What point of sale system is currently approved for use in Amorino franchises?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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(5) Computer Systems
You must purchase, install, and maintain an electronic point of sale cash register and computer system that we have approved to record sales and transaction data and to act as your credit card merchant. Currently, the Square POS system (the "POS System") is the only system we have approved. You will use the POS System as a cash register system and a daily sales reporting system. You must connect the POS System to the internet via a thirdparty network. We will have the right to independently access all information recorded by the POS System. We may require you update or replace the POS System, at such frequency as we determine. There is no contractual limitation on the frequency or cost of these obligations.
The approximate cost to purchase the POS System, Computer System, computer software and hardware is approximately $1,200 to $2,500. You are required to pay a fee for the use of the point of sale software and for the credit card merchant service performed by Square. The fee is currently 2.6% + $0.04 (per transaction) of all payments made by your customers with credit cards and debit cards plus up to $30 per month system fee. (Franchise Agreement, Section 13.B). There are no annual costs for any optional or required maintenance updating, upgrading or su
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 39–46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase, install, and maintain an approved electronic point of sale (POS) system. Currently, the only approved system is the Square POS system. Franchisees are required to use this system as both a cash register and a daily sales reporting tool. Amorino retains the right to independently access all information recorded by the POS system and may require franchisees to update or replace the system as needed, without any contractual limitations on frequency or cost.
The initial investment for the POS system, computer system, software, and hardware ranges from approximately $1,200 to $2,500. In addition to this initial cost, franchisees must pay ongoing fees for the use of the point of sale software and credit card merchant services provided by Square. These fees currently amount to 2.6% plus $0.04 per transaction for all credit and debit card payments, along with a system fee of up to $30 per month.
Notably, the FDD states that there are no annual costs for optional or required maintenance, updates, upgrades, or support contracts related to the point of sale or computer systems. However, Amorino may require franchisees to update or replace the POS system at its discretion, which could incur additional costs. Prospective franchisees should factor in these potential future expenses when evaluating the overall investment required to operate an Amorino franchise.