What is the Aw franchisee's obligation regarding compliance with Anti-Terrorism Laws?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 19.9 Anti-Terrorism Laws. You and your Owners agree to comply with and/or to assist us to the fullest extent possible in our efforts to comply with Anti-Terrorism Laws (as defined below).
In connection with such compliance, Franchisee, you and your Owners certify, represent, and warrant that none of your property or interest is subject to being "blocked" under any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws and that your and/or your Owners are not otherwise in violation of any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws. "Anti-Terrorism Laws" means Executive Order 13224 issued by the President of the United States, 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 addressing in or in any way relating to terrorist acts and acts of war.
You and your Owners acknowledge and agree that any violation of the Anti-Terrorism Laws by any of you or your employees or any "blocking" of any of your assets under the Anti-Terrorism laws shall constitute grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement and any other agreement you shall have entered with us or its affiliates, in accordance with the termination provisions of this Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 39–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees and their owners must comply with all Anti-Terrorism Laws and assist Aw in its compliance efforts. This includes adherence to Executive Order 13224, the USA PATRIOT Act, and all other federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, policies, and requirements related to terrorist acts and acts of war.
As part of this compliance, franchisees and their owners must certify, represent, and warrant that none of their property or interests are subject to being "blocked" under any Anti-Terrorism Laws and that they are not in violation of any of these laws. This means franchisees must ensure their assets and operations are free from any association with terrorist activities as defined by these laws.
Failure to comply with Anti-Terrorism Laws, or any blocking of assets under these laws, constitutes grounds for immediate termination of the Franchise Agreement and any other agreements between the franchisee and Aw or its affiliates. This underscores the critical importance of adhering to these laws to maintain the franchise agreement and avoid potential legal and financial repercussions.