Under what circumstances should a prospective Amorino franchisee NOT sign the Franchisee Compliance Questionnaire?

According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a prospective franchisee should not sign the Franchisee Compliance Questionnaire if they are a resident of California, Illinois, Maryland, New York, or Virginia, or if the business is to be operated in any of these states.

The Franchisee Compliance Questionnaire is used by Amorino to determine if any unauthorized, untrue, inaccurate, or misleading statements or promises were made to the prospective franchisee. Amorino relies on the franchisee's honest and complete responses to the questionnaire's questions.

This requirement suggests that Amorino may have specific legal or regulatory concerns related to franchising in those states. It is common practice for franchisors to tailor their franchise agreements and processes to comply with state-specific franchise laws, which can vary significantly. Prospective franchisees in these states should be aware of this and potentially seek legal counsel to understand their rights and obligations under the franchise agreement, as the questionnaire may be replaced by other state-specific documents or procedures.