What is the initial franchise fee for a Cinnabon Express Bakery in a new Schlotzsky's restaurant?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Explanatory Notes:
The charts above provide an estimate of your initial investment for one Bakery. These charts do not include an estimate for the cost of opening or operating an SRU, which is an optional add-on that may be offered after you have operated your Bakery. The charts 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 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee for an Express Bakery is included within the information in Item 5. For Co-Branded Bakeries, the initial franchise fee paid to Cinnabon is $30,500, and the initial franchise fee paid to Auntie Anne's is $35,500, or to Carvel is $30,500. This fee grants the franchisee the right to operate a Cinnabon Express Bakery in a new Schlotzsky's restaurant.
It is important to note that this fee is generally non-refundable, so prospective franchisees should carefully consider their decision before paying it. The initial franchise fee is a standard component of the initial investment for most franchises. It compensates the franchisor for granting the franchisee the right to use the Cinnabon brand, system, and intellectual property.
Prospective franchisees should also be aware that the initial franchise fee is just one part of the total initial investment required to open a Cinnabon Express Bakery. Other costs, such as construction and build-out costs, equipment, and inventory, can significantly increase the total investment. It is advisable to carefully review all the estimated costs outlined in Item 7 of the FDD and to conduct thorough due diligence before making a final decision.