What is the effect of delivering a counterpart of the Beyond Juicery Eatery agreement by electronic transmission service?
Beyond_Juicery_Eatery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This EFT Authorization may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which when so executed shall be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one (1) and the same instrument. This EFT Authorization may be executed on signature pages exchanged by electronic mail (including pdf or any electronic signature complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, e.g., www.docusign.com) or other transmission method and any counterpart so delivered shall be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes. Copies of executed counterparts transmitted by such electronic transmission service shall be considered original executed counterparts for purposes of this EFT Authorization.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 60–337)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beyond Juicery Eatery's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Authorization may be executed in counterparts, which can be exchanged via electronic mail or other transmission methods. These counterparts are considered original, executed copies of the EFT Authorization. This includes using methods that comply with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, such as DocuSign.
This means that franchisees and Beyond Juicery Eatery can sign the EFT Authorization electronically and exchange them as PDFs or through similar electronic signature services. This process makes the agreement legally binding and valid as if it were signed on paper. This applies to the authorization allowing Beyond Juicery Eatery to debit the franchisee's account for royalties, marketing fees, late fees, interest, and other fees associated with the restaurant.
For a prospective franchisee, this simplifies the process of completing and submitting the EFT Authorization. It eliminates the need for physical signatures and mailing documents, making the process more efficient and convenient. The franchisee should ensure they understand the terms of the EFT Authorization, including the fees that may be debited and the frequency of the debits, before signing and submitting the document electronically.