When is the initial area development franchise fee due to Amorino?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Store:
Area Development Agreement
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is to be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Area | $55,000 to $142,500 | Lump Sum | At signing of | Us |
| Development | Area | |||
| Franchise Fee: | Development | |||
| Traditional | Agreement | |||
| Store | ||||
| (for 3 |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 22–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial area development franchise fee is due at the signing of the Area Development Agreement. The fee ranges from $55,000 to $142,500 for a Traditional Store development agreement covering 3 to 10 locations. This fee is paid as a lump sum to Amorino.
This means that a prospective area developer must have the full amount of the initial franchise fee available when they formally commit to the development agreement. This upfront payment grants the developer the rights to open multiple Amorino locations within a defined territory, according to a pre-agreed schedule. The amount of the fee depends on the number of locations the developer commits to opening.
It is important to note that this fee is non-refundable, as stated elsewhere in the FDD. Therefore, a prospective Amorino area developer should carefully consider their development plans and financial capabilities before signing the Area Development Agreement and paying the initial fee. This is a standard practice in franchising, as the initial fee compensates the franchisor for granting the development rights and providing initial support.