If Cinnabon offers additional on-site training, what expenses am I required to reimburse?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
raining Program at a Certified Training Location in accordance with our Standards for such training. If we withhold or revoke certification of your Certified Training Location, we may require your trainees to attend the Management Training Program at another location that we designate and may charge our then-current training fee (if any) for such training.
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Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 114–399)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnabon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if you request and Cinnabon agrees to provide on-site training, you may be charged a fee of $500 per trainer per day. This fee can be increased annually, but no more than the 'Allowed Adjustment' as defined in the FDD. In addition to this fee, you are required to reimburse Cinnabon for the travel and living expenses incurred by their trainers during the on-site training. These expenses include airfare, car expenses, lodging, and meals.
This means that as a franchisee, you need to budget not only for the training fee itself but also for all associated travel and living costs for the Cinnabon trainers. These costs can vary significantly depending on the location of your franchise and the duration of the training. It is important to discuss these potential costs with Cinnabon during your due diligence to get a realistic estimate.
It's also important to note that Cinnabon is not obligated to provide on-site training, and offering it is at their sole discretion. They may also require you to obtain on-site training if you fail to comply with their system and standards, potentially adding unexpected costs to your business operation. Understanding these terms is crucial for managing your financial expectations as a Cinnabon franchisee.