What section of the Amorino area development agreement outlines the franchisee's obligations upon termination or non-renewal?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Franchisee' i. s obligations on termination/non -renewal | Sections 17 and 18.D of the franchise agreement | Immediately cease operating the Store, cease use of franchise system and Proprietary Marks, cancel assumed or equivalent name registrations containing the Proprietary Marks or the name "Amorino", cease to use and at our option, assign to us your rights to telephone numbers, email addresses, internet websites or webpages, make certain necessary modifications to premises and de-identify the premises completely of any association with Amorino, hide all physical aspects of the brand inside and outside the premises. In particular, any visible signage, recognizable artwork or decor must be dismantled, return any proprietary information relating to the franchised business, and comply with all post termination covenants (such as covenant not to compete) set forth in franchise agreement. |
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Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 55–67)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee's obligations upon termination or non-renewal are detailed in Sections 17 and 18.D of the franchise agreement, not the area development agreement. These obligations include immediately ceasing operation of the store, discontinuing the use of the franchise system and proprietary marks, and canceling any assumed name registrations that contain Amorino's proprietary marks or name.
Additionally, the franchisee must stop using and, at Amorino's option, assign to them the rights to telephone numbers, email addresses, internet websites, or webpages associated with the franchise. The franchisee is also required to make necessary modifications to the premises to completely remove any association with the Amorino brand, which includes dismantling any visible signage, recognizable artwork, or decor both inside and outside the premises.
Furthermore, the franchisee must return any proprietary information related to the franchised business and comply with all post-termination covenants, such as non-compete agreements, as outlined in the franchise agreement. It is important for potential Amorino franchisees to carefully review these sections to understand their responsibilities upon termination or non-renewal of the franchise agreement.