What is the range of classroom training hours Amorino provides in total?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On-The- Job Training | Location (Note 1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation of the "Operating Manual” | 4-5 | ||
| Presentation of Amorino concept and product assortment | 1 | 3-4 | |
| Everything about Gelato and Amorino flavors | 4 | 4-5 | |
| How to use the cash register | 4-5 | ||
| Hygiene and cleaning procedures | 4-5 | ||
| Managing Gelato according to traceability and cold chain | 1 | 2-3 | |
| requirements | |||
| Store opening and closing | 2 | 2-3 | |
| Receiving a delivery | 1 | 2-3 | |
| Training on cafeteria, and if relevant, other products | 1 | 3-4 | |
| included but not limited to waffles, crepes, frappè and | |||
| gHroawni tteo use the Amorino software (Statistics, Stock, | 4-5 | ||
| Settings…) | |||
| How to place orders on Amorino order entry website | 4-5 | ||
| How to implement and manage the logistic infrastructure | 2 | 2-3 | |
| and procedures involved within bringing products and | |||
| consumable dry goods from overseas factory/s to the point | |||
| of sales | 2-3 | ||
| How to track gross margin by product category | |||
| Selling techniques | 2 | 2-3 | |
| How to set up your shop for the first opening | 2 | 2-3 | |
| Total | 22-24 | 38-51 |
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, the total hours of classroom training range from 22 to 24 hours. This training covers various aspects of the Amorino business model, including the presentation of the operating manual, the Amorino concept and product assortment, and detailed information about gelato and Amorino flavors.
Classroom training also includes instruction on managing gelato according to traceability and cold chain requirements, store opening and closing procedures, receiving deliveries, and training on cafeteria products like waffles, crepes, and frappès. Furthermore, franchisees will receive training on how to implement and manage the logistic infrastructure, track gross margin by product category, selling techniques, and how to set up their shop for the first opening.
Prospective franchisees should note that this classroom training is part of a broader initial training program that also includes on-the-job training. The FDD specifies that the initial training program occurs over ten days at Amorino's Paris headquarters. Franchisees are responsible for all travel, lodging, dining, and similar costs for themselves and their trainees. Understanding the full scope and costs associated with training is crucial for new franchisees as they prepare to launch their Amorino store.