Are there any exceptions to the prohibition of sublicensing the SpeedLine Software by Beggars Pizza under the SpeedLine Solutions Inc. Software License Agreement?
Beggars_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If you acquire the SpeedLine Pay App, the following terms and conditions modify and supplement the Software License Agreement. All other terms and conditions of the Software License Agreement will apply to the SpeedLine Pay App, which will be deemed to be "Software" for a subscription license term (of 12 months) under and as defined in the Software License Agreement. To the extent there is any conflict or inconsistency between the Software License Agreement and the terms and conditions set out below, the terms and conditions set out below will prevail, provided that the Software License Agreement and the terms and conditions set out below will be read together so as to be given full legal effect.
SpeedLine grants to Customer a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to download and use the SpeedLine Pay App on Devices (as defined below), subject to the terms and conditions of the Software License Agreement, as modified and supplemented hereby, and any rules or policies applied by the app store provider(s) from which the SpeedLine Pay App is downloaded. SpeedLine will post the SpeedLine Pay App at the app store provider(s) specified in the Quote. Notwithstanding any term of the Software License Agreement: (i) Customer may authorize Customer's employees or contractors ("End Users") to
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 39–192)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, Beggars Pizza franchisees are generally prohibited from sublicensing the SpeedLine Software. However, there is an exception related to the SpeedLine Pay App.
The FDD states that if a franchisee acquires the SpeedLine Pay App, the terms and conditions of the Software License Agreement are modified and supplemented. Specifically, the standard agreement does not allow sublicensing, but in the case of the SpeedLine Pay App, the franchisee can authorize their employees or contractors ("End Users") to download and use the SpeedLine Pay App on devices, subject to the terms and conditions of the Software License Agreement.
This exception allows Beggars Pizza franchisees to permit their staff to use the SpeedLine Pay App, which is essential for processing payments, especially for delivery orders. This is a practical consideration, as it enables employees to use the necessary tools for their job without violating the software license. However, this permission is limited to the SpeedLine Pay App and does not extend to other SpeedLine software components. Beggars Pizza franchisees should ensure they understand the specific terms and conditions related to the SpeedLine Pay App to remain compliant with the licensing agreement.