What is the Kitchen Solvers franchisee required to provide in conjunction with the EFT authorization?

According to Kitchen Solvers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to attach a voided blank check to set up the bank and transit numbers for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). This requirement ensures that Kitchen Solvers can accurately and efficiently process payments from the franchisee's account.

This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as it allows for automated and timely collection of fees, royalties, and other payments due to the franchisor. By providing a voided check, the franchisee authorizes Kitchen Solvers to debit the specified account for the amounts owed under the franchise agreement.

However, the FDD also includes a disclaimer stating that if the franchisee is a resident of, or intends to operate the franchised business in, certain states (CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI), they should not sign the acknowledgement/compliance certification. This may indicate that the EFT authorization process or related compliance requirements may differ in those states, and franchisees should seek clarification from Kitchen Solvers regarding the specific procedures applicable to their location.