Who owns 100% of CPUSA, LLC, the franchisor of Amorino?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Our parent company, Amorino USA Corp., a Delaware corporation ("Amorino USA") owns 100% of us (CPUSA, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company), as well as 100% of Amorino Trading, LLC, a New York limited liability company ("Amorino Trading"), and 100% of Minus Zero4 F, LLC, a New York limited liability company ("Minus Zero4").
The parent company of Amorino USA Corp., -18° SAS, a French company ("-18°"), which is owned 100% by CPH, owns 100% of Amorino USA. Neither Amorino USA nor -18° owns or operates a business of the type to be operated by the franchisee or offers franchises of the type to be operated by the franchisee or any other type of franchises.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, CPUSA, LLC, the franchisor, is 100% owned by Amorino USA Corp., a Delaware corporation. Amorino USA also owns 100% of Amorino Trading, LLC, and 100% of Minus Zero4 F, LLC.
The parent company of Amorino USA Corp. is -18° SAS, a French company. -18° is 100% owned by CPH, SAS, a French company. In turn, -18° owns 100% of Amorino USA. This layered ownership structure means that ultimate control of the Amorino franchise in the United States rests with a French entity.
This complex structure is typical for international franchises. Prospective franchisees should understand the implications of dealing with a franchise system that has multiple layers of ownership and control, especially when the ultimate parent company is located outside of the United States. This could affect decision-making processes, access to resources, and the overall strategic direction of the Amorino franchise in the US.