How many Beggars Pizza outlets were operating in Illinois at the start of 2023?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor or Affiliate | Ceased Operations - Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
| Illinois | 2023 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 2024 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| Indiana | 2023 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2022 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | |
| Total | 2023 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 2024 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 36–39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were a total of 15 Beggars Pizza outlets operating in Illinois at the start of 2023. Additionally, there were 6 Beggars Pizza locations operating in Indiana at the start of 2023. This brings the total number of Beggars Pizza locations at the start of 2023 to 21.
It is important to note that these figures represent the total number of Beggars Pizza outlets, including both franchised and affiliate-owned locations. The FDD provides separate tables for franchised and affiliate-owned outlets, allowing prospective franchisees to understand the composition of the Beggars Pizza system.
Understanding the number of existing outlets, especially within a specific state like Illinois, can give potential franchisees insight into market saturation and brand presence. It also provides a baseline for evaluating the franchisor's growth strategy and market penetration efforts. A consistent number of outlets from year to year may indicate stability, while significant changes could signal market shifts or strategic realignments within the Beggars Pizza franchise system.