Is setting up the restaurant part of the Aw franchise training program?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Franchise Training Requirements 90 | Administration | 111 |
|---|---|---|
| Rayyan's Orientation 91 | Book Keeping | 112 |
| Additional Training 93 | Inventory | 115 |
| Franchise Meetings 94 | Tax Information | 118 |
| Hiring Employees 95 | Accountant | 120 |
| Manager's Position 96 | Reports Audits and Inspections | 122 |
| Cashier's Position 98 | Franchise Reports | 123 |
| Cook's Position 99 | Records | 124 |
| Driver's Position 100 | Audits | 126 |
| Site Selection 101 | Inspections | 127 |
| Area / Demographics 102 | Marketing | 128 |
| Store Size 103 | Menus | 129 |
| Choosing the Right Layout 105 | Social Media | 131 |
| Setting up the Restaurant 108 | Email Marketing | 132 |
| F.O.H. Design 109 | Text Messaging | 133 |
| B.O.H. Design 113 | Merchandising | 134 |
| Security Procedures 116 | Pricing | 135 |
| Keys and Locks 117 | Menu Item Cost | 136 |
| Alarm System 118 | Coupons | 138 |
| Store Safe 119 | Merchandise | 139 |
| Change Safe or Lock Box 110 | Insurance Requirements | 140 |
| General Insurance | 141 | |
| Risk Management | 142 | |
| Franchise Site Security | 143 | |
| Reporting Incidents | 144 | |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 40–131)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, setting up the restaurant is included as part of the franchise training program. This suggests that Aw franchisees will receive training and guidance on the physical setup of their restaurant location.
The training program covers a range of topics related to restaurant setup, including site selection, area demographics, store size, choosing the right layout, F.O.H. (Front of House) design, and B.O.H. (Back of House) design. This indicates that Aw provides support in various aspects of the restaurant's physical space and customer-facing areas.
In addition to the physical setup, the training program also includes topics such as security procedures, keys and locks, alarm systems, store safe, and change safe or lock box. This suggests that Aw places importance on security and safety measures within the restaurant. The training program also covers administration, bookkeeping, inventory, and tax information, indicating a comprehensive approach to restaurant management.