Which item in the Beggars Pizza Disclosure Document covers the franchisee's obligation for advertising?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor may determine acceptable and unacceptable advertising related to this Section 7.4.12, in the Manual, or otherwise in writing from time to time in its sole discretion.
Franchisor's determination will be binding.
- 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.
Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that such participation may require the payment and/or transfer of gift card revenue to a centralized account controlled by Franchisor, its affiliate, or to a designated third party for the administration of the gift card program.
- 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 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 18–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 22 discusses the franchisee's obligations regarding advertising. Specifically, section 7.4.12 states that Beggars Pizza may determine what advertising is acceptable or unacceptable, and this determination is binding.
Item 22 also states that franchisees must participate in all promotional programs developed by Beggars Pizza, including gift card, loyalty, and coupon programs. Franchisees must comply with all of Beggars Pizza's policies regarding advertising and promotion, including the use and acceptance of coupons and gift cards. Participation in these programs may require the franchisee to pay and/or transfer gift card revenue to a centralized account controlled by Beggars Pizza or a designated third party.
Furthermore, franchisees are required to participate in online, electronic, or centralized ordering programs developed or designated by Beggars Pizza. This participation may include installing and using required fixtures, equipment, and information systems at the franchisee's expense, as well as paying associated fees to Beggars Pizza or a third-party provider. Therefore, Item 22 outlines the various advertising and promotional obligations of a Beggars Pizza franchisee.