What is the deadline for an Anago Subfranchisor to furnish evidence of compliance with the obligation to cancel fictitious name registrations after termination or expiration?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (a) Subfranchisor will take all action as may be necessary to cancel any fictitious, trade or assumed name registration, or equivalent registration that contains the name "Anago" or any other Proprietary Mark or colorable imitation of any trademark, trade name or service mark of Franchisor or its Affiliates. Subfranchisor will furnish Franchisor with evidence of compliance with this obligation to cancel the registration within 30 days after termination or expiration of this Agreement. If Subfranchisor fails to do so, Subfranchisor appoints Franchisor as Subfranchisor's attorney-in-fact to do so for Subfranchisor.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–298)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Subfranchisor must furnish Anago with evidence of compliance regarding the cancellation of any fictitious, trade, or assumed name registration that contains the name "Anago" or any other proprietary mark within 30 days after the termination or expiration of the Subfranchise Agreement. This obligation ensures that the Subfranchisor ceases using Anago's brand name and trademarks after the agreement ends.
If the Subfranchisor fails to provide this evidence within the specified timeframe, Anago is appointed as the Subfranchisor's attorney-in-fact to handle the cancellation on their behalf. This provision protects Anago's brand identity and prevents unauthorized use of its trademarks by former Subfranchisors.
This requirement is a standard practice in franchising to maintain brand consistency and avoid confusion in the marketplace. Prospective Anago Subfranchisors should be aware of this obligation and ensure they comply with it to avoid any legal complications after the termination or expiration of their agreement.