What specific areas are included in the 'parking areas' that Aw considers when assessing the cleanliness of the Premises?

According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the cleanliness of the parking areas is considered part of the overall assessment of the Premises. If Aw determines that the parking areas, along with the general state of repair, appearance, or cleanliness of the Premises, fixtures, equipment, furniture, or signs, do not meet their standards, they will notify the franchisee.

The franchisee then has ten days to begin a program to correct the deficiencies. This program must be pursued in good faith and with due diligence. If the franchisee fails to initiate and continue such a program, Aw has the right, but not the obligation, to perform the necessary maintenance and refurbishing themselves, and the franchisee must reimburse Aw for these costs upon demand.

This clause in the franchise agreement ensures that all Aw locations maintain a consistent standard of cleanliness and appearance, which is crucial for brand image and customer experience. It also provides Aw with a mechanism to enforce these standards, although the specific elements of the parking area that Aw considers are not detailed in the provided FDD excerpt. A prospective franchisee should ask Aw for more details.