Does Beggars Pizza require franchisees to use a licensed architect or engineer for restaurant plans?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
regarding the construction, design and operation of the Restaurant and applicable provisions of Section 4205 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 and related regulations regarding disclosure of nutritional information on menus and menu boards), and must timely obtain any permits, certificates, or licenses necessary for the full and proper conduct of the Restaurant including, without limitation, licenses to serve alcohol, licenses to do business, fictitious name registrations, sales tax permits, health permits, building permits, handicap permits, and fire clearances. Franchisee must comply with all federal and state laws requiring disclosure of nutritional information on menus and menu boards including, without limitation, the requirements of Section 4205 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 and related regulations.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the FDD does not state whether Beggars Pizza requires franchisees to use a licensed architect or engineer for restaurant plans. However, the franchisee is responsible for the construction, design, and operation of the restaurant.
While the FDD does not explicitly state that a licensed architect or engineer is required, it does state that the franchisee must obtain any permits, certificates, or licenses necessary for the full and proper conduct of the restaurant. This includes building permits and handicap permits.
A prospective Beggars Pizza franchisee should ask the franchisor directly whether they must use a licensed architect or engineer when designing their restaurant. They should also inquire about any specific requirements or standards for the restaurant's design and construction.