To whom will Cinnabon franchisees make payments for the equipment package, and when are these payments due?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure | Amount of E | Expenditure | Method of | When Payments Are | To Whom Payment Will |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | Payment | Due | Be Made | |
| Equipment Package 4 | $78,000 | $265,000 | Lump sum | Before opening | Vendors |
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- Equipment Package. You must purchase or lease from an Approved Supplier certain equipment (like kitchen equipment) and machinery that complies with our Standards (and for a Co-Branded Bakery, the standards of the Co-Branded Franchisor too). Your actual costs will vary depending on a number of factors including, without limitation, building codes and health requirements of the state where your Bakery is located.
For Full Bakeries located in a Non-Traditional location and Express Bakeries, the Equipment Package category includes all smallwares.
| Type of Expenditure | Amount of Expenditure | Method of Payment | When Payments Are Due | To Whom Payment Will Be Made | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | De Made | |||
| Equipment | $25,750 | $36,050 | Lump sum | Before opening | Vendors |
| Package 4 |
| Type of Expenditure | Amount of Expenditure | Method of Payment | When Payments Are Due | To Whom Payment Will Be Made | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | ||||
| Equipment Package4 | $45,000 | $90,000 | Lump sum | Before opening | Vendors |
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 45–59)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnabon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase or lease certain equipment and machinery from approved suppliers. These items must comply with Cinnabon's standards. For a Co-Branded Bakery, the equipment must also meet the co-branded franchisor's standards.
Payments for the equipment package are made to vendors. These payments are typically in a lump sum and are due before the Cinnabon bakery opens. The estimated cost for the equipment package varies depending on the type of Cinnabon franchise.
For a Full Bakery, the equipment package is estimated to cost between $78,000 and $265,000. For a Non-Traditional or Express Bakery, the equipment package includes all smallwares. For a smaller trailer location, the equipment package is estimated to cost between $25,750 and $36,050. For a smaller Cinnabon location, the equipment package is estimated to cost between $45,000 and $90,000.