Does the Zoomin Groomin Personal Guaranty require the guarantor to print their name?
Zoomin_Groomin Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Guarantor 2(Signature) | Printed Name | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guarantor 1(Signature) | Printed Name | Date | |
| Electronic signatures will be deemed valid Use of an electronic signature will be National Commerce Act ("E-Sign Act"), Uniform Electronic Transaction Act signifies the intent to be bound to the terms space provided below. | having the same legal as if it were consistent with the Electronic Title 15, United States Code, Sections ("UETA") and any applicable state of this Guaranty by affixing | physically executed. Signatures in Global and 7001 et seq., the law. Each Guarantor their signatures in the |
Source: Item 9 — 01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (FDD pages 68–156)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Zoomin Groomin Franchise Disclosure Document, the Personal Guaranty does require the guarantor to print their name. The table provided in Exhibit 9 shows signature lines for two guarantors, with a column specifically labeled "Printed Name" next to the signature line. This indicates that in addition to signing the document, the guarantor must also clearly print their name.
This requirement ensures that the signature is legible and can be easily identified. It reduces the risk of misidentification or disputes over the guarantor's identity. The guarantor must also provide the date of the signature.
Furthermore, the document states that electronic signatures are considered valid if they comply with the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. This means that if an electronic signature is used, it carries the same legal weight as a physical signature, provided it meets the requirements of these acts. The guarantor signifies their intent to be bound to the terms of the Guaranty by affixing their signatures in the space provided.