What specific building design elements are franchisees of Aw required to conform to during upgrades, refurbishing, and redecoration of the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
expense, to rectify alterations we have not previously approved;
- (d) you will replace or add new equipment and fixtures when we reasonably specify in order to meet changing standards or accommodate new services, new products and new methods of providing and displaying the new products and services;
- (e) on notice from us at reasonable intervals, but not more often than once every five (5) years, you will upgrade, refurbish and redecorate the Premises, at your expense, to conform to the building design, trade dress, color schemes, and presentation of the Marks in a manner consistent with the then-current image for new Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurants or of new or refurbished company-owned or affiliate-owned operations. Such upgrades, refurbishing and redecoration may include, without limitation, structural changes, remodeling, refurnishing, redecoration, installation of new equipment, and modifications to existing improvements. (All actual changes will be subject to our prior written approval); and
- (f) you will place or display at the Premises (interior and exterior) only those signs, emblems, designs, artwork, lettering, logos, and display and advertising materials that we from time to time approve.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 39–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to conform to specific building design elements during upgrades, refurbishing, and redecoration. Specifically, franchisees must ensure their Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant reflects the then-current image, including trade dress, color schemes, lay-out, fixtures, furniture and equipment and presentation of the Marks. These standards are set by Aw and may evolve over time to maintain a consistent brand image.
Aw franchisees are obligated to upgrade, refurbish, and redecorate their premises, at their own expense, to align with the current image of new Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurants or newly renovated company-owned or affiliate-owned locations. These changes may include structural modifications, remodeling, refurnishing, redecoration, new equipment installations, and modifications to existing improvements. However, all actual changes are subject to Aw's prior written approval, ensuring that all modifications meet the brand's standards.
Prior to any construction, franchisees must submit final construction plans and specifications to Aw for approval. The Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant must be constructed according to these approved plans. This process ensures that all locations adhere to Aw's design and aesthetic standards, maintaining brand consistency across all franchise locations. Franchisees must also use only approved signs, emblems, designs, artwork, lettering, logos, and display and advertising materials, further ensuring a uniform brand presentation.