What is the deadline for a Cinnabon franchisee to submit the final Architectural Plans before the Construction Start Deadline?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must submit to us at least 30 days before the Construction Start Deadline (as defined in Section 6.5.B. (Construction Start Deadline)) a complete set of final Architectural Plans.
We will promptly review the Architectural Plans and will either accept the Architectural Plans or provide comments to you on changes we require.
After our initial review of your Architectural Plans at no cost and our review of one revised set of Architectural Plans that incorporate our required changes at no cost, we may charge a fee of $2,500 for each set of drawings we review that include any other modifications from the plans that we have previously accepted.
You may not begin construction of the Franchised Business until we have accepted the final Architectural Plans in writing.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 114–399)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnabon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must submit a complete set of final Architectural Plans to Cinnabon at least 30 days before the Construction Start Deadline. The franchisor will review the plans and either accept them or provide comments on required changes. The franchisee cannot begin construction until Cinnabon has accepted the final Architectural Plans in writing.
This requirement ensures that the franchisee's construction plans align with Cinnabon's standards and legal requirements before construction begins. The franchisee is responsible for ensuring the Architectural Plans comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws.
After the initial review and one revision, Cinnabon may charge a fee of $2,500 for each subsequent review of modified plans. This incentivizes franchisees to ensure their initial plans are thorough and compliant, potentially saving them additional costs and delays. The Construction Start Deadline is specified in Schedule A of the Franchise Agreement.