Are the furniture and fixtures for an Amorino franchise imported?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment include tables, chairs, freezers, display cases, serving equipment, all interior design elements, interior and exterior signage, and the POS System as described in Item 11.
All furniture and most fixtures are imported from Italy, France or Mexico and invoices will be billed in Euros or Mexican Pesos.
The amounts shown here will vary depending on the currency exchange rates.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 22–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, furniture and most fixtures are imported from Italy, France, or Mexico. Franchisees will be billed in Euros or Mexican Pesos, and the costs will fluctuate depending on currency exchange rates.
The FDD indicates that franchisees must purchase all furniture, equipment, casework, and restaurant supplies from Amorino's approved third-party vendor/supplier. The estimated initial investment for furniture, equipment, casework, and is between $125,000 to $195,000.
In addition to the cost of furniture and fixtures, franchisees should also consider estimated freight, import duties, storage, delivery, and other logistic costs. These costs apply to equipment, decoration, and furniture sourced from European vendors. The FDD advises prospective franchisees to contact Amorino to get in touch with the appropriate suppliers to investigate these costs.