What training programs is the Supervising Principal required to complete for an Amorino franchise?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
g methods, standards, and specifications, including as set forth in the Manual.
B. Supervising Principal; Manager.
- (1) One of your individual Principals must directly supervise the Store and its daily operations, on-site (the "Supervising Principal"). Mobile Outlets shall not be required to have daily on-site supervision by a Supervising Principal but, Mobile Outlets must still have a Supervising Principal (or a Manager as permitted in (2) below, primarily responsible for the operations of the Store. If you are a Business Entity, the Supervising Principal should be the individual Principal who owns a controlling interest in Franchisee. The Supervising Principal shall have full control over day-to-day Store management and operations. The Supervising Principal must attend and successfully complete Amorino's initial training program and all additional training that Amorino requires, to Amorino's satisfaction. Except as may be permitted under subsection (2) below, and except where such obligations are inconsistent with the on-site daily supervision exception for Mobile Outlets, the Supervising Principal shall devote his or her full time efforts to Store operations, and shall not engage in any other business or Activity, directly or indirectly, that requires substantial management responsibility or time commitment. Amorino shall have approved the Supervising Principal as meeting its then-current qualifications for such position.
- (2) If you operate more than one Amorino Store, or if the Supervising Principal will not devote full time efforts to the management and operation of the Store governed by this Agreement then, in addition to the Supervising Principal, you must appoint an individual to serve as the Manager, who must be approved in advance by us and who must complete to our satisfaction our initial training and any other additional training that we may require. The
Manager shall have full control over, and devote his or her full-time efforts to, day-to-day management and operation of the Store. The Manager shall not engage in any other business or activity, directly or indirectly, that requires substantial management responsibility or time commitment. If the Manager ceases to serve in, or no longer qualifies for, such position, you shall designate another qualified person to serve as the Manager within 30 days after the date the prior Manager ceases to serve or no longer qualifies to serve. Any proposed replacement Manager must be approved in advance by us and must complete to our satisfaction our initial training and any other additional training that we may require.
C. Employee Policy; Uniforms and Employee Appearance. You shall maintain a competent, conscientious, and trained staff, and shall take such steps as are necessary to ensure that your employees preserve good customer relations; render competent, prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable service; and meet such minimum standards as Amorino may establish from time to time in the Manual or otherwise in writing. You shall cause all employees, while working at the Store, to: (a) wear uniforms of such color, design, and other specifications as Amorino may designate from time to time, and (b) present a neat and clean appearance. In no case shall any of your employees wear his or her Amorino uniform while working for you at any location other than the Franchised Business.
D. Authorized Products and Services.
- (1) You must offer and sell all products that Amorino authorizes and provide such services that Amorino has approved. We may add, eliminate and change the authorized products and services, in our sole discretion, and you must comply with all directives we provide to you (which may require purchasing and installing additional equipment) in connection with such products and services. You may not sell any products or offer any services that we do not approve in advance.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 80–81)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Amorino FDD, the Supervising Principal must attend and successfully complete Amorino's initial training program and any additional training that Amorino requires. The initial training program's first ten days take place at Amorino's headquarters in Paris, France. If a franchisee is opening more than one Amorino store simultaneously, the Supervising Principal and a Manager for each location must attend the initial training.
Amorino will provide on-site trainers for five consecutive days to assist franchisees on-site, which concludes the initial training. During this time, the Supervising Principal and Manager (if applicable) must be on-site. Amorino will also provide additional consultation and advice before the store opens, as it deems appropriate, regarding construction, design, furnishings, equipment, employees, purchasing, and inventory control.
From time to time, Amorino may introduce new products or services and run training sessions related to such products or services. The Supervising Principal and Manager must attend these training sessions, which are provided free of charge. However, the franchisee is responsible for all expenses related to the attendance, such as travel, dining, and related expenses. Amorino may also require the Supervising Principal or Manager to attend additional courses, seminars, and other training programs based on the franchisee's performance under the Franchise Agreement. The franchisee must pay Amorino for the reasonable cost of providing the Additional Training (currently up to $400 per day) and all related costs and expenses, including salary, travel, lodging, and dining costs for all individuals who participate in the training.