When must the Franchisee Disclosure Questionnaire be signed and dated for a Bigfoot Forestry franchise?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You cannot sign or date this Questionnaire the same day as the Receipt for the Franchise Disclosure Document but you must sign and date it the same day you sign the Franchise Agreement and pay your franchise fee.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 42–162)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bigfoot Forestry's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchisee Disclosure Questionnaire cannot be signed or dated on the same day as the receipt for the Franchise Disclosure Document. However, it must be signed and dated on the same day the Franchise Agreement is signed and the franchise fee is paid.
Bigfoot Forestry requires the questionnaire to ensure that the franchise sales team followed proper procedures and to confirm that the prospective franchisee had enough time to review the Franchise Disclosure Document, consult with advisors, and ask questions before signing the Franchise Agreement.
This requirement ensures that franchisees have adequate time to consider the investment and seek advice before committing to the franchise. Franchisees should be aware of this timeline and plan accordingly to ensure they meet all requirements.