Under what conditions can Aw terminate the franchise agreement with written notice?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ded in Paragraphs 14.2 and 14.3, provided that if the sale to such purchaser is not completed within one-hundred twenty (120) days after delivery of such offer to us, or if there is a material change in the terms of the offer, we will again have the right of first refusal herein provided.
15. TERMINATION OF THE FRANCHISE.
- 15.1 By the Company Without Opportunity to Cure. You will be deemed to be in default and we may, at our option, terminate this Agreement and all rights granted by this Agreement, without affording you an opportunity to cure the default, effective immediately upon delivery of notice of termination to you, if you (or any of your Owners):
- (a) fail to locate and secure a suitable site, or to open your Papa Ray's Pizza Restaurant for business as provided in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.6 or fail to satisfactorily complete the training program as provided in Paragraph 5.1;
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 39–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Aw can terminate the franchise agreement under specific conditions, with or without an opportunity for the franchisee to correct the issue.
Aw can terminate the agreement without giving the franchisee a chance to fix the problem if the franchisee or their owners violate anti-terrorism laws or if their property is blocked under such laws. In these instances, Aw will provide written notice of immediate termination.
Additionally, Aw can terminate the agreement if a franchisee fails to cure a default within fourteen days after receiving written notice of the default. In this case, Aw must provide written notice that the breach has not been resolved in a reasonable time before terminating the agreement. This means that franchisees have a limited window to correct any issues before Aw can take action to end the franchise agreement.