What are examples of 'Amorino Goods and Services' that Amorino or its affiliates may supply to franchisees?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You shall purchase your requirements of Amorino Goods and Services from Amorino or its designated sources.
Such goods and services shall be made available for purchase at such prices as determined from time to time, and according to the supplier's then-current purchase terms and conditions.
You shall purchase all other products, equipment (including refrigerators, freezers and blenders), supplies and materials used or sold by the Franchised Business, including the Proprietary Products, solely from suppliers (including Amorino, or its Affiliates, and manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors) who demonstrate, to Amorino's continuing reasonable satisfaction, the ability to meet Amorino's reasonable standards and specifications for such items, who possess adequate quality controls and capacity to supply your needs promptly and reliably, and who have been approved by Amorino in the Manual or otherwise in writing and not thereafter disapproved.
You are required to purchase the majority of the Amorino Goods and Services from our Affiliate -18° and our Affiliate Amorino Trading, LLC.
You may purchase Amorino Goods and Services only from suppliers designated by Amorino and who may be Affiliates of Amorino.
You acknowledge and agree that Amorino and its Affiliates may negotiate purchase arrangements with suppliers for your benefit and may derive revenue or obtain rebates, bulk pricing discounts or allowances for their own account from approved or designated suppliers if rebates or other considerations become available because of your purchases of products or services.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 80–81)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to purchase 'Amorino Goods and Services' from Amorino or its designated sources, including its affiliates like -18° and Amorino Trading, LLC.
These 'Amorino Goods and Services' encompass a range of items necessary for operating the franchise. While the document does not provide an exhaustive list, it specifies that franchisees must purchase all products, equipment (such as refrigerators, freezers, and blenders), supplies, and materials, including the Proprietary Products, from approved suppliers. These suppliers, including Amorino or its affiliates, must meet Amorino's standards for quality control, capacity, and reliability.
In practical terms, this means an Amorino franchisee has limited flexibility in sourcing key ingredients and equipment. They must rely on Amorino's approved suppliers, potentially impacting costs and supply chain logistics. However, Amorino may negotiate purchase arrangements with suppliers for the franchisee's benefit and may obtain rebates or discounts based on the franchisee's purchases.