Who selects the independent public accountant for the Anago advertising fund's statement of operations?

According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if an advertising fund is developed, the independent public accountant who prepares the fund's statement of operations is selected by Anago itself. This statement of operations, if developed, will be prepared annually.

This means that Anago retains control over the financial oversight of the advertising fund. While franchisees may contribute to the fund, they do not have a direct say in choosing the accountant who reviews its financial statements. However, Anago will provide a copy of the annual statement of operations to the subfranchisor upon reasonable request.

This arrangement is fairly common in franchising, as franchisors typically manage advertising funds to ensure brand consistency and efficient resource allocation. However, franchisees should be aware of their right to request and review the fund's statement of operations to stay informed about how their contributions are being used.