Under what condition will the license for Anago Software and Related Materials terminate early?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(c) Term of License. The license granted in this Agreement for any Software and Related Materials will be in effect for the Term (so long as the Subfranchise Rights Agreement is in full force and effect), unless sooner terminated in accordance with this Agreement.
(j) Termination. The license granted under this Agreement for any Software terminates at the expiration or termination of this Agreement, or as otherwise provided in this Agreement.
Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, the Subfranchisor will immediately deliver to the Franchisor all Software and Related Materials.
This requirement will apply to all copies in any form including translations, compilations or partial copies.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–298)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the license granted to the Subfranchisor for any Software terminates upon the expiration or termination of the Software and Related Materials Agreement, or as otherwise provided in the agreement. The license remains in effect for the term of the agreement, provided that the Subfranchise Rights Agreement remains in full force.
Upon termination or expiration of the agreement, the Subfranchisor must immediately return all Software and Related Materials to Anago, including all copies, translations, compilations, or partial copies. This obligation ensures that Anago retains control over its proprietary software and materials.
This provision is standard in franchise agreements to protect the franchisor's intellectual property and confidential information. Prospective Anago franchisees should understand the conditions under which the software license can be terminated and the obligations to return all materials to avoid any legal issues with Anago.