Are the fees paid to Amorino non-refundable?

According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, fees paid to Amorino are generally non-refundable. Specifically, the FDD states that "all of the fees paid to us are non-refundable" and that "other fees are not refundable."

This means that the initial franchise fee of $30,000 for a Traditional Store, paid as a lump sum upon signing the Franchise Agreement, is non-refundable. Similarly, the initial area development franchise fee, ranging from $55,000 to $142,500 for 3 to 10 locations, paid as a lump sum at the signing of the Area Development Agreement, is also non-refundable.

However, fees paid to third parties, such as architects, engineers, attorneys, landlords, and third-party vendors, may or may not be refundable, depending on the arrangements made with those parties. Therefore, prospective Amorino franchisees should carefully review the terms and conditions of all agreements with third-party service providers to understand the refund policies for those fees.