Does Amorino require me to own or lease the location for my store?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- For any of the Store types, you must own a location approved by us or you must lease a location approved by us. Whether you own or lease, you must improve, construct, remodel and decorate the space to our specifications. These estimates assume that your location will be a leased, unimproved, unfinished retail store-type unit. A Traditional Store typically occupies 500 to 1,500 square feet of commercial space. A Kiosk Outlet typically occupies 100 to 500 square feet of commercial space. These POS types typically are located on a major thoroughfare, or in or adjacent to a retail strip mall or shopping center, or in an urban storefront. A Mobile Structure outlet typically occupies 60 to 100 square feet of commercial space, and is typically located within an
enclosed shopping mall, college campus, or other closed market environment. Your lease is subject to our approval and must contain certain terms we require, as described in your franchise agreement. Rents may range from $20.00 to $200.00 per square foot per year, depending upon factors such as size, condition and location of the leased premises. Your rent will generally be a fixed base rent plus common maintenance, taxes and insurance. However, some leases will be on a "gross basis" which would typically include all common maintenance, taxes and insurance. Your lease may also provide for percentage rent, which will be a percentage of your sales at the Store.
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- Construction, build-out, fit-out, and modification costs can vary significantly depending on the initial condition of the leased space, whether or not the landlord will contribute to your buildout costs, zoning requirements, potential requirement for fire sprinkler systems, soundproofing requirements, the local market of qualified builders, and unforeseen contingencies that arise during the construction process.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 22–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, you must either own or lease a location for your store. Amorino must approve the location, and whether you choose to own or lease, you are responsible for improving, constructing, remodeling, and decorating the space to meet Amorino's specifications. The FDD estimates that rents may range from $20.00 to $200.00 per square foot per year, but this depends on factors such as the size, condition, and location of the premises.
The lease agreement is subject to Amorino's approval and must include specific terms outlined in the franchise agreement. Rent structures can vary, with some leases based on a fixed base rent plus common maintenance, taxes, and insurance. Other leases may be on a "gross basis," which typically includes all common maintenance, taxes, and insurance. Additionally, your lease may include a percentage rent clause, where you pay a percentage of your store's sales as rent.
The document also notes that construction, build-out, fit-out, and modification costs can vary significantly. These costs depend on the initial condition of the leased space, whether the landlord contributes to build-out costs, zoning requirements, potential fire sprinkler system requirements, soundproofing, the availability of qualified builders, and any unforeseen issues during construction. Given these variables, prospective franchisees should carefully evaluate potential locations and associated costs before committing to a franchise agreement.