What must an Anago franchisee do if Anago cannot secure their signature on a document related to system improvement ownership?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In the event Franchisor is unable for any reason, after reasonable effort, to secure Subfranchisor's signature on any document needed in connection with the actions specified in this Section 6.2, Subfranchisor hereby irrevocably designates and appoints Franchisor and its duly authorized officers and agents as Subfranchisor's agent and attorney in fact, which appointment is coupled with an interest and is irrevocable, to act for and on Subfranchisor's behalf to execute, verify, and file any such documents and to do all other lawfully permitted acts to further the purposes of this Section 6.2 with the same legal force and effect as if executed by Subfranchisor.
The obligations of this Section 6.2 shall survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–298)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if Anago is unable to obtain a Subfranchisor's signature on a document needed for actions related to system improvement ownership after making a reasonable effort, the Subfranchisor irrevocably designates and appoints Anago as their agent and attorney in fact. This appointment is coupled with an interest and is irrevocable, allowing Anago to act on the Subfranchisor's behalf.
This means Anago is authorized to execute, verify, and file any necessary documents and perform all other legally permitted actions to further the purposes of Section 6.2, which pertains to the ownership of innovations. This designation has the same legal force and effect as if the Subfranchisor had executed the documents themselves.
This obligation of the Subfranchisor to assist Anago with respect to ownership rights extends beyond the expiration or termination of the Subfranchise Agreement. This ensures that Anago can continue to protect and enforce its ownership rights in any innovations, even after the Subfranchisor's relationship with Anago has ended.