Can I operate my Anago Unit Franchise outside of my designated area?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You are not obtaining any exclusive or protected territory. You may only operate your Unit Franchise anywhere within the counties of (Your counties) in the state of (Your State) (the "Area") under the name Anago. You cannot operate your Unit Franchise outside the Area. We may open and operate Company Units and franchise the Anago Unit Franchise to other Unit Franchisees or engage in any other method of distribution in Our complete discretion whenever, however and wherever We determine, including within the Area. You must designate your own Premises within the Area from which you will manage and administer Your Unit Franchise. If You do not operate Your Anago Unit Franchise out of Your residence but instead occupy a business premises, such business premises and lease agreement will be subject to our prior written approval, which will not be unreasonably withheld.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–298)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are restricted to operating their Anago Unit Franchise within a specific geographic area. The FDD states that franchisees are granted the right and obligation to operate their franchise under the Anago system, but this is subject to the terms of the agreement.
The agreement specifies that franchisees do not receive any exclusive or protected territory. Instead, they are limited to operating their Unit Franchise within the counties designated as "Your counties" in the state of "Your State," collectively referred to as "the Area." The FDD explicitly states that franchisees cannot operate their Unit Franchise outside of this designated Area. Anago retains the right to open and operate company units, franchise other units, or engage in any other method of distribution at their discretion, including within the franchisee's designated Area.
This territorial restriction is a significant factor for prospective franchisees to consider. It means that the franchisee's business operations must be confined to the specified counties, and they cannot expand beyond this area without violating the franchise agreement. Anago's ability to operate or franchise other units within the Area also means that franchisees may face competition from other Anago businesses, even within their primary operating territory. Franchisees must also designate a physical premises within their area from which to manage their Unit Franchise. If this premises is not the franchisee's residence, it is subject to Anago's approval.