What is the process for negotiating the development schedule for an Amorino Area Development Agreement?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We may grant you the right to open multiple Amorino Stores within a specific geographic area according to a development schedule, by entering into an Area Development Agreement with you. The development schedule, which we will negotiate with you before you sign the Area Development Agreement, will set the number of Amorino Stores you are required to open and the date by which each is to be open. The minimum number of outlets required to be opened under the Multi-Unit Development Agreement is two, and may be higher. For the first outlet, you must sign the Franchise Agreement included in this Franchise Disclosure Document. Upon establishing each additional outlet under the development schedule in the Area Development Agreement, you will be required to sign a then-current Franchise Agreement, which may differ from the current Franchise Agreement included with this Franchise Disclosure Document.
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, the development schedule for an Area Development Agreement is negotiated between Amorino and the prospective franchisee before the agreement is signed. This schedule outlines the number of Amorino stores the franchisee is required to open and the specific dates by which each store must be operational.
The minimum number of stores required under a Multi-Unit Development Agreement is two, but the actual number may be higher depending on the negotiated terms. For the initial store, the franchisee must sign the standard Franchise Agreement included in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
For each subsequent store opened according to the development schedule, the franchisee will be required to sign a then-current Franchise Agreement. It is important to note that these subsequent agreements may differ from the original Franchise Agreement included in the FDD, meaning the terms and conditions could change over the course of the development agreement. This is a common practice in franchising, as franchise agreements are updated periodically to reflect changes in the business or legal landscape.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider the development schedule and ensure they have the resources and capabilities to meet the agreed-upon milestones. They should also be aware that the terms of the franchise agreement may evolve over time, potentially impacting their obligations and the overall profitability of their Amorino franchise.