When does the Burger King BKoT Amendment become effective?
Burger_King Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
By entering into this BKoT Amendment, Franchisee expressly consents to transact business with BKC electronically and that, consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and all other applicable state and federal laws, this BKoT Amendment may be executed by electronic signatures. The parties to this BKoT Amendment 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 BKoT Amendment shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This BKoT Amendment is hereby executed by the parties effective on the date indicated on the first page hereof.
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, the BKoT Amendment is executed by both parties and becomes effective on the date indicated on the first page of the amendment. This means that the specific effective date will vary depending on when the franchisee and Burger King actually sign the document.
Prospective franchisees should pay close attention to this date, as it marks the beginning of their obligations under the BKoT Amendment. These obligations may include specific renovation requirements and adherence to Burger King's standards for the BKoT Image. Failure to meet these requirements by the specified BKoT Enhance Completion Date could result in financial penalties, such as an increase in the royalty rate to 7.5% of gross sales.
Furthermore, the franchisee's consent to conduct business electronically with Burger King is established upon entering into the BKoT Amendment. This consent allows for the use of electronic signatures, which hold the same legal weight as manual signatures, streamlining the execution process. Franchisees should ensure they understand all terms and conditions outlined in the BKoT Amendment before signing, as it significantly impacts their franchise agreement.