What conduct is prohibited for owners of an Anago Subfranchise Rights Business?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ly to any other trademarks, service marks, commercial symbols, designs, artwork, and logos that we adopt, use, authorize and sublicense to you to use during the Term.
You must use the Proprietary Marks as the sole trade identification of your Anago Franchise, and must identify your Anago Subfranchise Rights Business in the form we require as the independent owner and operator of the Anago Franchise. You must use all Proprietary Marks and other commercial symbols that we sublicense in full compliance with rules we require. You are prohibited from using any Proprietary Marks (including any future commercial marks we license) in the sale of any unauthorized product or service or in any manner we have not explicitly authorized. You cannot use the Proprietary Marks as, or part of, your corporate or partnership name. You must follow our instructions in applying for any fictitious, trade or assumed name for the Anago trade name. You may not use the Proprietary Property as security for any obligation or indebtedness.
Subfranchisor shall not register or use any domain name or URL that contains, uses or displays the words "Anago Cleaning Systems" or any portion thereof, or the initials "ACS," "AFI," or any Proprietary Marks, or other related or confusingly similar words or symbols, unless Subfranchisor first receives Franchisor's written consent. Subfranchisor may not use any Proprietary Mark or any derivation of the Proprietary Marks on the Internet, in any electronic advertising or social media, without the Franchisor's prior written consent.
Upon any claim of infringement, unfair competition or other challenge to your right to use any Proprietary Property, or if you become aware of any use of or claims to any Proprietary Property by persons other than us, ACS, our Subfranchisors or any Unit Franchisees, you must notify us promptly (within 7 days) in writing. You may not communicate with anyone except us and our counsel in any infringement, challenge or claim except under judicial process. We have sole discretion as to whether we take any action in any infringement, challenge or claim, and the sole right to control any litigation or other proceeding involving any infringement, challenge or claim of any Proprietary Property.
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, as a subfranchisee, you are prohibited from certain actions to protect Anago's brand and system standards. Specifically, you cannot use Anago's Proprietary Marks in unauthorized ways, such as selling unapproved products or services. You also cannot use these marks as part of your corporate or partnership name. You must adhere to Anago's instructions when applying for any trade names. Additionally, you are not allowed to use the Proprietary Property as security for any debt.
Anago also restricts your online activities. You cannot register or use any domain name or URL that includes "Anago Cleaning Systems" or similar variations without prior written consent from Anago. This extends to electronic advertising or social media, where you need Anago's approval before using any Proprietary Mark or its derivations. These restrictions ensure that Anago maintains control over its brand identity and online presence.
Furthermore, you are limited to operating your Anago Subfranchise Business according to the Subfranchise Rights Agreement. You must maintain the required minimum hours and days of operation, as specified in the manuals or in writing, unless local regulations or landlord rules dictate otherwise. Operating any other business from your Anago Master Franchise office is prohibited. These limitations are designed to keep your focus on growing the Anago business within your designated area and in accordance with Anago's standards.
Finally, you are not allowed to solicit Unit Franchisees or clients outside your designated area, including through online channels, catalogs, or telemarketing. This restriction is in place to protect the territories of other Anago subfranchisees and to ensure fair competition within the Anago system. However, Anago reserves the right to engage in any activities and offer products and services, even those similar to what Unit Franchisees offer, under different marks outside your area.