What is the deadline for disputing the amount in an Amorino Fee Notice?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Amorino shall determine the amount of the payments due to Amorino under this Agreement and shall provide notice to you (each a "Fee Notice") stating the applicable fees due and the Due Date.
If you disagree with the amount set forth in the Fee Notice, you may dispute such amount within three Business Days following your receipt of the Fee Notice by providing Amorino written notice of such disagreement together with relevant supporting evidence.
Your failure to provide timely written notice of your disagreement shall be irrevocable confirmation of the accuracy of the Fee Notice and obligation to pay.
On each Due Date, Amorino will transfer from your operating account the undisputed amount of fees reflected in the Fee Notice.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 80–81)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee disagrees with the amount in a Fee Notice, they have three business days following receipt of the notice to dispute it. This disagreement must be communicated to Amorino in writing, along with supporting evidence. Failure to provide timely written notice is considered an irrevocable confirmation of the Fee Notice's accuracy and the franchisee's obligation to pay the stated amount.
This clause is significant for prospective franchisees as it sets a strict deadline for disputing fees. Missing the three-day window means the franchisee is obligated to pay the full amount, regardless of any potential errors or disagreements. It is crucial for franchisees to diligently review all Fee Notices upon receipt and promptly gather any necessary evidence to support a dispute.
Most franchisors have similar dispute resolution processes, but the specific timeframes can vary. The short timeframe provided by Amorino underscores the importance of maintaining organized records and acting quickly when discrepancies arise. Franchisees should establish internal procedures to ensure Fee Notices are reviewed promptly and any disputes are addressed within the specified timeframe.
Amorino will transfer the undisputed amount of fees from the franchisee's operating account on each Due Date. This electronic fund transfer system highlights the importance of resolving disputes quickly to avoid incorrect amounts being debited from the franchisee's account.