials and supplies; advertising and promotional programs; administrative, bookkeeping, accounting, sales and general operating procedures; and employee training programs.

This guidance will be furnished in the Operations Manual (defined below), lists of approved suppliers, other written materials, electronic communication, consultations by phone and/or consultations at our office or at your Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant. (Franchise Agreement, Section 6.1)

Loan to you, during the term of the Franchise Agreement, one copy of an operating and procedures manual, which may consist of one or more manuals, in written or electronic form, for Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurants (the "Operations Manual"), containing mandatory and suggested specifications, standards and operating procedures prescribed from time to time by us for Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurants and information on other obligations you have under the Franchise Agreement.

Item 11 FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING

Before you open your Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant, we will do the following under the Franchise Agreement:

    1. Furnish to you specifications for a Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant, reflecting our requirements for interior and exterior design, decoration, fixtures, furniture, layout, equipment and signs. (Franchise Agreement, Section 4.3)

The Operations Manual may be modified at any time to reflect changes in the System, including additions to and deletions from authorized products and services, specifications, standards and operating procedures of a Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant and under the Franchise Agreement. (Franchise Agreement, Section 6.2) The table of contents of the Operations Manual as of the date of this Disclosure Document is attached to this Disclosure Document as Exhibit E.

You may not open your Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant for business until: (1) you have completed the build-out of the restaurant premises and installed all fixtures, furniture and equipment; (2) we determine that your Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant has been constructed, equipped, decorated and stocked with inventory, materials and supplies in accordance with plans and specifications we have approved

Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 22–29)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Aw does provide guidance and assistance in the operation of Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurants. This includes advice and guidance with respect to specifications, standards, and operating procedures. This guidance is furnished through the Operations Manual, lists of approved suppliers, written materials, electronic communication, and consultations. Aw will also furnish franchisees with specifications for a Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant, reflecting requirements for interior and exterior design, decoration, fixtures, furniture, layout, equipment, and signs.

Aw will loan franchisees one copy of the Operations Manual, which contains mandatory and suggested specifications, standards, and operating procedures. The Operations Manual may be modified at any time to reflect changes in the system, including additions to and deletions from authorized products and services, specifications, standards, and operating procedures of a Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant. As of the date of the Disclosure Document, the Operations Manual has a total of 156 pages.

Before opening a Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant, franchisees must complete the build-out of the restaurant premises and install all fixtures, furniture, and equipment. Aw must determine that the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant has been constructed, equipped, decorated, and stocked with inventory, materials, and supplies in accordance with plans and specifications Aw has approved. Franchisees may not open their Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant for business until these conditions are met.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.