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Under what circumstances is the management fee payable to Aw?

Aw Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

TYPE OF FEE1,3 AMOUNT DUE DATE REMARKS
conference. conference, and if you fail to do so, the conference fee must still be paid to us. You are responsible for your travel expenses.
Transfer Fee $9,000 or $5,000 if the transferee is an existing franchisee approved by us for additional franchises. Before transfer Payable when you transfer the franchise, an interest in Papa Ray’s Pizza Restaurant, the assets of Papa Ray’s Pizza Restaurant or an interest in the franchisee; no fee if the transfer is to a corporation owned by you.
Renewal Fee $2,500 When you sign renewal agreement Payable if you renew your franchise at the end of the initial term.
Audit/Inspection Costs Cost of audit or inspection, including charges of professional advisors, and travel expenses, room and board and compensation or fees of our employees or agents Upon billing Payable if audit necessary because of your failure to file reports, supporting records, financial statements, or other required information in a timely fashion or if any audit reveals an understatement of the reported Gross Sales of greater than 2%.
Service Charge Greater of $150 or the highest interest rate allowed by law not to exceed 1 ½%. Upon billing Payable on all overdue accounts due to us.
Management Fee Currently $250 per day, plus expenses; subject to increase As agreed Payable to us during period that our appointed manager manages Papa Ray’s Pizza Restaurant, at our option, after 14 days from your receipt of a default notice or 30 days following your death or disability.

Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 13–16)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a management fee is payable under specific circumstances. The management fee is currently $250 per day, plus expenses, but this amount is subject to increase. This fee is paid to Aw during any period that their appointed manager is managing the Papa Ray’s Pizza Restaurant.

This management arrangement is at Aw's option and can occur after 14 days from the franchisee's receipt of a default notice or 30 days following the franchisee's death or disability. This means that if a franchisee fails to meet certain obligations outlined in the franchise agreement, Aw can step in to manage the restaurant and charge the franchisee a daily management fee plus expenses.

For a prospective Aw franchisee, this highlights the importance of adhering to the franchise agreement to avoid default. It also demonstrates that Aw has a contingency plan in place to ensure the continued operation of the restaurant in the event of unforeseen circumstances such as death or disability, although the franchisee or their estate will bear the cost of this management.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.