Does Checkers accept electronic signatures on the addendum?
Checkers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Electronic Signatures. The counterparts of this Addendum may be executed and signed by electronic signature by any of the Parties and delivered by electronic or digital communications to any other Party to this Agreement, and the receiving Party may rely on the receipt of such document so executed and delivered by electronic or digital communications signed by electronic signature as if the original has been received. For the purposes of this Addendum, electronic signature means, without limitation, an electronic act or acknowledgement (e.g., clicking an "I Accept" or similar button), sound, symbol (digitized signature block), or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 91–92)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Checkers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Checkers does accept electronic signatures on the addendum. Specifically, the document states that counterparts of the addendum can be executed and signed electronically by any party. These signatures can then be delivered via electronic or digital communication to another party involved in the agreement. The receiving party can rely on the electronically signed document as if it were an original.
For Checkers, an electronic signature includes actions like clicking an "I Accept" button, using a sound or symbol such as a digitized signature block, or any process attached to or logically associated with a record that indicates a person's intent to sign the record. This broad definition provides flexibility in how electronic signatures can be implemented and accepted.
This policy streamlines the signing process, allowing for quicker and more efficient execution of the addendum. It reduces the need for physical paperwork and can expedite the overall agreement process for Checkers franchisees. This is a common practice in modern franchising, reflecting the increasing reliance on digital solutions for business operations.