Who are considered "Subsequent Trainees" for the Cinnabon Management Training Program?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
f has an average of approximately 11 years of experience in the restaurant industry. Training staff will vary based on the training format used.
We also may authorize certain franchisees who have a Certified Training Manager (as defined below), operate a Certified Training Location, and meet other requirements that we specify to provide on our behalf all or portions of the Management Training Program in accordance with our Standards. The experience of franchisee trainers will vary.
Subsequent Trainees. Any Primary Contact or Managers (including any Directors of Operations) you hire or appoint after the opening of the Bakery and any other persons we designate ("Subsequent Trainees") must attend and successfully complete the Management Training Program (or, as applicable, Primary Contact Training) before becoming involved in th
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, Subsequent Trainees are defined as any Primary Contact or Managers (including any Directors of Operations) hired or appointed after the opening of the bakery, as well as any other persons Cinnabon designates. These individuals must attend and successfully complete the Management Training Program (or Primary Contact Training, if applicable) before being involved in the bakery's operations.
This requirement ensures that all personnel involved in running the Cinnabon franchise are properly trained in Cinnabon's standards and procedures, regardless of when they join the team. Cinnabon may also require employees transferring from another Cinnabon bakery to undergo the Management Training Program again, reinforcing consistent operational practices across different locations.
Franchisees should be aware that they will incur a training fee for each Subsequent Trainee attending the Management Training Program, which is currently $250 per trainee per day. Additionally, Cinnabon retains the right to mandate additional training for managers or employees if operational or performance issues are identified at the bakery, highlighting the importance of ongoing training and adherence to Cinnabon's standards for maintaining franchise quality and performance.