Which states are exempt from the acknowledgement requirements outlined in section 21.2 of the Cinnabon FDD?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 21.2 Acknowledgements in Certain States. The following acknowledgements apply to all franchisees and Franchised Businesses, except those that are subject to the state franchise disclosure laws in California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, or Wisconsin:
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 114–399)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cinnabon Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 21.2 outlines specific acknowledgements required from franchisees. However, these acknowledgements do not apply to franchisees subject to state franchise disclosure laws in certain states.
The states exempt from the acknowledgement requirements in Section 21.2 are California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. This means that franchisees operating in these states are not required to adhere to the specific acknowledgement stipulations detailed in that section of the Cinnabon FDD.
This exemption likely exists because these states have their own franchise laws that provide similar protections or require different acknowledgements. Prospective Cinnabon franchisees in these states should carefully review their state's franchise laws and any state-specific addenda to the Cinnabon Franchise Agreement to ensure full compliance. Understanding these state-specific requirements is crucial for a franchisee to protect their rights and fulfill their obligations.