What are Cinnabon and Jamba collectively referred to as by Auntie Annes?
Auntie_Annes Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Unless otherwise noted, the disclosures in this Disclosure Document apply to all Shop formats. We refer to Cinnabon Co-Branded Shops and Jamba Co-Branded Shops collectively as "Co-Branded Shops," Cinnabon and Jamba as "Co-Branded Franchisors," the Cinnabon® franchises and Jamba® franchises as "Co-Branded Franchises," and the Cinnabon® and Jamba® Franchise Agreements as "Co-Branded Agreements."
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 10–24)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Auntie Annes's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Cinnabon and Jamba are collectively referred to as "Co-Branded Franchisors." This terminology is used in the context of offering franchise opportunities that combine Auntie Annes products with those of Cinnabon or Jamba. These combined locations are referred to as "Co-Branded Shops."
For a prospective franchisee, this means that if they are considering opening a location that combines Auntie Annes with either Cinnabon or Jamba, they will need to understand the specific requirements and agreements associated with these "Co-Branded Franchisors." This includes reviewing the franchise disclosure documents for both Auntie Annes and the co-branded franchise they are considering.
It's important to note that Auntie Annes will not grant the right to operate a co-branded shop unless both Auntie Annes and the respective co-branded franchisor (Cinnabon or Jamba) agree to offer a franchise and permit its operation at a co-branded location. This highlights the need for a franchisee to meet the qualifications and secure approval from both franchise systems to proceed with a co-branded venture.