Who must act as the Designated Manager for an Anago Subfranchise Rights Business?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Each Subfranchise Rights Business must be conducted as a limited liability company or a corporation. An individual who is the controlling shareholder or managing member of that entity must act as the Designated Manager. The Designated Manager must complete, to our satisfaction, our initial training program and be responsible for supervising Your activities under this Agreement. This obligation may not be delegated without Our prior approval.
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, each Subfranchise Rights Business must be conducted as a limited liability company or a corporation. The Designated Manager must be an individual who is either the controlling shareholder or managing member of that entity.
The Designated Manager is required to complete Anago's initial training program to the franchisor's satisfaction. This individual is then responsible for supervising all activities under the Subfranchise Rights Agreement.
Importantly, this obligation cannot be delegated without Anago's prior approval, ensuring that a qualified and trained individual remains in charge of the subfranchise operations. This requirement helps Anago maintain quality control and consistency across its franchise network.