For a Cinnabon Express Bakery renewal, what specific initial franchise fee applies?

According to the 2025 Cinnabon FDD, when renewing a franchise for an Express Bakery, the franchisee must pay the then-current initial franchise fee for Express Bakeries.

Specifically, Section 2.2.B(ii) of the Franchise Agreement, which outlines the conditions for a renewal term, is revised to replace the standard "then-current Initial Franchise Fee" with "then-current Initial Franchise Fee for Express Bakeries." This indicates that the renewal fee is not a fixed amount but is tied to whatever the initial franchise fee is for new Express Bakeries at the time of renewal.

This means that the cost to renew a Cinnabon Express Bakery franchise can fluctuate depending on Cinnabon's prevailing fee structure for new Express Bakery franchises. A prospective franchisee should inquire with Cinnabon about the current initial franchise fee for Express Bakeries and understand that this fee may change by the time their renewal period arrives.