Amorino is a French multinational chain of

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boutiques headquartered outside of Paris, France. The company was founded in 2002 by Cristiano Sereni and Paolo Benassi, two childhood friends from

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. The first boutique opened on

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in 2002 and has grown in a competitive market, offering

and '' sorbetto'' made according to Italian tradition. As of July 2021, the company had more than 200 stores in Europe, Asia, the United States, and Mexico 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

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

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. This year also marked the expansion of Amorino to the U.S. in

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. * 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

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roundabouts in Mexico City.

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* * Ice cream parlors Food and drink companies of France Restaurants established in 2002 Companies based in Île-de-France French brands {{Food-company-stub

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