Does the Bojangles franchise agreement allow for electronic transmission of signature pages, and if so, is it considered equivalent to a manually executed counterpart?

According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the addenda to the franchise agreements (including the standard Franchise Agreement, the Express Franchise Agreement, and the Individual Franchise Agreement) permit the execution of the agreement in multiple counterparts, which is a fairly standard practice in franchising. Furthermore, the document states that delivering a signature page via electronic transmission is considered equivalent to delivering a manually executed copy. This applies to the standard addendum, as well as the Rhode Island addendum. Electronic transmission includes methods such as using electronic signature platforms like DocuSign or sending scanned PDF documents.

For a prospective Bojangles franchisee, this means that the signing process can be expedited through electronic means. Instead of needing to physically mail or deliver signed documents, franchisees can use electronic signatures or scanned documents, which are legally equivalent to traditional signatures. This can save time and reduce administrative burdens during the franchise agreement process.

It is important to note that this provision specifically applies to the addenda of the Bojangles franchise agreements. While the FDD excerpts discuss addenda to the standard Franchise Agreement, the Express Franchise Agreement, and the Individual Franchise Agreement, it is advisable for a prospective franchisee to confirm with Bojangles whether the main franchise agreement also allows for electronic signatures to ensure a fully streamlined signing process.