Does the Anago agreement specify if the Subfranchisor can use the Software on computers?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ule"); and (d) provide Software maintenance, all as described in this Agreement.The term "Software" means the object code version of any proprietary or third-party software to which Franchisor provides Subfranchisor access for use in connection with its Subfranchise Business, including any updates or new versions thereof. Software does not include source code. The term "Related Materials" means any printed material not consisting of Software programs, such as Software user instructions, and which is designated by the Franchisor as available under license to the Subfranchisor for the licensed Software to which such Related Materials relate.
- (c) Term of License. The license granted in this Agreement for any Software and Related Materials will be in effect for the Term (so long as the Subfranchise Rights Agreement is in full force and effect), unless sooner terminated in accordance with this Agreement.
- (d) Terms of Use. The Software (including any changes Franchisor makes to the Software at the request of Subfranchisor) may be used by the Subfranchisor on any number of workstations, computers, or mobile devices approved by the Franchisor. Security of the Software, collected data, and Related Materials from outside intrusion through any aforementioned workstations, computers, or mobile devices will be the sole responsibility of the Subfranchisor, regardless of any assistance provided by Franchisor to protect the Software, collected data and Related Materials. Backup of the data is the Franchisor's responsibility. Should the backup data be lost or corrupted through no fault of the Franchisor, the Franchisor shall not be responsible for any cost of recovery of the data by the Subfranchisor nor shall the Franchisor be liable for any lost income or damages of the Subfranchisor as of the result of data loss. Title and full ownership rights to the Software at all times remains with the Franchisor, including with respect to any enhancements or modifications Franchisor makes to the Software at Subfranchisor's request. The Subfranchisor may not enhance or modify the Software in any manner. The rights granted under this Agreement authorize the Subfranchisor to utilize the Related Materials in printed form, in support of its use of the Software in machine-readable form.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–298)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Software may be used by the Subfranchisor on any number of workstations, computers, or mobile devices approved by Anago. The subfranchisor is responsible for the security of the Software, collected data, and Related Materials from outside intrusion through any workstations, computers, or mobile devices, regardless of any assistance provided by Anago.
Anago grants Subfranchisees access to a Software program currently known as IGAS, an internet-based Software currently known as AnagoCloud, and an internet-based application currently known as Anago CleanSource. The license granted in this Agreement for any Software and Related Materials will be in effect for the Term, so long as the Subfranchise Rights Agreement is in full force and effect, unless sooner terminated in accordance with this Agreement.
It is the obligation of the Subfranchisor to obtain the computer hardware, workstations, and mobile devices required for the operation of the Software as periodically specified in the Anago Manuals, the Subfranchise Agreement or otherwise in writing. Configuration, setup, and all network wiring are the responsibilities of the Subfranchisor.