What specific actions are franchisees required to take to distinguish the appearance of the Franchised Location from other Amorino stores if Amorino does not assume the lease?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (2) If Amorino or its designee does not request assignment of the Lease before expiration of this 30-day period, then within 10 days after termination or expiration of this Agreement, you shall make all modifications or alterations to the Store premises (including changing the color scheme, removing all signs and other distinctive design features) and removal of all materials and products containing Proprietary Marks, as may be necessary to distinguish the appearance of the Franchised Location from that of other Amorino Stores, and make such specific additional changes to the Franchised Location as Amorino may reasonably request for that purpose.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 80–81)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if Amorino or its designee does not request assignment of the lease within 30 days after the termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, the franchisee is responsible for altering the store's appearance to differentiate it from other Amorino locations.
Specifically, within 10 days after the termination or expiration of the agreement, the franchisee must make modifications or alterations to the store premises. These changes include altering the color scheme and removing all signs and other distinctive design features.
Additionally, the franchisee must remove all materials and products containing Amorino's Proprietary Marks. The franchisee must also make any other specific changes to the Franchised Location that Amorino may reasonably request for that purpose.