As an Anago subfranchisee, am I granted an exclusive or protected territory?
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, as a unit franchisee, you are not granted an exclusive or protected territory. You are only permitted to operate your Anago franchise within the counties you specify in the state you specify.
Anago retains the right to open and operate company-owned units or franchise to other unit franchisees, even within your designated area. Anago can also engage in any other method of distribution at their discretion, regardless of location.
As an Anago unit franchisee, you must designate a physical premises within your approved area to manage your franchise. If this premises is not your residence, Anago requires prior written approval of the business premises and lease agreement; however, such approval will not be unreasonably withheld.