Does Burger King allow franchisees to transact business and execute the Non-Traditional Facility Addendum electronically?
Burger_King Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
By entering into this Addendum, you expressly consent to transact business with BKC electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and federal laws, this Addendum may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this Addendum agree that the parties' electronic signatures are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as the use of manual signatures and an electronically signed version of this Addendum shall constitute an original for all purposes.
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 109–124)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Burger King's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees can transact business and execute the Non-Traditional Facility Addendum electronically. The document states that by entering into the addendum, the franchisee expressly consents to conduct business with Burger King Company (BKC) electronically. This consent is in accordance with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act and other applicable state and federal laws.
The FDD specifies that the Non-Traditional Facility Addendum may be executed using electronic signatures. These electronic signatures are considered authentic and have the same legal force and effect as manual signatures. An electronically signed version of the addendum is treated as an original document for all purposes.
This provision applies whether the franchise agreement is with an individual/owner-operator or an entity. This allowance for electronic transactions and signatures streamlines the process of finalizing agreements and addendums, making it more efficient for both Burger King and its franchisees. It also ensures compliance with electronic transaction laws, providing a legally sound basis for conducting business electronically.