Is an Anago franchisee required to purchase cleaning equipment or supplies from Anago?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We will only be responsible for the invoicing or collection of any monies due from Accounts assigned to you or to with respect to which you sign a joinder.
- (b) Supply Sources. We will continue to investigate supply sources for better pricing. Although You are not required to purchase any cleaning equipment or supplies from Us, We may be able to obtain lower prices on supplies and equipment and will direct You to that supplier without any obligation on Your part to purchase from them.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–298)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are not required to purchase cleaning equipment or supplies directly from Anago. However, Anago may be able to find lower prices on supplies and equipment from other suppliers and direct franchisees to them.
Anago franchisees must own their own tools, equipment, and supplies to perform contracted work. Franchisees must purchase items stated in Exhibits 3, 4, and 5 from Anago or an approved supplier. The items described on Exhibits 3 and 4 are included in the initial fee for programs I through X+. Purchasers of programs 0 and 500 will not receive these supplies as part of the Initial Fee and must purchase them separately.
Franchisees must purchase or lease equipment, supplies, advertising materials, and other products and services used for the operation of the Anago Unit Franchise only from authorized manufacturers, contractors and other suppliers who demonstrate the ability to meet Anago's standards and specifications. Anago may approve a single supplier for any brand and may approve a supplier only as to a certain brand or brands.
If a franchisee proposes to purchase or lease any equipment, supplies, advertising materials, or other products or services, for use within the Anago System, from an unapproved supplier, they must submit a written request for approval. Anago may designate a supplier where a Franchisee may go and buy supplies and charge the supplies to the House Account. If a franchisee uses the House Account to purchase supplies and elects to have their purchases deducted from their statement each month, Anago will charge a financing fee of 5.25% of the amount charged.