Where will the arbitration for Amorino franchise disputes be held?

According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, any arbitration will be held at the American Arbitration Association (AAA) office in New York County, New York. This applies to any controversy, claim, cause of action, or dispute arising from the franchise agreement or the franchisee's store operations. The arbitration process will be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act and the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the AAA.

This means that if a dispute arises between Amorino and a franchisee that cannot be resolved through mediation, the dispute will be settled through binding arbitration in New York. This location may present a significant cost burden for franchisees located outside of the New York area, as they will need to travel to New York County for the arbitration hearings.

It is important for prospective franchisees to understand that they are agreeing to resolve disputes through arbitration in a specific location, which could involve travel and related expenses. Franchisees should also be aware that the arbitrator's authority is limited; they cannot amend or modify the terms of the franchise agreement, nor can they hear claims from multiple franchisees in a single proceeding. This arbitration provision is self-executing, meaning that if either party fails to appear at a properly noticed arbitration proceeding, an award may be entered against them.