What is the role of APLR, Inc. as an affiliate of Anago?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
As of December 31, 2023, AFI has 2 Affiliates (the "AFI Affiliates"). The AFI Affiliates are as follows: (i) Estrellita, Inc., d/b/a Anago of South Florida, which operates a subfranchise business and directly sells unit franchises like the one you will operate located at 20 SW 27th Ave. Suite 100, Pompano Beach, FL 33069; and (iii) APLR, Inc. which shares AFI's principal address and acts as an Anago subfranchisor in geographical areas where there are no Anago subfranchisors or where the Anago Subfranchisor refuses or is unable to so act. None of the AFI Affiliates provides products or services to you, and none has offered franchises in any other line of business.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–9)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, APLR, Inc. is identified as an affiliate of Anago Franchising, Inc. (AFI). APLR, Inc. shares AFI's principal address. Its primary role is to act as an Anago subfranchisor in specific situations.
Specifically, APLR, Inc. steps in as a subfranchisor in geographical areas where Anago does not have an existing subfranchisor. It also acts as a subfranchisor in areas where the current Anago subfranchisor is either unwilling or unable to fulfill their duties. This ensures that Anago can continue to expand and support its franchise network even if a subfranchise territory is temporarily vacant or unsupported.
It is important to note that APLR, Inc. does not provide any products or services directly to Anago franchisees. Additionally, APLR, Inc. has not offered franchises in any other line of business, indicating its sole focus is on supporting Anago's subfranchise operations. This structure allows Anago to maintain consistent service and expansion efforts across different territories, even when local subfranchisors face challenges.