What is the process for a Beggars Pizza franchisee to get approval to sell a new menu item?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 7.4.1 Maintain in sufficient supply as Franchisor may prescribe in the Manual or otherwise in writing, and to use at all times, only such products and ingredients acquired from a supplier or suppliers designated or approved by Franchisor, and such other ingredients, products, materials, supplies, paper goods, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, signs and menu items, as conform with Franchisor's standards and specifications, and to refrain from deviating therefrom by the use of nonconforming items, without Franchisor's prior written consent.
Franchisor may designate itself or an affiliate to be an approved supplier, or the only approved supplier, of any products or other items;
- 7.4.2 Sell or offer for sale only such menu items, and other products and services as have been expressly approved for sale in writing by Franchisor; to sell or offer for sale all types of menu items, and other products and services specified by Franchisor; to refrain from any deviation from Franchisor's standards and specifications without Franchisor's prior written consent; and to discontinue selling and offering for sale any menu items, or other products or services which Franchisor may, in its discretion, disapprove in writing at any time.
Any time Franchisor notifies Franchisee that an item will become an approved product, or that an item will no longer be an approved product, Franchisor will include a deadline by which Franchisee must offer such approved product for sale, or must cease selling the item that is no longer an approved product.
The deadline will be at least ninety (90) days after Franchisor gives Franchisee the notice, in the case of a new approved product, and at least thirty (30) days after Franchisor gives Franchisee the notice, in the case of a product that is no longer an approved product; and
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must obtain express written approval from Beggars Pizza before selling or offering any new menu items. Beggars Pizza maintains strict control over the menu and product offerings to ensure uniformity and quality across all franchise locations.
To maintain quality and service, Beggars Pizza franchisees must operate their restaurants in strict accordance with the methods, standards, and specifications that Beggars Pizza prescribes in its manual or in writing. Franchisees must only use products and ingredients acquired from suppliers designated or approved by Beggars Pizza. They must also ensure that all ingredients, products, materials, supplies, paper goods, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, signs, and menu items conform to Beggars Pizza's standards and specifications. Franchisees are prohibited from deviating from these standards without prior written consent from Beggars Pizza.
Beggars Pizza has the right to designate itself or an affiliate as an approved supplier, or even the sole approved supplier, for any products or other items. If Beggars Pizza decides to introduce a new approved product or discontinue an existing one, they will provide the franchisee with a deadline to comply. For new products, the deadline will be at least 90 days after the notice. For discontinued products, the deadline will be at least 30 days after the notice. This allows franchisees time to adjust their inventory and operations accordingly.