Amorino
Amorino franchises upscale retail gelato and sorbet stores, kiosks, or mobile outlets offering authentic gelato and sorbet made with natural high-quality ingredients, along with coffees, hot and cold drinks, candies, chocolates, cakes, cookies, hot chocolates, teas, waffles, crepes, and other baked goods for dine-in and takeout service. The business model involves selling single-unit franchises or area development agreements for multiple outlets, with franchisees sourcing products from approved affiliates. It targets consumers seeking premium frozen desserts and related treats in a cozy, Italian-inspired ambiance, competing in the competitive ice cream and frozen dessert market.
Franchise Costs
No ongoing royalty fee. Advertising fee up to 3% of gross revenue reserved but not currently charged.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 16 franchised stores operating the entire year 2023, as detailed in Part I and Part II of Item 19.
* EBITDA margin calculated as Average EBITDA ($169,393) divided by Average Net Revenues ($1,080,683). Best guess profit range uses Average Net Income as the low estimate and Average EBITDA as the high estimate, as both are explicit profit figures provided in the P&L statement for 2023.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Amorino Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 75% of Desserts & Ice Cream franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Amorino Current | $439K – $981K | $30K | N/A | 22 |
| RITA'S FRANCHISE COMPANY, LLC; RITA'S ICE-CUSTARD-HAPPINESS | $315K – $713K | $35K | 6.5% | 569 |
| MENCHIE'S | $165K – $425K | $40K | 6.0% | 296 |
| DIPPIN' DOTS | $139K – $399K | $35K | 6.0% | 260 |
| MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY | $355K – $477K | $25K | 6.0% | 249 |
| HAAGEN DAZS SHOP | $215K – $568K | $30K | 4.0% | 207 |
Desserts & Ice Cream Average 28 franchises | $327K – $657K | $36K | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 28 Desserts & Ice Cream franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Amorino franchisees (2017 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
30 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Franchisee lawsuit against affiliates alleging rescission of franchise agreement, fraudulent misrepresentation, negligent misrepresentation, breach of contract, violation of franchise sales act, and unfair trade practices; settled with termination of agreement and payment of owed fees.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Amorino franchise ranges from $438,700 to $980,500. This includes a franchise fee of $30,000.
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