How should the Proprietary Marks be displayed for an Anago Unit Franchise?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You may use the Proprietary Property only in accordance with standards and specifications We determine. You agree that:
- (a) You will use the Proprietary Property only for the operation of the Anago Unit Franchise;
- (b) You will use the Proprietary Marks as the sole service mark identifications for the Anago Unit Franchise and will display prominently the Proprietary Marks on and/or with all materials We designate and authorize, and in the manner, We require;
- (c) You will not use the Proprietary Property as security for any obligation or indebtedness;
- (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;"
- (e) You will sign all documents We or Our counsel deems reasonably necessary to obtain protection for the Proprietary Property and Our interest in the property;
- (f) You shall not register or use any domain name or URL that contains, uses or displays the words "Anago Cleaning Systems" or any portion thereof, or the initials "ACS," or any Proprietary Marks, or other related or confusingly similar words or symbols, unless You first receive Our written consent. You may not use Proprietary Mark or any derivation of the Proprietary Marks on the Internet, in any electronic advertising or on social media, without Our prior written consent. You may not use any other trade name or marks at your Unit Franchise business, or in connection with your Unit Franchise business without Our express written consent;
- (g) If You do not operate Your Anago Unit Franchise out of Your residence but instead occupy a business premises, You will maintain a suitable sign or graphics package at, or near the front of the Premises, on any pylon sign, building directory or other area identifying the Premises only as "Anago." The signage must conform in all respects to Our requirements except to the extent prohibited by local governmental restrictions or landlord regulations; and
- (h) You will exercise caution when using the Proprietary Property to ensure that the Proprietary Property is not jeopardized in any manner.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–298)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as a franchisee, you must use Anago's Proprietary Property only according to the standards and specifications determined by Anago. The Proprietary Marks must be the sole service mark identifications for your Anago Unit Franchise. You are required to prominently display the Proprietary Marks on and/or with all materials that Anago designates and authorizes, and in the manner they require.
If you operate your Anago Unit Franchise from a business premises rather than your residence, you must maintain a suitable sign or graphics package at or near the front of the premises. This also applies to any pylon sign, building directory, or other area, identifying the premises only as "Anago." The signage must conform in all respects to Anago's requirements, unless local governmental restrictions or landlord regulations prohibit it.
Furthermore, franchisees cannot register or use any domain name or URL that contains, uses, or displays the words "Anago Cleaning Systems" or any portion thereof, or the initials "ACS," or any Proprietary Marks, or other related or confusingly similar words or symbols, without first receiving Anago's written consent. You may not use Proprietary Mark or any derivation of the Proprietary Marks on the Internet, in any electronic advertising or on social media, without Anago's prior written consent. You may not use any other trade name or marks at your Unit Franchise business, or in connection with your Unit Franchise business without express written consent from Anago.