What is the estimated minimum cost for travel and living expenses during training for a Beggars Pizza franchise?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| Expense | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is Made | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $25,000 | Lump sum | When you sign your Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Travel and Living Expenses During Training (Note 1) | $1,000 | $5,000 | As incurred | During training | Airlines, hotels, restaurants, etc. |
| Rent or Real Estate (not | $15,000 | $22,000 | As arranged | Before opening | Lessor |
| including the purchase of | |||||
| property)(Note 2) | |||||
| Improvements (build-out) | $150,000 | $350,000 | As arranged | Before opening | Contractor |
| (Note 3) | |||||
| Furniture and Fixtures (Note 4) | $5,000 | $50,000 | As arranged | Before opening or as arranged with vendors | V |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 11–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated cost for travel and living expenses during training ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. This estimate covers expenses like airlines, hotels, and restaurants incurred during the training period. The actual amount will vary depending on factors such as the distance traveled, choice of accommodation, and dining preferences.
For a Beggars Pizza Restaurant with 150 or fewer seats, the estimated range for travel and living expenses during training is $1,000 to $5,000. Similarly, for a Beggars Pizza Restaurant with more than 150 seats, the estimated range remains the same, from $1,000 to $5,000. This indicates that the size of the restaurant does not affect the estimated cost of travel and living expenses during the training program.
Beggars Pizza covers the cost of instructors and instructional materials for the training program. However, franchisees are responsible for covering their own travel, meals, lodging, and employee salaries during the three-week management training program. Prospective franchisees should factor these costs into their initial investment and budget accordingly.