If the Beggars Pizza agreement or software is assigned, transferred, or sub-licensed, who is the agreement binding on?

According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement or software, if assigned, transferred, or sub-licensed, becomes binding on the software recipient. This means that whoever receives the software through assignment, transfer, or sub-licensing is then subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the original agreement.

This clause protects SpeedLine's (the software provider) interests by ensuring that the terms of the agreement remain enforceable even if the software changes hands. For a Beggars Pizza franchisee, this means they cannot freely transfer the software to another party without that party becoming legally bound by the original software agreement. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as franchisors need to maintain control over their systems and protect their intellectual property.

It is important to note that the agreement cannot be transferred or assigned by the Beggars Pizza franchisee without prior written consent from SpeedLine. This requirement gives SpeedLine further control over who uses their software and ensures that any new users are acceptable to them. The franchisee should carefully review the terms of the software agreement to fully understand their rights and obligations regarding the software.