What was Jim Holthouser's occupation from February 2018 to January 2020, before becoming CEO of Cinnabon?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Jim has been our Chief Executive Officer since February 2020. Since February 2020, Jim has also served as (i) President of GoTo Systems, (ii) Chief Executive Officer of GoTo Foods, JJ, each of the Former GoTo Franchisors, and each of the other GoTo Foods Portfolio companies, and (iii) a member of the Board of Managers for GoTo Foods, JJ, and each of the Former GoTo Franchisors. From February 2018 to January 2020, Jim was the owner of Madison County Multiplex, LLC in Stanford, Kentucky. Jim serves in his present capacities in Atlanta, Georgia.
Source: Item 2 — Business Experience (FDD pages 25–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnabon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Jim Holthouser served as the owner of Madison County Multiplex, LLC in Stanford, Kentucky, from February 2018 to January 2020. In February 2020, he transitioned to the role of Chief Executive Officer for Cinnabon.
Holthouser's prior experience as a business owner may provide him with a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by franchisees. His understanding of business operations and management could be beneficial in guiding Cinnabon's strategic direction and supporting its franchise network.
In addition to his role as CEO of Cinnabon, the FDD indicates that Holthouser also holds leadership positions within GoTo Systems, GoTo Foods, and other GoTo Foods Portfolio companies. He is also a member of the Board of Managers for GoTo Foods and its related entities. These multiple roles suggest that Cinnabon is part of a larger organizational structure with shared leadership and resources.