Who owns the data pertaining to or derived from a Beggars Pizza Restaurant, including customer data?

According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, all data pertaining to or derived from a Beggars Pizza restaurant, including customer data, is the exclusive property of the Franchisor. This includes data provided by the franchisee, uploaded to or downloaded from the franchisor's system, or obtained electronically. The franchisor has the right to use this data in any manner they deem appropriate without compensating the franchisee. This ownership extends both during the term of the franchise agreement and after its termination or expiration.

Beggars Pizza grants the franchisee a royalty-free, nonexclusive license to use this data during the term of the agreement. This license is specifically for the franchisee's use in connection with the establishment and operation of the restaurant as outlined in the agreement. The franchisor may also specify the information that the franchisee must collect and maintain on the computer system at the restaurant, and the franchisee must provide reports from this data as requested by the franchisor.

This arrangement means that while franchisees collect and utilize data related to their restaurant's operations and customers, Beggars Pizza retains ultimate ownership and control over that information. Franchisees must also adhere to all applicable laws regarding consumer, employee, and transactional information privacy and cannot implement or change any data privacy policy without the franchisor's written consent. This ensures that Beggars Pizza maintains consistent data practices across all franchise locations and can leverage the data for its broader business strategies.