Are there any exceptions to the refurbishment requirement for Amorino franchised locations?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
arketing incentives, including updating or replacement of menu boards and the purchase and use of new interior signage.
- (6) At Amorino's request, but not more often than once every 60 months, you shall refurbish the Franchised Location (other than all Mobile stores), at your own expense, to conform to the building design, trade dress, color schemes, and presentation of the Proprietary Marks in a manner consistent with the then-current public image for new or remodeled Amorino Stores in the System.
- H. Days and Hours of Operation.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 80–81)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchised locations must be refurbished at the franchisee's expense at Amorino's request, but not more often than once every 60 months. This refurbishment is required to conform to the current building design, trade dress, color schemes, and presentation of Amorino's Proprietary Marks, ensuring consistency with the brand's public image. However, this refurbishment requirement does not apply to all Mobile stores.
Furthermore, Amorino will not require refurbishing that is expected to cost more than $20,000, excluding local contractor expenses payable to third parties, more frequently than once every five years. This exception does not apply to costs associated with opening the store or complying with changes in laws or local ordinances.
This means that franchisees can expect to invest in periodic updates to maintain brand standards, but Amorino provides some limitations on the frequency and cost of these refurbishments, offering a degree of predictability for capital expenditures. Franchisees operating Mobile stores may have different requirements, so it's important to clarify those specific obligations with Amorino.