When is the initial franchise fee due for a Cinnabon Carvel co-branded bakery?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
s should be read in conjunction with the following notes.
You should review this information, including the footnotes, carefully, conduct your own investigation and seek the help of qualified advisors before making any decision about an initial investment in a Bakery.
None of these fees or payments are refundable unless otherwise noted below.
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- Initial Franchise Fee. See Item 5. For Co-Branded Bakeries, the Initial Franchise Fee estimat
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 45–59)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cinnabon FDD, the initial franchise fee for a co-branded bakery includes $30,500 paid to Cinnabon and $30,500 paid to Carvel. Item 5 of the FDD would provide more details on when this fee is due. Prospective franchisees should carefully review Item 5 for the specific payment terms and conditions related to the initial franchise fee.