Under what condition can an Anago franchisee transfer accounts assigned to their unit franchise?

According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, an Anago franchisee is generally prohibited from transferring accounts assigned to their unit franchise. The FDD specifies that franchisees cannot offer, exchange, or transfer accounts that have been assigned to them, or to which their unit franchise has become a party through a joinder, except under one specific circumstance.

The only exception to this rule is when a third party purchases the Anago franchisee's business in accordance with the franchise agreement. This means that as part of selling the entire Anago business, the rights to the existing client accounts can be transferred to the new owner, assuming the transfer adheres to all other requirements outlined in the agreement.

This restriction ensures that Anago maintains control over its client relationships and service standards. It prevents franchisees from independently selling off valuable accounts, which could potentially disrupt service quality or create conflicts within the Anago system. For a prospective franchisee, this highlights the importance of building a sustainable business with long-term value, as the client accounts are primarily transferable only as part of a complete business sale.