For Beggars Pizza, what is the customer's responsibility regarding the equipment and software acquired from an approved supplier?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
rease to the number of terminals may be made without the prior written consent of SpeedLine.
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- IMPLEMENTATION CRITERIA: The Customer is responsible to meet SpeedLine's implementation criteria for site preparation, facilities and specifications as set forth in the SpeedLine Solutions System Implementation Requirements provided to the Customer, prior to implementation of the equipment and software, and to maintain such criteria thereafter.
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- APPROVED SUPPLIER: If the Licensor of the Customer requires that the Customer must purchase, receive or acquire equipment and software that meets the Licensor's required specifications and standards and which is acquired from an approved supplier, the Customer is responsible for ensuring that the equipment and software described in the Quote meet the required specifications and standards, and for having SpeedLine approved as a supplier of the equipment and software described in the Quote.
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- PAYMENT IN FULL: The Customer acknowledges and agrees that the total owing as described in the Quote shall be paid in full prior to SpeedLine providing the Customer with the access code to activate the software for use by the Customer.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 39–192)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee (referred to as the "Customer" in the SpeedLine agreement) is required to purchase equipment and software from an approved supplier that meets Beggars Pizza's specifications, the franchisee is responsible for ensuring that the equipment and software described in the quote from the supplier (SpeedLine in this case) meets those required specifications and standards. Additionally, the franchisee is responsible for ensuring that SpeedLine is approved as a supplier by Beggars Pizza for the specific equipment and software being purchased. This ensures that the franchisee acquires equipment and software that aligns with Beggars Pizza's operational requirements and standards.
Furthermore, the Beggars Pizza franchisee is responsible for meeting SpeedLine's implementation criteria related to site preparation, facilities, and specifications before the equipment and software are implemented. They must also maintain these criteria after implementation. The franchisee is also responsible for paying for shipping, handling, and insurance related to the supply of the equipment and on-premises software. The risk of loss or damage to the equipment passes to the franchisee upon delivery to the common carrier.
In essence, the franchisee bears the responsibility for ensuring the equipment and software meet Beggars Pizza's standards, that SpeedLine is an approved vendor, that the site is prepared according to SpeedLine's criteria, and for all costs associated with shipping and potential loss or damage during transit. This allocation of responsibility is typical in franchising, where franchisees are often required to use approved suppliers to maintain brand consistency and quality standards, while also bearing the logistical and financial burdens of acquiring and maintaining the necessary equipment.