For Cinnabon Co-Branded Bakeries, which fees can both Cinnabon and the Co-Branded Franchisor independently impose?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
For Co-Branded Bakeries, we and the Co-Branded Franchisor may both independently impose the following fees (in other words, (a) we could charge the fee and the Co-Branded Franchisor could also separately charge the same fee or (b) we could charge the fee, even if the Co-Branded Franchisor does not do so): (i) the Renewal Fee; (ii) the Ordering Support Fee; (iii) fees related to Advertising Cooperatives, brand promotions, taxes and related payments, conferences and programs, brand advisory councils, transfers, gift card and loyalty programs, loyalty apps, online ordering, purchasing programs, supply chains, insurance policies, development deadline extensions, indemnification provisions, attorneys' fees, and the reinstatement of franchises; and (iv) any other fees that are brand-specific or relate to costs that may be separately incurred by us and/or the Co-Branded Franchisor.
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 31–45)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnabon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, both Cinnabon and the Co-Branded Franchisor have the autonomy to independently impose specific fees on Co-Branded Bakeries. This means that Cinnabon can charge these fees regardless of whether the Co-Branded Franchisor also chooses to do so, and vice versa.
The fees that both entities can independently impose include the Renewal Fee, which is typically associated with extending the franchise agreement. Additionally, they can both charge an Ordering Support Fee, likely related to assistance and resources provided for order processing and management.
Furthermore, both Cinnabon and the Co-Branded Franchisor can independently impose fees related to various aspects such as Advertising Cooperatives, brand promotions, taxes and related payments, conferences and programs, brand advisory councils, transfers, gift card and loyalty programs, loyalty apps, online ordering, purchasing programs, supply chains, insurance policies, development deadline extensions, indemnification provisions, attorneys' fees, and the reinstatement of franchises. They can also impose any other fees that are brand-specific or relate to costs that may be separately incurred by Cinnabon and/or the Co-Branded Franchisor. This independent imposition of fees provides Cinnabon and the Co-Branded Franchisor with flexibility in managing their revenue streams and covering their respective costs associated with supporting the Co-Branded Bakeries.