Signing your Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is a critical step in the franchise process, ensuring both the franchisor and franchisee understand and agree to the terms of their partnership. FranConnect simplifies this process, providing a secure, efficient platform for managing and signing your FDDs. In this support article, we'll guide you through each step of signing your FDD using FranConnect, ensuring you can complete this essential task with ease and confidence. From accessing the platform to finalizing your signature, we have you covered.
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- Signing an FDD in FranConnect
Signing an FDD in FranConnect
When a franchisor is ready for a franchisee to sign the FDD, they can send it to the franchisee directly in FranConnect. When they do so, the franchisee will receive an email with a link to the FDD Portal and login credentials to the portal. Click the link in the email and you will be taken to the following page:
This page summarizes any FDDs that you need to sign in the "Pending FDDs" section. If you scroll down, it will also show you all of your signed FDDs and allow you to download them in the "Signed FDDs" section.
To sign your FDD, click View & Sign next to the FDD you need to sign.
This will take you to the following page:
Scrolling down on this page, you can read the FDD in its entirety prior to signing the document.
Once you have read the document and confirmed that it is correct, go to the bottom of the page where you will sign the document.
Type your full legal name in the "Signature" section and again in the "Print Name" section. Click Submit to sign the document.
Conclusion
Using FranConnect to sign your FDD is easy and secure. By following the steps in this article, you can make sure all your documents are correctly signed and stored, setting you up for success in your franchise journey. If you have any questions or need help, our support team is here for you. Enjoy the simplicity and efficiency of FranConnect, and confidently move forward with your franchise.