What is the Nonsufficient Funds charge for a first offense for an Amorino franchise?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Store Opening Promotional Fee | $5,000 for a Traditional Store and Kiosk; $3,000 for a Mobile Structure outlet | Due prior to the opening of your Store | You must provide Amorino with written evidence that you have spent these minimum amounts for appropriate expenses for the marketing and advertising of the opening of your Store |
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| Costs for Proprietary Products to be sold in Store | 10% to 30% above our wholesale cost | As incurred | You are required to purchase pre- mixed gelato and sorbet, as well as certain beverages, food products, and other ingredients which are produced or manufactured in accordance with our proprietary recipes, specifications, and/or formulas from us, our affiliate 18°, or a designated supplier. |
| Other Related Promotional Costs | Our actual printing costs | As incurred | You are required to participate in any loyalty programs, prize promotions, gift card programs, and/or any other such promotional campaign that the Franchisor designates. Such participation shall be at your own expense. |
| Interest on Late Payments | 18% per year or the maximum percentage permitted by law(6) | Continues to accrue until paid. | Any payment or other amount owed to us under the franchise agreement or any other agreement will bear interest, compounded monthly beginning on the day after the due date. |
| Post-Termination Non-Compliance Delay Fee | $500 | Each day of non-compliance | With respect to the de-branding requirements and other post- termination obligations, you must pay a delay fee of $500 for each day of continued non-compliance. |
| Nonsufficient Funds Charge | $50 for first offense; $100 for subsequent offenses within 12 months period, plus any expenses | As incurred | In addition to the charge, you must reimburse the Franchisor for costs and expenses incurred due to your nonpayment. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 17–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee will be charged $50 for the first instance of a nonsufficient funds charge. If there are subsequent offenses within a 12-month period, the charge increases to $100. These charges are incurred as they happen.
In addition to the stated fee, Amorino requires the franchisee to reimburse them for any costs and expenses that Amorino incurs due to the nonpayment. This means that the franchisee is responsible for covering not only the nonsufficient funds charge itself but also any additional financial burdens that Amorino experiences as a result of the failed payment.
This policy is fairly standard in franchising, as franchisors need to protect themselves from the financial and administrative burdens caused by bounced payments. Franchisees should ensure they have sufficient funds available when making payments to Amorino to avoid these charges and maintain a good financial standing with the company.