Does the Buildingstars Franchise Agreement allow for personal delivery of notices?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Whenever notice is required under the terms of this Agreement, it shall be given in writing and sent by registered or certified mail, or by personal delivery to FRANCHISEE'S address and to BUILDINGSTARS' office listed under the signature lines of this Agreement, or at such other address as designated in accordance with this Section.
Receipt shall be deemed to have been made one (1) day after mailing or upon personal delivery, whichever first occurs.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 43–217)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buildingstars's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement does allow for personal delivery of notices. The FDD specifies that when notice is required, it must be in writing and can be sent by registered or certified mail, or by personal delivery to the franchisee's address or Buildingstars' office.
Receipt of the notice is considered to have occurred one day after mailing or upon personal delivery, whichever happens first. This means that if a franchisee hand-delivers a notice to Buildingstars, or vice versa, the notice is considered received immediately upon delivery.
This clause ensures that important communications related to the franchise agreement, such as notices of default, termination, or renewal, can be delivered and considered received promptly, whether through postal services or direct hand delivery. Buildingstars and its franchisees should maintain records of all notices delivered, regardless of the delivery method, to avoid potential disputes over receipt and timing.