What instructions must I comply with regarding fictitious, trade, or assumed business name registrations for the 'Anago' trade name?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(d) You will comply with Our instructions in filing and maintaining any required fictitious, trade or assumed business name registrations for the "Anago" trade name, for example, John Jones d/b/a "Anago" or ABC, Inc. d/b/a "Anago;"
(vi) You have formed your Corporation or LLC business entity. You have received registration of your fictitious name and EIN number and delivered copies to Our office.
You have opened a commercial business checking account in the name of your Corporation or LLC business entity with your fictitious name listed and delivered a voided check to Our office.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–298)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must comply with Anago's instructions for filing and maintaining any required fictitious, trade, or assumed business name registrations for the "Anago" trade name. Examples of such names include "John Jones d/b/a 'Anago'" or "ABC, Inc. d/b/a 'Anago.'"
This means that if a franchisee chooses to operate their Anago franchise under a name different from their legal personal or corporate name, they must register that fictitious name and follow Anago's specific guidelines for doing so. This ensures consistency and proper branding across all Anago franchises.
Furthermore, as part of the requirements to begin operations, the franchisee must have received registration of their fictitious name and Employer Identification Number (EIN) and delivered copies to Anago's office. The franchisee must also open a commercial business checking account in the name of their Corporation or LLC business entity with their fictitious name listed and deliver a voided check to Anago's office. These stipulations ensure that the franchisee's business is properly registered and that Anago has the necessary documentation for their records.