What is the customer submitting to by agreeing to the Beggars Pizza agreement?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
eceive a pro-rata refund of the Subscription Fees paid under this
Agreement for the terminated portion of the Term, to the extent that Customer has paid Subscription Fees in advance. Customer acknowledges that SpeedLine reserves the right to discontinue offering the Service at the conclusion of
Customer's then-current Term. Customer agrees that SpeedLine shall not be liable to Customer nor to any third party for any modification of the Service as described in this Section.
16. Definitions.
The following definitions (and additional definitions defined elsewhere in this Agreement) will apply:
- a. "Agreement" means this Agreement, including the attached Schedule(s) and Quote, and any agreed Statements of Work.
- b. "Billing Start Date" has the meaning given to it Section 10.a.
- c. "Confidential Information" means (i) the terms of this Agreement, (ii) Customer Content, (iii) User Data, (iv) SpeedLine software, documentation, and technical data, and (v) any information that is clearly identified in writing within thirty (30) days of disclosure as confidential or should reasonably be understood by the recipient to be confidential.
- d. "Customer" means the individual or legal entity that enters into this Agreement as described on the Quote.
- e. "Customer Content" means all content provided or submitted by Customer to SpeedLine for posting on the Service, such as menu, pricing, restaurant information, and Customer logos.
- f. "Quote" means each SpeedLine quote entered into by the parties from time to time.
- g. "Service" means SpeedLine's online ordering service(s) accessible by web browser and/or mobile app ("App") developed and owned by SpeedLine that permits Users to place online orders for Customer's food for pick-up or delivery using the Service, and that communicates with the SpeedLine POS Solution using SpeedLine Connect.
- h. "SpeedLine Connect" using SpeedLine's product known as SpeedLine Connect separately licensed by SpeedLine to Customer.
- i. "SpeedLine POS Solution" means SpeedLine's point-of-sale software separately licensed by SpeedLine to Customer and installed at Customer's location.
j. "Subscription Fees" are the recurring fees for use of the Service, as specified in the Quote.
k. "User" means an individual or entity that who places online orders for Customer's food for pick-up or delivery using the Service.
- "User Data" means all data submitted or collected from Users when placing online orders, creating accounts, or otherwise using the Service to order food from the Customer.
17. Miscellaneous
a. General. In the event of the invalidity or unenforceability of any portion or provision of this Agreement, the parties agree that to such extent only such portions or provisions are to be severed herefrom, and that such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions or provisions of this Agreement which shall remain in full force and effect. SpeedLine or the Customer may not change, waive, modify, or amend this Agreement, except as specifically provided in this Agreement or by written agreement signed by both parties. This
Agreement may be signed by the parties in counterparts which when taken together will constitute one Agreement. The signatures of either party to this Agreement or on any communication relating to this Agreement may be sent by facsimile or other electronic transmission, and when so received will be treated in the same manner as an originally executed Agreement or communication. The Agreement may not be transferred or assigned in whole or in part in any manner directly or indirectly by the Customer without the prior written consent of SpeedLine. If this Agreement is assigned or transferred, this Agreement will be binding on the assignee or transferee. The Agreement may be assigned by SpeedLine.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 39–192)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beggars Pizza Franchise Disclosure Document, the definition of "Customer" within the agreement refers to the individual or legal entity that formally enters into the agreement, as specified in the quote. This agreement includes any attached schedules, quotes, and agreed statements of work. The customer is also agreeing to the terms for using SpeedLine's online ordering service.
By agreeing to the Beggars Pizza agreement, the customer is subject to specific obligations and responsibilities. These include the payment of fees as outlined in the quote, adherence to the terms and conditions of the agreement, and the granting of a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable subscription license to access and use the service for the initial term and any renewal terms. The customer is also responsible for maintaining a website with a link to the service for users to place online orders.
Furthermore, the customer consents to SpeedLine's receipt and storage of electronic communications, user data, and customer content. They acknowledge that electronic communications will involve transmission over the Internet and various other networks not owned or operated by SpeedLine, and agree that SpeedLine is not responsible for any delays, losses, alterations, interceptions, or unauthorized storage of data during transmission across these networks. The customer also agrees to the laws of the Province of British Columbia govern the agreement and submits to the jurisdiction of the courts of and in the Province of British Columbia.
In essence, by entering into this agreement, the customer is committing to a legally binding contract that outlines the terms of service, payment obligations, responsibilities for maintaining their online presence, and the conditions under which they can use SpeedLine's online ordering service. It is important for prospective Beggars Pizza franchisees to carefully review and understand all aspects of the agreement before signing to ensure they are fully aware of their obligations and rights.