What does the Belocal franchisee certify regarding Anti-Terrorism Laws?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Without limiting the foregoing, Franchisee certifies that neither Franchisee nor any of Franchisee's Principals, Independent Staff, or anyone associated with Franchisee is listed in connection with any Anti-Terrorism Law (including, but not limited to, the Annex to Executive Order 13224 (The Annex is available at http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/Programs/Pages/Programs.aspx)), and Franchisee agrees not to hire or have any dealings with a person so listed.
Franchisee further certifies that Franchisee has no knowledge or information that, if generally known, would result in Franchisee, Franchisee's Principals, Independent Staff, or anyone associated with Franchisee being so listed.
Franchisee agrees to comply with and/or assist Franchisor to the fullest extent possible in Franchisor's efforts to comply with the Anti- Terrorism Laws and, in connection with such compliance, Franchisee represents and warrants that none of Franchisee's property or interests are subject to being "blocked" under any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws and that Franchisee and Franchisee's Principals and its Independent Staff are not otherwise in violation of any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws.
Franchisee is solely responsible for ascertaining which actions it must take to comply with all Anti-Terrorism Laws, and Franchisee specifically acknowledges and agrees that its indemnification responsibilities as provided in this Agreement pertain to its obligations under this Section 5.L.
Any misrepresentation by Franchisee under this Section 5.L. or any violation of the Anti-Terrorism Laws by Franchisee, its Principals, or Independent Staff shall constitute grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement and any other agreement Franchisee has entered into with Franchisor or any of its affiliates.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 71)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must certify their compliance with Anti-Terrorism Laws. Specifically, the franchisee must certify that neither they, their principals, independent staff, nor anyone associated with them is listed in connection with any Anti-Terrorism Law, including the Annex to Executive Order 13224. The Annex is available on the U.S. Department of the Treasury website.
Belocal franchisees also agree not to hire or have any dealings with individuals or entities listed under Anti-Terrorism Laws. Furthermore, franchisees must certify that they have no knowledge or information that, if generally known, would result in the franchisee, their principals, independent staff, or anyone associated with them being listed under these laws.
In addition to these certifications, Belocal franchisees agree to comply with and assist Belocal in complying with Anti-Terrorism Laws. They must also represent and warrant that none of their property or interests are subject to being "blocked" under any of these laws and that they, their principals, and their independent staff are not in violation of any Anti-Terrorism Laws. Franchisees are solely responsible for understanding and adhering to all actions required for compliance with these laws, and their indemnification responsibilities under the agreement extend to these obligations.
Any misrepresentation or violation of Anti-Terrorism Laws by the Belocal franchisee, their principals, or independent staff constitutes grounds for immediate termination of the Franchise Agreement and any other agreements with Belocal or its affiliates. This places a significant responsibility on the franchisee to ensure full compliance and due diligence in all their dealings.