What representation does the Developer make regarding its affiliation with individuals or entities subject to blocking under Executive Order 13224 for a Beyond Juicery Eatery franchise?
Beyond_Juicery_Eatery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (b) has been assessed any penalties under these laws, or (c) has had any of its funds seized or forfeited in any Action under these laws; (3) neither Developer nor any individual or entity owning directly or indirectly any interest of Developer or their respective affiliates or the funding sources for the foregoing is directly or indirectly owned or controlled by the government of a county that is subject to an embargo imposed by the United States Government, nor acting on behalf of a government; (4) has taken all reasonable measures to ensure compliance with all OFAC Laws and Regulations ; and (5) Developer shall take all reasonable measures to continue compliance with all OFAC Laws and Regulations during the Term of this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 60–337)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beyond Juicery Eatery's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Developer makes several covenants related to compliance with laws and regulations. Specifically, the Developer confirms that neither they nor any individual or entity owning an interest in them is directly or indirectly owned or controlled by the government of a country subject to a U.S. embargo, nor acting on behalf of such a government. The Developer also states they have taken reasonable measures to ensure compliance with all OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) laws and regulations. They commit to continuing compliance with these laws throughout the term of the agreement.
This means that Beyond Juicery Eatery, as part of its agreement, is confirming that it is not associated with any entities that are subject to U.S. government restrictions or embargos. This is a standard practice to ensure compliance with international laws and regulations and to prevent any potential legal issues that could arise from such associations.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates that Beyond Juicery Eatery is taking steps to ensure it is operating within legal boundaries and is not involved with entities that could pose legal or reputational risks. Franchisees should still conduct their own due diligence to ensure they are comfortable with the franchisor's compliance practices.