Regarding the Bojangles Express Franchise Agreement Addendum, how can a counterpart of the signature page be delivered to be considered effective?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This Addendum 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 Addendum 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 Addendum.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 82)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Addendum to the Bojangles Express Franchise Agreement can be executed in multiple counterparts. Each executed and delivered counterpart is considered an original, and all counterparts together form one agreement.
For a Bojangles franchisee, delivering a signature page counterpart via electronic transmission is as effective as delivering a manually executed counterpart. Acceptable electronic methods include using electronic signature platforms like DocuSign or transmitting a scanned PDF document.
This clause streamlines the signature process, allowing for quicker agreement finalization through digital means. Franchisees and Bojangles can benefit from the convenience and speed of electronic signatures, reducing administrative delays.