What are all the fees that an Amorino franchisee might pay, combining information from Item 5 and Item 6?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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ITEM 6 OTHER FEES
| Store Opening Promotional Fee | $5,000 for a Traditional Store and Kiosk; $3,000 for a Mobile Structure outlet | Due prior to the opening of your Store | You must provide Amorino with written evidence that you have spent these minimum amounts for appropriate expenses for the marketing and advertising of the opening of your Store | |---|---|---|---| | Costs for Proprietary Products to be sold in Store | 10% to 30% above our wholesale cost | As incurred | You are required to purchase pre- mixed gelato and sorbet, as well as certain beverages, food products, and other ingredients which are produced or manufactured in accordance with our proprietary recipes, specifications, and/or formulas from us, our affiliate 18°, or a designated supplier. | | Other Related Promotional Costs | Our actual printing costs | As incurred | You are required to participate in any loyalty programs, prize promotions, gift card programs, and/or any other such promotional campaign that the Franchisor designates. Such participation shall be at your own expense. | | Interest on Late Payments | 18% per year or the maximum percentage permitted by law(6) | Continues to accrue until paid. | Any payment or other amount owed to us under the franchise agreement or any other agreement will bear interest, compounded monthly beginning on the day after the due date. | | Post-Termination Non-Compliance Delay Fee | $500 | Each day of non-compliance | With respect to the de-branding requirements and other post- termination obligations, you must pay a delay fee of $500 for each day of continued non-compliance. | | Nonsufficient Funds Charge | $50 for first offense; $100 for subsequent offenses within 12 months period, plus any expenses | As incurred | In addition to the charge, you must reimburse the Franchisor for costs and expenses incurred due to your nonpayment. | | Reimbursement of | Our actual costs | On demand | You must reimburse us for the cost of | | Monies Paid by | | | any payments we make on your | | Franchisor | | | behalf. | | Audit Expenses of | Cost of audit, | Expenses as | |
| Store Opening Promotional Fee | $5,000 for a Traditional Store and Kiosk;
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees can expect to pay several fees in addition to the initial franchise fee. Prior to opening, a franchisee will pay a Store Opening Promotional Fee of $5,000 for a Traditional Store and Kiosk or $3,000 for a Mobile Structure outlet.
During the operation of the franchise, Amorino franchisees will incur ongoing costs. They must purchase proprietary products from Amorino or its designated suppliers at a cost of 10% to 30% above Amorino's wholesale cost. Franchisees are also required to participate in promotional campaigns, incurring costs for things like loyalty programs and gift cards. If a franchisee makes late payments, they will be charged interest at a rate of 18% per year (or the maximum percentage permitted by law). There is also the potential for an advertising fee of up to 3% of gross annual revenue, although Amorino does not currently charge this fee.
Additional fees can arise from non-compliance or specific actions. A nonsufficient funds charge of $50 for the first offense and $100 for subsequent offenses within a 12-month period, plus any expenses, will be levied for non-sufficient funds. If a franchisee fails to meet de-branding requirements after termination, they will be charged a Post-Termination Non-Compliance Delay Fee of $500 per day. Franchisees are also responsible for reimbursing Amorino for any payments Amorino makes on their behalf and covering the costs of audits if discrepancies are found in their records.