What instructions must be followed when filing fictitious, trade, or assumed business name registrations for the 'Anago' trade name?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
liability insurance, protecting Us and Our Unit Franchisees against all claims from the use of the item within the System.
SECTION 4.5 SALES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO YOUR AFFILIATES.
All sales of products and services to Your affiliates, if any, must be on terms regularly applicable to Your nonaffiliated Clients, and in all cases must be arm's length.
SECTION 4.6 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS.
You will comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, and will timely obtain, maintain and renew when required all permits, certificates, or licenses necessary for the proper conduct of the Anago Unit Franchise under this Agreement, including qualification to do business, fictitious, trade or assumed name registration, occupational licenses, and OSHA requirements.
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 when filing and maintaining any required fictitious, trade, or assumed business name registrations for the "Anago" trade name. Examples of such names are "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 other than their legal personal name or the registered name of their business entity, they must register that assumed name (also known as a DBA or "doing business as" name) with the relevant government authorities. Anago retains control over how the 'Anago' trade name is used in these registrations and can provide specific guidance to ensure consistency and protect its brand identity.
It is also the franchisee's responsibility to comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, including obtaining and maintaining all necessary permits, certificates, and licenses. This includes fictitious, trade, or assumed name registrations, occupational licenses, and OSHA requirements. Franchisees must also provide copies of any inspection reports, warnings, certificates, and ratings issued by any governmental entity that indicate material noncompliance with applicable laws to Anago within 2 days of receipt.