What restrictions are placed on a Cinnabon franchisee regarding advertising the sale of their Franchised Business?

According to the 2025 Cinnabon Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee faces specific restrictions when advertising the sale of their franchised business. The franchisee must obtain prior written consent from Cinnabon before undertaking certain actions related to advertising the sale.

Specifically, a Cinnabon franchisee cannot place any advertisement for the transfer, sale, or other disposition of the Franchised Business or any ownership interest in you in, on, or upon the Accepted Location without prior written consent. This restriction ensures that the physical premises of the Cinnabon location do not display unauthorized sale advertisements.

Additionally, a franchisee is prohibited from using any Marks in advertising (in any form of media) the transfer, sale, or other disposition of the Franchised Business or any ownership interest in you, without prior written consent. This includes all forms of media. The franchisee also cannot list the Franchised Business or any ownership interest in you with any business broker, real estate broker, agent, or attorney without Cinnabon's prior written consent. These restrictions allow Cinnabon to control how the brand is represented during the sale process and to maintain brand consistency.