Where in the Amorino franchise agreement can I find details about the franchisee's obligations after termination?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
17. POST TERMINATION OBLIGATIONS
A. Post-Termination Obligations of Franchisee. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement:
(1) You shall take all necessary steps to ensure there can be no possible confusion between your former activity as an Amorino franchisee and your new activity, including the specific steps set forth in this Section 17.A.
(2) You shall immediately cease to operate the Store, and shall not thereafter, directly or indirectly, represent or hold yourself out to the public in any manner as a present franchisee.
(3) You shall immediately cease to use all signs, equipment, advertising materials, stationery, furnishings, artwork, forms and other items which a) contain or display the Proprietary Marks or similar marks, b) display any representation of an angel or cupid including in any sign, statute or base relief; c) are identified with the System, or d) distinctively identified your particular Store. Among other things, you must do the following:
- (a) With respect to the exterior of the Store, you must remove the following:
- (i) All references to the Amorino trademark;
- (ii) All representations of an angel or cupid;
- (iii) The Amorino sign, formed by metallic black text mounted on spacers and the Amorino oval;
- (a) With respect to the exterior of the Store, you must remove the following:
(iv) The overhanding shop sign formed by the Amorino oval; and
(v) The wooden frames used for displaying the Amorino posters.
(b) With respect to the interior of the Store, you must remove the following:
(i) All references to the Amorino trademark;
(ii) All representations of an angel or cupid, especially statues and other low-projection sculptures;
(iii) The furnishings and/or wooden furniture, especially made of walnut, such as the wall cladding, shelves, storage cupboards, wooden frames displaying Amorino posters and the showcase fridges;
(iv) The fake beams; and
(v) The imitation stone wall.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 80–81)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 22, Section 17.A outlines the franchisee's post-termination obligations. Upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement, the franchisee must take steps to avoid confusion between their former Amorino franchise and any new business activities.
Specifically, the franchisee must immediately cease operating the store and cannot represent themselves as a current Amorino franchisee. They must also stop using all signs, equipment, advertising materials, and other items that display Amorino's proprietary marks or any representation of an angel or cupid, which are identified with the Amorino system, or distinctively identified with the specific store.
The franchisee is required to remove all references to the Amorino trademark, representations of angels or cupids, the Amorino sign, the overhanging shop sign, and wooden frames used for displaying Amorino posters from the exterior of the store. Similarly, the interior of the store must be cleared of all Amorino trademarks, angel or cupid representations, walnut furniture, fake beams, and imitation stone walls. The franchisee must also ensure all monetary obligations to Amorino and its affiliates are paid and that they are in full compliance with all agreements.