What laws are included in the definition of 'Anti-Terrorism Laws' that Aw franchisees must comply with?
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 Anti-Terrorism Laws. These laws include Executive Order 13224 issued by the President of the United States and the USA PATRIOT Act. The definition also encompasses all other present and future federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, policies, lists, and any other requirements from governmental authorities that address or relate to terrorist acts and acts of war.
Aw franchisees must certify, represent, and warrant that none of their property or interest is subject to being "blocked" under any of these Anti-Terrorism Laws. They must also ensure that neither they nor their owners are in violation of any of these laws. This compliance extends to all employees of the franchisee as well.
Failure to comply with these laws can have severe consequences. Any violation of the Anti-Terrorism Laws by the franchisee, their owners, or their employees, or any "blocking" of their assets under these laws, constitutes grounds for immediate termination of the Franchise Agreement and any other agreements with Aw or its affiliates. This highlights the critical importance of understanding and adhering to these regulations to maintain the franchise agreement.