Where should notices be sent to Amorino, according to the franchise agreement?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
A. Notices. All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered, sent by nationally recognized next-day delivery service such as Federal Express, sent by registered or certified mail, or by facsimile. Notice shall be deemed to have been delivered (a) at the time of delivery, if personally delivered; (b) on the first Business Day following the date of dispatch if delivered by a nationally recognized next-day delivery service; (c) upon the earlier of actual receipt or four Business Days after deposit in the United States mail, properly addressed and postage prepaid, if delivered by registered or certified mail; and (d) at the time of transmission by telecopier, if such transmission occurs prior to 5:00 p.m. on a Business Day and a copy of such notice is mailed within 24 hours after the transmission. Notices shall be given to the respective parties at the addresses set forth on the Data Sheet, unless and until a different address has been designated by written notice to the other party.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 80–81)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, all notices required or permitted under the franchise agreement must be in writing. These notices can be personally delivered, sent via a nationally recognized next-day delivery service like Federal Express, sent by registered or certified mail, or by facsimile.
The FDD specifies how the delivery date of the notice is determined based on the delivery method. If personally delivered, notice is deemed delivered at the time of delivery. If sent by a next-day delivery service, it's considered delivered on the first business day after dispatch. For registered or certified mail, it's the earlier of actual receipt or four business days after mailing. If sent by fax before 5:00 p.m. on a business day, it's considered delivered at the time of transmission, provided a copy is mailed within 24 hours.
The notice should be sent to the addresses of the respective parties as listed on the Data Sheet. However, either party can designate a different address by providing written notice to the other party. This ensures that all official communications are properly directed and received, and it allows for flexibility if either Amorino or the franchisee needs to change their contact information during the term of the agreement.