For how long is an Amorino franchisee granted access to the operations knowhow manual?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
B. Manual
- (1) Amorino will grant you online access to the then-current operations knowhow manual (the "Manual"), which contains standards, methods, policies, procedures, systems, forms, and other Confidential Information (as defined below) for you to implement and comply with in the operation of the Store.
- (2) The Manual can come in different forms and shapes such as, but not limited to, a paper binder, a tablet application (ex. Padlet), on-line website (AmorinoNow).
- (3) The franchisee is granted access to the manual for the duration of the agreement and remains the franchisor's exclusive property. The franchisee undertakes to respect the confidential nature of this manual. Amorino shall have the absolute right to make additions, deletions, modifications and updates to the Manual from time to time. The term "Manual" shall include the Manual as modified and amended in accordance with this Agreement.
- (4) You shall operate the Store in strict adherence to all of the provisions of the Manual as then in effect.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 80–81)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are granted access to the operations knowhow manual for the duration of the franchise agreement. This manual contains the standards, methods, policies, procedures, systems, forms, and other confidential information necessary for operating an Amorino store. The manual can be in various formats, including a paper binder, a tablet application, or an online website.
Amorino retains the exclusive property rights to the manual, and franchisees must maintain its confidential nature. Amorino also has the right to make additions, deletions, modifications, and updates to the manual as they deem necessary. Franchisees are required to operate their stores in strict adherence to the provisions outlined in the manual, including any updates or modifications made by Amorino.
This means that as long as the franchise agreement is active, the franchisee will have access to the most current version of the operations manual. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand that they must continually update their practices to align with any changes Amorino makes to the manual during the term of the agreement. Failure to comply with the manual's guidelines could potentially lead to a breach of the franchise agreement.