Are there any T.J. Cinnamons locations still operating, considering Cinnabon's affiliation with Arby's?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
for Arby's, have not offered franchises in any other line of business.
Arby's is a franchisor of quick-serve restaurants operating under the Arby's® trade name and business system that feature slow-roasted, freshly sliced roasted beef and other deli-style sandwiches. In July 2011, Arby's became an Affiliated Program through an acquisition. Arby's has been franchising since 1965. Predecessors and former affiliates of Arby's have, in the past, offered franchises for other restaurant concepts including T.J. Cinnamons® stores that served gourmet baked goods. All of the T.J. Cinnamons locations have closed. As of December 29, 2024, there were 3,365 Arby's restaurants operating in the United States (2,286 franchised and 1,079 company-owned), including one multi-brand location. Additionally, as of December 29, 2024, there were 23
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 9–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnabon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, all T.J. Cinnamons locations have closed. This is stated in the context of describing Arby's affiliation with Cinnabon. Arby's became an affiliated program in July 2011 through an acquisition.
Arby's, as a franchisor, has been offering franchises since 1965. Before becoming affiliated with Cinnabon, predecessors and former affiliates of Arby's had offered franchises for other restaurant concepts, including T.J. Cinnamons stores, which sold gourmet baked goods. However, the FDD clearly states that all of the T.J. Cinnamons locations have closed as of December 29, 2024.
This information is relevant to potential Cinnabon franchisees as it provides context about the brand's affiliation with Arby's and the history of Arby's parent company, Inspire Brands. It also clarifies that while Arby's was previously associated with T.J. Cinnamons, that brand is no longer in operation.