When are invoices for SpeedLine's Professional Services due for a Beggars Pizza franchise?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Customer may retain SpeedLine to perform professional services ("Professional Services") as the parties may agree upon in writing in the form of a statement of work or other writing ("Statement of Work") signed by both parties. SpeedLine will use reasonable efforts to carry out the Professional Services stated in the Statement of Work. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Professional Services and the results thereof are made available "AS IS." Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Professional Services are provided by SpeedLine on a time and materials basis at SpeedLine's then applicable rates and subject to such deposit or advance payment as SpeedLine may require. Invoices for Professional Services are due upon receipt of SpeedLine's invoice or as indicated on the invoice. Maintenance and support of code or functionality created by means of Professional Services will likewise be on a Statement of Work basis unless otherwise agreed in writing. The code and functionality made or provided under any such Statement of Work and all interests therein, including copyrights, shall be SpeedLine's property. Access to the results of Professional Services will be available as part of the Service during the Term unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 39–192)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, invoices for SpeedLine's Professional Services are due upon receipt of SpeedLine's invoice or as indicated on the invoice. This means that a Beggars Pizza franchisee needs to carefully review each invoice from SpeedLine to understand the specific due date for payment. The due date could vary depending on the specific services provided and the terms agreed upon in the statement of work.
It is important for a prospective Beggars Pizza franchisee to understand that SpeedLine provides professional services on a time and materials basis unless otherwise agreed in writing. This implies that the franchisee will be billed for the time spent by SpeedLine's personnel and the materials used in providing the services. Franchisees should ensure they have a clear understanding of the scope of work and the estimated costs before engaging SpeedLine for professional services to avoid unexpected expenses.
Furthermore, the FDD states that any code or functionality created by SpeedLine as part of the Professional Services remains SpeedLine's property. However, access to the results of these services will be available to the Beggars Pizza franchisee during the term of the agreement, unless otherwise agreed in writing. This highlights the importance of carefully reviewing the terms of any Statement of Work with SpeedLine to understand the ownership and usage rights associated with the deliverables.