What is the total number of hours of classroom training provided in the management training program for Cinnabon's Auntie Anne's co-branded bakeries?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On The-Job Training | Location | |-------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | Hourly | | | Classroom: | | Food Safety | 9 | 2 | currently, online | | Station / Position Training | 3 | 52 | modules | | Equipment (Ice Cream Machine) | 1 | 3 | | | Service Program | 1 | 5 | On-the-Job: | | Shift Management | | | currently, Certified Training Locations | | Inventory | 0 | 2 | that we specify | | Ordering | 0 | 2 | | | Scheduling | 0 | 2 | | | Guest Recovery | 2 | 2 | | | Running a Successful Shift | 5 | 14 | | | End of Day Procedures | 0 | 2 | | | Administrative | | | | | Retail Tech (all systems) | 2 | 4 | | | Financials | 0 | 1 | | | P&L 101 | 1 | 1 | | | Marketing / Off Premise | | | | | Grass Roots Marketing | 0 | 3 | | | Loyalty | 0.5 | 2 | | | Catering and Off Premise Execution+ | 0.5 | 3 | | | Total | 25 | 100 | | We may modify the Management Training Program for prepared dough and freezer-proofer-oven operations.
The Management Training Program for Co-Branded Bakeries includes the training programs for both brands. If you convert an existing location that operates under one of the brands to a Co-Branded Bakery, we may reduce the length of the Management Training Program.
Instructional Materials. We use various forms of instructional materials in the Management Training Program, including detailed PowerPoint presentations, specialized training videos, detailed vendor reference materials, the electronic learning management system, and the training manuals. We require you to bring to the Management Training Program a dedicated tablet that meets the hardware and software specifications necessary to use our electronic learning management system.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 66–82)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnabon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Management Training Program for all bakeries other than co-branded bakeries is detailed, but the document does not specify the total number of classroom training hours for Auntie Anne's co-branded bakeries. The FDD does state that the Management Training Program for Co-Branded Bakeries includes the training programs for both brands.
However, the FDD does provide a breakdown of classroom and on-the-job training hours for Carvel Co-Branded Bakeries and Swirl Bakeries. This program includes a total of 25 hours of classroom training covering topics such as food safety (9 hours), station/position training (3 hours), equipment (1 hour), service program (1 hour), guest recovery (2 hours), running a successful shift (5 hours), retail tech (2 hours), P&L 101 (1 hour), loyalty (0.5 hours), and catering/off-premise execution (0.5 hours).
Since the exact number of classroom training hours for Auntie Anne's co-branded bakeries is not specified, it would be prudent for a prospective franchisee to directly inquire with Cinnabon about the specific training schedule and content for the Auntie Anne's co-branded concept to fully understand the time commitment involved.