Is Anago required to spend any amount on advertising in a franchisee's specific area or territory?

According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Anago is not required to spend any amount on advertising in a franchisee's area or territory. However, if Anago develops an advertising fund, businesses owned by Anago and/or its affiliates will be required to contribute to it.

Anago has the right to establish national and/or regional advertising funds and/or regional advertising cooperatives for the common benefit of the Anago franchise system. If a fund is established, Anago may require franchisees to contribute a monthly amount not to exceed 2.2% of their gross revenues during the preceding month. These funds will be used for advertising, marketing, promotion, product development, public relations, and administrative expenses. Anago does not guarantee that expenditures will be equivalent or proportionate to contributions paid into the fund, nor that any franchisee will directly benefit on a pro-rata basis from the fund's activities.

Anago also reserves the right to establish local advertising cooperatives, comprised of geographical areas where two or more businesses operate and their marketing efforts overlap. If established, all businesses in the area, including those owned by Anago or its affiliates, will be required to contribute equally to the cooperative. Franchisees must participate in the marketing programs conducted by the cooperative and use only marketing materials approved by Anago. Currently, there are no Anago Marketing or Advertising Committees advising Anago on advertising and/or marketing policies, and there are no local advertising cooperatives in effect.