When must an Amorino franchisee complete the required renovations and upgrades for renewal?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
As a condition of your renewal, you must perform such work and replace such furniture, fixtures and equipment prior to expiration of the then-current term.
- (2) At least 60 days before the expiration of the current term, we will deliver to you a copy of our then-current franchise agreement or an applicable amendment which will govern the renewal term.
The terms of such franchise agreement may be materially different from the terms of this Agreement including different or higher fees.
- (3) Amorino may extend any of the deadlines set forth above in Section 2.B or this Section 2.0 in its sole discretion.
Amorino's failure to strictly comply with the time periods shall not be a waiver of any of Amorino's rights related to the extension.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 80–81)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as a condition of renewal, franchisees must complete all required renovations, upgrades, and replacements of furniture, fixtures, and equipment before the expiration of their current franchise term. Amorino is expected to provide a list of necessary renovations and upgrades at least 180 days before the current term expires. However, if Amorino fails to provide this list on time, it does not waive their right to require these improvements.
This means that Amorino franchisees need to be prepared to invest in store improvements as a condition of renewing their franchise agreement. The franchisee should proactively communicate with Amorino to understand the scope and cost of these required upgrades well in advance of the renewal deadline. This will allow sufficient time to budget for and complete the work.
Missing the deadline for these renovations would mean the franchisee does not meet the requirements for renewal and risks losing their franchise. While Amorino may extend deadlines at its discretion, franchisees should not rely on this possibility and should aim to complete all required work before the current term expires to ensure a smooth renewal process.
It is common practice in the franchise industry for franchisors to require periodic updates and renovations to maintain brand standards and competitiveness. Amorino's requirement aligns with this practice, but franchisees should carefully consider the potential costs and time commitment associated with these upgrades when evaluating the franchise opportunity.