Is there an NBDS License Agreement that Anago subfranchisees must enter into?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Required Purchases
We require you to purchase or lease the computer equipment in accordance with our specifications, from us or our designee, which specifications are subject to change throughout the term of your Subfranchise Rights Agreement. We currently require you to use certain hardware and software systems designated by us, pursuant to that certain NBDS License Agreement (in the form attached as Exhibit D to the Disclosure Document) which you and we will enter into.
We have the right to supplement, improve and otherwise change the System at any time and for any reason, and you must comply with all such requirements, including offering and selling new or different products or services specified by us and discontinuing the offer and sale of products and services we no longer approve.
Specifications; Required and Approved Suppliers
To help retain the uniform and high standards necessary to maintain and enhance the goodwill of the System and acceptance in your market, we provide specifications and/or required suppliers for the purchase or lease of certain items, which each Subfranchisor currently is required to retain to provide support services in connection with certain software. We are the only approved supplier for the NBDS System. Specifications may include standards for enhancing the System's image and minimum standards for safety, appearance and other factors. We also currently require that you use our designated internet vendors in connection with the creation and maintenance of your website, and email/webhosting. We will communicate specifications for required or permitted products and services in the Manuals or otherwise in writing.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 23–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, subfranchisees are required to enter into an NBDS (New Business Development System) License Agreement. Anago requires subfranchisees to use certain hardware and software systems designated by them, pursuant to the NBDS License Agreement, which is included as Exhibit D to the Disclosure Document.
Anago retains the right to modify the System at any time, and subfranchisees must comply with these changes. This includes offering new products or services and discontinuing existing ones as specified by Anago. To maintain uniformity and goodwill within the Anago system, Anago provides specifications and/or required suppliers for certain items that each subfranchisor must retain to provide support services in connection with certain software. Anago is the only approved supplier for the NBDS System.
These required purchases or leases are estimated to be approximately 3% - 5% of the initial cost to establish an Anago Subfranchise Rights Business and approximately 0.5% - 1% of total annual operating expenses. Prospective franchisees should carefully review Exhibit D of the Franchise Disclosure Document to fully understand the terms and conditions of the NBDS License Agreement and how it may impact their business operations and costs.