What are the consequences if a Casiola franchisee or owner fails to comply with Anti-Terrorism Laws?
Casiola Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
otify 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. If Franchisee, an Owner, or Franchisee's employees violate any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws and/or become listed on the Annex to
Executive Order 13244, then Franchisor may terminate this Agreement immediately without prior notice to Franchisee.
In connection with Franchisee's compliance with the terms of this Article 7.H., if Franchisee discovers, learns of, and/or becomes aware of any conflict and/or discrepancy between Franchisee's obligations under this Article 7.H. with Franchisor's standards and/or specifications as contained in this Agreement, in the Operations Manual, and/or as otherwise designated by Franchisor from time to time, Franchisee shall immediately notify Franchisor in writing of such discrepancy.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 47–209)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Casiola's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a significant consequence awaits franchisees, owners, or employees who violate Anti-Terrorism Laws or become listed on the Annex to Executive Order 13244. Casiola retains the right to immediately terminate the Franchise Agreement without any prior notice to the franchisee.
Casiola requires franchisees and their owners to certify, represent, and warrant that their property and interests are not subject to being "blocked" under any Anti-Terrorism Laws and that they are not in violation of these laws. Franchisees must also certify that they and their owners are not listed on the Annex to Executive Order 13244, will not become listed, will not hire anyone listed, and will not have dealings with anyone listed. Franchisees must immediately notify Casiola if they or any owner becomes listed.
"Anti-Terrorism Laws" are defined broadly to include Executive Order 13224, 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. This broad definition underscores the importance Casiola places on compliance with these laws and the serious ramifications of non-compliance.