In Pennsylvania, how many Cinnabon outlets were sold to franchisees in 2022?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired from Franchisee | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Outlets at End of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 104–113)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnabon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in 2022, one Cinnabon outlet in Pennsylvania was sold to a franchisee. The table provided in Item 20 outlines the changes in outlet ownership across different states and years. This information is valuable for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the transfer of existing Cinnabon businesses to new owners.
Reviewing the history of outlet sales can help a prospective franchisee understand the market dynamics in specific regions. It can also indicate the potential for acquiring existing Cinnabon locations rather than starting from scratch. Note that the table specifically tracks 'Outlets Sold to Franchisee,' which means an existing store was transferred to a new franchisee.
It is important to note that this data reflects only the transfer of existing outlets to franchisees and does not include the opening of new Cinnabon stores. A prospective franchisee should consider this information alongside other factors, such as market saturation and growth potential, when making investment decisions. Further research into why the one outlet was sold in Pennsylvania during 2022 could prove useful.