Will Amorino be a party to the Lease for my Amorino franchise?

According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Amorino will generally not be a party to the lease for your franchise location. The FDD states that the lease must include an acknowledgement by both the landlord and the franchisee that Amorino will not be a party to the lease and will have no liability under it, unless and until Amorino assumes the lease.

However, Amorino retains significant rights regarding the lease. Amorino has the right to approve the lease terms before it is signed by the franchisee. The lease must also contain provisions that Amorino reasonably requires, such as the premises being used only as an Amorino franchise, landlord consent to the use of Amorino's proprietary marks, and the ability for Amorino to take possession of the premises and operate the franchised business in the event of default or termination of the franchise agreement.

Furthermore, the franchisee must grant Amorino the option to assume the lease upon expiration or termination of the Franchise Agreement. If Amorino exercises this option, the franchisee agrees to transfer their interest in all leasehold improvements to Amorino without further consideration. If Amorino does not assume the lease, the franchisee is responsible for making modifications to distinguish the location from other Amorino stores after termination or expiration of the agreement.