Does the Speedline agreement for Beggars Pizza require performance after termination?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
SURVIVAL OF CERTAIN TERMS: Terms and conditions of this Agreement which by their nature require performance after the expiry or termination of this Agreement, including but not limited to the use restrictions, limitations of liability, and confidentiality obligations, will survive any expiry or termination of this Agreement.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This is the entire agreement between the Customer and SpeedLine, which supersedes any prior agreement or understanding, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.
LANGUAGE OF AGREEMENT: At the request of the parties hereto, this Agreement has been drafted in the English language only. A la demande des parties aux presentes, cette Convention a ete redige en langue anglais seulement.
ENUREMENT: The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, estates, legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This Agreement is effective as of the date it becomes signed by both parties pursuant to the Signing of Software License and Related Agreements page or separately.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 39–192)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beggars Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the SpeedLine agreement includes terms that require performance even after the agreement expires or is terminated. Specifically, terms and conditions that inherently necessitate ongoing action, such as use restrictions, liability limitations, and confidentiality obligations, will remain in effect.
This means that even after a Beggars Pizza franchise agreement with SpeedLine ends, certain obligations continue. For example, the franchisee must continue to protect confidential information and adhere to any use restrictions outlined in the original agreement. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising and business contracts, designed to protect proprietary information and manage liabilities even after the formal relationship concludes.
Additionally, upon termination, the Beggars Pizza franchisee is obligated to discontinue using the SpeedLine software or online services immediately. They must also return applicable software keys and either destroy or return the installed software and all its components to SpeedLine. SpeedLine can also withdraw software access codes, rendering the software unusable, and will not be liable for any business interruption, loss of profits, data, or other damages resulting from this action. These measures ensure that the franchisee ceases all use of SpeedLine's proprietary tools and systems after the agreement ends, preventing unauthorized use and protecting SpeedLine's interests.
Moreover, any outstanding financial obligations of the Beggars Pizza franchisee to SpeedLine become immediately due and payable upon termination. This includes all amounts owed for the entire agreement term if the termination affects all licenses or for the specific license in question. This provision ensures that SpeedLine can recover any outstanding debts promptly upon the termination of the agreement.