Upon termination of the SRU agreement, does Cinnabon have the right to remove the SRU and associated materials?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Lessee hereby authorizes Lessor to remove the SRU in whole or in part and any materials associated therewith upon termination of this Agreement and it is further agreed that such removal shall not constitute a waiver of the rights of Lessor to collect any charges which have accrued or may accrue hereunder.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 114–399)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnabon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Cinnabon has the right to remove the SRU (Satellite Retail Unit) and any associated materials upon termination of the SRU agreement. Specifically, the agreement states that the franchisee authorizes Cinnabon to remove the SRU in whole or in part, along with any related materials, when the agreement ends. This removal does not waive Cinnabon's right to collect any accrued or accruing charges.
This clause is significant for prospective franchisees as it clarifies Cinnabon's rights regarding the SRU after the agreement terminates. The franchisee relinquishes any claim to the SRU and must allow Cinnabon to remove it. This includes not only the physical structure of the SRU but also any materials associated with it.
The franchisee is responsible for any costs associated with returning the SRU to Cinnabon. This includes shipping the SRU to the location designated by Cinnabon, as well as Cinnabon's direct expenses for disassembling and removing the SRU from the location. These expenses will be charged at Cinnabon's then-current daily training service fee. Franchisees should be aware of these potential costs when considering the SRU addendum.