When are 'Taxes and Other Payments' due to Cinnabon?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
For Co-Branded Bakeries, we and the Co-Branded Franchisor may both independently impose the following fees (in other words, (a) we could charge the fee and the Co-Branded Franchisor could also separately charge the same fee or (b) we could charge the fee, even if the Co-Branded Franchisor does not do so): (i) the Renewal Fee; (ii) the Ordering Support Fee; (iii) fees related to Advertising Cooperatives, brand promotions, taxes and related payments, conferences and programs, brand advisory councils, transfers, gift card and loyalty programs, loyalty apps, online ordering, purchasing programs, supply chains, insurance policies, development deadline
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 31–45)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnabon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, fees related to taxes and other payments for Co-Branded Bakeries may be imposed independently by both Cinnabon and the Co-Branded Franchisor. This means that Cinnabon could charge the fee, and the Co-Branded Franchisor could also separately charge the same fee, or Cinnabon could charge the fee even if the Co-Branded Franchisor does not.
This condition applies to several types of fees, including those related to advertising cooperatives, brand promotions, taxes and related payments, conferences and programs, brand advisory councils, transfers, gift card and loyalty programs, loyalty apps, online ordering, purchasing programs, supply chains, and insurance policies, as well as development deadline.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that if you are considering a Co-Branded Bakery, you need to be aware that you might be subject to these fees from both Cinnabon and the co-branding partner. It is important to clarify with Cinnabon and the Co-Branded Franchisor the specific amounts and payment schedules for these fees to fully understand the financial obligations.