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What constitutes the 'Business' or 'Franchised Business' for an Anago Unit Franchisee?

Anago Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

in Section 11.4.

"One-Time Service" means a cleaning or other service performed on a single occasion (even if performed multiple times) which is not performed pursuant to or as part of a monthly or other contract for multiple services, and is billed separately.

"Operations Fee" means the fee described in Subsection 3.1(g).

"Premises" means the entire real property, either owned or leased by You, where the Anago Unit Franchise is located.

"Program" means one of the 12+ Programs available for purchase.

"Promissory Note" means a form You will sign if You choose to and are accepted by the Us to finance a portion of Your franchise fee.

"Proprietary Marks" means the service mark and logo "Anago" and all other trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos and commercial symbols We authorize as part of the System.

  • "Proprietary Property" means AFI's, Our or Our affiliates Proprietary Marks, Confidential Information and copyrighted information that You are entitled to use under this Agreement.
  • "Records" means books, financial information, reports, files, correspondence, etc. for the Anago Unit Franchise.
  • "Regional Office/Anago Regional Office" means the local master subfranchisor from which You purchased Your Unit Franchise.
    • "Royalty Fee/Royalties" means the fee described in Subsection 3.1(b).
    • "Standards Enforcement Fee" means the fee described in Subsection 3.1(i).
    • "Succeeding Term" means the Term of the Successor Anago Unit Franchise Agreement.
  • "Successor Anago Unit Franchise Agreement" means the form of Unit Franchise Agreement for new Anago Unit Franchisees at the time You elect to enter into an agreement in accordance with Section 16.2.
  • "System" means the business system for operating an Anago janitorial and facilitiesrelated services business, as we may periodically modify it. The System includes uniform standards and procedures for business operations, management and promotion of the Anago unit franchise; promotional programs; Client development and service techniques; and other technical assistance.
    • "Term" means the Term of the Agreement described in Section 16.1.
    • "Unit" means either a Company Unit or a Franchised Unit.
  • "Unit Franchisee" means: (i) if You are a corporation, the individual who owns a majority of the voting and ownership interests in the corporation; (ii) if You are a partnership, the individual who is, or owns a majority of the voting and ownership interests in an entity that is a general partner of the partnership; and (iii) if You are a limited liability company, the individual who owns the majority of the membership interests in the company.
  • "You/Your" means all persons or other legal entities signing the signature page of this Agreement as Unit Franchisee, jointly and severally.

SECTION 17.2 OTHER DEFINITIONAL PROVISIONS.

  • (a) All of the terms defined in this Agreement have these defined meanings when used in other documents issued under or delivered under this Agreement unless the context otherwise requires or unless specifically otherwise defined in the other document; and
  • (b) The term "person" includes any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, estate, trust, association, branch, bureau, subdivision, venture, associated group, individual,

government, institution, instrumentality and other entity, enterprise, association or endeavor of every kind.

ARTICLE 18 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 18.1 RELEASE OF CLAIMS.

By signing this Agreement, You, and each of Your successors under this Agreement, forever release Us and Our Affiliates, Our Designees, franchise sales brokers, if any, or other agents, and their respective officers, directors, representatives, employees and agents, from all claims of any kind, in law or in equity, that may exist as of the Agreement Date under this Agreement or any other agreement between the parties, or involving Our conduct and the conduct of Our Affiliates, Our Designees, franchise sales brokers, if any, or other agents, and their respective officers, directors, representatives, employees and agents on or before the Agreement Date, including all claims, whether presently known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, under the Unit Franchise, business opportunity, securities, antitrust or other laws of the United States, any state or locality.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–298)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Anago Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Business' or 'Franchised Business' for an Anago Unit Franchisee involves operating an Anago janitorial and facilities-related services business under the Anago System. This system includes uniform standards and procedures for business operations, management, and promotion, along with promotional programs, client development, and service techniques. The franchisee is granted the right and obligation to operate one Anago Unit Franchise, subject to the terms of the franchise agreement.

The Anago franchisee is permitted to operate within a designated area, typically defined by specific counties within a state. However, Anago unit franchisees do not receive an exclusive or protected territory, meaning that Anago may open company-owned units or franchise to others within the same area at their discretion. The franchisee must designate a premises within their area from which to manage their Unit Franchise, and if this premises is not the franchisee's residence, it requires Anago's prior written approval.

The franchisee's business also involves using Anago's Proprietary Marks and Proprietary Property, which includes the "Anago" trade name, logos, trademarks, service marks and copyrighted information. The franchisee must adhere to the methods, specifications, standards, and procedures for operating and managing the Unit Franchise as detailed in the Anago Manuals. The definition of 'Gross Revenues' is all amounts received for services provided to clients, before any deductions, except for sales taxes collected and paid to the taxing authority.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.