What is the estimated low cost for rent for a Cinnabon franchise?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
em 9 | $10,500 | $32,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors | | Smallwares 10 | $3,000 | $12,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors | | Architect/Engineer 11 | $8,500 | $27,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Architect | | Rent 12 | $2,000 | $10,000 | Monthly | As arranged | Lessors |
| Type of Expenditure | Amount of E | Expenditure | Method of | When Payments Are | To Whom Payment Will |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type or Emperiorities | Low High | Payment | Due | Be Made | |
| Grand Opening | $6,000 | $25,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors or |
| Marketing 13 | Us | ||||
| Legal and Accounting Fees 14 | $7,000 | $12,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Lawyers and accountants |
| Insurance 15 | $1,575 | $8,200 | As incurred | Before opening | Insurance companies |
| Misc. Opening | $13,000 | $25,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors |
| Costs/Office | |||||
| Supplies 16 | |||||
| Security Deposits 17 | $0 | $15,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Utility companies; lessors |
| Management Training | $0 | $4,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Us |
| Program Fee 18 | |||||
| Travel and Living | $4,600 | $6,900 | As incurred | Before opening | Airlines, |
| Expenses during | hotels and | ||||
| Training 18 | restaurants | ||||
| On-Site Training | $0 | $12,200 | As incurred | Before opening | Us |
| Fee 19 | |||||
| Opening Inventory 20 | $8,300 | $18,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors |
| Additional Funds - 3 Months 21 | $15,000 | $78,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Us, employees, vendors, etc. |
| Total Initial | $406,175 | $971,700 | |||
| Investment 22, 26 |
YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT: CARVEL CO-BRANDED BAKERY 26
| Type of Expenditure | Amount of E | Expenditure | Method of | When Payments Are | To Whom Payment Will |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | Payment | Due | Be Made | |
| Initial Franchise Fee 1 | $61,000 | $61,000 | Lump sum | At signing of Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Construction and Build | $156,000 | $366,000 | As incurred | As arranged | Contractors |
| Out Costs 2 | |||||
| Permitting 3 | $2,100 | $10,500 | As incurred | Before opening | Government agencies |
| Equipment Package 4 | $78,000 | $265,000 | Lump sum | Before opening | Vendors |
| Millwork 5 | $20,800 | $60,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Contractors |
| Furniture 6 | $0 | $20,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors |
| Type of Expenditure | Amount of I | Expenditure | Method of | When Payments Are | To Whom Payment Will |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------- | ------------- | ------------- | ------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| ,, , | Low | High | Payment | Due | Be Made |
| Menu Board, | $10,400 | $14,700 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors |
| Graphics, and Interior | |||||
| Signage 7 | |||||
| Exterior Signage 8 | $1,560 | $35,000 | Lump sum | Before opening | Vendors |
| Computer System 9 | $10,500 | $32,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors |
| Smallwares 10 | $10,400 | $16,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors |
| TV/Music | $1,100 | $3,200 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors |
| Architect/Engineer 11 | $2,100 | $20,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Architect |
| Rent 12 | $2,000 | $10,000 | Monthly | As arranged | Lessors |
| Grand Opening | $6,000 | $25,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors or |
| Marketing 13 | Us | ||||
| Legal and Accounting | $5,000 | $10,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Lawyers and accountants |
| Fees 14 | |||||
| Insurance 15 | $1,250 | $6,800 | As incurred | Before opening | Insurance companies |
| Misc. Opening | $13,000 | $25,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors |
| Costs/Office | |||||
| Supplies 16 | |||||
| Security Deposits 17 | $0 | $18,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Utility companies; lessors |
| Management Training | $0 | $5,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Us |
| Program Fee 18 | |||||
| Travel and Living | $5,600 | $8,100 | As incurred | Before opening | Airlines, |
| Expenses during | hotels and | ||||
| Training 18 | restaurants | ||||
| On-Site Training | $0 | $12,200 | As incurred | Before opening | Us |
| Fee 19 | |||||
| Opening Inventory 20 | $20,000 | $22,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors |
| Additional Funds - 3 Months 21 | $37,000 | $54,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Us, employees, vendors, etc. |
| Total Initial | $443,810 | $1,099,500 | |||
| Investment 22, 26 |
Explanatory Notes:
The charts above provide an estimate of your initial investment for one Bakery. These charts do not include an estimate for the cost of opening or operating an SRU, which is an optional add-on that may be offered after you have operated your Bakery. The charts should be read in conjunction with the following notes.
You should review this information, including the footnotes, carefully, conduct your own investigation and seek the help of qualified advisors before making any decision about an initial investment in a Bakery.
None of these fees or payments are refundable unless otherwise noted below.
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- Initial Franchise Fee. See Item 5.
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 45–59)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnabon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated low cost for rent is either $2,000 or $4,000, depending on the franchise type. For a standard Cinnabon bakery, the low estimate for rent is $2,000. For an Auntie Anne's co-branded bakery, the low estimate for rent is $4,000. These figures represent only one month's rent.
The actual rent a franchisee will pay depends on factors such as the site's size, condition, visibility, accessibility, location, local market conditions, demand, and the lease terms negotiated with the landlord. The FDD notes that typical locations for a full bakery are in high-traffic or retail mall areas. An in-line location typically ranges from 650 to 900 square feet, while a kiosk location is typically 250 to 400 square feet. Co-branded bakeries may have different space requirements.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these factors and conduct thorough market research to estimate their potential rental costs accurately. They should also consult with experienced real estate professionals and negotiate favorable lease terms to minimize their financial obligations. Because rent is a recurring monthly expense, even small differences can significantly impact profitability over the term of the franchise agreement.