What does Amorino require each individual who attends the initial training program to sign?

According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, anyone attending the initial or supplemental training program, including supervisors and managers, must sign a confidentiality and noncompete agreement. This agreement is in a form that Amorino finds acceptable.

This requirement is a standard practice in franchising. It protects Amorino's proprietary information and business methods. The confidentiality aspect prevents trainees from disclosing sensitive information learned during training, such as recipes, operational procedures, or marketing strategies, to competitors or unauthorized parties. The noncompete aspect restricts trainees from using the knowledge and skills gained from Amorino's training to start a competing business, either during the franchise term or for a specified period afterward, within a defined geographic area.

Prospective Amorino franchisees should carefully review the terms of the confidentiality and noncompete agreement before signing. They should understand the scope of the restrictions, including the duration and geographic limitations of the noncompete clause. It is advisable to seek legal counsel to fully understand the implications of these agreements and how they might affect future business opportunities.