For a Beef O Bradys franchise, does the definition of 'Anti-Terrorism Laws' include regulations?
Beef_O_Bradys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TERM | DEFINITION |
|---|---|
| Anti-Terrorism Laws Section 19.20 | 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 in any way relating to terrorist acts and acts of war. |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS. (FDD pages 66–330)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beef O Bradys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the definition of "Anti-Terrorism Laws" does include regulations. Specifically, it encompasses 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 in any way relating to terrorist acts and acts of war.
This means that as a Beef O Bradys franchisee, you must comply with all of these listed items. Furthermore, you must assist Beef O Bradys in their efforts to comply with these laws to the fullest extent possible.
Beef O Bradys also requires that you certify, represent, and warrant that none of your property or interests are subject to being "blocked" under any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws and that you are not otherwise in violation of any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws. Failure to comply with these laws, or any "blocking" of your assets under these laws, constitutes grounds for immediate termination of the Franchise Agreement and any other agreements you have with Beef O Bradys or its affiliates.