If a notice to Engel & Volkers is sent only by email, what additional step is required?
Engel_Volkers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
26.10 Notices: All notices, consents and approvals permitted or required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be sufficiently and duly given if set forth in writing and delivered personally or in the case of Franchisee, if left with an adult person working at Franchisee's business, or, in the case of either party, if sent by a prepaid registered or certified letter or by overnight courier service or transmitted by e-mail or other form or recorded communication (with a confirming copy mailed if sent only by e-mail or other form of recorded communication), addressed as follows:
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 88)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Engel & Volkers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee sends a notice to Engel & Volkers via email, they must also mail a confirming copy of the notice. This requirement ensures that important communications are properly documented and received, reducing the risk of disputes over whether a notice was actually sent and received.
This dual-delivery approach—email plus mailed copy—likely aims to balance speed and reliability. Email offers quick transmission, but a physical copy provides a tangible record. For a franchisee, this means that simply sending an email is not enough to fulfill notification requirements under the Franchise Agreement. They must also prepare and send a hard copy through the mail.
It is important for prospective Engel & Volkers franchisees to understand and comply with all notice provisions in the Franchise Agreement. Failure to send notices in the manner prescribed by the agreement could have legal and financial consequences. Franchisees should maintain records of all notices sent, including dates, methods of delivery, and copies of the notices themselves.