Can the Caring Senior Service agreement be signed in counterparts?
Caring_Senior_Service Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by each of the parties on separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered will be deemed an original and all of which taken together constitute but one and the same instrument. A facsimile signature will constitute an original signature.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 53–204)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Caring Senior Service Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement can be executed in counterparts. This means that the agreement does not need to be signed in one single document. Each party can sign separate copies (counterparts) of the agreement, and all signed copies together will constitute one and the same agreement. Furthermore, a signature provided via facsimile is considered an original signature.
This provides flexibility in the signing process, especially when the parties are geographically separated. It allows for quicker execution of the agreement since each party can sign their respective copy and return it without waiting for others to sign the same physical document. The provision that a faxed signature is considered original further streamlines the process.
This is a fairly standard clause in franchise agreements, as it simplifies the logistics of finalizing the agreement when parties are not in the same location. Prospective Caring Senior Service franchisees should be aware of this clause as it allows for a more convenient and efficient signing process.