Does Aw provide specifications for purchasing other supplies necessary for a Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant to begin operations?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
pment and signs. (Franchise Agreement, Section 4.3)
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- As discussed in Item 8, provide standards and specifications and list of approved suppliers for purchasing furniture, fixtures, equipment, computer systems, signs, inventory, materials and other supplies necessary for a Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant to begin operations. (Franchise Agreement, Sections 4.5 and 11.4)
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- Determine that you have met the requirements to open for business. (Franchise Agreement, Section 4.6)
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- Loan you one copy of the Operations Manual (described below). (Franchise Agreement, Section 6.2)
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- Provide initial training to you (up to 3 owners and/or managers). (Franchise Agreement, Section 5.1) This training will be described in detail later in this item.
During your operation of Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant, we will do the following:
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- Provide on-site start-up assistance and training to you, your manager and employees at your Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant for 3 days around the time you open for business. (Franchise Agreement, Section 5.2.)
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- Provide guidelines regarding the Grand Opening Advertising Campaign that you must conduct during the first 90 weeks of operation. (Franchise Agreement, Section 4.7)
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- Furnish you with guidance and assistance in the operation of your Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant as we deem appropriate.
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 will provide standards and specifications and a list of approved suppliers for purchasing furniture, fixtures, equipment, computer systems, signs, inventory, materials, and other supplies necessary for a Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant to begin operations. This is part of the assistance Aw provides before the restaurant opens.
During the operation of the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant, Aw will also provide guidance and assistance in purchasing approved fixtures, furniture, equipment, signs, inventory products, operating materials, and supplies. This guidance is furnished through the Operations Manual, lists of approved suppliers, other written materials, electronic communication, consultations by phone, and/or consultations at Aw's office or at the franchisee's Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant.
Prospective franchisees should note that Aw can modify the Operations Manual at any time to reflect changes in the system, including additions to and deletions from authorized products and services, specifications, standards, and operating procedures. This means the franchisee must stay updated with any changes Aw makes during the franchise term.