Amorino (gelato) explained
| Amorino |
| Type: | Private |
| Industry: | Gelato |
| Hq Location Country: | France |
| Num Locations: | 235 |
| Area Served: | 18 Countries |
| Products: | GelatoMacaronsCrepesWafflesCoffee beverages |
| Website: | http://www.amorino.com |
Amorino is a French multinational chain of gelato boutiques headquartered outside of Paris, France. The company was founded in 2002 by Cristiano Sereni and Paolo Benassi, two childhood friends from Reggio Emilia.
The first boutique opened on Île Saint-Louis in 2002, and offers gelato and sorbetto made according to Italian tradition. As of July 2021, the company had more than 250 stores in Europe, Asia, the United States, and Mexico[1] and typically serves gelato in the shape of a flower. Amorino boutiques additionally offer macarons, crêpes, waffles, tarts, milkshakes, and Italian-style coffee.
History
- The first Amorino boutique opened in 2002 on the Île Saint-Louis in Paris, France.
- In 2005, gelato production was centralized in one laboratory.
- In 2006, the franchise-based expansion was launched.
- In 2009, the first boutique outside of France opened.
- In 2011, headquarters and the central laboratory were relocated to Orly, France. This year also marked the expansion of Amorino to the U.S. in New York.
- In 2015, all Amorino sorbets received the Vegan Society certification.
- In 2016, Amorino opened the 150th boutique in Playa del Carmen, Mexico on the world-renowned Quinta Avenida.
- In 2017, all gelato and sorbets became gluten-free.
- In 2019, Amorino opened its 18th market.
- In 2020, Amorino opened the 200th store, again in Mexico, on the iconic Angel of Independence roundabouts in Mexico City.
- In 2024, Amorino opened a store in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and another store in the ground floor of El Fuerte Hotel in Marbella.[2]
Further reading
Notes and References
- Web site: Le glacier Amorino multiplie les ouvertures à l'étranger. lefigaro.fr. 20 August 2012. Le Figaro. 10 September 2015. French.
- Web site: 13 April 2024 . Global chain Amorino opens artisan ice cream parlour and coffee shop at Marbella's El Fuerte Hotel . Sur in English.
