Since when has Michael Pittman been the Vice President, Marketing for Cinnabon?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Michael Pittman: Vice President, Marketing
Michael has been our Vice President, Marketing since August 2023. He has also been CLLC's Vice President, Marketing since August 2023. From November 2021 to July 2023, Michael was the Senior Director of Marketing for Jamba. From March 2021 to November 2021, Michael was Global Director, Next Generation Social Media Capabilities for The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta, Georgia. From March 2020 to February 2021, Michael was Director, Marketing Strategy & Operations – U.S. Bottler Delivered Brands for The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta, Georgia. From May 2019 to February 2020, Michael was Director, Front End Innovation – U.S. Sparkling Brands for The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta, Georgia. From January 2017 to April 2019, Michael was Senior Brand Manager, Portfolio Strategy & Planning – Venturing & Emerging Brands for The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta, Georgia. Michael serves in his present capacity in Atlanta, Georgia.
Source: Item 2 — Business Experience (FDD pages 25–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnabon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Michael Pittman has held the position of Vice President, Marketing for Cinnabon since August 2023. He also holds the same position for CLLC (presumably another related entity) since the same date.
Before joining Cinnabon, Michael Pittman was the Senior Director of Marketing for Jamba from November 2021 to July 2023. Prior to that, he held various marketing positions at The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta, Georgia, including Global Director, Next Generation Social Media Capabilities, Director, Marketing Strategy & Operations – U.S. Bottler Delivered Brands, Director, Front End Innovation – U.S. Sparkling Brands, and Senior Brand Manager, Portfolio Strategy & Planning – Venturing & Emerging Brands, from March 2020 to November 2021, March 2020 to February 2021, May 2019 to February 2020, and January 2017 to April 2019, respectively.
This information is relevant to potential Cinnabon franchisees as it provides insight into the leadership and experience within the marketing department. Knowing that the Vice President of Marketing has a background with well-known brands like Jamba and Coca-Cola may give franchisees confidence in the marketing strategies and support provided by the franchisor. It demonstrates that Cinnabon's marketing is guided by an experienced professional, which can be a significant factor in the success of a franchise.