Does Checkersrallys accept electronic signatures on the addendum, and how are these signatures treated?
Checkersrallys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 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 Checkersrallys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the addendum to the franchise agreement can be executed and signed electronically by any of the parties involved. These electronic signatures can be delivered via electronic or digital communications to another party in the agreement.
The receiving party can rely on the electronically signed document as if it were an original, physically signed document. For the purposes of the addendum, an electronic signature includes, but is not limited to, actions like clicking an "I Accept" button, using a sound, 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 policy provides convenience and efficiency in the execution of the Checkersrallys franchise agreement addendum, allowing for faster processing and reduced administrative burden. It is a fairly standard practice in modern franchising to accept electronic signatures, as it streamlines the signing process and accommodates parties in different locations.