What is prohibited regarding diverting business from a Beggars Pizza restaurant?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
While in my position with Franchisee, I will not do anything that may injure Franchisee or Franchisor, such as (a) divert or attempt to divert any present or prospective business or customer of any Beggars Pizza® restaurant to any competitor, by direct or indirect inducement or otherwise; or (b) directly or indirectly perform any other act injurious or prejudicial to the goodwill associated with Franchisor's marks and the System.
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 36–39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beggars Pizza Franchise Disclosure Document, while in a position with a franchisee, an employee is prohibited from diverting or attempting to divert any present or prospective business or customer of any Beggars Pizza restaurant to any competitor. This includes doing so through direct or indirect inducement or any other means.
Additionally, employees are prohibited from performing any act that is injurious or prejudicial to the goodwill associated with Beggars Pizza's marks and the System. This restriction aims to protect the brand's reputation and customer base by preventing employees from actions that could harm the business or its relationships with customers.
These restrictions are part of a confidentiality and non-competition agreement that employees are required to sign, acknowledging the importance of protecting Beggars Pizza's confidential information and business interests. Violation of this agreement can result in legal action, including injunctions and liability for costs and attorneys' fees, as Beggars Pizza is a third-party beneficiary of the agreement and can enforce it.