What are the names of the affiliated companies that own and operate Beggars Pizza Restaurants?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We do not operate Beggars Pizza® Restaurants ourselves; however, our affiliated companies APG Enterprises, Inc. ("APG"), BPNL LLC ("BPNL"), Lansing B.P., Inc. ("Lansing"), Oak Forest BP, Inc. ("Oak Forest BP"), BP Crestwood, LLC ("BP Crestwood"), and Garelo LLC own and operate Beggars Pizza® Restaurants that are referred to in this disclosure document as "affiliate-owned restaurants." The principal place of business of all of our affiliated companies referenced above is 12949 South California Avenue, Blue Island, Illinois 60406.
Our affiliate Begcom, LLC ("Begcom") sells products to our franchisees. Our affiliate Beg Adv, Inc. provides advertising services to our franchisees. The principal place of business of both Begcom and Beg Adv, Inc. is 142 Augusta Drive, Palos Heights, Illinois 60436. Neither Begcom nor Beg Adv, Inc. have offered franchises in this or any other line of business.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 6–7)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, several affiliated companies own and operate Beggars Pizza restaurants. These companies are APG Enterprises, Inc. ("APG"), BPNL LLC ("BPNL"), Lansing B.P., Inc. ("Lansing"), Oak Forest BP, Inc. ("Oak Forest BP"), BP Crestwood, LLC ("BP Crestwood"), and Garelo LLC. All these affiliated companies share a principal place of business located at 12949 South California Avenue, Blue Island, Illinois 60406.
It is important for a prospective franchisee to understand the relationship between Beggars Pizza and its affiliated companies. These affiliate-owned restaurants are referenced in the disclosure document, suggesting they play a role in the overall franchise system. Understanding how these affiliate-owned restaurants operate and interact with the franchisor can provide valuable insights into the Beggars Pizza business model.
Additionally, the FDD mentions other affiliates, Begcom, LLC and Beg Adv, Inc., which supply products and advertising services to franchisees, respectively. However, these entities do not own or operate Beggars Pizza restaurants. Knowing the different roles of these affiliated companies can help a potential franchisee understand the support system and supply chain within the Beggars Pizza franchise network.