When entering into the Burger King Franchise Addendum, what does the Franchisee expressly consent to?
Burger_King Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
By entering into this Addendum, 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 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, by entering into the Franchise Addendum, the franchisee expressly consents to transact business with Burger King Company (BKC) electronically. This consent is in accordance with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act and all other applicable state and federal laws. This means that the Franchise Addendum may be executed using electronic signatures.
The agreement specifies that electronic signatures used by both parties are intended to authenticate the document. These electronic signatures will have the same legal force and effect as traditional manual signatures. Furthermore, an electronically signed version of the Addendum is considered an original document for all legal purposes.
This provision streamlines the signing process, allowing for quicker and more efficient execution of the Franchise Addendum. It eliminates the need for physical signatures and potentially reduces administrative delays. Franchisees should be aware of this clause, as it legally binds them to conduct business and finalize agreements with Burger King through electronic means.