What is the total range of classroom training hours that Amorino provides?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On-The- Job Training | Location (Note 1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation of the "Operating Manual” | 4-5 | ||
| Presentation of Amorino concept and product assortment | 1 | 3-4 | |
| Everything about Gelato and Amorino flavors | 4 | 4-5 | |
| How to use the cash register | 4-5 | ||
| Hygiene and cleaning procedures | 4-5 | ||
| Managing Gelato according to traceability and cold chain | 1 | 2-3 | |
| requirements | |||
| Store opening and closing | 2 | 2-3 | |
| Receiving a delivery | 1 | 2-3 | |
| Training on cafeteria, and if relevant, other products | 1 | 3-4 | |
| included but not limited to waffles, crepes, frappè and | |||
| gHroawni tteo use the Amorino software (Statistics, Stock, | 4-5 | ||
| Settings…) | |||
| How to place orders on Amorino order entry website | 4-5 | ||
| How to implement and manage the logistic infrastructure | 2 | 2-3 | |
| and procedures involved within bringing products and | |||
| consumable dry goods from overseas factory/s to the point | |||
| of sales | 2-3 | ||
| How to track gross margin by product category | |||
| Selling techniques | 2 | 2-3 | |
| How to set up your shop for the first opening | 2 | 2-3 | |
| Total | 22-24 | 38-51 |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 39–46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total hours of classroom training range from 22 to 24 hours. This training covers a variety of topics critical to operating an Amorino franchise.
The classroom training encompasses key areas such as understanding the operating manual, the Amorino concept, product assortment, and specifics about gelato and Amorino flavors. It also includes essential operational aspects like store opening and closing procedures, receiving deliveries, and training on cafeteria products. Furthermore, the training covers logistical infrastructure management, tracking gross margins, selling techniques, and setting up the shop for its initial opening.
Prospective franchisees should note that this classroom training is part of a broader initial training program that also includes on-the-job training. The FDD specifies that the initial training program occurs over ten days at Amorino's Paris headquarters. Franchisees are responsible for covering travel, lodging, and dining costs for themselves and any trainees attending the training. Understanding the full scope and costs associated with training is crucial for new franchisees as they prepare to launch their Amorino store.