How long does Beggars Pizza have to notify a franchisee of the approval or disapproval of a proposed supplier?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If Franchisee desires to purchase products from a party other than an approved supplier, Franchisee must submit to Franchisor a written request to approve the proposed supplier, together with such evidence of conformity with Franchisor's specifications as Franchisor may reasonably require.
Franchisor may require that its representatives be permitted to inspect the supplier's facilities and that samples from the supplier be delivered for evaluation and testing either to Franchisor or an independent testing facility designated by Franchisor.
Franchisee must pay a charge not to exceed the cost of the evaluation and testing.
Franchisor must use its best efforts to notify Franchisee in writing of its approval or disapproval of the proposed supplier within thirty days after the completion of such evaluation and testing.
Franchisee must not sell or offer for sale any products of the proposed supplier until Franchisor's written approval of the proposed supplier is received.
Franchisor may from time to time revoke its approval of particular products or suppliers when Franchisor determines, in its sole discretion, that such products or suppliers no longer meet Franchisor's standards.
Upon receipt of written notice of such revocation, Franchisee must cease to sell any disapproved products and cease to purchase from any disapproved supplier.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee wants to purchase products from a supplier that is not already approved, they must submit a written request to Beggars Pizza for approval. The franchisee must also provide evidence that the proposed supplier meets Beggars Pizza's specifications. Beggars Pizza may then inspect the supplier's facilities and request samples for evaluation and testing, with the franchisee covering the costs of these evaluations.
Beggars Pizza is obligated to use its best efforts to notify the franchisee in writing regarding the approval or disapproval of the proposed supplier. This notification must occur within thirty days after the completion of the evaluation and testing process. The franchisee is not allowed to sell any products from the proposed supplier until they receive written approval from Beggars Pizza.
Beggars Pizza retains the right to revoke approval of particular products or suppliers if they no longer meet the company's standards. If approval is revoked, the franchisee must immediately stop selling the disapproved products and cease purchasing from the disapproved supplier. This ensures that all Beggars Pizza restaurants maintain consistent quality and standards.