Under what condition is the Amorino Development Fee applicable?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- E. Development Fee. If you are opening a Traditional Store and if so specified in the Data Sheet, we may require you to pay a development fee in the amount set forth in the Data Sheet, for services to be provided by us or a consulting firm designated by us to assist you in managing the selection and development of the Store. If we require you to pay such fee, half of the fee is due when you sign this Agreement, and the other half is due on the Site Selection Date. Such fee is to be paid to us on behalf of the consultant and is nonrefundable upon payment.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 80–81)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Development Fee may be required when opening a Traditional Store. This fee is specified in the Data Sheet, and Amorino may require it for services provided by them or a consulting firm they designate. These services are intended to assist the franchisee in managing the selection and development of the store location.
If Amorino requires the Development Fee, half of the fee is due upon signing the franchise agreement. The remaining half is due on the Site Selection Date. It is important to note that this fee is paid to Amorino on behalf of the consultant and is nonrefundable once paid.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review the Data Sheet within their Franchise Agreement to determine if a Development Fee is applicable to their specific situation. Understanding the conditions and payment schedule for this fee is crucial for budgeting and financial planning when investing in an Amorino franchise.