From what years did Cinnabon LLC offer Cinnabon franchises?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Cinnabon LLC ("CLLC"), a Georgia limited liability company that shares our principal business address, is an indirect subsidiary of GoTo Foods. CLLC was originally incorporated as Cinnabon, Inc., a Washington corporation and converted to a Georgia limited liability company, Cinnabon LLC, on December 28, 2015. CLLC is our predecessor and offered Cinnabon® franchises from
1990 to 1994 and from March 1999 to April 2017. Since 2003, CLLC has owned the master franchise rights to sub-franchise Seattle's Best Coffee® franchises on military bases in the United States and internationally in 8 countries. As of December 31, 2023, there were 178 franchised Seattle's Best Coffee® cafes, all of which were located outside of the United States. Other than these franchises, CLLC has not offered franchises in any other line of business. CLLC became affiliated with GoTo Foods in November 2004 as a result of an acquisition.
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 9–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cinnabon Franchise Disclosure Document, Cinnabon LLC (CLLC), as a predecessor to the current franchisor, offered Cinnabon franchises during two distinct periods. The first period was from 1990 to 1994, and the second was from March 1999 to April 2017.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the history of the Cinnabon franchise system and the entities that have been involved in offering franchises over time. Understanding the lineage of the franchisor can help potential franchisees assess the stability and experience within the Cinnabon organization.
It's also important to note that since 2003, CLLC has owned the master franchise rights to sub-franchise Seattle's Best Coffee franchises on military bases, both in the United States and internationally. This indicates that Cinnabon LLC has been involved in franchising other brands as well, adding another layer to their franchising experience. As of December 31, 2023, there were 178 franchised Seattle's Best Coffee locations outside the United States.