If a Cinnabon franchisee chooses to use a financing consultant referred by Cinnabon, what must the franchisee sign?

According to the 2025 Cinnabon Franchise Disclosure Document, Cinnabon may refer prospective franchisees to financing consultants to assist them in securing financing. Cinnabon may pay the advisor for their assistance to franchisees. If a franchisee chooses to use the consultant, the franchisee must sign the consultant's form of agreement. Cinnabon is not responsible for the consultant's provision of services to the franchisee.

This means that while Cinnabon may offer a referral to a financing consultant, the franchisee is ultimately responsible for evaluating and agreeing to the terms of service with that consultant. The franchisee should carefully review the consultant's agreement to understand the scope of services, fees, and any potential liabilities.

This arrangement is fairly typical in the franchise industry, where franchisors often provide resources or referrals but do not directly assume responsibility for third-party services. It is important for prospective Cinnabon franchisees to conduct their own due diligence on any referred consultants and ensure they are comfortable with the terms of the consultant's agreement before signing.