What is the definition of 'menu items' for a Beggars Pizza franchise?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee must provide delivery service of all approved menu items to customers located in Franchisee's Territory during the term of the Agreement in accordance with Franchisor's then-current delivery standards as set forth in the Manual.
Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that such standards may include minimum delivery hours, acceptable methods of payment, and other customer service standards.
Franchisee's delivery
rights are not exclusive, and other Beggars Pizza® restaurants may accept delivery orders and provide delivery in Franchisee's Territory. Franchisee may provide delivery of approved menu items outside of Franchisee's Territory except for any geographic areas specified in Exhibit A.
- 7.6 Fixtures, Furnishings, and Equipment.
Franchisee must purchase and install, at Franchisee's expense, all fixtures, furnishings, supplies, equipment including, without limitation, décor and signs as Franchisor may reasonably direct from time to time, and must refrain from installing or permitting to be installed on or about the Premises any fixtures, furnishings, equipment, décor, signs, or other items without Franchisor's prior written consent.
- 7.7 Sources of Products.
All products sold or offered for sale at the Restaurant, and other products, materials, supplies, paper goods, fixtures, furnishings, and equipment used or sold at the Restaurant, must meet Franchisor's then-current standards and specifications, as established in the Manual or otherwise in writing.
Except as provided in Section 7.3 and Section 7.4.3, Franchisee must purchase all food items, ingredients, supplies, materials, and other products and equipment used or offered for sale at the Restaurant for which Franchisor has established standards or specifications solely from Franchisor, an affiliate of Franchisor, or suppliers (including manufacturers, distributors, and other sources) designated by Franchisor that demonstrate to the continuing reasonable satisfaction of Franchisor the ability to meet Franchisor's standards and specifications, who possess adequate quality controls and capacity to supply Franchisee's needs promptly and reliably, and who have been approved by Franchisor in the Manual or otherwise in writing.
Franchisor may require Franchisee to purchase any approved products, equipment, and merchandise solely from Franchisor or an affiliate of Franchisor.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Beggars Pizza Franchise Disclosure Document does not explicitly define "menu items." However, it is implied that "menu items" are those food and beverage products that Beggars Pizza franchisees are approved to sell to customers.
According to the FDD, franchisees must provide delivery service of all "approved menu items" to customers within their territory, adhering to Beggars Pizza's delivery standards. Franchisees may also be required to participate in promotional programs, such as gift card programs, where gift cards can be redeemed at any Beggars Pizza restaurant for "menu items or products".
Prospective franchisees should ask Beggars Pizza for a detailed list of approved menu items, including any restrictions or requirements related to their sale or preparation. Franchisees should also inquire about the process for adding or changing menu items, and whether they have any input into menu development.