What right does Beggars Pizza have if a franchisee fails to modify the premises after termination?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 16.4 Assignment of Lease. Franchisee must, at Franchisor's option, assign to Franchisor any interest which Franchisee has in any lease or sublease for the Premises. If Franchisor does not elect to exercise its option to acquire the lease or sublease for the Premises, Franchisee must make such modifications or alterations to the premises immediately upon termination or expiration of the Agreement as may be necessary to distinguish the appearance of the premises from that of the Restaurant under the System, and must make such specific additional changes thereto as Franchisor may reasonably request for that purpose. If Franchisee fails or refuses to comply with the requirements of this Section 16.4, Franchisor will have the right to enter upon the premises
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee fails to make required modifications or alterations to the premises upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement, Beggars Pizza has the right to enter the premises.
Specifically, upon termination or expiration of the agreement, franchisees must modify the premises to differentiate its appearance from a Beggars Pizza restaurant. These modifications must be made immediately after the agreement ends and include any additional changes that Beggars Pizza reasonably requests.
If the franchisee does not comply with these requirements, Beggars Pizza is entitled to enter the premises to make the necessary changes. This provision ensures that the public will not confuse the terminated franchise with an active Beggars Pizza location and protects Beggars Pizza's brand and image.