Does Amorino require extended warranties on the point of sale systems?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
erial as may be necessary and as directed by Amorino.
13. POS SYSTEM; ACCOUNTING AND RECORDS; TAXES
A. POS System. You shall acquire and use only the point of sale cash registers and computer systems, equipment and software that Amorino prescribes for use by Amorino Stores (the "POS System"), with such extended warranties as we may require, and adhere to Amorino's requirements for use. Requirements may include, among other things, execute and renew software maintenance agreements, connection to remote servers, off-site electronic repositories, and high-speed Internet connections. Such Internet connection is to be used for software updates and downloading purposes, and to allow us to monitor your sales and revenue. You may not use the Internet connection to browse the Internet. As technology or software is developed in the future, Amorino may, in its sole discretion, require you to add to your POS System memory, ports, and other accessories or peripheral equipment or additional, new, or substitute software, and replace or upgrade your POS System and software as Amorino prescribes. You shall acquire, install and maintain such anti-virus and anti-spyware software as Amorino requires, and shall adopt and implement such Internet user policies as Amorino may prescribe for purposes of avoiding, blocking, and eliminating viruses and other conditions that interfere with operation of the POS System.
- B. Software.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 80–81)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must acquire and use the point of sale (POS) systems that Amorino prescribes. Amorino may require franchisees to obtain extended warranties for these POS systems. Franchisees must also adhere to Amorino's requirements for POS system usage, which may include executing and renewing software maintenance agreements, connecting to remote servers and off-site electronic repositories, and maintaining high-speed internet connections.
The internet connection is specifically for software updates, downloading, and allowing Amorino to monitor sales and revenue. Franchisees are prohibited from using this internet connection for general browsing. Amorino retains the discretion to require franchisees to upgrade or replace their POS systems and software as technology evolves. This includes adding memory, ports, accessories, or new software.
To protect the POS system, franchisees must acquire, install, and maintain anti-virus and anti-spyware software as required by Amorino. They must also implement internet user policies prescribed by Amorino to prevent viruses and other issues that could interfere with the POS system's operation. Franchisees are also required to enter into all software license agreements, terms of use agreements, and software maintenance agreements in the form and manner Amorino prescribes, and pay all fees imposed thereunder.