Does the Amorino Franchisee Compliance Questionnaire ask if the prospective franchisee personally reviewed the FDD?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 1. | I had my first substantive face-to-face meeting with a representative of the Franchisor to discuss the substance of the purchase of the franchise on [Insert Date]. |
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| 2. | Did you receive the FDD at least 14 days before the date of such first substantive meeting? Yes No |
| 3. | Did you receive the FDD at least 14 days before you entered into any binding agreement with the Franchisor for the purchase of this franchise? Yes No |
| 4. | Did you receive the FDD at least 14 days before you paid any money to the Franchisor for the purchase of this franchise? Yes No |
| 5. | Did you receive and personally review the Franchisor's Franchise Disclosure Document ("FDD") that was provided to you? Yes No |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 80–81)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchisee Compliance Questionnaire does ask whether the prospective franchisee has personally reviewed the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Specifically, question 5 on the questionnaire asks: "Did you receive and personally review the Franchisor's Franchise Disclosure Document ('FDD') that was provided to you?" with a choice of "Yes" or "No".
This question is part of a broader effort by Amorino to ensure that franchisees have received and understood the information provided in the FDD before entering into a franchise agreement. The questionnaire aims to determine if any unauthorized or misleading statements or promises were made to the franchisee during the sales process. By confirming that the franchisee has personally reviewed the FDD, Amorino seeks to mitigate potential disputes or misunderstandings that could arise later.
It is important to note that the Franchisee Compliance Questionnaire includes a disclaimer stating that it should not be signed by residents of California, Illinois, Maryland, New York, or Virginia, or if the business is to be operated in any of these states. This suggests that there may be specific state laws or regulations that affect the use of such questionnaires in those jurisdictions. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider all questions in the questionnaire and provide honest and complete responses, as they are representing the truthfulness of their answers by signing the document.