Is electronic execution of the Veteran's Incentive Program Addendum authorized by Cicis?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This Addendum forms an integral part of and is incorporated into the Development Agreement and represents the sole agreement between the Parties with respect to the matters set forth herein.
Except as supplemented and amended herein, the Development Agreement remains in full force and effect.
This Addendum may be executed in several counterparts which, taken together, constitute a single document.
Electronic execution of this Addendum is authorized, and photcopies of the Addendum and the signatures hereto have the same force and effect as originals.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 65–263)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, electronic execution of the Veteran's Incentive Program Addendum is authorized. Specifically, the addendum may be executed in counterparts, which, when taken together, form a single document. This means that the agreement can be signed in separate copies and still be considered a complete agreement.
Furthermore, Cicis explicitly states that electronic execution is authorized. This provides franchisees with the convenience of signing the addendum electronically, which can expedite the process and reduce administrative burdens. The FDD also clarifies that photocopies of the addendum and signatures have the same legal force and effect as the original documents.
This authorization for electronic execution and acceptance of photocopies as originals is a fairly standard practice in modern franchising, as it streamlines the signing process and accommodates geographically dispersed parties. Prospective Cicis franchisees can be assured that electronically signed documents related to the Veteran's Incentive Program Addendum will be considered valid and binding.