Can the Buns On Fire release agreement be signed in counterparts?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This Disclosure Document and the Franchise Agreement and any other documents to be delivered in connection herewith and therewith may be electronically signed, that any digital or electronic signatures (including pdf, facsimile or electronically imaged signatures provided by DocuSign or any other digital signature provider) appearing on this Disclosure Document and the Franchise Agreement or such other documents are the same as handwritten signatures for the purposes of validity, enforceability and admissibility, and that delivery of any such electronic signature to, or a signed copy of, this Disclosure Documents and the Franchise Agreement and such other documents may be made by facsimile, email or other electronic transmission.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–200)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Buns On Fire Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) states that the disclosure document, the Franchise Agreement, and any other related documents can be electronically signed. This includes using digital or electronic signatures like PDF, facsimile, or electronically imaged signatures from providers such as DocuSign. These electronic signatures are considered the same as handwritten signatures in terms of validity, enforceability, and admissibility.
Furthermore, the FDD specifies that delivering a signed copy of these documents, including the Disclosure Document and the Franchise Agreement, can be done via facsimile, email, or other electronic transmission. This suggests that Buns On Fire is open to using modern methods for signing and delivering important legal documents.
While the FDD explicitly allows for electronic signatures and transmission of documents, it does not specifically mention whether the release agreement can be signed in counterparts. However, the allowance for electronic signatures and delivery methods implies a degree of flexibility in the signing process. A franchisee should confirm with Buns On Fire whether signing the release agreement in counterparts is permitted.