Is there a fee charged for the initial training program provided by Beggars Pizza?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
For all training courses, seminars and programs required by Section 6.1 hereof, Franchisor will provide, at no charge to Franchisee, instructors, training materials, and technical training tools. Franchisee will be responsible for any reasonable registration fees and all other expenses incurred by Franchisee and its employees in connection with the initial training program and any additional courses, seminars, and other training programs, and mandatory meetings and/or conferences including, without limitation, the costs of transportation, lodging, meals, and wages.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there is no fee charged for the initial training program itself. The document states that for all training courses, seminars and programs required in Section 6.1, Beggars Pizza will provide instructors, training materials, and technical training tools at no charge to the franchisee.
However, franchisees are responsible for any reasonable registration fees and all other expenses incurred by the franchisee and its employees in connection with the initial training program. These expenses include, but are not limited to, the costs of transportation, lodging, meals, and wages for the franchisee and their employees while they attend the training.
In summary, while Beggars Pizza does not charge a direct fee for the initial training program, franchisees should be prepared to cover the costs associated with travel, accommodation, and employee wages during the training period. This is a fairly standard practice in the franchise industry, where franchisors often provide the training content but franchisees bear the logistical expenses.