What is the impact of violating the Anti-Terrorism Laws on the Buns On Fire franchise agreement?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee and its owners agree to fully comply with and assist Franchisor in their efforts to comply, with Anti-Terrorism Laws defined below. In connection with that compliance, Franchisee and its owners certify, represent, and warrant that none of its property or interests is subject to being blocked under, and that Franchisee and its owners otherwise are not 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 other requirements of any governmental authority addressing or in any way relating to terrorist acts and acts of war. Any violation of the Anti-Terrorism Laws by Franchisee or its owners, or any blocking of Franchisee's or its owners' assets under the Anti-Terrorism Laws, shall constitute good cause for immediate termination of this Agreement, as provided in Subsection 17.3(a)(iv) above.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–200)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buns On Fire's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees and their owners must comply with all Anti-Terrorism Laws. These laws are defined as Executive Order 13224, the USA PATRIOT Act, and all other federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, policies, lists, and requirements relating to terrorist acts and acts of war.
Specifically, franchisees and their owners must certify, represent, and warrant that none of their property or interests is subject to being blocked under these Anti-Terrorism Laws and that they are not in violation of any of these laws.
Any violation of the Anti-Terrorism Laws or any blocking of the franchisee's or its owners' assets under these laws constitutes sufficient grounds for immediate termination of the Buns On Fire Franchise Agreement. This is referenced in Subsection 17.3(a)(iv) of the agreement.