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For Cinnabon bakeries that are not co-branded, what is the total number of on-the-job training hours in the management training program?

Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer 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 52 modules
Equipment (Ice Cream Machine) 1 3
Service Program 1 5 On-the-Job:
Shift Management currently, Certified Training Locations
Inventory 0 2 that we specify
Ordering 0 2
Scheduling 0 2
Guest Recovery 2 2
Running a Successful Shift 5 14
End of Day Procedures 0 2
Administrative
Retail Tech (all systems) 2 4
Financials 0 1
P&L 101 1 1
Marketing / Off Premise
Grass Roots Marketing 0 3
Loyalty 0.5 2
Catering and Off Premise Execution+ 0.5 3
Total 25 100

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 Management Training Program for bakeries that are not co-branded includes a total of 100 hours of on-the-job training. This training is conducted at Certified Training Locations specified by Cinnabon.

The on-the-job training covers various aspects of running a Cinnabon bakery. This includes 2 hours of food safety training, 52 hours of station/position training, 3 hours of equipment training related to the ice cream machine, 5 hours of service program training, 2 hours each for inventory, ordering, scheduling, and guest recovery, 14 hours focused on running a successful shift, 2 hours on end-of-day procedures, 4 hours on retail tech systems, 1 hour on financials and P&L 101, 3 hours on grass roots marketing, 2 hours on loyalty programs, and 3 hours on catering and off-premise execution.

Prospective franchisees should note that the 100 hours of on-the-job training is a mandatory part of the Management Training Program, which must be successfully completed before the bakery can open. The training program may be modified by Cinnabon for prepared dough and freezer-proofer-oven operations. The franchisor also reserves the right to modify the training program at any time, including the timing and frequency.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.