Is a Beggars Pizza franchisee required to obtain directory listings?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee must operate the Restaurant in strict conformity with such methods, standards, and specifications as Franchisor may from time to time prescribe in the Manual or
otherwise in writing. Franchisee must refrain from deviating from such standards, specifications, and procedures without Franchisor's prior written consent.
- 7.4.13 To participate in all promotional programs developed by Franchisor for the System including, without limitation, gift card programs, gift certificate programs, loyalty programs, and coupon or discount programs (except as prohibited by applicable law), as prescribed by Franchisor in the Manual or otherwise in writing from time to time including, without limitation, selling and offering for sale gift certificates or gift cards which may be redeemed at any Beggars Pizza® restaurant for menu items or products, permitting customers who purchased gift certificates or gift cards from another Beggars Pizza® restaurant or Franchisor to redeem their gift certificates for menu items or products at the Restaurant, participating in Franchisor's customer complaint program which may require Franchisee to offer free gift certificates at Franchisee's expense to customers complaining about service at the Restaurant, and installing and using the required equipment or information systems necessary to allow customers to participate in System loyalty programs at Franchisee's expense.
Franchisee must comply with all of Franchisor's policies regarding advertising and promotion including, without limitation, the use and acceptance of coupons and gift cards.
- 7.4.14 To participate in all online, electronic, or centralized ordering programs developed or designated by Franchisor for the System, and only such online, electronic, or centralized ordering programs developed or designated by Franchisor, as prescribed by Franchisor in the Manual or otherwise in writing from time to time.
Such participation may include, without limitation, installing and using, at Franchisee's expense, the required fixtures, equipment, and information systems necessary for participation, and paying to Franchisor and/or a designated third- party provider the then-current fees associated with such programs.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Beggars Pizza Franchise Disclosure Document, it is not explicitly stated whether a franchisee is required to obtain directory listings. However, the document does state that the franchisee must operate the restaurant in strict conformity with methods, standards, and specifications that Beggars Pizza may prescribe in the manual or in writing. This suggests that marketing and advertising requirements, such as directory listings, could potentially be mandated by the franchisor.
Furthermore, the franchisee is required to participate in all promotional programs developed by Beggars Pizza, including online, electronic, or centralized ordering programs. This participation may require the franchisee to install and use required fixtures, equipment, and information systems, and pay associated fees. While directory listings are not specifically mentioned here, it is possible they could be included as part of these promotional or online programs.
To gain a clear understanding, a prospective Beggars Pizza franchisee should directly ask the franchisor whether directory listings are required, if there are any specific directory services that must be used, and what costs are associated with these listings. This information will help the franchisee accurately assess the marketing obligations and potential expenses involved in operating a Beggars Pizza franchise.