Under what circumstances will Cinnabon specify a new Area of Protection for a franchisee?

According to Cinnabon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a new Area of Protection will be specified if a franchisee relocates their franchised business. Specifically, if a franchisee relocates the Franchised Business pursuant to Section 5.5 (Relocation of the Franchised Business), Cinnabon will specify an Area of Protection for the new location.

This means that the Area of Protection is tied to the physical location of the Cinnabon store. If a franchisee decides to move their store to a new location, the original Area of Protection no longer applies, and Cinnabon will define a new Area of Protection for the relocated store.

It is important for prospective franchisees to understand the terms and conditions under which they can relocate their business, as relocation will trigger a re-evaluation and specification of the Area of Protection. This could potentially impact the franchisee's exclusive rights in the new location, so it's crucial to carefully consider the implications of relocation on the Area of Protection.