What does the Anago Technology Fee cover?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ge for your Anago Subfranchise Rights Business. | | Technology Fee | Not currently assessed, but if initiated, up to 1.5% of Subfranchisor's | Monthly on the 20th day of each month | Consideration for computer system hardware and/or the development, license, and/or use of proprietary or third-party software, whether for Franchisor's or Subfranchisor's use in | | Type of Fee1 | Amount | Due Date2 | Remarks | |---------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | monthly Gross Revenues. | | connection with services provided by Franchisor to Subfranchisor. | | Transfer Fee | $10,000 transfer fee in lieu of an Initial Fee. If the transferee is a spouse or child of the transferor, no Transfer Fee will be charged.
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 12–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Technology Fee, while not currently assessed, could be up to 1.5% of the Subfranchisor's monthly Gross Revenues. This fee would cover the cost of computer system hardware and/or the development, license, and/or use of proprietary or third-party software. This software can be for either Anago's or the Subfranchisor's use in connection with services provided by Anago to the Subfranchisor.
Since the Technology Fee is not currently being charged, prospective Anago franchisees should confirm with Anago whether this fee is likely to be implemented in the future and, if so, under what circumstances. Understanding the potential costs associated with technology is crucial for budgeting and assessing the overall profitability of the franchise.
It is important to note that many franchise systems have technology fees to cover software, hardware, and IT support. However, the fact that Anago's fee is not currently assessed offers a temporary advantage. Franchisees should also inquire about what specific software or hardware this fee would cover to fully understand its value and necessity.