Under what circumstances does Amorino reserve the right to require a franchisee to make improvements or replacements at their own expense?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
lated costs and expenses in implementing any such changes required by Amorino in your Store.
10. SYSTEM AND MANUAL
A. System Modification. Amorino may modify the System, and the products and services offered by the Franchised Business, from time to time to add, delete, or update menu
items, amend operating procedures, products and services, or make other changes as Amorino deems appropriate in its sole discretion. You agree to comply, at your expense, with all such modifications, including all requirements to implement the modifications, such as replacement or renovation of equipment, remodeling, redecoration and modifications to existing improvements, including structural changes subject to the limitation on expenditures set forth in subsection 8.J. above. Amorino shall give you written notice of any such modifications and you agree to implement such modifications and complete such implementation within such time as Amorino may reasonably specify in the notice. No such modification will alter your fundamental status and rights as a franchisee of a Store under this Agreement.
B. Manual
- (1) Amorino will grant you online access to the then-current operations knowhow manual (the "Manual"), which contains standards, methods, policies, procedures, systems, forms, and other Confidential Information (as defined below) for you to implement and comply with in the operation of the Store.
- (2) The Manual can come in different forms and shapes such as, but not limited to, a paper binder, a tablet application (ex. Padlet), on-line website (AmorinoNow).
- (3) The franchisee is granted access to the manual for the duration of the agreement and remains the franchisor's exclusive property. The franchisee undertakes to respect the confidential nature of this manual. Amorino shall have the absolute right to make additions, deletions, modifications and updates to the Manual from time to time. The term "Manual" shall include the Manual as modified and amended in accordance with this Agreement.
- (4) You shall operate the Store in strict adherence to all of the provisions of the Manual as then in effect.
11. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
- A. Confidentiality.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 80–81)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are several circumstances in which a franchisee may be required to make improvements or replacements at their own expense. Amorino may modify the System, including products and services, and franchisees must comply with these modifications at their own expense, including equipment replacement or store renovation. Amorino will provide written notice of these modifications and a reasonable timeframe for implementation. Additionally, franchisees are responsible for maintaining the store in excellent repair and in accordance with Amorino's standards, which includes making necessary additions, alterations, repairs, and replacements.
Furthermore, Amorino franchisees are obligated to make alterations, additions, or modifications to the store as reasonably required by Amorino, within a reasonable time period set by Amorino. This may include redecorating, repainting, or replacing carpets, floor surfaces, furniture, and fixtures. However, Amorino will not require refurbishing costing more than $20,000 (excluding local contractor expenses) more frequently than once every five years, unless it's for the store opening or to comply with laws or local ordinances.
Amorino also reserves the right to require franchisees to make safety-related improvements or replacements at any time at their own expense, or to make other improvements as may be required by law. As a condition of renewal, franchisees must make any improvements that Amorino deems necessary to bring the store into conformity with Amorino's then-current standards for its franchisees. These standards ensure that all Amorino locations maintain a consistent brand image and meet safety and legal requirements.