Under what circumstances may Beggars Pizza enter the premises of a franchisee?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
such assistance as they may reasonably request; and, upon notice from Franchisor or its agents, and without limiting Franchisor's other rights under the Agreement, must take such steps as may be necessary to correct immediately any deficiencies detected during any such inspection. Should Franchisee, for any reason, fail to correct such deficiencies within a reasonable time as determined by Franchisor, Franchisor will have the right, but not the obligation, to correct any deficiencies which may be susceptible to correction by Franchisor and to charge Franchisee a reasonable fee for Franchisor's expenses in so acting, payable to Franchisor upon demand. The foregoing will be in addition to such other remedies Franchisor may have.
- 7.11 Advertising Materials. Franchisee must ensure that all advertising and promotional materials, signs, decorations, and other items specified by Franchisor bear the Proprietary Marks in the form, color, location, and manner prescribed by Franchisor.
- 7.12 Maintenance of Premises. Franchisee must maintain the Premises (including the adjacent public areas) in a clean, orderly condition and in excellent repair; and, in connection therewith, Franchisee must, at its expense, make such additions, alterations, repairs and replacements thereto (but no others without Franchisor's prior written consent)
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 correct deficiencies within a reasonable time as determined by Beggars Pizza, Beggars Pizza has the right, but not the obligation, to correct any deficiencies susceptible to correction and charge the franchisee a reasonable fee for their expenses. This fee is payable upon demand and is in addition to any other remedies Beggars Pizza may have.
Additionally, upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement, if the franchisee does not comply with the requirements to modify or alter the premises to distinguish its appearance from a Beggars Pizza restaurant, Beggars Pizza has the right to enter the premises. This allows Beggars Pizza to ensure that the location no longer resembles a Beggars Pizza restaurant after the franchise agreement ends.
These stipulations are fairly standard in franchising, allowing the franchisor to protect their brand standards and image. For a prospective franchisee, this means understanding that maintaining the premises according to Beggars Pizza's standards is crucial to avoid intervention and associated fees. It also highlights the importance of adhering to the post-termination obligations to avoid Beggars Pizza entering the premises to make alterations.