Does Amorino require franchisees to maintain maintenance agreements with manufacturers of furniture and equipment?

According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may be required to maintain maintenance agreements with the manufacturers of furniture and equipment. Specifically, franchisees must purchase all furniture, equipment, casework, and restaurant supplies from Amorino's approved third-party vendor or its affiliates, Amorino Trading or -18°.

Amorino retains the discretion to require franchisees to maintain a maintenance agreement with the applicable manufacturers for the term of the franchise. This means that while not always mandatory, Amorino can enforce this requirement at its discretion.

For a prospective franchisee, this implies a potential ongoing cost in addition to the initial investment in furniture and equipment. It is important to clarify with Amorino under what circumstances they would require such maintenance agreements and to factor these potential costs into the financial projections for the franchise. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as franchisors often want to ensure equipment is properly maintained to protect brand standards and minimize disruptions.