What is the full name of the DD Brasil Franchising Ltda franchisor affiliated with Cinnabon?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
LLC ("Jimmy John's"), and Sonic Franchising LLC ("Sonic"). Inspire Brands is also a parent company to the following franchisors offering and selling franchises internationally: Inspire International, Inc. ("Inspire International"), DB Canadian Franchising ULC ("DB Canada"), DDBR International LLC ("DB China"), DD Brasil Franchising Ltda. ("DB Brasil"), DB Mexican Franchising LLC ("DB Mexico"), and BR UK Franchising LLC ("BR UK"). All of Inspire Brands' franchisors have a principal place of business at Three Glenlake Parkway NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30328 and, other than as described below for Arby's, have not offered franchises in any other line of business.
Arby's is a franchisor of quick-serve restaurants operating under the Arby's® trade name and business system that feature slow-roasted, freshly sliced roasted beef and other deli-style sandwiches. In July 2011, Arby's became an Affiliated Program through an acquisition. Arby's has been franchising since 1965. Predecessors and former affiliates of Arby's have, in the past, offered franchises for other restaurant concepts including T.J. Cinnamons® stores that served gourmet baked goods. All of the T.J. Cinnamons locations have closed. As of December 29, 2024, there were 3,365 Arby's restaurants operating in the United States (2,286 franchised and 1,079 company-owned), including one multi-brand location. Additionally, as of December 29, 2024, there were 231 single-branded franchised Arby's restaurants operating internationally.
Baskin-Robbins is a franchisor of Baskin-Robbins® restaurants that offer ice cream, ice cream cakes and related frozen products, beverages and other products and services. Baskin-Robbins became an Affiliated Program through an acquisition in December 2020.
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 FDD, DD Brasil Franchising Ltda. is the full name of one of the franchisors affiliated with Cinnabon. DD Brasil has offered Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins franchises in Brazil since May 2014.
DD Brasil Franchising Ltda. is under the parent company Inspire Brands, Inc. Inspire Brands is a parent company to franchisors offering and selling franchises internationally.
As a prospective Cinnabon franchisee, it's important to understand the relationships between Cinnabon and its affiliated companies, as these relationships could potentially impact the supply chain, marketing strategies, and overall brand management. While DD Brasil does not directly impact Cinnabon franchises, understanding the broader corporate structure can provide insights into the overall stability and direction of the Cinnabon brand.