Besides facsimile, what other electronic transmission methods are considered as effective as a manually executed counterpart of the Chicken Guy Addendum?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This Addendum may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Addendum by facsimile and any other electronic transmission (including PDF) shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Addendum.
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 40–46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Chicken Guy FDD, the franchise agreement addendum can be executed in multiple counterparts, which are considered a single agreement once delivered. Besides facsimile, any other electronic transmission, specifically including PDF, of a signature page is considered as effective as a manually signed original. This applies to addenda for various states, including California, Illinois, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington and Minnesota.
For a prospective Chicken Guy franchisee, this means that the signed addendum to the franchise agreement can be delivered via electronic means such as PDF, which simplifies the execution process. This is particularly relevant for franchisees who are not located near the franchisor's headquarters or who prefer to conduct business remotely. It reduces the need for physical document exchange, saving time and resources.
This clause ensures that electronic signatures and transmissions are legally recognized as equivalent to traditional signatures, providing convenience without compromising the legal validity of the agreement. Franchisees should ensure that they retain a copy of the electronically transmitted and signed addendum for their records.