What must a Beggars Pizza franchisee do with the Installed Software upon expiration or termination of the license?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (b) Require the Customer to immediately discontinue use of the expired or terminated Installed Software or Online Services, and immediately return the applicable software key(s) to SpeedLine and destroy or return the applicable Installed Software and all copies of the Installed Software and all of its component parts to SpeedLine.
- (c) Withdraw the Software access codes making the applicable Installed Software or Online Services unusable, in which event, SpeedLine will not be liable for any claim of business interruption or loss of profits or data or any other claims, losses or damages of any kind that may arise as a result.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 39–192)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beggars Pizza Franchise Disclosure Document, upon the expiration or termination of the software license agreement, a franchisee must take specific actions regarding the Installed Software. The franchisee is required to immediately stop using the expired or terminated Installed Software or Online Services.
Furthermore, the franchisee must promptly return the applicable software key(s) to SpeedLine, the software provider. They are also obligated to either destroy or return the Installed Software, including all copies and component parts, to SpeedLine.
In addition, SpeedLine may withdraw the software access codes, rendering the Installed Software or Online Services unusable. Beggars Pizza franchisees should understand that SpeedLine will not be held liable for any business interruption, loss of profits or data, or any other claims, losses, or damages resulting from the termination or expiration of the software license and the subsequent inoperability of the software.