Who must prepare the draft and final architectural drawings and specifications for a Beggars Pizza restaurant?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee must renovate or construct, and equip, the Restaurant at Franchisee's own expense. Before commencing any renovation or construction of the Restaurant, Franchisee, at its expense, must adapt the preliminary plans and drawings that Franchisor provides to Franchisee under Section 3.1 above by having prepared draft and final architectural drawings and specifications of the Premises by a licensed architect or engineer. Such draft and final drawings and specifications must be submitted to Franchisor for its prior written approval. The drawings and specifications must not thereafter be changed or modified without the prior written approval of Franchisor. Franchisor's approval hereunder will not relate to Franchisee's obligations with respect to any federal, state, or local laws, codes or regulations including, without limitation, the applicable provisions of the ADA regarding the construction, design, and operation of the Restaurant, which will be Franchisee's sole responsibility.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for adapting the preliminary plans and drawings provided by Beggars Pizza by having a licensed architect or engineer prepare the draft and final architectural drawings and specifications for the premises. This must be done at the franchisee's own expense before any renovation or construction begins.
The franchisee must submit these drawings and specifications to Beggars Pizza for prior written approval, and no changes or modifications can be made without further written approval from Beggars Pizza. However, Beggars Pizza's approval does not relieve the franchisee of their obligations to comply with all federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including ADA requirements.
This means that while Beggars Pizza provides initial plans, the franchisee bears the cost and responsibility of ensuring these plans are adapted to meet local regulations and are finalized by qualified professionals. This process ensures that the restaurant's design aligns with Beggars Pizza's standards while adhering to legal requirements, but it also places a significant financial and logistical burden on the franchisee during the initial setup phase.