Does the Anago Franchisor grant the Subfranchisor access to AnagoCloud?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (b) Grant of License. During the Term, and subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Franchisor hereby agrees to: (a) grant Subfranchisior access to a Software program currently known as IGAS, an internet-based Software currently known as AnagoCloud, and an internet-based application currently known as Anago CleanSource; (b) furnish Subfranchisior with certain Related Materials (as later defined in this Agreement) in support of the Software; (c) grant the Subfranchisior a nontransferable and nonexclusive license to use the Software and Related Materials which are described pursuant to any Schedule to this Agreement signed by both parties ("Schedule"); and (d) provide Software maintenance, all as described in this Agreement.The term "Software" means the object code version of any proprietary or third-party software to which Franchisor provides Subfranchisor access for use in connection with its Subfranchise Business, including any updates or new versions thereof.
Software does not include source code.
The term "Related Materials" means any printed material not consisting of Software programs, such as Software user instructions, and which is designated by the Franchisor as available under license to the Subfranchisor for the licensed Software to which such Related Materials relate.
- (c) Term of License. The license granted in this Agreement for any Software and Related Materials will be in effect for the Term (so long as the Subfranchise Rights Agreement is in full force and effect), unless sooner terminated in accordance with this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–298)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchisor grants the Subfranchisor access to AnagoCloud. Specifically, during the term of the Subfranchise Agreement, Anago agrees to grant the Subfranchisor access to a software program currently known as IGAS, an internet-based Software currently known as AnagoCloud, and an internet-based application currently known as Anago CleanSource. This access is subject to the terms outlined in the agreement.
This access is provided under a non-transferable and nonexclusive license, allowing the Subfranchisor to use the software and related materials in connection with their Subfranchise Business. Anago also furnishes the Subfranchisor with certain related materials in support of the software and provides software maintenance as described in the agreement. The term 'Software' refers to the object code version of any proprietary or third-party software to which Anago provides Subfranchisor access for use in connection with its Subfranchise Business, including any updates or new versions thereof.
The license for the software and related materials remains in effect for the term of the agreement, as long as the Subfranchise Rights Agreement is in full force and effect, unless terminated earlier according to the agreement's terms. It's important to note that the software does not include source code, and the related materials consist of printed material such as software user instructions designated by Anago as available under license to the Subfranchisor for the licensed software.