Can a Brightstar Care Franchise Agreement be executed via facsimile or electronic transmittal?

According to the 2025 Brightstar Care Franchise Disclosure Document, an addendum to the franchise agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts. Each of these counterparts will be considered an original copy. This implies that Brightstar Care may allow for agreements to be signed in parts, which is common in franchise agreements to allow for all parties to have the same original contract.

This flexibility can be beneficial for franchisees who may not be able to physically meet to sign the agreement. The use of counterparts suggests that Brightstar Care is open to modern methods of document execution, which could include digital signatures or scanned copies, although this is not explicitly stated.

However, the document does not explicitly state that a franchise agreement can be executed via facsimile or electronic transmittal. A prospective franchisee should confirm with Brightstar Care whether they accept signatures via facsimile or electronic means to ensure compliance with their requirements.