Does Beggars Pizza require franchisees to participate in online ordering programs?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must participate in any online, electronic, or centralized ordering programs that we develop, which may include the purchase of special hardware, software, fixtures, or equipment at your expense. (Franchise Agreement, Section 7.4.14.) The systems currently necessary to participate in our online ordering programs are described in this Item 11 under "Computer Systems."
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 19–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must participate in any online, electronic, or centralized ordering programs that Beggars Pizza develops. This participation may require franchisees to purchase special hardware, software, fixtures, or equipment at their own expense.
Beggars Pizza specifies that the systems currently necessary to participate in their online ordering programs are described in the section on "Computer Systems" within Item 11 of the FDD. This indicates that franchisees need to adhere to the technology and systems that Beggars Pizza mandates for online ordering.
For prospective franchisees, this requirement means they must be prepared to invest in the technology and equipment necessary for online ordering as specified by Beggars Pizza. They should also stay updated on any changes or updates to these systems, as Beggars Pizza retains the right to modify the required systems at any time, potentially incurring additional costs for the franchisee.