Under what conditions can a Cinnabon franchisee in New York terminate the Franchise Agreement?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Section 17.1 (Your Termination and Notice of Our Breach) is amended to add the following sentence at the end of the Section:
- Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may terminate this Agreement on any grounds available by law under the provisions of Article 33 of the General Business Law of the State of New York.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 114–399)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cinnabon Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee in New York can terminate the Franchise Agreement on any grounds available by law under the provisions of Article 33 of the General Business Law of the State of New York. This amendment is specifically included in the New York Addendum to the Franchise Agreement.
This means that New York franchisees have the right to terminate their agreements based on the legal grounds provided by New York state law. This provision ensures that franchisees are not limited by the standard termination clauses in the franchise agreement and can exercise their rights under New York's General Business Law.
This clause is designed to protect the franchisee's rights under New York law, specifically referencing Article 33 of the General Business Law. It ensures that franchisees are not bound by terms that might waive or reduce their legal protections under New York franchise law. Prospective franchisees in New York should familiarize themselves with Article 33 to understand their specific termination rights.