For Amorino franchises, how many times can the initial franchise term be renewed?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
2. TERM; RENEWAL
- A. Term. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and shall expire, unless earlier terminated, on the Scheduled Expiration Date described in the Data Sheet unless otherwise restricted by law, regardless of the date on which the Store opens to the public for business.
- B. Renewal Terms. You may renew your franchise rights for two additional consecutive five-year terms, provided that this Agreement has not been validly terminated for any reason prior to the expiration of the then-current term, and provided you:
- (1) give us written notice of your intent to renew the franchise at least three months (but no more than six months) prior to expiration of the initial or current renewal term;
- (2) are not in Default of this Agreement (on the date you give notice of renewal or on the date that the new term will commence) and no event has occurred and is continuing which by the giving of notice or the expiration of any cure period would constitute a Default under this Agreement, or any successor franchise agreement (as applicable) and have substantially complied with the terms and conditions of this Agreement or any successor franchise agreement (as applicable) throughout the term;
- (3) complete any training we require and complete the renovations and updates to the Store described in Section 2.C(1);
- (4) no later than 30 days prior to the expiration of the current term, sign, and have each person who has guaranteed your obligations under this Agreement sign, a general release in a form satisfactory to us, of Amorino and our subsidiaries and Affiliates and our/their respective officers, directors, managers, members, shareholders, and partners in our/their corporate and individual capacities;
- (5) no later than 30 days prior to the expiration of the current term, (a) pay a renewal fee equal to twenty five percent (25%) of our then current initial franchise fee for each five years of renewal, at the same time that you (b) sign an amendment to this Agreement to reflect any new terms of our then-current form of franchise agreement, or at our option, sign the then-current form of franchise agreement or an agreement stipulating renewal of this Agreement;
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 80–81)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have the option to renew their franchise agreement for two additional terms. Each of these renewal terms is set for a duration of five years, provided that the original agreement hasn't been terminated for any reason before the current term's expiration.
To be eligible for renewal, the franchisee must provide written notice of their intent to renew between three to six months before the current term expires. They must also not be in default of the agreement, and must have substantially complied with the terms and conditions throughout the term. This includes completing any required training and store renovations as specified by Amorino.
Additionally, franchisees must sign a general release, satisfactory to Amorino, no later than 30 days before the current term expires. They are also required to pay a renewal fee equal to 25% of Amorino's then-current initial franchise fee for each five-year renewal term. Finally, the franchisee must sign an amendment to the agreement, reflecting any new terms, or at Amorino's option, sign the then-current form of franchise agreement.