Does Beard Papas grant franchisees rights of first refusal to acquire additional franchises?

According to Beard Papas's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are not granted any options, rights of first refusal, or similar rights to acquire additional franchises. This means that if a Beard Papas franchisee wishes to open additional locations, they will not have any preferential treatment over new candidates or the franchisor itself in securing those opportunities.

This policy can impact a franchisee's growth strategy. Without a right of first refusal, an existing franchisee might find that Beard Papas awards a new franchise location in their desired area to someone else. This differs from some franchise systems where existing franchisees are given priority to expand within a defined area before the franchisor offers the opportunity to outside parties.

For prospective Beard Papas franchisees, it is important to understand that expansion will depend on the availability of territories and the franchisor's approval, without any guaranteed advantage over other potential franchisees. This underscores the importance of performing well and maintaining a strong relationship with Beard Papas to be considered favorably for future expansion opportunities.