Can Beggars Pizza require a franchisee to use specific pre-approved advertising during certain seasons?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor may make available to Franchisee from time to time, preapproved advertising that Franchisee must use during such season and at such times as Franchisor will specify in writing.
Franchisee must submit to Franchisor samples of all advertising and promotional plans and materials (including, without limitation, any design, advertisement, sign, or form of publicity) and proposed coupons for any print, broadcast, cable, electronic, computer, or other media (including, without limitation, the Internet) that Franchisee desires to use and that have not been prepared or previously approved by Franchisor within the preceding six (6) months (as provided in Section 21), for Franchisor's prior approval (including with respect to prices to be charged).
If written notice of approval is not received by Franchisee from Franchisor within fifteen (15) days of the date of receipt by Franchisor of such samples or materials, Franchisor will be deemed to have disapproved them.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Beggars Pizza may require franchisees to use pre-approved advertising during specific seasons and times. The franchisor will specify these requirements in writing.
This means that as a Beggars Pizza franchisee, you may be obligated to use advertising materials provided by the franchisor during certain periods, such as holidays or special promotional events. The franchisor has the authority to dictate when and how these pre-approved advertisements are used.
Furthermore, franchisees must obtain written approval from Beggars Pizza for any advertising or promotional materials they intend to use that have not been previously approved within the last six months. This includes submitting samples of advertising plans and materials to the franchisor for review. If the franchisee does not receive written approval within fifteen days of the franchisor receiving the materials, the advertising is considered disapproved. This ensures that all advertising aligns with Beggars Pizza's brand standards and marketing strategies.