What are some examples of Traditional Locations for a Cinnabon Full Bakery?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
A Full Bakery may be located in a traditional location, including, without limitation, malls (enclosed and open air), shopping centers (power centers, lifestyle centers, and strip centers), outlet malls and centers, and streetside locations (a "Traditional Location") or in a non-traditional location, including, without limitation, airports, amusement parks, big box stores, casinos, colleges, convenience stores, farmer's markets, military bases, sports and entertainment venues, train stations, transportation centers, travel plazas, truck stops, universities, and zoos ("Non-Traditional Location").
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 9–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cinnabon Franchise Disclosure Document, a Full Bakery is where a franchisee produces and sells the full range of Cinnabon products, typically from in-line or kiosk locations. These Full Bakeries can be situated in what Cinnabon defines as either Traditional or Non-Traditional Locations.
Traditional Locations for a Cinnabon Full Bakery include malls (both enclosed and open-air), shopping centers (such as power centers, lifestyle centers, and strip centers), outlet malls and centers, and streetside locations. These locations are considered "Traditional" because they are standard retail environments where customers expect to find businesses like Cinnabon.
Understanding the distinction between Traditional and Non-Traditional Locations is important for prospective Cinnabon franchisees as it can influence various aspects of the business, such as lease terms, operating hours, marketing strategies, and overall customer traffic. The franchisor likely has specific criteria and support systems tailored to each type of location, so franchisees should carefully consider their preferences and resources when choosing a site.