Since when has Laurance H. Garetto served as President of Beggars Pizza?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Mr. Garetto has served as our President since May 2014 and as our Treasurer and a director since our incorporation in March 2004. He has served as a director of TCG Ventures Inc. since January 2007; a director of Garelo LLC since June 2007; the Secretary, Treasurer, and a director of Begcom since July 2007; the Secretary, Treasurer, and a director of Oak Forest BP (which operates two Beggars Pizza® Restaurants) since May 1997; the President, Secretary, and Treasurer of APG since March 1981; a member of BP Crestwood since April 2021; and the Secretary, Treasurer, and a director of Lansing since April 1995. He has also served as the President of Begcom, Oak Forest BP, Lansing, and BPI since May 2013. He has served as a director of BP Bolingbrook LLC since October 2018. He previously served as a director of BP Orland Park, LLC ("BP Orland Park") from April 2009 to April 2022, and as a director of BPNL from September
2007 to April 2022. All of these positions are or were located in Blue Island, Illinois or Palos Heights, Illinois.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD pages 7–8)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Laurance H. Garetto has served as President of Beggars Pizza since May 2014. He also holds the positions of Treasurer and Director, roles he has held since the company's incorporation in March 2004.
In addition to his roles with Beggars Pizza, Garetto has been involved with several affiliated companies. These include serving as a director of TCG Ventures Inc. since January 2007, a director of Garelo LLC since June 2007, and holding positions such as Secretary, Treasurer, and Director in Begcom and Oak Forest BP since July 2007 and May 1997, respectively. He also serves as President, Secretary, and Treasurer of APG since March 1981, and as a member of BP Crestwood since April 2021.
Prospective franchisees should note that Laurance Garetto's extensive history with Beggars Pizza and its related entities suggests a deep understanding of the business. His continued involvement in various leadership roles could provide stability and experience to the franchise system. However, it is important for potential franchisees to consider how Garetto's multiple responsibilities might impact his focus on supporting individual franchisees.