Where can I find the definition of "Other Locations" for Cinnabon Auntie Anne's Co-Branded Bakeries?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ument. We and the Co-Branded Franchisor will jointly collect and split the other initial fees described in this Item 5.
All Initial Fees. Except as noted above, you do not pay us or our affiliates any other fees or payments for services or goods before your Bakery opens. The initial fees are not refundable.
ITEM 6 OTHER FEES
| Type of Fee1, 5 | Amount | Date Due | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Net Sales, except: Auntie Anne's Co Branded Bakeries in Other Locations: 6% of Net Sales attributed to Cinnabon; 7% of Net Sales attributed to Auntie Anne's, which Auntie Anne's may increase in its sole discretion to 8% of Net Sales Express Bakeries in a Schlotzsky's: then-current product price per case | For Full Bakeries, payable weekly on the date specified in the Manuals (the "Payment Due Date"); For Express Bakeries, due on receipt of our or the Supplier's invoice for the products | See Note 2 for the definition of "Net Sales." See Note 3 for the definition of "Other Locations" For Auntie Anne's Co-Branded Bakeries in Other Locations, we will collect our Royalty Fee (which is 6% of Net Sales) based on the portion of Net Sales attributable to products that we and Auntie Anne's have agreed to credit to the Cinnabon side of the Co-Branded Bakery, and Auntie Anne's will collect a separate Royalty Fee (which is 7% to 8% of Net Sales) based on the portion of Net Sales attributable to products that we and Auntie Anne's have agreed to credit to the Auntie Anne's side of the Co-Branded Bakery. For Express Bakeries that are in a Schlotzsky's, the Royalty Fee shall be the then-current price per case of freezer-proofer-oven rolls or other approved proprietary Cinnabon products you purchase from us or our designated Supplier. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 31–45)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnabon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the definition of "Other Locations" can be found in Item 6, specifically in the remarks column of the tables outlining various fees. The definition is relevant to understanding the fees associated with Cinnabon Auntie Anne's Co-Branded Bakeries.
The FDD defines "Streetside Locations" as freestanding, inline, and endcap locations on city streets or in shopping centers, excluding malls and outlet malls. "Other Locations" are then defined as all locations that are not Streetside Locations. This includes malls (both enclosed and open air), outlet malls and centers, Non-Traditional Locations, and ghost or delivery kitchens.
This distinction is important for prospective franchisees because the royalty fees and advertising contributions vary depending on whether the Cinnabon bakery is in a Streetside Location or another type of location. For example, the royalty fee for Auntie Anne's Co-Branded Bakeries in Other Locations is 6% of Net Sales attributed to Cinnabon, while the advertising contribution for Bakeries in Other Locations is different from that of Streetside Locations. Understanding the location type is crucial for calculating potential costs and revenue.