What representation regarding violation of Anti-Terrorism Laws is required of Aw franchisees and their owners?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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. As part of this compliance, the franchisee 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. They must also represent that they are not otherwise in violation of any Anti-Terrorism Laws.
"Anti-Terrorism Laws" are defined as 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 or relating to terrorist acts and acts of war. This is a broad definition encompassing a wide range of legal requirements related to anti-terrorism efforts.
Aw emphasizes the importance of adhering to these laws, stating that any violation of 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 clause highlights the serious consequences of non-compliance and the potential for immediate termination of the franchise relationship.