Where am I allowed to operate my Anago Unit Franchise?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You are not obtaining any exclusive or protected territory. You may only operate your Unit Franchise anywhere within the counties of (Your counties) in the state of (Your State) (the "Area") under the name Anago. You cannot operate your Unit Franchise outside the Area. We may open and operate Company Units and franchise the Anago Unit Franchise to other Unit Franchisees or engage in any other method of distribution in Our complete discretion whenever, however and wherever We determine, including within the Area. You must designate your own Premises within the Area from which you will manage and administer Your Unit Franchise. If You do not operate Your Anago Unit Franchise out of Your residence but instead occupy a business premises, such business premises and lease agreement will be subject to our prior written approval, which will not be unreasonably withheld.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–298)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as a franchisee, you are granted the right and obligation to operate one Anago Unit Franchise under the terms of the agreement. However, this franchise does not come with an exclusive or protected territory. You are permitted to operate your Anago Unit Franchise only within the counties specified as "(Your counties)" in the state of "(Your State)", which is defined as "the Area." You are explicitly prohibited from operating your franchise outside of this designated Area.
Anago retains the right to open and operate company-owned units, franchise other units, or engage in any other method of distribution, including within your designated Area, at their discretion. This means that Anago can establish competing franchises or corporate locations within your operational area, which could impact your business.
You are required to designate a physical premises within your Area from which you will manage and administer your Anago Unit Franchise. If you choose to operate your Anago Unit Franchise from a business premises rather than your residence, the business premises and its lease agreement are subject to Anago's prior written approval, which, according to the FDD, will not be unreasonably withheld.