Which sections of Item 20 outline the franchisee's obligations for Cinnabon site development and ongoing training?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| a. Site selection | 5 | 20.D. Not | Not | Not | 3, 4, and 6 | 5, 6, 7, 8, 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| applicable | applicable | applicable | and 12 | |||
| and acquisition/ | ||||||
| lease | ||||||
| b. Pre-opening | 5, 6, 7, 10, | 20.D., L. 20.G. | 20.G. | 20.G. | 4, 5, 6, and 9 | 5, 7, 8, 11 |
| purchases/ leases | and 12.8 | and 12 | ||||
| c. Site | 5, 6, and 7 | 20.D., L. 20.E., F. | 20.D. and | Not | 4, 5, 9, and | 7, 8, 11 and |
| 20.E. | applicable | 11 | 12 | |||
| development and | ||||||
| ongoing training | Schedule A: applicable | applicable applicable | applicable | applicable |
Source: Item 9 — Franchisee's Obligations (FDD pages 63–66)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cinnabon FDD, Item 9 details the franchisee's obligations, referencing specific sections within Item 20 that pertain to site development and ongoing training.
Specifically, for site selection and acquisition/lease obligations, Item 9 references Section 20.D. For pre-opening purchases/leases, it refers to Sections 20.D. and 20.L. as well as 20.G. Regarding site development and ongoing training, Item 9 cites Sections 20.D., 20.L., 20.E., and 20.F.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review these sections in Item 20 to fully understand their responsibilities related to site selection, development, and the required training programs. Understanding these obligations is crucial for the successful launch and operation of a Cinnabon franchise.