Within how many days will Cinnabon provide acceptance or non-acceptance of a Proposed Location after receiving all requested materials from the franchisee?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You will provide us with all material we request to evaluate the suitability of the Proposed Location for your Franchised Business along with a site plan for the Proposed Location. We will provide you with our acceptance or non-acceptance of the Proposed Location within 15 days after you deliver the last item of materials we request, and our determination will be final. If we accept the Proposed Location as the Accepted Location, you must sign standard documentation we prepare, which includes a general release, to document the Accepted Location. Our acceptance of any Proposed Location is our agreement that the Proposed Location satisfies our minimum site
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 114–399)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnabon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Cinnabon will provide the franchisee with their acceptance or non-acceptance of a proposed location within 15 days. This 15-day period starts after the franchisee delivers the last item of materials that Cinnabon requests to evaluate the location's suitability. Cinnabon's determination regarding the proposed location is considered final.
This means that a prospective Cinnabon franchisee needs to gather and submit all required documentation promptly to get timely feedback on their proposed location. The franchisee should also factor this 15-day waiting period into their overall timeline for opening a franchise.
It is important to note that Cinnabon's acceptance of a location only signifies that it meets their minimum site selection criteria. It does not guarantee the success of the Cinnabon franchise at that location. The franchisee is still responsible for conducting their own due diligence and assessing the potential profitability of the site.