Is delivery of the Buona Area Development Agreement by email considered a valid delivery?

According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Area Development Agreement can be delivered via email. Specifically, the FDD states that delivery of the agreement by facsimile, e-mail, or other functionally equivalent electronic means of transmission constitutes valid and effective delivery. This acknowledgement is part of the execution terms for the agreement.

This means that a prospective Buona franchisee does not need to receive a physical copy of the Area Development Agreement. Receiving the agreement electronically, such as through email, is considered a legally valid form of delivery. This can streamline the process of signing and returning the agreement, as it allows for quicker transmission and eliminates the need for physical signatures in some cases.

It's important for the franchisee to ensure that they can access and review the documents sent via email. While electronic signatures are permitted, the franchisee should confirm with Buona that the specific method of electronic signature they plan to use is acceptable. This clause simplifies the agreement process by accepting modern methods of document delivery and execution.