Does Beggars Pizza offer leases to franchisees?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
by the payee. We do not offer financing for any part of the initial investment.
Note 1. The figures in the charts represent estimated pre-opening salaries of one employee during our three-week management training program. See Item 11 of this disclosure document for more information about our management training program. We will cover the cost of instructors and instructional materials, but you must pay your cost of travel, meals, lodging, and salaries.
Note 2. The figures in the charts reflect your estimated rent costs for your first month of operations (the estimated security deposit, calculated as two months' rent, plus rent for the first month). The estimate assumes an annual rent of between $17.00 and $25.00 per square foot. You will purchase or lease real estate for the operation of the Restaurant. Lease costs will vary based on square footage, cost per square foot, location, length of lease, age of the leased property, local market conditions, zoning, and the size of the premises.
Source: Item 10 — FINANCING (FDD page 19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, they do not offer financing for any part of the initial investment. However, franchisees will either purchase or lease real estate for the operation of their Beggars Pizza Restaurant.
The FDD states that lease costs will vary based on several factors, including square footage, cost per square foot, location, length of lease, age of the leased property, local market conditions, and zoning. Beggars Pizza Restaurants with fewer than 150 seats typically occupy approximately 3,500 square feet, while those with 150 or more seats typically occupy around 7,500 square feet of commercial space, plus a parking area. The document estimates annual rent to be between $17.00 and $25.00 per square foot.
Prospective franchisees are advised to consult a real estate professional in their geographic area before purchasing a franchise to better understand local market conditions and estimate potential lease costs. The initial investment table includes an estimate for the first month's rent, including the security deposit, which is calculated as two months' rent, plus the first month's rent.