Since when has Sarah E. Powell been the Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary for Cinnabon?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Sarah E. Powell: Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Sarah has been our Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary since March 2017. Sarah has also served in the same roles for (i) CLLC, GoTo Foods, and each of the Former GoTo
Franchisors since January 2015, (ii) GoTo Systems and the other GoTo Foods Portfolio companies (except Jamba) since March 2017, and (iii) Jamba and JJ since September 2018. Sarah has also served as a member of the Board of Managers or Board of Directors for GoTo Foods and each of the other Former GoTo Franchisors since March 2017 and for JJ since September 2018. Sarah serves in her present capacities 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, Sarah E. Powell has held the position of Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary for Cinnabon since March 2017. This indicates a significant tenure with the company, suggesting stability and experience in the legal and administrative aspects of the Cinnabon franchise system.
Beyond her role with Cinnabon, Powell also holds the same positions for CLLC, GoTo Foods, and each of the Former GoTo Franchisors since January 2015. Additionally, she has served in similar capacities for GoTo Systems and other GoTo Foods Portfolio companies (excluding Jamba) since March 2017, and for Jamba and JJ since September 2018. This demonstrates that Powell's responsibilities extend across a broad network of related companies under the GoTo Foods umbrella.
Powell's extensive involvement also includes serving as a member of the Board of Managers or Board of Directors for GoTo Foods and each of the other Former GoTo Franchisors since March 2017, and for JJ since September 2018. This multifaceted role highlights her influence and strategic involvement within the broader organizational structure. Her primary work location is in Atlanta, Georgia.