What is the effect of SpeedLine waiving a specific instance of non-compliance by the customer under the Beggars Pizza agreement?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
No Waiver: No Waiver by SpeedLine of strict compliance with this Agreement by the Customer shall constitute a continuing waiver of strict compliance with the particular obligation, or a waiver of any subsequent strict compliance by the Customer with the same or any other obligation hereunder.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 39–192)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, any instance of SpeedLine waiving strict compliance with the agreement by a customer does not constitute a continuous or ongoing waiver. This means that if SpeedLine chooses not to enforce a specific requirement of the agreement in one instance, it does not give the customer a free pass to ignore that requirement, or any other requirement, in the future.
For a prospective Beggars Pizza franchisee, this "no waiver" clause means that you cannot assume leniency from SpeedLine in the future simply because they overlooked a violation once. You must consistently adhere to all terms outlined in the agreement. This protects SpeedLine's right to enforce all provisions of the agreement, ensuring uniformity and compliance across all franchisees.
This type of clause is standard in franchise agreements. It protects the franchisor's ability to enforce its standards and protect its brand. Franchisees should be aware that franchisors typically reserve the right to enforce compliance at any time, regardless of past actions.