What agreements must I sign to operate a Carvel Cinnabon Co-Branded Shoppe?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In order to operate a Cinnabon Co-Branded Shoppe, you must (i) purchase a Carvel® franchise from us, sign a Franchise Agreement with us, and sign the Cinnabon Co-Branded Shoppe Schedule, which is attached as Exhibit C to this Disclosure Document (the "Co-Branded Shoppe Schedule") and (ii) purchase a Cinnabon® franchise from Cinnabon and sign a Cinnabon® franchise agreement and co-branded schedule with Cinnabon.
The terms of the Cinnabon® franchise offering, franchise agreement, and related agreements that Cinnabon will require you to sign are disclosed in the Cinnabon® Disclosure Document, which you must obtain from Cinnabon.
We will not grant you the right to operate a Cinnabon Co-Branded Shoppe, unless Cinnabon agrees to offer you a Cinnabon® franchise and to permit the franchise to be operated at a co-branded location.
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 9–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Carvel Franchise Disclosure Document, to operate a Carvel Cinnabon Co-Branded Shoppe, you must first purchase a Carvel franchise and sign a Franchise Agreement with Carvel. You also need to sign the Cinnabon Co-Branded Shoppe Schedule, which is attached as Exhibit C to the FDD. In addition to these agreements with Carvel, you must purchase a Cinnabon franchise from Cinnabon and sign a Cinnabon franchise agreement and co-branded schedule with Cinnabon.
This means that operating a co-branded location requires entering into agreements with both Carvel and Cinnabon, making it essential to review both franchise disclosure documents carefully. The FDD specifies that Carvel will not grant you the right to operate a Cinnabon Co-Branded Shoppe unless Cinnabon agrees to offer you a Cinnabon franchise and permit it to be operated at a co-branded location.
Prospective franchisees should obtain and review the Cinnabon Disclosure Document to fully understand the terms of the Cinnabon franchise offering, franchise agreement, and related agreements. Understanding the obligations to both franchisors is crucial before committing to a co-branded location. This dual-franchise arrangement may involve more complex operational and financial considerations compared to a single-brand franchise.