What is the maximum amount of the Amorino Development Fee?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- E. Development Fee. If you are opening a Traditional Store and if so specified in the Data Sheet, we may require you to pay a development fee in the amount set forth in the Data Sheet, for services to be provided by us or a consulting firm designated by us to assist you in managing the selection and development of the Store. If we require you to pay such fee, half of the fee is due when you sign this Agreement, and the other half is due on the Site Selection Date. Such fee is to be paid to us on behalf of the consultant and is nonrefundable upon payment.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 80–81)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor may require a development fee if you are opening a Traditional Store, as specified in the Data Sheet. The amount of this fee is detailed in the Data Sheet. Half of the fee is due upon signing the agreement, with the remaining half due on the Site Selection Date. This fee is paid to Amorino on behalf of a consultant and is nonrefundable upon payment.
Since the exact amount of the development fee is "set forth in the Data Sheet," prospective franchisees should carefully review this document within the FDD to understand the specific financial commitment required. The Data Sheet is not included in the provided excerpts.
Understanding the development fee is crucial for budgeting and financial planning. Franchisees should also clarify the services provided by the consultant and the criteria for site selection to ensure they receive the expected value for this nonrefundable fee. It is important to note that the fee is nonrefundable, so franchisees should be certain about their decision before paying.