When assigning an Anago subfranchise agreement, is the assignor required to execute a personal guaranty?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 23: RECEIPTS]
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- GUARANTOR'S Covenants, Representations and Guaranty. In consideration of and as an inducement to the execution of the Franchise Agreement by FRANCHISOR, you hereby personally, irrevocably and unconditionally:
- a. represent and warrant to FRANCHISOR that the exhibits/attachments to the Franchise Agreement are accurate and complete;
- b. guarantee the prompt payment and performance of all Obligations (as hereinafter defined) of SUBFRANCHISOR under the Anago Agreements;
- c. agree to be personally bound by, and personally liable for the breach of, each and every provision in the Franchise Agreement and each and every provision in any of the Anago Agreements, as if you were the SUBFRANCHISOR; and
d. agree not to divert any assets to other parties in order to avoid any debt covered by this Guaranty.
The term "Obligations" means the payment of all debts, liabilities and obligations of SUBFRANCHISOR to FRANCHISOR arising under the Anago Agreements, whether direct, indirect, absolute, contingent, matured or unmatured, extended or renewed, wherever and however incurred, together with all costs of collection, compromise and enforcement, including reasonable attorneys' fees, and the prompt performance of each and every covenant, agreement and condition set forth in any of the Anago Agreements.
Waivers by GUARANTOR.
You hereby waive:
a. acceptance and notice of acceptance by FRANCHISOR of the foregoing Guaranty;
b. notice of demand for payment of any indebtedness or nonperformance by SUBFRANCHISOR of any indebtedness or nonperformance by SUBFRANCHISOR of any of the Obligations;
c. presentment or protest of any instrument and notice thereof; and notice of default or intent to accelerate with respect to the indebtedness or nonperformance of any of the Obligations;
d. any right you may have to require that an action be brought against SUBFRANCHISOR or any other person as a condition of liability;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–298)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 FDD, when a franchisee assigns their Anago Subfranchise Agreement, the assignor is required to execute a personal guaranty. The guarantor must represent and warrant to Anago that the exhibits/attachments to the Franchise Agreement are accurate and complete. The guarantor must also guarantee the prompt payment and performance of all obligations of the subfranchisor under the Anago Agreements.
Furthermore, the guarantor agrees to be personally bound by, and personally liable for the breach of, each and every provision in the Franchise Agreement and each and every provision in any of the Anago Agreements, as if they were the subfranchisor. The guarantor also agrees not to divert any assets to other parties in order to avoid any debt covered by this Guaranty.
The term "Obligations" includes the payment of all debts, liabilities, and obligations of the subfranchisor to Anago arising under the Anago Agreements, whether direct, indirect, absolute, contingent, matured, or unmatured, extended, or renewed, wherever and however incurred, together with all costs of collection, compromise, and enforcement, including reasonable attorneys' fees, and the prompt performance of each and every covenant, agreement, and condition set forth in any of the Anago Agreements. The guarantor also waives certain rights, including acceptance and notice of acceptance by Anago of the Guaranty, notice of demand for payment of any indebtedness or nonperformance by the subfranchisor, and any right to require that an action be brought against the subfranchisor or any other person as a condition of liability.