When does a Beggars Pizza franchisee receive a copy of the operating manual?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
nchisor may establish reasonable new standards for the implementation of technology in the System. Franchisee must abide by those reasonable new standards established by Franchisor as if the Agreement were periodically revised by Franchisor for that purpose.
9. OPERATING MANUAL
9.1 Standards of Operation. In order to protect the reputation and goodwill of Franchisor and to maintain high standards of operation under the System, Franchisee must operate the Restaurant in accordance with the standards, methods, policies, and procedures specified in the Manual, one copy of which Franchisee will receive on loan from Franchisor for the term of the Agreement upon completion by Franchisee of Franchisor's initial training program to Franchisor's satisfaction. The Manual may consist of multiple volumes of printed text, computer disks, other
electronically stored data, DVDs, and/or videotapes. Franchisor may provide a portion or all of the Manual including, without limitation, updates, amendments, and other instructional information and materials
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee will receive a copy of the operating manual on loan from Beggars Pizza for the term of the Franchise Agreement. This occurs upon the franchisee's completion of Beggars Pizza's initial training program to Beggars Pizza's satisfaction.
The manual outlines the standards, methods, policies, and procedures that the franchisee must follow to operate the restaurant. It serves to protect Beggars Pizza's reputation and goodwill by maintaining high operational standards across all franchise locations. The manual may be in various formats, including printed text, computer disks, electronically stored data, DVDs, or videotapes, and may be delivered via electronic media, including the Internet.
The franchisee is responsible for keeping the manual secure and confidential, and must not copy or reproduce it without authorization. The manual remains the sole property of Beggars Pizza, and the franchisee must keep it current with any revisions made by Beggars Pizza. If the franchisee loses the manual, they must obtain a replacement from Beggars Pizza and pay a fee of $250.