What are the specific laws and regulations included in the definition of "Anti-Terrorism Laws" that Cinnaholic franchisees must comply with?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
assist Franchisor to the fullest extent possible in Franchisor's efforts to comply with Anti-Terrorism Laws. In connection with such compliance, Franchisee and its owners certify, represent, and warrant that none of their property or interests is subject to being "blocked" under any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws and that Franchisee and its owners are not otherwise in violation of any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws.
- (ii) "Anti-Terrorism Laws" means Executive Order 13224 issued by the President of the United States ("Executive Order 13224"), the Terrorism Sanctions Regulation (Title 31, Part 595 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations), the Foreign Terrorist Organizations Sanctions Regulations (Title 31, Part 597 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations), the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (Title 31, Part 515 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations), 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 (including, without limitation, the United States Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control, and any other government agency with jurisdiction over the parties to this Agreement and/or their actions) addressing or in any way relating to terrorist acts and/or acts of war.
- (iii) Franchisee and its owners certify that none of them, their respective employees, agents, bankers, affiliates or anyone associated with them is listed in the Annex to Executive Order 13224.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 62–269)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees and their owners must comply with all Anti-Terrorism Laws. These laws are specifically defined in the agreement and include several key regulations and orders.
The definition encompasses Executive Order 13224 issued by the President of the United States, which targets individuals and entities that commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism. It also includes the Terrorism Sanctions Regulations (Title 31, Part 595 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations) and the Foreign Terrorist Organizations Sanctions Regulations (Title 31, Part 597 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations), which impose sanctions on designated terrorist organizations and those who provide them support. Additionally, the definition includes the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (Title 31, Part 515 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations) and the USA PATRIOT Act.
Furthermore, the definition extends to all other present and future federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, policies, lists, and any other requirements from governmental authorities. This includes, but is not limited to, the United States Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control and any other government agency with jurisdiction over the parties involved. These laws and regulations broadly address or relate to terrorist acts and/or acts of war. Cinnaholic franchisees are responsible for understanding and adhering to these Anti-Terrorism Laws, and any violation can lead to immediate termination of their franchise agreement.