Who arranges the purchase of restaurant supplies for an Amorino franchise?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Restaurant Supplies(Note 1), (Note 4) (Note 11) | you and applicable third party | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freight, Duties, Storage and Delivery | $10,000 to $15,000(Note 12) | As Arranged between you and applicable third party | Prior to opening the Store | Approved Supplier |
| P.O.S. Systems(Note 1), (Note 4) | $1,500 to $2,500(Note 1) | As Arranged between you and applicable third party | Prior to opening the Store | Approved Supplier(Note 11) |
| Inventory to begin Operating(Note 1), (Note 14) | $20,000 to $69,500(Note 1), (Note 14) | As Arranged between you and applicable third party | Upon placing first order | Our affiliate -18 or an approved Supplier(Note 11) |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 22–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for arranging the purchase of restaurant supplies.
The FDD states that the arrangement for restaurant supplies is "As Arranged between you and applicable third party." This indicates that the franchisee has the responsibility to coordinate and manage the procurement of these supplies directly with approved third-party vendors.
This arrangement means that franchisees must establish relationships with Amorino's approved suppliers, negotiate terms, and ensure timely delivery of necessary items. While Amorino provides a list of approved suppliers, the onus is on the franchisee to handle the logistics and financial aspects of these purchases. This also includes managing freight, duties, storage, and delivery costs, which are estimated to be between $10,000 and $15,000.
For inventory to begin operating, which is estimated to cost between $20,000 and $69,500, the franchisee arranges the purchase with either Amorino's affiliate or an approved supplier. This highlights the franchisee's active role in setting up and maintaining the supply chain for their Amorino location.