How many Cinnabon outlets were operating in Alabama at the start of 2022?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Termin ations | Non renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations - Other Reasons | Outlets at End of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | |
| Alabama | 2023 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 104–113)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnabon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 12 Cinnabon outlets operating in Alabama at the start of 2022. This number remained constant throughout 2022, as no new outlets were opened, terminated, non-renewed, reacquired by the franchisor, or ceased operations for other reasons during that year. Thus, at the end of 2022, there were still 12 Cinnabon outlets in operation in Alabama.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates a stable market presence for Cinnabon in Alabama during 2022. The absence of new openings could suggest a saturated market or a strategic decision by Cinnabon not to expand further in the state during that period. Similarly, the lack of closures or terminations points to a degree of stability among existing franchise locations.
It is important to note that while the number of outlets remained constant in 2022, the data from subsequent years (2023 and 2024) shows no new openings but one termination in 2024, reducing the number of outlets to 11. This suggests that while 2022 was a year of stability, there have been some changes in the market presence of Cinnabon in Alabama in more recent years. A prospective franchisee should investigate the reasons behind the termination to better understand the market dynamics and potential challenges in the area.