What evidence related to the lease is required before Cinnabon trainees can attend the Management Training Program?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Your trainees may not attend the Management Training Program until (a) you have provided us with your fully signed Lease (if required) in a form that we have approved, (b) your Bakery is under construction, (c) you have provided us with evidence of the insurance that is required under your Franchise Agreement, and (d) it is within six weeks of the scheduled opening date of your Bakery.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 66–82)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cinnabon Franchise Disclosure Document, before trainees can attend the Management Training Program, franchisees must provide Cinnabon with a fully signed lease, if a lease is required. This lease must be in a form that Cinnabon has approved.
In addition to the lease, Cinnabon also requires that the bakery is under construction, evidence of required insurance is provided, and the scheduled opening date of the bakery is within six weeks. These requirements ensure that the franchisee is committed to opening the Cinnabon location and has taken the necessary steps to prepare for the opening.
These requirements are typical in the franchise industry, as franchisors want to ensure that franchisees are serious about opening their locations and are prepared to meet the brand's standards. By requiring a signed lease, proof of construction, and evidence of insurance, Cinnabon can minimize the risk of franchisees failing to open their locations or operating without proper coverage.