Who is responsible for compliance with email laws, such as the U.S. CAN-SPAM Act, for Beggars Pizza franchisees?

According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is solely responsible for complying with all laws pertaining to emails, including the U.S. Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 (CAN-SPAM Act). This means that each Beggars Pizza franchisee must ensure that their email marketing practices adhere to all applicable regulations under the CAN-SPAM Act.

This requirement places the onus on the franchisee to understand and implement the necessary measures to avoid violating email marketing laws. These measures may include obtaining proper consent from email recipients, providing an opt-out mechanism in every email, accurately identifying the sender and subject of the email, and monitoring email campaigns for compliance.

For a prospective Beggars Pizza franchisee, this signifies that they should budget for and prioritize email marketing compliance. They may need to invest in training, software, or legal advice to ensure they meet all legal requirements. Failure to comply with these laws can result in significant fines and legal repercussions, which the franchisee would be responsible for.