Under what conditions might Cinnabon modify the Management Training Program?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
We also may authorize certain franchisees who have a Certified Training Manager (as defined below), operate a Certified Training Location, and meet other requirements that we specify to provide on our behalf all or portions of the Management Training Program in accordance with our Standards.
Below, we have described our current training program. We reserve the right to modify our training program at any time, including the timing, frequency, content, format, and location of training.
We may, in our sole discretion and at any time, (x) grant, withhold, or revoke certification for a Certified Training Location or a Certified Training Manager or (y) change the minimum requirements for certification of a Certified Training Location or a Certified Training Manager. We may require Certified Management Trainers to be recertified if they transfer from one Bakery to another, if they no longer meet our then-current requirements, or annually.
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, Cinnabon reserves the right to modify its training program at any time. This includes changes to the timing, frequency, content, format, and location of the training.
Specifically, Cinnabon may modify the Management Training Program for prepared dough and freezer-proofer-oven operations. If a franchisee converts an existing location that operates under another brand to a Cinnabon co-branded bakery, Cinnabon may reduce the length of the Management Training Program.
Furthermore, Cinnabon may allow franchisees with a Certified Training Manager operating a Certified Training Location to provide all or parts of the Management Training Program, according to Cinnabon's standards. Cinnabon retains the right to change the minimum requirements for certification of a Certified Training Location or a Certified Training Manager and may require recertification under certain conditions.