What form of approval is required for a proposed site to be deemed approved by Beggars Pizza?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Prior to Franchisee's acquisition by lease or purchase of a site for the Restaurant, Franchisee must submit to Franchisor, in the form specified by Franchisor, a completed site review form, such other information or materials as Franchisor may reasonably require, and a letter of intent or other evidence satisfactory to Franchisor which confirms Franchisee's favorable prospects for obtaining the proposed site. Recognizing that time is of the essence, Franchisee must submit a proposed site, together with the information and materials required by this Paragraph 4, to Franchisor for its approval within sixty (60) days after execution of this Site Selection Addendum. Franchisor will have thirty (30) days after receipt of such information and materials from Franchisee to approve or disapprove the site as a location for the Restaurant in Franchisor's sole discretion. No proposed site will be deemed approved unless it has been expressly approved in writing by Franchisor.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a proposed site is not considered approved unless Beggars Pizza expressly approves it in writing. Before acquiring a site, the franchisee must submit a completed site review form, any other information reasonably required by Beggars Pizza, and a letter of intent or other evidence satisfactory to Beggars Pizza that confirms the franchisee's favorable prospects for obtaining the proposed site.
The franchisee has 60 days after executing the Site Selection Addendum to submit a proposed site with all required information to Beggars Pizza for approval. Beggars Pizza then has 30 days after receiving the information to either approve or disapprove the site at its sole discretion.
Beggars Pizza may offer site selection guidelines and consultation, including up to two on-site evaluations at their expense. The FDD states that Beggars Pizza's approval indicates only that the site meets the company's minimum criteria at the time of evaluation. Demographic and economic factors can change, and Beggars Pizza is not responsible if the site fails to meet the franchisee's expectations.