Regarding the execution of the Bojangles franchise agreement, is delivery of a signature page by electronic transmission considered effective?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- F. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to this Agreement by electronic transmission (including an electronic signature platform such as DocuSign or the transmission of a scanned PDF document) shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 82–573)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement can be executed in multiple counterparts, which, when delivered, are considered the same agreement. Bojangles states that delivering a signature page via electronic transmission is considered effective. Electronic transmission includes electronic signature platforms like DocuSign or sending a scanned PDF document.
This means a franchisee does not need to physically sign and mail the signature page. Instead, they can use an electronic signature platform or scan and email the signed signature page, which Bojangles will accept as a valid delivery method.
This flexibility can expedite the franchise agreement process, allowing franchisees to finalize the agreement more quickly and efficiently. It also reduces the costs and delays associated with traditional mail delivery.