Is Anago obligated to provide additional training to subfranchisees?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (vi) Additional Training (Section 2.1(d) of the Subfranchise Rights Agreement) We may, but are not obligated to, provide additional training to you at our principal training facility, which may be required, at our sole option. You will be solely responsible for all expenses associated with these programs, including the then prevailing standard rates we charge for these programs and all travel, meals and lodging costs for your attendees.
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 may provide additional training to subfranchisees, but they are not obligated to do so. Specifically, Anago has the option to provide further training at its main training facility. However, if Anago chooses to offer this additional training, it may require attendance at its sole discretion.
If a subfranchisee is required to attend additional training, they will be responsible for all associated expenses. These expenses include the standard rates Anago charges for the training programs, as well as all travel, meals, and lodging costs for the attendees. This means that while Anago might offer further training, the subfranchisee must be prepared to cover all the costs involved.
This policy is fairly typical in franchising, where initial training is usually comprehensive, but ongoing training is offered at the franchisor's discretion and often at the franchisee's expense. A prospective Anago subfranchisee should inquire about the typical costs and frequency of such additional training to budget accordingly.