What must a Beggars Pizza franchisee do to relocate their Restaurant?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You may not relocate the Restaurant to any other location without our prior written consent. If we approve any relocation of the Restaurant, you must de-identify the former location.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 26–28)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee cannot relocate their restaurant without prior written consent from Beggars Pizza. If Beggars Pizza approves the relocation, the franchisee must de-identify the former location.
Site selection is a crucial aspect of franchising, and Beggars Pizza retains significant control over this process. Even though the franchisee is responsible for finding a site, the location is subject to Beggars Pizza's written approval. This approval is based on factors such as the viability of the location and demographics, including the number of households, household income, and vehicular traffic.
Beggars Pizza also requires franchisees to submit their proposed lease for approval. The lease will only be approved if the franchisee and the landlord have signed a conditional assignment of lease, using the form attached as Exhibit G of the Franchise Agreement. This assignment allows Beggars Pizza to assume the lease if the franchisee defaults under the lease or the Franchise Agreement, providing an added layer of security for Beggars Pizza.