Does the Christian Brothers Automotive franchise agreement allow for electronic or digital signatures?

According to the 2025 Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement allows for agreements to be executed in counterparts, and that facsimile transmission of any signed original document and the retransmission of any signed facsimile transmission, shall be the same as delivery of the original signed document. This means that franchisees can sign multiple copies of the agreement, each considered an original, to form a complete agreement. Additionally, Christian Brothers Automotive considers a signed faxed copy of the agreement as equivalent to receiving the original signed document.

This provides flexibility for franchisees who may not be able to physically deliver the signed documents. It also speeds up the process of finalizing the agreement, as faxing or other electronic means are faster than traditional mail.

While the FDD mentions that faxed copies of signed documents are equivalent to the original, it does not specifically address the use of other forms of electronic or digital signatures. A prospective franchisee should confirm with Christian Brothers Automotive whether other forms of electronic signatures, such as those using platforms like DocuSign or Adobe Sign, are also acceptable.