What is the current monthly fee for the Anago Website Maintenance Fee?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee1 | Amount | Due Date2 | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| attend retraining classes in the areas the training officer feels are necessary for you to successfully complete the Anago Training Program for Subfranchisors. | |||
| Administrative Support Fee | 2% of the Gross Revenues collected by the Subfranchisor. | Monthly on the 20th day of each month | This fee is for continued assistance we may provide to you, including advisory assistance in the promotion of Unit Franchises, sale of clients, and referral of leads, additionally, it includes a support phone line and email ticketing system for general use and troubleshooting within NBDS. |
| Billing and Collection Fees | An invoice servicing fee of the greater of $1,000 or 1% of your Gross Revenues and $25 for each unit franchise statement (Waived for first 12 months. See Remarks.). | Monthly on the 20th day of each month | Under the Unit Franchise Agreement, your Unit Franchise will appoint you as its billing and collections agent. For 12 months after you begin operating and indefinitely after an event of default, you will delegate that responsibility to us. We provide this service at no charge during the initial 12-month period (except for the cost of postage). If we provide the service after an event of default or, at your request, beyond the initial 12-month period, this fee will be assessed by us. |
| Deficiencies | Reimbursement of our costs in performing your obligations. | Immediately upon receipt of invoice | If you do not satisfy your obligations under the Subfranchise Rights Agreement, we may perform your obligations for you but have no obligation to do so. |
| Anago NBDS Support and access fees4 | Currently, $200 per month | Immediately upon receipt of invoice. (Billed monthly) | Paid directly to us. |
| Website Maintenance Fee | Currently $1,500 per month | Monthly on the 20th day of each month | This fee is payable only if we assume the responsibility for maintaining the webp |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 12–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the current Website Maintenance Fee is $1,500 per month. This fee is due monthly on the 20th day of each month. However, this fee is only payable if Anago assumes the responsibility for maintaining the webpage for the Anago Subfranchise Rights Business.
This means that if a subfranchisee chooses to have Anago maintain their website, they will incur a recurring monthly expense of $1,500. This cost should be factored into the subfranchisee's financial projections and business plan. It is important to note that this fee is separate from other technology-related fees, such as the Technology Fee, which is not currently assessed but could be up to 1.5% of the subfranchisor's monthly Gross Revenues if initiated in the future.
Subfranchisees should carefully consider whether they want Anago to handle their website maintenance or if they prefer to manage it themselves or hire a third-party provider. The decision should be based on factors such as the subfranchisee's technical expertise, available resources, and the perceived value of Anago's website maintenance services. It is also important to understand the scope of services included in the Website Maintenance Fee and to compare it with the cost and services offered by alternative providers.
Prospective subfranchisees should inquire about the specific services covered under the Website Maintenance Fee, the performance metrics for the websites managed by Anago, and the process for requesting changes or updates to the website. Understanding these details will help them make an informed decision about whether to opt for Anago's website maintenance services.