Under what condition will Cinnabon not grant me the right to operate a Carvel Co-Branded Bakery?

According to the 2025 Cinnabon Franchise Disclosure Document, Cinnabon will not grant you the right to operate a Carvel Co-Branded Bakery unless Carvel agrees to offer you a Carvel franchise and permits the franchise to be operated at a co-branded location. This means that your ability to open a co-branded Cinnabon and Carvel location is contingent on approval from both franchise systems.

To operate a Carvel Co-Branded Bakery, you must purchase a Cinnabon franchise, sign a Franchise Agreement with Cinnabon, and sign the Co-Branded Bakery Schedule. You must also purchase a Carvel franchise from Carvel and sign a Carvel franchise agreement and co-branded schedule with Carvel. The terms of the Carvel franchise are disclosed in the Carvel Disclosure Document, which you must obtain from Carvel.

This condition highlights the importance of coordinating with both Cinnabon and Carvel during the franchise application process. A prospective franchisee should confirm with both franchisors their willingness to approve the co-branded location before making any significant investments. This requirement is in place to ensure that both brands are aligned and that the co-branded location meets the standards of both Cinnabon and Carvel.