What is the transfer fee for an Aw franchise assignment if the assignee is an existing franchisee?

According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the transfer fee is reduced for existing franchisees. Specifically, if an existing Aw franchisee, who has already been approved for an additional franchise, is the assignee in a transfer, the transfer fee is $5,000.00. This is lower than the standard transfer fee of $9,000.00.

This reduced fee could be an incentive for existing franchisees to expand their operations by acquiring additional Aw locations. It lowers the financial barrier to growth for those already within the Aw system. The franchisee must be approved for an additional franchise to qualify for the reduced fee.

It is important to note that this reduced fee is contingent on Aw's approval of the existing franchisee for an additional franchise. A prospective franchisee should confirm with Aw the specific criteria and process for obtaining this approval to ensure they qualify for the lower transfer fee when assigning a franchise to them.