What is the latest date before the store opening that Amorino provides initial training?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We will provide you with the initial training program after you sign the franchise agreement and at least one month before your scheduled opening.
Note 1: Within a reasonable time after you sign a franchise agreement, generally no later than four weeks before the opening of your Store, we will provide initial training that must be completed to our satisfaction. (Franchise Agreement, Sections 7.A and 7.C)
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 39–46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, initial training is provided to franchisees after they sign the franchise agreement and at least one month before the scheduled store opening. This initial training program spans ten days and takes place at Amorino's Paris headquarters.
In addition to the training in Paris, Amorino also provides on-site training and store opening assistance at the franchisee's store location. This on-site assistance lasts for five consecutive days. However, if a franchisee signs an area development agreement, Amorino only provides the ten-day initial training in Paris for the first location. The five-day on-site training is provided for the first, second, and third stores, but not for any subsequent stores developed under the area development agreement.
Furthermore, the FDD states that Amorino may require the franchisee to complete initial training no later than four weeks before the store opens. This additional statement appears to contradict the 'at least one month' guidance provided earlier in the document. A prospective franchisee should seek clarification from Amorino regarding the exact timing of the initial training program to ensure they are adequately prepared for their store opening.