What are the requirements to operate a Cinnabon 'Concession Bakery'?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
A "Concession Bakery" is a Bakery where you produce and sell a limited range of Cinnabon products from a concession trailer or food truck that is located at a fair, show, market, or other special event.
We only offer Concession Bakeries to existing franchisees that meet our qualifications.
If you will operate a Concession Bakery, you will sign the Franchise Agreement along with the Concession Bakery Schedule attached as Exhibit C to this Disclosure Document (the "Concession Schedule").
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 9–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cinnabon Franchise Disclosure Document, a 'Concession Bakery' is defined as a bakery that produces and sells a limited range of Cinnabon products from a concession trailer or food truck, typically located at fairs, shows, markets, or other special events. However, Cinnabon does not offer Concession Bakery franchises to new franchisees.
The FDD states that Concession Bakery opportunities are exclusively available to existing Cinnabon franchisees who already meet the company's qualifications. This means that an individual cannot initially invest in a Cinnabon franchise with the sole intention of operating a Concession Bakery. They must first establish themselves as a franchisee through a traditional or express bakery model.
If an existing franchisee is approved to operate a Concession Bakery, they will be required to sign the standard Cinnabon Franchise Agreement, along with the Concession Bakery Schedule, which is included as Exhibit C to the Franchise Disclosure Document. This schedule likely outlines the specific terms and conditions related to operating a concession-based Cinnabon business, which may differ from those of a traditional bakery. Prospective franchisees interested in this option should inquire with Cinnabon about the specific qualifications and requirements for existing franchisees to be considered for a Concession Bakery.