What actions must a Cinnabon franchisee complete by the Site Approval Deadline?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
A. Site Approval Deadline. You will have until the deadline specified in Schedule A to (i) identify the Accepted Location, (ii) obtain our acceptance of the Accepted Location, (iii) sign any documentation we require to document the Accepted Location, (iv) obtain our acceptance of a Lease for the Accepted Location, and (v) sign the accepted Lease for the Accepted Location or otherwise acquire the ownership rights to the Accepted Location (the "Site Approval Deadline").
- D. Failure to Meet Deadlines. If you are unable to meet the Site Approval Deadline, the Construction Start Deadline, or the Opening Deadline, you may request an extension before the expiration of any missed deadline. We have the right to require you to pay a $2,500 extension fee and to sign a general release, if we agree to modify (or if you miss) any of the deadlines. We are not obligated to extend any deadlines. If (i) you fail to cure your failure to meet the Site Approval Deadline or the Construction Start Deadline within 30 calendar days after we send you notice of such default or (ii) you do not meet the Opening Deadline, we may terminate this Agreement, as provided in Sections 17.2.I and 17.3.J.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 114–399)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnabon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, by the Site Approval Deadline, a franchisee must complete several key steps related to securing their location. These include identifying an Accepted Location, obtaining Cinnabon's acceptance of that location, and signing any required documentation to formally document the Accepted Location.
Additionally, the franchisee must obtain Cinnabon's acceptance of the Lease for the Accepted Location. Finally, the franchisee needs to sign the accepted Lease or otherwise acquire ownership rights to the Accepted Location. These steps are crucial for ensuring that the franchisee has a suitable and approved site for their Cinnabon business.
Failure to meet the Site Approval Deadline can have significant consequences. While a franchisee can request an extension before the deadline, Cinnabon is not obligated to grant it and may require a $2,500 extension fee and a general release. If the franchisee fails to meet the Site Approval Deadline and does not cure the failure within 30 calendar days after receiving notice from Cinnabon, Cinnabon has the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement. This underscores the importance of adhering to the specified deadlines and proactively communicating with Cinnabon regarding any potential delays.