For Cinnabon bakeries that are not co-branded, where is the Food Safety classroom training currently held?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On-The-Job Training | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | Classroom: | ||||
| Food Safety | 9 | 2 | currently, online | ||
| Station / Position Training | 3 | 20 | modules | ||
| Service Program | 1 | 4 | |||
| Shift Management | On-the-Job: | ||||
| Inventory | 0 | 1 | currently, | ||
| Ordering | 0 | 1 | Certified Training | ||
| Scheduling | 0 | 1 | Locations that we | ||
| Guest Recovery | 2 | 2 | specify | ||
| Running a Successful Shift | 5 | 20 | |||
| End of Day Procedures | 0 | 2 | |||
| Administrative | |||||
| Retail Tech (all systems) | 2 | 1 | |||
| Financials | 0 | 1 | |||
| P&L 101 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Marketing / Off Premise | |||||
| Grass Roots Marketing | 0 | 1 | |||
| Loyalty | 0.5 | 1 | |||
| Catering and Off Premise Execution+ | 0.5 | 2 | |||
| Total | 25 | 60 |
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 66–82)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnabon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the classroom portion of the Food Safety training for bakeries that are not co-branded is currently conducted online. This is part of the broader Management Training Program that Cinnabon requires franchisees and their managers to complete. The online format suggests that trainees can complete this portion of the training remotely, offering flexibility in scheduling and potentially reducing travel costs.
In addition to the classroom training, the Food Safety program includes on-the-job training, which is conducted at a Certified Training Location. This hands-on component ensures that trainees gain practical experience in implementing food safety procedures in a real-world bakery setting. The combination of online classroom learning and in-person practical training is a common approach in the food service industry, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of food safety principles and practices.
Prospective Cinnabon franchisees should note that Cinnabon reserves the right to modify its training program at any time, including the location and format of training. Therefore, while the classroom training is currently online, this could change in the future. Franchisees should confirm the most up-to-date training requirements and locations with Cinnabon before commencing their training.