What certifications, representations, and warranties are required from Casiola franchisees and owners regarding Anti-Terrorism Laws?
Casiola Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- (6) Franchisee shall comply with, and cause Franchisee's Owners to comply with and/or to assist Franchisor, to the fullest extent possible, in Franchisor's efforts to comply with Anti-Terrorism Laws (as defined below).
In connection with such compliance, Franchisee and each Owner certify, represent, and warrant that Franchisee's or any Owner's property or interests is not subject to being "blocked" under any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws, and Franchisee and each Owner are not otherwise in violation of any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws.
Franchisee further certifies that Franchisee and each Owner are not listed on the Annex to Executive Order 13244 (the Annex is available at http://www.treasury.gov) and will not become so listed, hire any person so listed, or have dealings with any person so listed.
Franchisee agrees to immediately notify Franchisor if Franchisee or any Owner becomes so listed. "Anti-Terrorism Laws" refers to and 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 any other requirements of any governmental authority addressing, or in any way relating to, terrorist acts and acts of war.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 47–209)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Casiola's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees and their owners must comply with Anti-Terrorism Laws. As part of this compliance, both the franchisee and each owner must certify, represent, and warrant that their property or interests are not subject to being "blocked" under any Anti-Terrorism Laws and that they are not otherwise in violation of these laws.
Furthermore, the franchisee must certify that neither they nor any owner is listed on the Annex to Executive Order 13244, which is available on the U.S. Department of the Treasury's website. They also warrant that they will not become listed, hire anyone listed, or have dealings with anyone listed on the Annex. The franchisee is obligated to immediately inform Casiola if they or any owner becomes listed on the Annex.
For the purposes of the franchise agreement, "Anti-Terrorism Laws" include 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 any other requirements of any governmental authority addressing or relating to terrorist acts and acts of war. Failure to comply with these laws or becoming listed on the Annex could have significant legal and financial repercussions for the franchisee and their business.