What is the date format for the Checkers Existing Franchisee Incentive Addendum?
Checkers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and delivered this Addendum on the day and year first above written.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 91–92)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The Checkers 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) does not explicitly state the date format used in the Existing Franchisee Incentive Addendum. However, the document includes the following statement regarding the execution of the addendum: "IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and delivered this Addendum on the day and year first above written."
This phrase suggests that the addendum includes a space for the date, likely near the signature lines, where the parties record when they signed the document. While the FDD does not specify the exact format (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY, or YYYY/MM/DD), the phrase "day and year first above written" implies a conventional format where the day and year are clearly indicated.
Prospective Checkers franchisees should carefully review the Existing Franchisee Incentive Addendum included in the FDD and any accompanying instructions to determine the precise date format required when executing the document. If the format is not immediately clear, it is advisable to seek clarification from Checkers or legal counsel to ensure proper completion and avoid potential issues related to the agreement's validity.