Does Anago make any guarantees that the franchise disclosure document or unit franchise agreement samples provided conform to current laws?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We will supply to you a current franchise disclosure document (Subfranchisor - Single Unit) to be modified by you and your franchise attorney including the information required to be included regarding Subfranchisors by applicable federal and state regulations, including the FTC Franchise Rule. We will update our franchise disclosure document in accordance with current FTC requirements as to information concerning us. The franchise disclosure document is only provided as a guideline, and you are solely responsible to make alterations and/or changes as necessary to comply with state or federal requirements as we make no guarantees that the franchise disclosure document or unit franchise agreement samples provided conform to current laws. Any changes to comply with current laws that you or your attorney may make must be forwarded to us. Any other changes must be approved by us.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 27–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Anago does not guarantee that the franchise disclosure document or unit franchise agreement samples provided conform to current laws. Anago provides a current franchise disclosure document (Subfranchisor - Single Unit) to be modified by the subfranchisor and their franchise attorney, including information required by federal and state regulations, such as the FTC Franchise Rule. Anago will update their franchise disclosure document in accordance with current FTC requirements regarding information about them.
Anago explicitly states that the franchise disclosure document is provided only as a guideline. The subfranchisor is solely responsible for making any necessary alterations or changes to comply with state or federal requirements. This means that the franchisee bears the responsibility and cost of ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Any changes made by the subfranchisor or their attorney to comply with current laws must be forwarded to Anago. Other changes require Anago's approval. This process ensures that while the franchisee is responsible for legal compliance, Anago maintains control over the overall brand and operational standards. Prospective franchisees should factor in legal review costs when evaluating the Anago franchise opportunity.