What is the total number of on-the-job training hours provided by Cinnabon?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
y completed the Management Training Program.
We also recommend that your Primary Contact or at least one of your Managers attend the opening of another franchisee's Bakery before you open your own Bakery. We will work with you to facilitate this experience, if requested, but you will be responsible for all associated costs.
Currently, the Management Training Program consists of the following:
MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM FOR ALL BAKERIES OTHER THAN CO-BRANDED BAKERIES
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On-The-Job Training | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | Classroom: | ||||
| Food Safety | 9 | 2 | currently, online | ||
| Station / Position Training | 3 | 20 | modules | ||
| Service Program | 1 | 4 | |||
| Shift Management | On-the-Job: | ||||
| Inventory | 0 | 1 | currently, | ||
| Ordering | 0 | 1 | Certified Training | ||
| Scheduling | 0 | 1 | Locations that we | ||
| Guest Recovery | 2 | 2 | specify | ||
| Running a Successful Shift | 5 | 20 | |||
| End of Day Procedures | 0 | 2 | |||
| Administrative | |||||
| Retail Tech (all systems) | 2 | 1 | |||
| Financials | 0 | 1 | |||
| P&L 101 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Marketing / Off Premise | |||||
| Grass Roots Marketing | 0 | 1 | |||
| Loyalty | 0.5 | 1 | |||
| Catering and Off Premise Execution+ | 0.5 | 2 | |||
| Total | 25 | 60 |
MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM FOR AUNTIE ANNE'S CO-BRANDED BAKERIES
| We may change the Local Marketing Obligation, provided that we must give you at least | |
|---|---|
| 60 days’ written notice of the change and the required Advertising Contribution and Local | |
| Marketing Obligation may not collectively exceed 5% of your Net Sales. |
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 total hours of on-the-job training vary depending on the training program. One table shows a total of 60 hours of on-the-job training, while another table indicates a total of 100 hours. These hours cover various subjects, including food safety, station/position training, service program, inventory, ordering, scheduling, guest recovery, running a successful shift, end-of-day procedures, retail tech, financials, P&L 101, grass roots marketing, loyalty, and catering/off-premise execution.
The discrepancy in total hours suggests that Cinnabon may offer different training programs or that the training curriculum has been updated. It is important for prospective franchisees to clarify which training schedule applies to them and what specific topics will be covered during their on-the-job training. Understanding the content and duration of the training will help franchisees prepare themselves and their staff for the bakery's operations.
Prospective franchisees should also inquire about the location of the on-the-job training, as it is currently conducted at Certified Training Locations specified by Cinnabon. Furthermore, franchisees are responsible for covering all wages, travel, and living expenses for themselves and their trainees during the training programs. Given these costs, understanding the exact training requirements is crucial for budgeting and planning purposes.