Can the Designated Manager's responsibilities be delegated for an Anago Subfranchise Rights Business?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Each Subfranchise Rights Business must be conducted as a limited liability company or a corporation. An individual who is the controlling shareholder or managing member of that entity must act as the Designated Manager. The Designated Manager must complete, to our satisfaction, our initial training program and be responsible for supervising Your activities under this Agreement. This obligation may not be delegated without Our prior approval.
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, each Anago Subfranchise Rights Business must operate as either a limited liability company or a corporation. The individual who is either the controlling shareholder or managing member of the business entity is required to act as the Designated Manager.
The Designated Manager is obligated to complete Anago's initial training program to the franchisor's satisfaction. Furthermore, the Designated Manager is responsible for supervising all activities related to the Subfranchise Rights Agreement.
Importantly, the responsibilities of the Designated Manager cannot be delegated to another individual without obtaining prior approval from Anago. This requirement ensures that a qualified and approved individual is always overseeing the operations and compliance of the Anago Subfranchise Rights Business.