In the event of a dispute about the contents of the Beggars Pizza operating manual, which version is controlling?

According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if there is a disagreement regarding the contents of the operating manual, the master copy maintained by Beggars Pizza at its home office will be the controlling version.

This means that even if a franchisee has a printed or electronic copy of the manual, the version held by Beggars Pizza is the official and legally binding one. Beggars Pizza has the right to revise the contents of the manual from time to time, and the franchisee must comply with each new or changed standard. Franchisees are responsible for ensuring their copy of the manual is kept current at all times.

For a prospective Beggars Pizza franchisee, this underscores the importance of staying updated with any revisions or updates to the operating manual provided by the franchisor. It also highlights the need to promptly address any discrepancies between the franchisee's copy and the franchisor's master copy to avoid potential compliance issues.