What service mark is Aw identified by?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We offer franchises to own and operate a Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings Restaurant business (the "Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant"), offering the products and services approved by us. You must sign our standard franchise agreement (the "Franchise Agreement") which is attached to this Disclosure Document as Exhibit B. You must operate your Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant following our specific standards, practices, specifications, methods and procedures and décor and color schemes for all Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurants (all of which is referred to as the "System"). We may change, improve or further develop the System at any time. The System is currently identified by and Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurants will be operated under the service mark "Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings", our logo, and related marks and logos. The service mark "Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings", the logo, and all other proprietary trademarks, service marks, domain names, related logos and other commercial symbols owned by us are referred to in this Disclosure Document as the "Marks."
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 10–11)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Aw Franchise Disclosure Document, the service mark under which Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurants are operated is "Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings". The FDD also states that the system is identified by this service mark, along with Aw's logo, and related marks and logos. The franchisor considers this service mark, the logo, and all other proprietary trademarks, service marks, domain names, related logos, and other commercial symbols as "Marks".
This means that as a franchisee, you are granted the right to operate your Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings restaurant under this specific service mark. This is a crucial element of the franchise agreement, as it defines the brand identity that you are authorized to use. It also means that Aw retains ownership of the service mark and other related intellectual property.
Prospective franchisees should understand the importance of adhering to Aw's standards and guidelines for using the "Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings" service mark and other "Marks." Any unauthorized use or modification of these marks could potentially lead to legal issues or a breach of the franchise agreement. Franchisees should also be aware that Aw may change, improve, or further develop the System at any time, which could include modifications to the service mark or related logos.