Can Beggars Pizza purchase items not bearing Proprietary Marks from Begcom?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Begcom is the designated supplier of certain additional food items and supplies (including, without limitation, cheeses, sausages, and paper products), some of which bear the Proprietary Marks and some of which do not bear the Proprietary Marks, and Franchisor may from time to time specify in the Manual or otherwise in writing certain other parties that will be designated suppliers for specified products, materials, supplies, paper goods, fixtures, furnishings and equipment used or sold at the Restaurant.
Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that it must purchase such items from Begcom or such other designated suppliers in order to assure the uniform quality and image associated with the Restaurant.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees can purchase items not bearing the Proprietary Marks from Begcom LLC. Begcom is the designated supplier for certain food items and supplies, including cheeses, sausages, and paper products. Some of these items bear the Proprietary Marks, while others do not.
Beggars Pizza requires franchisees to purchase these items from Begcom or other designated suppliers to ensure the uniform quality and image associated with the restaurant. This requirement helps maintain consistency across all Beggars Pizza locations, protecting the brand's reputation and goodwill.
This means that while some products purchased from Begcom will feature the Beggars Pizza logo or other trademarks, franchisees are also required to buy other generic supplies from Begcom to maintain operational standards. This ensures that even non-branded items meet the standards set by Beggars Pizza.