Does the definition of 'Anti-Terrorism Laws' in the Anago franchise agreement include future laws and regulations?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
As used herein, "Anti-Terrorism Laws" means Executive Order 13224 issued by the President of the United States, the Terrorism Sanctions Regulations (Title 31, Part 595 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations), the Foreign Terrorist Organizations Sanctions Regulations (Title 31, Part 597 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations), the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (Title 31, Part 515 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations), the USA PATRIOT ACT, and all other present and future federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, policies, lists and any other requirements of any Governmental Authority (including, without limitation, The United States Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control) addressing or in any way relating to terrorist acts and acts of war.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–298)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the definition of "Anti-Terrorism Laws" includes not only current laws but also future federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, policies, and lists. This broad definition extends to any requirements from governmental authorities related to terrorist acts and acts of war.
For a prospective Anago subfranchisor, this means they must stay informed about and comply with all present and future anti-terrorism laws. This includes not hiring or dealing with anyone on the SDN List, which may be updated. The subfranchisor is solely responsible for understanding and adhering to these laws.
The agreement emphasizes that any misrepresentation or violation of anti-terrorism laws by the subfranchisor, their owners, principals, or employees can lead to immediate termination of the agreement. Furthermore, the subfranchisor's indemnification obligations specifically cover their responsibilities related to these laws, highlighting the importance Anago places on compliance in this area.