What is the responsibility of a Buns On Fire franchisee regarding compliance with Anti-Terrorism Laws?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
36.1 Compliance With Anti-Terrorism Laws
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 the 2025 Buns On Fire Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees and their owners must fully comply with and assist Buns On Fire in complying with Anti-Terrorism Laws. This includes certifying, representing, and warranting that none of their property or interests is subject to being blocked under, and that they are not in violation of, any Anti-Terrorism Laws.
"Anti-Terrorism Laws" are defined as Executive Order 13224, the USA PATRIOT Act, and all other present and future federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, policies, lists, and other requirements related to terrorist acts and acts of war.
Any violation of these laws or the blocking of assets under these laws constitutes grounds for immediate termination of the Franchise Agreement. This places a significant responsibility on the franchisee to ensure they, and their owners, are fully aware of and compliant with all applicable Anti-Terrorism Laws, as failure to do so could result in the loss of their franchise.