How many calendar days before executing the Cinnabon Franchise Agreement must a franchisee receive the FDD?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If Cinnabon Franchisor SPV LLC offers you a franchise, we must provide this Disclosure Document to you 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement with, or make a payment to, the franchisor or an affiliate in connection with the proposed franchise sale. Iowa requires that we provide you with this Disclosure Document at the earlier of the first personal meeting or 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement with, or make payment to, us or one of our affiliates in connection with the proposed sale. New York requires that we provide you with this Disclosure Document at the earlier of the first personal meeting or ten business days before you sign a binding agreement with, or make payment to, us or one of our affiliates in connection with the proposed sale. Michigan requires that we provide you with this Disclosure Document ten business days before you sign a binding agreement with, or make payment to, us or one of our affiliates in connection with the proposed sale.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 114–399)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnabon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Cinnabon Franchisor SPV LLC must provide the Franchise Disclosure Document to prospective franchisees 14 calendar days before they sign a binding agreement or make a payment to Cinnabon or its affiliates related to the franchise sale. This 14-day period allows potential franchisees adequate time to review the document and seek professional advice before committing to the franchise. However, this timeframe varies in certain states.
For instance, Iowa requires that Cinnabon provide the FDD at the earlier of the first personal meeting or 14 calendar days before signing an agreement or making a payment. New York mandates that the FDD be provided at the earlier of the first personal meeting or ten business days before signing an agreement or making a payment. Similarly, Michigan requires a ten business day period before signing an agreement or making a payment.
Prospective franchisees should be aware of the specific regulations in their state regarding the FDD review period. It is also important to note that franchisees operating in Maryland should not sign the acknowledgement of receiving the FDD on the same day they receive the document. They must sign and date it on the same day they sign the Franchise Agreement and pay the franchise fee. This ensures that franchisees have had sufficient time to review the document and understand its contents before making any commitments.