In the Cinnabon FDD, what sections are entirely deleted regarding site acquisition and relocation of the franchised business?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
E. Section 5.3 (Acceptance of Proposed Location) is deleted and replaced with the following:
E. Section 5.5 (Relocation of the Franchised Business) is deleted in its entirety.
D. Section 5.4.C (Preferred Lease Terms) is amended by adding the following:
This Section 5.4.C. (Preferred Lease Terms) shall not apply if the Franchised Business is an Express Bakery located in a Host Facility.
B. Relocation Conditions. If we approve, in our sole discretion, the relocation of the Franchised Business under this Section 5.5, you agree to comply with the following conditions:
- (ii) all Site Agreements you enter into to secure the new location must comply with Section 5.4 (Site Acquisition);
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 114–399)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cinnabon FDD, there are specific deletions regarding site acquisition and relocation, depending on the type of franchise. For Cinnabon Express Bakeries operating within a Host Facility, Section 5.5, which covers the relocation of the franchised business, is deleted in its entirety. This means that the standard franchise agreement terms regarding relocation do not apply to Express Bakeries. Instead, the terms of the Host Facility dictate any relocation policies.
For Cinnabon Concession Bakeries, Section 5.3, which addresses the acceptance of a proposed location, is deleted and replaced with new terms. This indicates that the process for getting a location approved for a Concession Bakery differs significantly from the standard process. Additionally, for Streetside Locations, if Cinnabon approves the relocation of the Franchised Business under Section 5.5, the new location will be considered the "Accepted Location" as used in the Agreement, and all Site Agreements you enter into to secure the new location must comply with Section 5.4 (Site Acquisition).
These modifications suggest that Cinnabon has different operational and site-related considerations for its various franchise models. Prospective franchisees should pay close attention to these distinctions and understand how they impact their rights and obligations, especially concerning site selection and potential relocation.