Under the Moes Southwest Grill franchise agreement, what constitutes 'Anti-Terrorism Laws'?
Moes_Southwest_Grill Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You and your Owners agree to comply, and to assist us to the fullest extent possible in our efforts to comply, with Anti-Terrorism Laws (defined below).
In connection with that compliance, you and your owners certify, represent, and warrant that none of your property or interests is subject to being blocked under, and that you and your Owners otherwise are not in violation of, any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws. "Anti-Terrorism Laws" mean 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 you or your Owners, or any blocking of your or your Owners' assets under the Anti-Terrorism Laws, shall constitute good cause for immediate termination of this Agreement, as provided in Section 17.2.H. (violation of law relating to terrorist activities).
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 92)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Moe's Southwest Grill Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees and their owners must comply with all Anti-Terrorism Laws. These laws are specifically defined in the franchise agreement.
The franchise agreement defines "Anti-Terrorism Laws" as 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. This definition is comprehensive, covering a broad range of legal and regulatory measures related to terrorism.
Moes Southwest Grill emphasizes the importance of compliance, stating that any violation of Anti-Terrorism Laws or any blocking of assets under these laws constitutes grounds for immediate termination of the Franchise Agreement. This highlights the serious nature of these requirements and the potential consequences of non-compliance for a franchisee. Prospective franchisees should ensure they understand and can adhere to these laws to avoid jeopardizing their franchise agreement.