What is the definition of 'Restaurant' in the context of the Beggars Pizza Site Selection Addendum?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor grants to Franchisee the right and Franchisee undertakes the obligation, upon the express terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement, to establish and operate a Beggars Pizza® restaurant under the Proprietary Marks and System (the "Restaurant") and to use the Proprietary Marks and the System, as they may be changed and improved from time to time at Franchisor's sole discretion, solely in connection therewith.Approved Location.
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 the 2025 Beggars Pizza Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Restaurant' refers to the Beggars Pizza restaurant that the franchisee is granted the right and obligation to establish and operate under the terms of the franchise agreement. This includes operating under the Proprietary Marks and System, which may be changed and improved at Beggars Pizza's discretion. The franchisee must operate the Restaurant only at the location identified in Exhibit A, known as the "Approved Location."
If a location hasn't been secured and approved when the agreement is executed, the franchisee has 90 days to lease or acquire a location, subject to Beggars Pizza's approval as detailed 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 sole discretion.
Beggars Pizza's definition of 'Restaurant' also encompasses specific characteristics of the System, including distinctive design, standards for products and supplies, operational procedures, personnel training, and marketing methods. These elements collectively define the Beggars Pizza restaurant concept that franchisees are expected to uphold.