What was the total number of Aw outlets in Illinois at the end of 2024?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | |
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of the Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired From Franchisee | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Outlets at End of the Year | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Illinois | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
LIST OF FRANCHISEES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
Illinois
Miguel Guardado Jarley & Miguel LLC 267 W. Elk Trail Road Carol Stream, IL 60188 630/752-9680
Chintan Patel and Hitesh Patel JAI MAA KRUPT LLC 1037 W. Odgen Naperville, IL 60563 331/529-0500
George Rayyan Papa Rays 2, Inc. 3208 N. Pulaski Chicago, IL 60641 773/545-3505
LIST OF AFFILIATE –OWNED LOCATIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings 967 1/2 Elmhurst Rd. Des Plaines, IL 60016
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 37–39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there is conflicting information regarding the number of outlets in Illinois at the end of 2024. One table indicates that there were 3 outlets at the end of 2024, while another table indicates that there was 1 outlet at the end of 2024. Exhibit D of the FDD lists three franchisees in Illinois as of December 31, 2024, and one affiliate-owned location.
It is important to note the discrepancies in the reported number of Aw outlets. A prospective franchisee should seek clarification from Aw regarding these inconsistencies to understand the true number and status of outlets in Illinois. This discrepancy could be due to different reporting methods for franchise and affiliate-owned locations.
Understanding the number of operating Aw locations is crucial for assessing market saturation and brand presence in Illinois. Prospective franchisees should also inquire about the reasons for any closures or changes in outlet numbers to better evaluate the stability and potential of the Aw franchise in the state.