What is the estimated total cost of the Computer System for a full Cinnabon Bakery?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Pricing
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Computer and POS Systems
You must provide financial and business records and information to us according to reporting formats, methodologies and time schedules that we establish. As part of these record keeping requirements, you must install computerized Bakery management systems meeting our Standards, as modified in response to business, operations and marketing conditions. Accordingly, you must promptly purchase, lease and/or license and install at the Bakery, at your sole expense, the POS System, computer systems, mobile hardware, software, associated computer hardware, telephone lines, network connections, communications equipment, high speed internet access (e.g. DSL or cable), credit card, gift card and loyalty card processing equipment, and other equipment that we require from time to time (collectively, the "Computer System"), all of which you must keep in good maintenance and repair. We estimate the total cost of the Computer System will be $10,500 to $32,000 for Full Bakeries, $3,000 to $16,400 for Express Bakeries (other
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 estimated total cost for the Computer System for a full Cinnabon Bakery ranges from $10,500 to $32,000. This cost includes installation and setup fees.
The Computer System encompasses various components, including the POS system, computer systems, mobile hardware, software, associated computer hardware, telephone lines, network connections, communications equipment, high-speed internet access (like DSL or cable), and equipment for processing credit, gift, and loyalty cards. Cinnabon requires franchisees to maintain and repair this Computer System.
Prospective franchisees should note that the actual cost may vary depending on the size of their bakery. Additional expenses could arise if extra equipment, training, or installation services are needed. Cinnabon also retains the right to mandate the purchase, licensing, or leasing of additional hardware or software in the future.