When are Aw software license fees due?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TYPE OF FEE1,3 | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| omissions, our enforcement of this Agreement, our defense of our actions taken under this Agreement or your breach of the Franchise Agreement. | |||
| Costs and Attorney's Fees | Will vary under circumstances | As incurred | You must reimburse us for costs and attorney's fees we incur in actions against you to enforce the Franchise Agreement. |
| Reimbursement for insurance costs | Costs and premiums incurred by us on your behalf. | Upon demand | Payable if we incur costs to purchase insurance for you if you fail to do so. |
| Reimbursement of Taxes | Actual assessed taxes against us for your operation of your business or on any payments you make to us. | Upon demand | Only payable if taxes of this type are assessed against us. |
| Software license fees | Undetermined since proprietary software has not yet been developed. | As arranged | Payable if we develop proprietary software that you must use for operating your Papa Ray’s Pizza Restaurant. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 13–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, software license fees are due "as arranged." The FDD specifies that the amount of the software license fees is currently undetermined because proprietary software has not yet been developed for operating a Papa Ray’s Pizza Restaurant.
This means that if Aw develops proprietary software in the future that franchisees are required to use, franchisees will be subject to a software licensing fee. However, the exact amount and payment schedule for this fee are not yet determined. Instead, the due date will be arranged at a later time, presumably when the software is developed and implemented.
Prospective Aw franchisees should inquire about the potential costs and payment terms associated with any future software licensing fees. It would be prudent to understand how these fees will be determined and what the payment schedule will entail to accurately forecast operating expenses.