What representation does a Body20 franchisee make regarding terrorist acts?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
18.3 Terrorist Acts. You acknowledge that under applicable U.S. law, including Executive Order 13224, signed on September 23, 2001 (the "Order"), we are prohibited from engaging in any transaction with any person engaged in, or with a person aiding any person
engaged in, acts of terrorism, as defined in the Order. Accordingly, you represent and warrant to us that, as of the date of this Agreement, neither no Franchisee Party is designated under the Order as a person with whom business may not be transacted by us, and that you: (i) do not, and hereafter will not, engage in any terrorist activity; (ii) are not affiliated with and do not support any individual or Entity engaged in, contemplating, or supporting terrorist activity; and (iii) are not acquiring the rights granted under this Agreement with the intent to generate funds to channel to any individual or Entity engaged in, contemplating, or supporting terrorist activity, or to otherwise support or further any terrorist activity.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must acknowledge and represent that they are not involved in or supporting terrorist activities. Specifically, Section 18.3 of the Franchise Agreement requires franchisees to represent and warrant that they are not designated under Executive Order 13224 (signed September 23, 2001) as a person with whom Body20 is prohibited from transacting business.
This representation includes affirming that the franchisee does not engage in terrorist activity, is not affiliated with or supporting individuals or entities involved in terrorist activity, and is not acquiring franchise rights to generate funds for such activities. This is a legal requirement for Body20 to comply with U.S. law and ensure they are not inadvertently supporting terrorism through their business operations.
For a prospective Body20 franchisee, this means they must be prepared to sign an agreement confirming their non-involvement in terrorist activities. This is a standard clause in many franchise agreements to protect the franchisor from legal and reputational risks associated with supporting or being connected to terrorism. Franchisees should carefully review this section and ensure they fully understand the implications before signing the agreement.