Can Beggars Pizza access the data collected on a franchisee's point of sale system?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee must record all sales on a point-of-sale recordkeeping and control system designated by Franchisor, or on any other equipment specified by Franchisor in the Manual or otherwise in writing.
Franchisee must maintain a record of all Gross Sales and expenses using such software or other means as specified by Franchisor in the Manual or otherwise in writing.
Franchisee must provide Franchisor with such Gross Sales records together with Franchisee's Royalty Fee payments as required by Section 4.5 hereof.
Such reports must be submitted to Franchisor by such means as designated by Franchisor in the Manual or otherwise in writing including, without limitation, an Internet-based management system or other system that allows Franchisor instant, unrestricted access to Franchisee's sales information.
Any report not actually received by Franchisor on or before the due date will be deemed overdue.
If a report is overdue, all payments to Franchisor for that Accounting Period, whether or not timely received, will be deemed overdue until such time as Franchisor has received the required report, and late charges will be due as provided in Section 4.5.
Franchisor may access any business information or data collected and generated on Franchisee's point of sale system.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Beggars Pizza can access data collected on a franchisee's point of sale (POS) system. Franchisees must record all sales on a POS system designated by Beggars Pizza. Franchisees must also maintain records of gross sales and expenses using software or other means specified by Beggars Pizza. These records, along with royalty fee payments, must be provided to Beggars Pizza.
Beggars Pizza can designate the means by which franchisees submit gross sales records, including an internet-based management system that allows Beggars Pizza instant, unrestricted access to the franchisee's sales information. The FDD states that Beggars Pizza may access any business information or data collected and generated on a franchisee's point of sale system.
This level of access allows Beggars Pizza to monitor sales performance, track trends, and ensure accurate royalty payments. For a franchisee, this means they must use a POS system approved by Beggars Pizza and be prepared to share all sales data with the franchisor. Franchisees should ensure they understand the specific data requirements and reporting procedures outlined in the manual or other written communications from Beggars Pizza.