When is the Client Bid Schedule Deficiency Fee due for Anago?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| Type of Fee1 | Amount | Due Date2 | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Client Bid Schedule Deficiency Fee5 | $150 for each client bid below the required minimum that you failed to conduct. | In January of each year based on the prior 12-month averages or, at our option, in January and July, based on the prior 6-month averages | Due only if you fail to schedule and conduct the minimum number of marketing appointments with prospective cleaning clients that r |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 12–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Client Bid Schedule Deficiency Fee is due in January of each year, based on the prior 12-month averages. However, Anago has the option to charge this fee in January and July, based on the prior 6-month averages. This fee is only charged if a franchisee fails to schedule and conduct the minimum required number of marketing appointments with prospective cleaning clients, which should result in a bid for service. The fee is $150 for each client bid below the required minimum that the franchisee failed to conduct.
This fee structure incentivizes Anago franchisees to actively pursue and secure new clients. By requiring a minimum number of client bids, Anago aims to ensure that franchisees are consistently marketing their services and growing their customer base. The deficiency fee acts as a penalty for not meeting these minimum requirements, encouraging franchisees to prioritize client acquisition efforts.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review the minimum client bid requirements outlined in Anago's manuals, as these requirements depend on the population of the franchisee's area. Understanding these requirements and developing a robust marketing strategy will be crucial to avoiding the Client Bid Schedule Deficiency Fee. Franchisees should also clarify with Anago which measurement period (12-month or 6-month averages) will be used to assess their compliance with the minimum bid requirements.