What is defined as the 'Approved Location' for a Beggars Pizza restaurant?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee must operate the Restaurant only at the location identified in Exhibit A (the "Approved Location").
If, at the time of execution of the Agreement, a location for the Restaurant has not been obtained by Franchisee and approved by Franchisor, Franchisee must lease or acquire a location within ninety (90) days after the date of the Agreement, subject to Franchisor's approval, as provided for in the Site Selection Addendum attached hereto as Exhibit B.
Franchisee will not relocate the Restaurant without the prior written approval of Franchisor.
Franchisor may withhold approval of relocation in Franchisor's sole discretion.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Approved Location' is defined as the site for the Restaurant that has been approved in writing by Beggars Pizza and obtained by the franchisee. This location is initially identified in Exhibit A of the Franchise Agreement.
If a location hasn't been secured when the Franchise Agreement is signed, the franchisee has 90 days to find and acquire a location, subject to Beggars Pizza's approval as outlined in the Site Selection Addendum (Exhibit B). The franchisee cannot relocate the Restaurant without prior written approval from Beggars Pizza, which Beggars Pizza may withhold at its discretion.
Beggars Pizza's approval of a site doesn't guarantee its suitability or success. It only indicates that the site meets Beggars Pizza's minimum criteria at the time of evaluation. Factors like competition or economic changes can affect a site's potential, and Beggars Pizza isn't responsible if the site doesn't meet the franchisee's expectations. The franchisee is expected to conduct their own independent investigation to determine if the site is suitable for their Beggars Pizza Restaurant.
After Beggars Pizza provides written approval of the site and the franchisee obtains the location, it officially becomes the 'Approved Location' as referenced in the franchise agreement. The franchisee must furnish Beggars Pizza with a copy of any executed lease within ten days after execution.