Who is responsible for the training-related expenses for the Beggars Pizza initial training program?

According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, while Beggars Pizza does not charge tuition or impose a fee for training-related materials for its initial training program, the franchisee is responsible for all training-related expenses. This applies to the franchisee and any managers of the restaurant approved by Beggars Pizza who must successfully complete the initial training program before the restaurant opens. Any managers employed after the restaurant opens must complete the training within 90 days of their hire date.

The franchisee's expenses include the costs of travel, lodging, meals, and wages for all persons attending the training. The initial training program consists of approximately 15 days of training at Beggars Pizza's headquarters in Blue Island, Illinois, and/or at an affiliate-owned Beggars Pizza restaurant in Illinois.

This means a prospective Beggars Pizza franchisee needs to factor in these costs when budgeting for the initial investment. These costs can vary significantly depending on the number of people attending the training, their distance from Blue Island, Illinois, and the local costs for lodging and meals. It is important for prospective franchisees to get an estimate of these costs from Beggars Pizza during their due diligence process to accurately assess the financial requirements of starting the franchise.