How many on-site evaluations will Beggars Pizza conduct at Franchisor's expense?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- b. Such on-site evaluation as Franchisor deems advisable as part of its evaluation of Franchisee's request for site approval; provided, however, that Franchisor will not provide on-site evaluation for any proposed site prior to Franchisor's receipt of the information or materials required by Paragraph 4 hereof. If on-site evaluation is deemed necessary and appropriate by Franchisor, Franchisor will conduct up to two (2) on-site evaluations at Franchisor's
expense. For each additional on-site evaluation (if any), Franchisee must reimburse Franchisor for Franchisor's related expenses including, without limitation, the costs of travel, lodging, and meals.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor will conduct up to two on-site evaluations at its own expense as part of the site approval process. These evaluations are contingent upon the franchisor deeming them necessary and appropriate and after receiving the required information and materials from the franchisee.
If Beggars Pizza determines that additional on-site evaluations are needed beyond the initial two, the franchisee is responsible for reimbursing the franchisor for all related expenses. These expenses include, but are not limited to, the costs of travel, lodging, and meals incurred by the franchisor during the additional evaluations.
This policy ensures that Beggars Pizza franchisees receive some level of support in selecting a suitable location, while also placing the responsibility for additional evaluations and their associated costs on the franchisee. This arrangement is fairly typical in the franchise industry, where franchisors often provide initial site selection assistance but require franchisees to cover the costs of extended or repeated evaluations.