What does the Guarantor acknowledge and agree to regarding the Subfranchise Rights Agreement in the Anago Personal Guaranty?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
een willing to execute the Franchise Agreement with SUBFRANCHISOR solely on SUBFRANCHISOR be personally obligated SUBFRANCHISOR (and with each other owner of SUBFRANCHISOR) for the performance of each and every obligation of SUBFRANCHISOR (and its owners) under the Franchise Agreement, any amendments or modifications to the Franchise Agreement, any extensions or renewals of the Franchise Agreement, and under each and every agreement ancillary to the Franchise Agreement that has been or hereafter may be entered by SUBFRANCHISOR with FRANCHISOR or with FRANCHISOR's affiliates related to the Franchise Agreement or the business conducted by SUBFRANCHISOR pursuant thereto (all of the aforementioned agreements are collectively referred to as the "Anago Agreements"). | You the condition that each owner of and jointly and severally liable with |
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- GUARANTOR'S Covenants, Representations and Guaranty. In consideration of and as an inducement to the execution of the Franchise Agreement by FRANCHISOR, you hereby personally, irrevocably and unconditionally:
- a. represent and warrant to FRANCHISOR that the exhibits/attachments to the Franchise Agreement are accurate and complete;
- b. guarantee the prompt payment and performance of all Obligations (as hereinafter defined) of SUBFRANCHISOR under the Anago Agreements;
- c. agree to be personally bound by, and personally liable for the breach of, each and every provision in the Franchise Agreement and each and every provision in any of the Anago Agreements, as if you were the SUBFRANCHISOR; and
d. agree not to divert any assets to other parties in order to avoid any debt covered by this Guaranty.
The term "Obligations" means the payment of all debts, liabilities and obligations of SUBFRANCHISOR to FRANCHISOR arising under the Anago Agreements, whether direct, indirect, absolute, contingent, matured or unmatured, extended or renewed, wherever and however incurred, together with all costs of collection, compromise and enforcement, including reasonable attorneys' fees, and the prompt performance of each and every covenant, agreement and condition set forth in any of the Anago Agreements.
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- Waivers by GUARANTOR. You hereby waive:
- a. acceptance and notice of acceptance by FRANCHISOR of the foregoing Guaranty;
- b. notice of demand for payment of any indebtedness or nonperformance by SUBFRANCHISOR of any indebtedness or nonperformance by SUBFRANCHISOR of any of the Obligations;
- c. presentment or protest of any instrument and notice thereof; and notice of default or intent to accelerate with respect to the indebtedness or nonperformance of any of the Obligations;
- d. any right you may have to require that an action be brought against SUBFRANCHISOR or any other person as a condition of liability;
- e. the defense of the statute of limitations in any action hereunder or for the collection or performance of any Obligation;
- f. any and all rights to payments, indemnities and claims for reimbursement or subrogation that you may have against SUBFRANCHISOR arising from your execution of and performance under this Guaranty;
- g. any defense based on any irregularity or defect in the creation of any of the Obligations or modification of the terms and conditions of performance thereof;
- h. any defense based on the failure of FRANCHISOR or any other party to take, protect, perfect or preserve any right against and/or security granted by the SUBFRANCHISOR or any other party;
- i. any and all other notices and legal or equitable defenses to which you may be entitled.
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- Further Agreements and Understandings. You hereby consent and agree that:
- a. Your direct and immediate liability under this Guaranty will be joint and several with SUBFRANCHISOR and each other GUARANTOR of SUBFRANCHISOR;
- b. The death or incapacity of any GUARANTOR will not modify, amend or terminate this Guaranty;
- c. If you should die, become incapacitated, become insolvent or make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or if a proceeding under the United States Bankruptcy Code or any similar law affecting the rights of creditors generally shall be filed or commenced by, against or in respect of you or any other GUARANTOR hereunder, any and all obligations of the GUARANTOR shall, at FRANCHISOR's option, immediately become due and payable without notice;
- d. If any payment or transfer to FRANCHISOR which has been credited against any Obligation is voided or rescinded or required to be returned by FRANCHISOR, whether or not in connection with any event or proceeding described in Section
4(c), this Guaranty will continue in effect or be reinstated as though such payment transfer or recovery had not been made;
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Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–298)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Guarantor makes several covenants, representations, and agreements to induce the Franchisor to execute the Franchise Agreement. The Guarantor represents and warrants that all exhibits/attachments to the Franchise Agreement are accurate and complete. They guarantee the prompt payment and performance of all obligations of the Subfranchisor under the Anago Agreements. The Guarantor also agrees to be personally bound by, and personally liable for the breach of, each and every provision in the Franchise Agreement and any of the Anago Agreements, as if they were the Subfranchisor. Additionally, the guarantor agrees not to divert any assets to other parties to avoid debts covered by the Guaranty.
Furthermore, the Guarantor provides several waivers. These include waiving acceptance and notice of acceptance by the Franchisor of the Guaranty, notice of demand for payment of any indebtedness or nonperformance by the Subfranchisor, presentment or protest of any instrument and notice thereof, and any right to require that an action be brought against the Subfranchisor or any other person as a condition of liability. The Guarantor also waives the defense of the statute of limitations and any rights to payments, indemnities, or claims for reimbursement or subrogation against the Subfranchisor.
The Guarantor also consents and agrees that their direct and immediate liability under the Guaranty will be joint and several with the Unit Franchisee and each other Guarantor. The death or incapacity of any Guarantor will not modify, amend, or terminate the Guaranty. If the Guarantor dies, becomes incapacitated, insolvent, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, all obligations of the Guarantor will immediately become due and payable at Anago's option. The Guarantor will render any payment or performance required under the Unit Franchise Agreement and/or any of the Anago Agreements upon demand if the Unit Franchisee fails to do so.
The Guarantor's liability will be construed as an absolute, unconditional, continuing, and unlimited obligation, regardless of the regularity, validity, or enforceability of any obligations. This liability is not contingent upon Anago pursuing remedies against the Unit Franchisee or any other person. The Guaranty will remain in effect for any extension, modification, or amendment to the Unit Franchise Agreement and/or any other Anago Agreements, and the Guarantor waives notice of such changes. Any debts and obligations of Anago to the Guarantor are subordinated to the full payment and performance of the obligations under the Anago Agreements. The Guarantor also acknowledges that the Unit Franchisee has agreed to submit disputes to arbitration and agrees that all disputes arising under the Guaranty will be submitted to arbitration as described in the Unit Franchise Agreement.