Can an Amorino franchisee use their POS System's internet connection to browse the internet?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
A. POS System. You shall acquire and use only the point of sale cash registers and computer systems, equipment and software that Amorino prescribes for use by Amorino Stores (the "POS System"), with such extended warranties as we may require, and adhere to Amorino's requirements for use. Requirements may include, among other things, execute and renew software maintenance agreements, connection to remote servers, off-site electronic repositories, and high-speed Internet connections. Such Internet connection is to be used for software updates and downloading purposes, and to allow us to monitor your sales and revenue. You may not use the Internet connection to browse the Internet. As technology or software is developed in the future, Amorino may, in its sole discretion, require you to add to your POS System memory, ports, and other accessories or peripheral equipment or additional, new, or substitute software, and replace or upgrade your POS System and software as Amorino prescribes. You shall acquire, install and maintain such anti-virus and anti-spyware software as Amorino requires, and shall adopt and implement such Internet user policies as Amorino may prescribe for purposes of avoiding, blocking, and eliminating viruses and other conditions that interfere with operation of the POS System.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 80–81)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are explicitly prohibited from using the internet connection provided for the Point of Sale (POS) system for general internet browsing. The FDD specifies that the internet connection for the POS system is to be used exclusively for software updates, downloading purposes, and to allow Amorino to monitor sales and revenue.
This restriction ensures that the bandwidth and security of the POS system are maintained, preventing any potential disruptions or vulnerabilities that could arise from unauthorized internet usage. It also allows Amorino to maintain oversight of the sales data and ensure the system is functioning correctly.
Amorino may also require franchisees to install and maintain anti-virus and anti-spyware software and implement specific internet user policies to protect the POS system from viruses and other threats. This is a common practice in franchising to safeguard proprietary systems and data. Prospective franchisees should factor in the cost of these security measures when evaluating the overall investment.