What specifications will Aw furnish for Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurants?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 4.3 Construction Specifications.
We will furnish specifications reflecting our requirements for interior and exterior design, decoration, fixtures, furniture, layout, equipment, and signs for Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurants.
It will then be your responsibility to comply with all ordinances, building codes, permit requirements, and lease requirements and restrictions applicable to the Premises.
You must advise us of any variation from the specifications that are necessary to meet local requirements.
You must submit final construction plans and specifications to us for our approval before you begin construction at the Premises, and must construct the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant in accordance with those approved plans.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 39–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Aw will furnish specifications reflecting requirements for interior and exterior design, decoration, fixtures, furniture, layout, equipment, and signs for Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurants.
It is the franchisee's responsibility to comply with all ordinances, building codes, permit requirements, and lease requirements applicable to the premises. The franchisee must inform Aw of any necessary variations from the specifications to meet local requirements and submit final construction plans and specifications for approval before starting construction. The franchisee must construct the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant according to the approved plans.
Furthermore, Aw will lend the franchisee a copy of the Operations Manual, which contains mandatory and suggested specifications, standards, and operating procedures. This manual may be modified to reflect changes, and the franchisee must keep their copy current. The master copies maintained by Aw will be controlling in case of disputes. The franchisee must also comply with all mandatory specifications, standards, and operating procedures relating to the appearance, function, cleanliness, sanitation, and operation of the Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant, as prescribed in the Operations Manual or otherwise communicated in writing.