Can Amorino revoke approval of a supplier?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
anufacturers for the term of the franchise.
We may from time to time inspect and evaluate the facilities and products of any approved supplier and revoke its general approval of particular products or suppliers when we determine, in our sole discretion, that such products or suppliers no longer meet our standards. We will provide the Store with written notice of such revocation, at which time (or at the time set forth in the notice) the Store must stop selling any disapproved products and stop purchasing any products from any disapproved supplier.
Each Store must purchase and maintain an inventory of Proprietary Products as needed to meet reasonably anticipated consumer demand. A Store must purchase our gelato and sorbet from us, from our affiliate Amorino Trading, from our affiliate -18°, or from a producer, manufacturer, distributor or supplier designated or approved by us. You must purchase all products which bear any of our trademarks solely and exclusively from us or our affiliate -18° or from a producer, manufacturer, distributor or supplier we designate or approve. Amorino Trading and -18 are suppliers in which our officers owns an interest.
We may specify (i) certain beverages, food products and other ingredients, which are produced or manufactured according to our trade secrets, proprietary recipes, specifications and/or formulas, (ii) products which bear our trademarks, and (iii) certain packaging, POS Systems, computer hardware, software, modems and peripheral equipment or other products, supplies, services and equipment. You may buy these items only from us or from our designated suppliers (which may, in the future, include -18° or any of our affiliates). If the Store purchase any items from us or one of our affiliates, we or they may derive profits from these purchases.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 32–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Amorino retains the right to revoke approval of suppliers. Amorino may inspect and evaluate suppliers and their products and can revoke approval if they no longer meet Amorino's standards.
This means that as an Amorino franchisee, you are subject to Amorino's decisions regarding suppliers. If Amorino revokes approval of a supplier, you must cease purchasing from that supplier and stop selling any disapproved products. Amorino will provide written notice of such revocation, specifying when the change takes effect.
This policy ensures that Amorino maintains consistent quality and standards across all franchise locations. While it limits a franchisee's choice of suppliers, it also protects the brand's reputation and customer experience. Franchisees do not have the option to suggest alternative suppliers.
It is important to note that Amorino's affiliates, such as Amorino Trading and -18°, are significant suppliers, and Amorino's officers have ownership interests in these affiliates. This arrangement means that a substantial portion of a franchisee's purchases, estimated at 100% of consumables and 30% of other purchases, will likely be from these affiliated suppliers. In 2024, Amorino's affiliates derived $5,826,042.57 in revenue from sales to franchisees.