What is the obligation of Subsequent Trainees regarding the Cinnabon Management Training Program?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
f has an average of approximately 11 years of experience in the restaurant industry. Training staff will vary based on the training format used.
We also may authorize certain franchisees who have a Certified Training Manager (as defined below), operate a Certified Training Location, and meet other requirements that we specify to provide on our behalf all or portions of the Management Training Program in accordance with our Standards. The experience of franchisee trainers will vary.
Subsequent Trainees. Any Primary Contact or Managers (including any Directors of Operations) you hire or appoint after the opening of the Bakery and any other persons we designate ("Subsequent Trainees") must attend and successfully complete the Management Training Program (or, as applicable, Primary Contact Training) before becoming involved in th
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 66–82)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnabon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Subsequent Trainees, which include any Primary Contact or Managers hired after the bakery opens, and any other persons Cinnabon designates, must attend and successfully complete the Management Training Program (or Primary Contact Training, if applicable) before being involved in the bakery's operation. This requirement also applies to employees transferring from another Cinnabon bakery, and Cinnabon may require additional managers or employees to attend the training if operational or performance issues are identified at the bakery.
A Cinnabon franchisee will incur a training fee of $250 per trainee per day for each Subsequent Trainee attending the Management Training Program. This ensures that all personnel involved in the bakery's operation are properly trained and up-to-date with Cinnabon's standards and procedures.
This policy helps Cinnabon maintain consistent quality and operational standards across all franchise locations. By requiring ongoing training for new and existing personnel, Cinnabon aims to address performance issues proactively and ensure that all employees are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge. The cost associated with this ongoing training is a factor prospective franchisees should consider in their financial planning.