What must a Beggars Pizza franchisee submit to the franchisor prior to acquiring a site?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- 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, before a franchisee can acquire a site for their restaurant, they must submit specific items to Beggars Pizza for review. These items include a completed site review form (in the format specified by Beggars Pizza), any other information or materials that Beggars Pizza may reasonably require, and a letter of intent or other evidence that satisfies Beggars Pizza regarding the franchisee's prospects for securing the proposed site.
Time is of the essence in this process, as the franchisee must submit the proposed site along with all required information within sixty (60) days of signing the Site Selection Addendum. Beggars Pizza then has thirty (30) days to either approve or disapprove the site, based on their sole discretion. It's important to note that a site is not considered approved unless Beggars Pizza provides explicit written approval.
This process is designed to ensure that the proposed location meets Beggars Pizza's standards and has a reasonable chance of success. However, the FDD also clarifies that Beggars Pizza's approval of a site does not guarantee its suitability or future performance. The franchisee is ultimately responsible for independently investigating the site's potential and ensuring it meets their expectations.